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TO ADOPT THE FRANKLIN COUNTY NATURAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN 2011.
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WHEREAS, Franklin County has a history of experiencing damage from flooding, tornadoes, severe summer weather, severe winter weather, and other hazards resulting in property loss, loss of life, economic hardship, and threats to public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan has been developed after more than a year of research and work done by Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security and representatives of various local governmental agencies and stakeholder organizations; and
WHEREAS, the plan recommends many mitigation actions, submitted by local jurisdictions designed to protect the people and property affected by the natural hazards that face Franklin County; and
WHEREAS, adoption of a natural hazards mitigation plan is a condition of eligibility to receive federal mitigation funds available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section. That this Council hereby adopts the Franklin County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan 2011; said plan attached hereto as EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
Section 2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect after passage by this Council and 30 days after date of signature approval by the Mayor.