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Meeting Date:	06/24/2019
2019 updated Webb County Flood Damage Prevention Order adoption
Submitted for:	Rhonda Tiffin	Submitted By:	Jorge Calderon
Department:	Planning & Physical Development

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize revisions to the 2008 Webb County Flood Damage Prevention Order with applicable publication of a Takings Impact Statement that the contemplated action is exempt from Chapter 2007, Government Code, as necessary to clarify and streamline floodplain management procedures, establish policies relating to appeals or variances, integrate regulations relating to floodways and critical facilities, and simplify local regulations relating to Approximate A Zones and other development to ensure local regulations meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Subchapter I, Texas Water Code and best practices; and any other matters incident thereto.

Background:

In accordance with Section 1361 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and as further required by LOMRs Case No. 18-06-2395P and Case No. 18-06-2680P, the proposed revisions to the Webb County Flood Damage Prevention Order have been developed to provide adequate land use controls to enhance local floodplain management regulations to promote public health, safety and general welfare; minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions; provide increased flood protection for critical facilities; clarify or streamline existing procedures; and to ensure local regulations meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Texas State law. The proposed revisions are consistent with the provisions of Chapter 16, Subchapter I of the Texas Water Code; Chapter 232, Subchapter B of the Texas Local Government Code and meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the NFIP.

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Attachments
DRAFT 2019 Flood Order
Summary of proposed revisions
DRAFT TIA