HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 12-188 RESOLUTION NO. 12-188
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE SOUTH
EAST TEXAS REGIONAL MITIGATION ACTION PLAN.
WHEREAS, the South East Texas Region has experienced severe damage from
floods, hurricanes, wildfires and tornados on many occasions in the past century resulting
in loss of life, property, economic hardship and threats to public safety, health and security;
and,
WHEREAS, the South East Texas Regional Mitigation Action Plan has been
significantly updated within the past year with input from the South East Texas Regional
Planning Commission and local jurisdictions, including a number of professionals and
community members; and,
WHEREAS, the South East Texas Regional Mitigation Action Plan recommends
many hazard mitigation actions that will protect the people and property affected by natural
hazards that impact the South East Texas region; and,
WHEREAS, public meetings were held as required by law to review the actions,the
hazards profiled and the South East Texas Regional Mitigation Action Plan;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby, in
all things, approved and adopted; and,
That the South East Texas Regional Mitigation Action Plan is hereby adopted as the
official plan for the South East Texas Region in Texas.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 28th day of
August, 2012.
yor Becky Ames -
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Tina 6roussard
City Clerk
City of Beaumont II
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