AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2024-61, on the second of two readings, amending Chapter 39 of the San Marcos City Code regarding flood damage prevention by adopting the preliminary map revision to the flood insurance rate maps, clarifying certain provisions and making revisions consistent with such adoption; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: January 7, 2025
Department: Engineering and Capital Improvements
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: NA
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Funds Available: NA
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Council voted 6-0 (with 1 absent) to approve this amendment on the first of two readings at the December 17, 2024 meeting.
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Environmental Protection
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Background Information:
After nearly ten years of effort the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued new Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Studies for Hays County and a majority of the San Marcos city limits. Chapter 39, of the City's Code of Ordinances, is the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance which establishes the City's regulations and responsibilities for managing are...
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