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<br />CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS <br />CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REQUEST <br />MEETING DATE: [ <br />August 13, 2007 <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />. Action 0 Discussion <br /> <br />o Information <br /> <br />o Refer to: <br /> <br />SUBMITTED BY: <br />Lisa A. Wright, Director of Community Development <br /> <br />DESCRIPTION: <br />An ordinance adopting a new flood damage prevention ordinance. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND INFORMATION: <br /> <br />In 1983, the City of Paris added Chapter 13 to the Code of Ordinances entitled, Flood <br />Damage Prevention and Control. That ordinance has not been substantially updated <br />since that time to meet current floodplain standards and requirements. In order to <br />continue participation in the National Flood Insurance Program, the TCEQ is requiring <br />the City to update its floodplain management program. <br /> <br />The proposed ordinance is based almost entirely on the model ordinance developed by <br />FEMA; however, the model ordinance provides that the lowest floor be only at or able <br />the base flood elevation. The ordinance as proposed herein provides that the lowest <br />floor be at least one foot above the base flood elevation. The model ordinance is based <br />solely on the minimum requirement, and many cities in Texas are adopting higher <br />standards in this area to reduce the risk and extent of flood damage. <br /> <br />FISCAL AUTHORITY: <br /> <br />BUDGETED: N/A Account #: <br />GRANT: Account #: <br />BOND I C 0 Account #: <br />Other: See attached for recommended funding <br /> <br />LEGAL REVIEW: <br /> <br /> <br />MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: <br />