Resolution 07-002 Adopts Spokane County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan City of Spokane Valley
Spokane County, Washington
Resolution No. 07-002
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SPOKANE COUNTY ALL-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, The City of Spokane and Spokane County entered into a joint Resolution on or about
June 25, 1979, under Spokane County Resolution No. 79-0873, establishing a joint Spokane City/County
Department of Emergency Services. Additionally, the entities on or about August 10, 2004, adopted
Spokane County Resolution No. 04-0689, which established functions for both entities as called for
pursuant to chapter 38.52 RCW. The City of Spokane, City of Spokane Valley, City of Medical Lake,
Town of Millwood, Town of Fairfield. Town of Latah, City of Liberty Lake, Town of Rockford, Town of
Spangle, City of Cheney,City of Airway Heights,City of Deer Park,and Town of Waverly likewise entered
into this joint venture; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency("FEMA") requires that". . . local and
tribal government applicants for sub-grants must have an approved local mitigation plan in accordance with
44 CFR 201.6 prior to receipt of a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program sub grant funding." The purpose of
such local mitigation plan is to represent the Multi-Jurisdiction's commitment to reduce risks from natural
and man-made hazards; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to 44 CFR 201.6, the Department of Emergency Management Services has
prepared a plan entitled "Spokane County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan," which Plan
serves as a guide for decision-makers as they commit resources to reducing hazards; and
WHEREAS, the Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan has been reviewed by FEMA,
found to meet the required criteria under 44 CFR 201.6, and following adoption by all jurisdictions, will be
adopted by FEMA making the adopting jurisdictions eligible for mitigation project pants.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Spokane Valley City Council that:
Section I. The SPOKANE COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL ALL HAZARD MITIGATION
PLAN is hereby adopted, representing Spokane Valley's commitment to reduce risks from natural and man-
made hazards;and
Section 2. The Plan has been reviewed by FEMA and accepted as successfully containing
appropriate criteria as outlined in 44 CRR 201.6.
Approved by the City Council this 27th day of March, 2007.
Adtg,
Diana Wilhite, Mayor
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Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Office oft e ity Attorn-
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