HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2002-59 RESOLiTTION No. R2002-59
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SUPPORTING THE CLEAR CREEK
WATERSHED STEERING COMMITTEE IN REQUESTING FEMA TO
UPDATE THE"FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS"AND REMAPPING IN
FORT BEND,BRAZORIA,AND GALVESTON COUNTIES
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WHEREAS, the Clear Creek Watershed Steering Committee ("CCWSC") supports
cooperation in the pursuit of common goals for the Clear Creek Watershed including flood
protection and abatement,drainage,greenway establishment and protection,conservation,planned
development and other appropriate elements; and
WHEREAS, the June, 2001 floods were devastating for the region and the City of
Friendswood(the "City") suffered severe, widespread flooding and property damages; and
WHEREAS,current FEMA flood plain maps are based on topographic data which is thirty
(30)years old and hydrology models which are more than thirteen(13)years old and are,therefore,
severely outdated; and
WHEREAS, the rate and volume of development and construction in the City has
significantly changed the watershed hydrology and hydraulics; and
WHEREAS,accurate flood plain maps with superior topographic data that can better define
flood hazard zones are vital to the development of the City, such that proper planning and building
guidelines can be implemented; Now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas:
1. That the City supports the petition of funds from FEMA to update and remap the"Flood
Insurance Rate Maps(FIRM)"in the Clear Creek Watershed in Fort Bend,Brazoria and
Galveston Counties
PASSED,APPROVED AND RESOLVED this the 2nd day of December 2002.
HAROLD WHITAKER
MAYOR, CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
R2002-59
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DELORES MCKEN E, T
CITY SECRETARY
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