Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 2/20/2024
Item Status: New
From: Eddie Harper, Building Official, Floodplain Administrator, CFM
Submitted by: Mindy Smith, Building Department Administrator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Adoption of Baldwin County Floodplain Development Ordinance
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the repeal of the Baldwin County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and the adoption of the Baldwin County Floodplain Development Ordinance in accordance with the new state model ordinance.
Following the public hearing, the Building Official recommends the Baldwin County Commission take the following actions:
1) Repeal the Baldwin County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance; and
2) Adopt the Baldwin County Floodplain Development Ordinance.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Floodplain Management Program of the Alabama Office of Water Resources recently released a new state model Floodplain Development Ordinance that aligns with the updated criteria set by FEMA for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) communities. The Building Official recommends the existing Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance be replaced with a new ordinance that fulfills the requirements of the new state model for Baldwin County to remain an NFIP community.
Previous Commission action/date: The Baldwin County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance was originally adopted on January 3, 1978, and last amended at the regularly scheduled Commission meeting on April 16, 2019.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $204.68
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10052710-52530 for advertising public notice
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents? Yes
Reviewed/approved by: County Attorney, 02/08/2024 (MS)
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? Yes
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration Staff and Mindy Smith
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed):
Administration Staff - Have Chairman sign the Baldwin County Floodplain Development Ordinance and email signed copy to Eddie Harper and Mindy Smith.
Mindy Smith - Distribute copies of new ordinance to all Baldwin County Building Department offices and staff; upload copy to Building Department website for public access; notify Office of Water Resources’ State of Alabama NFIP Coordinator of final adoption of ordinance.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A