Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 2/18/2025
Item Status: New
From: Eddie Harper, Baldwin County Building Official
Submitted by: Corey Flowers and DJ Hart, Baldwin County CRS Coordinators
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Updates to Baldwin County Flood Hazard Management Plan
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed updates to the Baldwin County Flood Hazard Management Plan.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Baldwin County actively participates in the Community Rating System (CRS), which is a component of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This participation helps the County earn points for flood hazard mitigation, ultimately leading to lower insurance rates for residents.
As part of the CRS requirements, a Flood Hazard Management Plan must be developed and periodically updated to reflect changes in development and local mitigation efforts. The County is required to review and resubmit this plan for approval every five years to maintain eligibility. The proposed updates to the plan aim to meet this obligation.
Following this public hearing, the proposed updated plan will be submitted to FEMA for evaluation. There will be a two-week waiting period mandated between the conclusion of this public meeting and the formal adoption. Subsequently, Resolution #2025-076 will be presented to the Commission for formal adoption.
Previous Commission action/date: May 21, 2019 - Adopted the previous Baldwin County Flood Hazard Management Plan by Resolution #2019-091.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $535.50
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?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
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: Corey Flowers, CRS Coordinator
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Corey will submit the proposed Flood Hazard Management Plan to FEMA for review and will prepare an agenda item for the formal adoption of the resolution.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A