Res 45-70 RESOLUTION NO. 45-70.
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC NEED FOR
FLOOD INSURANCE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
TO TAKE WHATEVER ACTION IT DEEMS NECESSARY
TO COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL FLOOD INSDRANCE
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach, Florida is a legally consti-
tuted body; the Charter of the City being Chapter 25786, Special
Acts of Florida, 1949, as amended, and
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach, Flor£da is authorized by
Chapters 69-33, 69-139, and 69-234 of the Florida Statu~es to issue
flood plain regulations and effect flood control measures, and
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach, Florida recognizes the im-
mediate need for Flood Insurance for protection of the Public, and
hereby desires participation in the Federal Flood Insurance Program,
and
WH~RE/~, the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florid~
recognizes that certain properties within its boundaries are subject
to flooding and flood damage, and
WHEREAS, through the Charter of the City, being Chapter 25786,
Special Acts of Florida, 1949, as amended, and the Code of Ordinance,~
of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, the City maintains considerable
restrictions and codes designed to minimize flood hazards, and
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach, Florida will implement furthez
measures determined as necessary to recognize and evaluate flood
hazards and further measures relating to land use in flood plain
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Delray Beach, Florida;
1. That it will recognize and evaluate flood hazards in all
actions relating to land use in the flood plaSn areas of the
properties under jurisdiction of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
2. That it w£11 enact by December 31, ].971, and maintain in
force adequate land use and control measures with effective enforce-
ment provisions consistent with the National Flood Insurance Pro-
gram criteria.
3. That it will cooperate with neighboring jurisdictions with
respect to adjoining drainage areas and flood plains in order to
prevent aggravation of the flooding problem, and will work with
appropriate state and federal agencies and bodies in every way
possible in complying with the Flood Insurance Program.
4. That the City Council hereby appoints the City Manager of
the City of Delray Beach, Florida, as the official with the respon-
sibility, authority and means to implement the commitments made
herein.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session of the Delray Beach City
Council this 10th day of August, 1970.
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