EM RESOLUTION RE HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN.DOCX

Resolution # C-15-16-001-M-00
WHEREAS Maricopa County has historically experienced damage from natural hazards
such as flooding, wildfire, drought, severe winds, and others on many occasions in the
past century, resulting in loss of property and/or life, economic hardship, and threats to
public health and safety;
WHEREAS the 2015 Maricopa County Unincorporated Area Hazard Mitigation Plan (the
Plan) has been developed after more than one year of review, research and update work
by Maricopa County in association and cooperation with the Maricopa County Multi-
Jurisdictional Planning Team for the reduction of hazard risk to the community;
WHEREAS the Plan specifically addresses natural hazard vulnerabilities, mitigation
strategies and plan maintenance procedures for Maricopa County;
WHEREAS the Plan is an update and replacement for the previous hazard mitigation
plan for unincorporated areas of Maricopa County;
WHEREAS the Plan recommends several hazard mitigation actions/projects that will
provide mitigation for specific natural hazards that impact Maricopa County, with the
effect of protecting people and property from loss associated with those hazards;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
by the Board of Supervisors of the Maricopa County that:
1. The Plan is hereby Adopted as the official Plan of Maricopa County.
2. The Plan shall be implemented, monitored and maintained by the officials/staff
designated in the Plan for a period five (5) years with the full support of this
resolution.
PASSED by the Chairman, Board of Supervisor, this 18th of November, 2015.
By
Steve Chucri, Chairman Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM
By
Deputy County Attorney Date
By
Clerk of the Board Date