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City of EL MIRAGE Arizona GRAND HERITAGE, BRIGHT FUTURE! JURISDICTIONAL SUMMARY FOR THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE MARI COP A COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2021 MARICOPA COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2021 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 94 4.3.6 El Mirage The City of El Mirage is located approximately 15 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix in the western portion of the Phoenix Metropolitan area. South of Peoria Avenue, El Mirage is bordered to the west and south by the City of Glendale. It is enclosed on the west and north by the City of Surprise. On the east, the city is bordered by the Town of Youngtown and unincorporated areas of Maricopa County. El Mirage sits on the west bank of the Agua Fria River, which runs the length of the city’s eastern border. United States Highway 60, Grand Avenue, is a divided four to six lane road that extends from the Town of Wickenburg southeast to Van Buren Street in the City of Phoenix. As shown in Figure 4-20, Highway 60 diagonally traverses the north portion of El Mirage. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad runs along Grand Avenue’s east side through the City of El Mirage. The centerpiece of El Mirage’s recreation facilities is Gateway Park, located at the northwest corner of Thunderbird and El Mirage Roads. The Agua Fria River represents the city’s largest open space area, entailing 1,120 acres. Originally a farming community, migrant farm workers founded El Mirage in 1937, and the city was incorporated in 1951. El Mirage’s residents are governed under a council-manager form of government, which includes a seven-member city council consisting of a mayor and six council members elected at-large for a term of four years. The city council appoints the city manager and other officers necessary to produce an orderly administration of the city’s affairs. In 2019, the population of El Mirage was 34,359. Population projections for 2020 and 2030 current corporate limits and population, housing, and employment statistics for MPAs for 2010, 2020 and 2030 are summarized in Table 4-7. Development Trends: In the last 5 years, El Mirage has had industrial growth to the southern areas of the city. There has been minor growth with residential homes in the north east section, but most of the growth has been the southern industrial zone. Most growth has come in the form of manufacturing. A data storage facility has also been constructed in the industrial zone. The current plans for the next 5 years are the continuation of seeking industrial and commercial growth, in the southern parts of El Mirage. There are plans for 3 story residential, multifamily dwellings are being constructed in the north west section of the city. Land was annexed south of the industrial zone for more industrial developments. Table 4-7: Population, housing and employment statistics for El Mirage Year Population Population Housing Employment (Current Limits) (MPA) (MPA) (MPA) 2010 31,797 31,900 11,300 4,300 2020 35,100 35,100 11,800 5,100 2030 36,500 36,500 13,600 6,500 MARICOPA COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2021 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 95 Figure 4-20: El Mirage location map MARICOPA COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2021 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 96 Figure 4-21 shows the current land use planning map for El Mirage with an overlay of the Luke Air Force Base airport related zoning. Figure 4-21: El Mirage land use planning map MARICOPA COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2021 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 30 Table 3-11: Plan integration history and future strategy for El Mirage Plan Integration Over the Past Plan Cycle: El Mirage has a COOP plan that is currently under revision as well as the 2015 Plan. Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) have been established for mid- to long-range planning for public safety and were developed with reference to the 2015 Plan. Cooperation within the organization has continued to be strong with incorporation of the 2015 Plan into communications between Public Safety and Public Works, on how services can be improved based on the CIP, the COOP plan, and public safety. Plan Integration Strategy for Next Five Years: Planning Mechanism Description of Planning Mechanism Opportunity City of El Mirage General Plan, CIP programs, and Council Goals The El Mirage general plan provides long-term guidance to the Cities growth. Development of the general plan and council goals setting are elements that are informed by either reference or incorporation of the risks, goals and mitigation of the actions within the projects of the hazard mitigation plan. MARICOPA COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2021 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 31 Table 3-11: Plan integration history and future strategy for El Mirage City of El Mirage General Plan, CIP programs, and Council Goals The City of El Mirage is consciously aware of the future needs that are not limited to the items below. The City of El Mirage has either updated each of these items or are concurrently working towards an update. • Comprehensive or General Plans • Stormwater Master Plans • Capital Improvement Programs • Regional Plans (Transportation, Land Use, etc.) • Emergency Operations/Response Plans • Community Wildfire Protection Plans • Development Plans • Development Guidelines and/or Regulations • Ordinance Updates or Revisions MARICOPA COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2021 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 314 Table 6-1-6: Legal and regulatory capabilities for El Mirage Regulatory Tools for Hazard Mitigation Description Responsible Department/Agency CODES • El Mirage City Code • 2006 International Building Code • 2006 International Fire Code • 2005 National Electric Code • 1997 Dangerous Building Code • 2006 International Fuel Gas Code • 2006 International Energy Conservation Code • 1997 Uniform Administrative Code • City Clerk • Building Department • Fire Department • City Clerk MARICOPA COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2021 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 315 Table 6-1-6: Legal and regulatory capabilities for El Mirage Regulatory Tools for Hazard Mitigation Description Responsible Department/Agency ORDINANCES • Chapter 19 - Off Site Construction • Chapter 30.28 - Emergency Purchases • Chapter 30.65-30.70 - Civil Preparedness and Disaster • Chapter 33 - City Court • Chapter 34 - Police and Fire Department • Chapter 50 - Water Supply System • Chapter 51 - Sewers • Chapter 52 - Sanitation • Chapter 53 - Storm Water Quality Protection • Chapter 90 - Nuisance and Neighborhood Preservation • Chapter 94 - Air Pollution Regulations; Dust Control • Chapter 96 - International Fire Code and Alarm Systems • Chapter 150 - Building Code – 2006; International Plumbing Code – 2006; National Electrical Code – 2005; International Mechanical Code – 2006; Dangerous Building Code – 1997; Mobile and Manufactured Housing Standards; International Energy Conservation Code – 2006; International Fuel Gas Code – 2006; Uniform Administrative Code- 1997. • Chapter 153 - Floodplain Management • Chapter 154 - Zoning Code • Section 21-5-13 Floodway overlay • Section 21-5-14 Floodplain overlay • Section 21-5-15 Airfield Impact overlay • Chapter 155 - Subdivisions • Engineering • Finance • City Manager • Municipal Judge • Police Department • Public Works • Code Compliance • Fire Department MARICOPA COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2021 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 316 Table 6-1-6: Legal and regulatory capabilities for El Mirage Regulatory Tools for Hazard Mitigation Description Responsible Department/Agency PLANS, MANUALS, and/or GUIDELINES • 2003 General Plan • 2008 Emergency Action Plan for El Mirage Employees • El Mirage Emergency Operations Plan • Engineering General Notes & Guidelines • Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Standards • District Flood Control Standard • Planning Department • Human Resources • Fire Department • Engineering • Maricopa Association of Governments • Maricopa County Flood Control STUDIES • Flood Insurance Study by Flood Control District of Maricopa County • Floodplain Study by Flood Control District of Maricopa County • Dam Safety Study by Flood Control District of Maricopa County • Maricopa County Opportunities for Expansion/Improvement: The City of El Mirage has a comprehensive master plan as well as local codes the assist in our mitigation efforts. Our mitigation efforts could be enhanced by working with surrounding jurisdictions to assist on regional mitigation hazards. We could also utilize internal peer review to assess the mitigation plan and needs. Table 6-2-6: Technical staff and personnel capabilities for El Mirage Staff/Personnel Resources Department/Agency - Position Planner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land development and land management practices Community Development Director, City Engineer, City Planner Engineer(s) or professional(s) trained in construction practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure City Engineer, Engineering Technicians, Building Official Planner(s) or engineer(s) with an understanding of natural and/or human-caused hazards City Engineer, Building Official, Fire Chief Floodplain Manager City Engineer Surveyors City Engineering & Public Works staff Staff with education or expertise to assess the community’s vulnerability to hazards City Engineer, Building Official, Fire Chief, MARICOPA COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2021 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 317 Table 6-2-6: Technical staff and personnel capabilities for El Mirage Staff/Personnel Resources Department/Agency - Position Personnel skilled in GIS and/or HAZUS City GIS Technician, Information Technology Director Scientists familiar with the hazards of the community Emergency manager Fire Chief, Police Chief Grant writer(s) City Grants Coordinator Opportunities for Expansion/Improvement: The City of El Mirage could enhance the Emergency Management Division by creating a budget to provide a full time Emergency Manager. This would allow a full time effort to address and constantly review the mitigation needs. Table 6-3-6: Fiscal capabilities for El Mirage Financial Resources Accessible or Eligible to Use (Yes, No, Don’t Know) Comments Community Development Block Grants Yes Capital Improvements Project funding Yes Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes Yes Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service Yes Impact fees for homebuyers or new developments/homes Yes Incur debt through general obligation bonds Yes Incur debt through special tax bonds Yes Other Opportunities for Expansion/Improvement: The City of El Mirage can pursue FEMA mitigation grants and other grant programs to fund future mitigation actions and projects that address hazards impacting the city. The grant funds can be used to match with mitigation priorities planned into the city’s capital improvements program and other city departmental public outreach budgets. The city will also continue the use of creative public and private sponsorships and partnerships (e.g. – IGA’s, MOUs, etc.) that can also assist in funding future mitigation needs, actions and projects, and especially those that require a regional, multi-jurisdictional approach (area drainage master plans for example). MARICOPA COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2021 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 438 Table 6-8-6: Mitigation actions and projects and implementation strategy for El Mirage Mitigation Action/Project Implementation Strategy ID No. Description Hazard(s) Mitigated Community Assets Mitigated (Ex/New) Estimated Cost Priority Ranking Planning Mechanism(s) for Implementation Anticipated Completion Date Primary Agency / Job Title Responsible for Implementation Funding Source(s) 1 Review building permits for compliance with Floodplain Ordinance and NFIP regulations. Flood Both Staff Time High Permit Review Ongoing City of EL Mirage FBLS, Building Official General Fund MARICOPA COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2021 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 439 Table 6-8-6: Mitigation actions and projects and implementation strategy for El Mirage Mitigation Action/Project Implementation Strategy ID No. Description Hazard(s) Mitigated Community Assets Mitigated (Ex/New) Estimated Cost Priority Ranking Planning Mechanism(s) for Implementation Anticipated Completion Date Primary Agency / Job Title Responsible for Implementation Funding Source(s) 2 Review zoning ordinances prohibiting new development in 100-year floodplain on an annual basis. Flood Both Staff Time High None Ongoing Planning & Zoning / Director General Fund 3 Take active role in multi-agency plan and actions for flood mitigation (pro-active). Flood Both Staff Time High MCMJHMP Ongoing Engineering/Fire/ Public Works / Depth heads General Fund 4 Develop plan to design and install man-made flood protection devices where needed. Flood Both Staff Time/UNK High None Ongoing City of El Mirage City Engineering/Fire/ Public Works / Dept heads General Fund/UNK 5 Educate the public on actions and resources to protect residents that do not have adequate ways to cool their homes in the event of an Extreme Heat Event through website notices and other social media alerts Extreme Heat Existing Staff Time High Anticipate the event and advise community through social media and other, means Seasonally and as needed. City of El Mirage/Fire/PD General Fund 6 Review annually and update as needed, existing building codes to manage new and existing construction practices and provide mitigation for Drought, Flood, and Severe Wind. Drought, Flood, Severe Wind New Staff Time High Permitting and Plan Review Annually FBLS / City Building Official General Fund MARICOPA COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2021 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 440 Table 6-8-6: Mitigation actions and projects and implementation strategy for El Mirage Mitigation Action/Project Implementation Strategy ID No. Description Hazard(s) Mitigated Community Assets Mitigated (Ex/New) Estimated Cost Priority Ranking Planning Mechanism(s) for Implementation Anticipated Completion Date Primary Agency / Job Title Responsible for Implementation Funding Source(s) 7 Maintain collaboration efforts and interconnected water system with other water purveyors to ensure the community water supply in the event of a drought. Drought Both Staff Time High The City of El Mirage has interconnects with the City of Surprise as well as working with EPCOR to add an additional one. Ongoing Public Works / Director General fund 8 Participate in multi-agency coordination efforts to ensure cooperative plans. Multi-Hazard Both Staff Time Medium Through continuing auto and mutual aids agreements. Ongoing Fire Department / Fire Chief / Emergency Manager General fund 9 Train First Responders and other select city staff in hazard materials mitigation. HAZMAT Existing Staff Time plus Training Cost Medium NIMS certification Ongoing Human Resources/depart ment heads General fund 10 Recharge groundwater with CAP water to ensure the community water supply in the event of a drought. Drought Both $100,000 Medium City of El Mirage has a CAP subcontract and recharges CAP water. On-going Public Works / Director General fund 11 Continue to implement a conservation education program to ensure the community water supply in the event of a drought. Drought Both Staff Time Medium Automated Water Meter Program Ongoing Public Works / Director General fund, utility payments 12 Provide cool potable water to citizens during extreme heat waves. Dissemination of public information regarding hydration station and resource locations will be provided via website notices and social media Extreme heat Existing $2,000 Medium None Seasonally and as needed. City of El Mirage Fire / Fire Chief Fire Dept Budget MARICOPA COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2021 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 441 Table 6-8-6: Mitigation actions and projects and implementation strategy for El Mirage Mitigation Action/Project Implementation Strategy ID No. Description Hazard(s) Mitigated Community Assets Mitigated (Ex/New) Estimated Cost Priority Ranking Planning Mechanism(s) for Implementation Anticipated Completion Date Primary Agency / Job Title Responsible for Implementation Funding Source(s) 13 Coordinate mitigation efforts with other local agencies that include but are not limited to: Luke AFB, Dysart School District, FCDMC and others, to I.D. problem areas and plans for mitigation Multi hazard Both Staff Time Low None Ongoing Fire Department / Emergency Manager General fund 14 Educate the public on suspected and imminent wind shear dangers from microburst and other natural wind threats through website notices and social media alerts. Severe Wind Both Staff Time Low None Annually During Monsoon Season Homeland Security / Safety and Emergency Management Officer General Fund 15 Provide citizens with warnings and escape routes from severe flooding or expected flooding. Dam Failure Existing Staff time Low McMicken Dam EAP, Waddell Dam EAP When necessary City of El Mirage Fire/ PD and Public Works. General fund 16 Participate/Conduct occasional tabletop exercises to identify potential mitigation measures for increasing response effectiveness, such as evacuation route marking, and permanent protection measures for intended shelters. Dam Failure Both Staff time Low McMicken Dam EAP, Waddell Dam EAP At least once over the next five years City of El Mirage Fire/ PD and Public Works / Dept heads General Fund 17 Provide links to the Arizona Department of Water Resources subsidence website and the Arizona Geologic Survey website as a part of a public campaign to raise awareness to the hazards and locations of active fissure and subsidence locations within the city. Fissure, Subsidence Both Staff Time Low None FY2021 City of El Mirage / City Engineer General Fund MARICOPA COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2021 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 442 Table 6-8-6: Mitigation actions and projects and implementation strategy for El Mirage Mitigation Action/Project Implementation Strategy ID No. Description Hazard(s) Mitigated Community Assets Mitigated (Ex/New) Estimated Cost Priority Ranking Planning Mechanism(s) for Implementation Anticipated Completion Date Primary Agency / Job Title Responsible for Implementation Funding Source(s) 18 Annually coordinate with Federal, State and local dam owners to update any changes in dam safety conditions on emergency action plan information. Dam Failure Both Staff Time Low McMicken Dam EAP, Waddell Dam EAP On-going City of El Mirage Fire / Fire Chief and Public Works / Director General Fund 19 Work with state and Federal agencies to provide disclosure information to all potential buyers of real estate that are located within the dam failure or emergency spillway inundation limits of an upstream dam or dams Dam Failure Both Staff Time Low City of El Mirage and community development On-Going City of El Mirage Fire / Fire Chief / City Engineer and Community Development / Director General Fund 20 land development and public works projects will be reviewed for subsidence risk as a regular part of the review and permitting process. Subsidence Both Staff Time Low El Mirage Community Development On-Going Public Works, City Engineer General Fund