Res 2018-025/adopting the 2018 Hays County, Texas Hazard Mitigation Plan as the official plan of the City; authorizing the inclusion of the City of San Marcos Hazard Mitigation Plan as an appendix; designating the City Manager as the official authorized

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Hays County Hazard Mitigation Plan - Executive Summary communities were Floods, Wildfire and Drought. Summary of Goals and Actions Mitigation strategy goals were modified as part of the plan update process. The MPC voted to reduce the number of goals from seven hazard-specific goals found in the 2011 plan to 3 plan-wide strategic goals. The Mitigation Strategy goals are: 1.Enhance the abilities of Hays County and the communities within its boundaries to provide protection of life, property, economy and natural systems from natural hazards. 2.Mitigate the vulnerabilities existing within hazard areas in order to lessen impacts on safety, damage to critical infrastructure/facilities and the capabilities of emergency responders. 3.Incorporate measures that assist with the improvement of water conservation efforts in Hays County. The primary types of mitigation actions vary from non-structural solutions such as plans, regulations, education and awareness programs to structure and infrastructure projects and natural systems protection. Over 230 diverse mitigation actions designed to reduce structural and social vulnerability to the identified hazards are included in the plan. The mitigation strategy includes action status and modifications for existing actions as well as details regarding new actions added during the update process. Approval and Adoption Processes Chapter 4 discusses approval and adoption of the updated plan. The Hays County Commissioners Court and each participating City/Village Council was responsible for approving and adopting the Hays County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. The Commissioners Court reviewed and approved the plan update on (insert date XX). Each community adoption date is listed in Chapter 4, Table 4.1. Implementation Process For each mitigation action identified, the plan identifies the lead agency, resources needed, time period for implementation. Each lead agency will factor the action into their work plans and schedules when possible. Annual reports on the status of implementation, including obstacles to progress, will be submitted by mitigation planners from each community to the Hays County Office of Emergency Services. Incorporation/Integration with Other Plans Each Community Annex identifies how mitigation efforts found in existing resources, such as plans, programs, and regulations, can be incorporated into the HMP. In turn, the annexes also highlight opportunities for integrating new HMP actions back into existing resources in order to tie mitigation priorities into existing community processes and goals. It also details how communities have previously achieved integration through the last plan update cycle. Monitoring and Updating Processes Chapter 4 of the main plan document describes the general schedule and procedures for ensuring that the County’s HMP remains current. This table also provides a combination of trigger events that will initiate future amendments and future updates to the HMP. The Hays County Office of Emergency Services is responsible for overall Plan updates. Acknowledgments 4