Res 2021-064/approving Substantial Amendment No. 10 to the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan

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Engineers, US Geological Service and National Weather Service) which uses best scientific data to develop precipitation frequency and intensity levels not typical in FEMA studies and more reflective of the increasing severity of weather events. The City will adopt the models and data from the update prior to the FEMA 2017 adoption date and use the information in its flood recovery programs. ., Ordinance 11levIls llonsl By December 2016 the City will have adopted a revised Floodplain ordinance to minimize flood hazard risk in the community. The revisions will include requirements for elevation to 2 feet above the base flood elevation (increased freeboard), maintenance of access during flood events and limits on floodplain filling in addition to other language changes to strengthen floodplain management. The newer and more stringent standards are consistent with Executive Order 11988 and will be used as part of the City's Flood Recovery Program. :.,IMasls , ;ll Nan/Land �Jse �JII.rdalc, In 2017 CDBG-DR Planning funds will be used to update the Comprehensive Plan to reflect the updated FEMA floodplain information. This process will revise any conflicts with proposed development intensity areas and flood risk zones. The Comprehensive Plan's future land use map (Preferred Scenario Map) guides future zoning decisions and land use patterns. Identifying flood risk areas with appropriate land use designations will help prevent future damage to structures and loss of life. 4 ,, 0„Ju„liIIdiIIi g 0„1IIocIl(s f wfu,lsf a ia,.rIIc;';,,,o II a„!II°iIIlIIe The City has submitted a Letter of Interest to the EPA for technical assistance for "Flood Resilience for Riverine and Coastal Communities.” If the City is selected, EPA will provide subject matter experts to review the City's flood risk and recommend sustainable options that can be incorporated into city codes and projects. Should the City be selected for a January/February workshop the outcomes from the workshop will be used in the continued development of flood recovery programs and projects. In the interim the City will use the EPA Flood Resilience Checklist to identify improvements for our resilience to future floods through policy and regulatory tools. !,i- [,),1a II°P II°P II II g f o II The City has done an initial buyout assessment considering properties that had repetitive flooding along with substantial damage assessments. There are LMI areas that are adjacent to the Blanco River and existing parkland that may be pursued for buyouts with these HUD funds and Hazard Mitigation Grant sources. Additional analysis will be based on the new FEMA base flood elevations to determine properties that have the greatest future risks and meet the LMI benefit. B. Consideration of Sustainable and Resilient Building Methods The City will employ sustainable and resilient construction standards and building methods. All new homes will adhere to construction specifications approved and issued by the City and will emphasize sustainability, flood resiliency, and resistance to repetitive loss. Additionally, the City will require the use of flood resistant building materials in rehabilitation and reconstruction projects where feasible. C. Consideration of Racial, Ethnic, Low Income Concentrations As identified in the Needs Assessment, there are areas within the City that contain higher concentrations of minorities and extreme low/low to moderate income households. The City is committed to targeted outreach to these areas and to other areas with vulnerable populations that Last Updated 3/03/20 Page 40 of 63