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maintenance is provided within the altered or relocated portion of the watercourse so that the flood-carrying capacity is not diminished, (9) When base flood elevation data or floodway data has not been provided in accordance with this Article, the Floodplain Administrator shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway data available from a federal, state, or other source, in order to administer the provisions of this Article; (10) Coordinate with other Departments in the City to assure that the requirements of this Article are fully met; (11) Participate actively in evaluating the variance requests and provide input and recommendations in variance hearings/proceedings; (12) Coordinate all change requests to the FIS and FIRM or FHBM, or both, with the requestor, State, and FEMA; (13) Submit new technical data. A community's base flood elevations may increase or decrease resulting rom physical changes affecting flooding conditions. As soon as practicable, but not later than six months after the date such information becomes available, a community shall notify FEMA of the changes by submitting technical or scientific data. Such a submission is necessary so that upon confirmation of those physical changes affecting flooding conditions, risk premium rates and floodplain management requirements will be based upon current data. This submittal to FEMA shall be at the developer's, who is requesting the change, expense and at no cost to the City, (14) When a regulatory floodway has not been designated, the Floodplain Administrator shall not permit new construction, substantial improvements, or other development (including fill) within Zones Al -30 and AE on the community's FIRM, unless it is demonstrated that the cumulative effect of the proposed development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated development, will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot at any point within the Community; and (15) The Floodplain Administrator shall maintain a record of all actions taken under the provisions of this Article, including but not limited to appeals or request for a variance as a matter of public record or for submittal to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Sec. 39.029. Floodplain Development Permit procedures. A Floodplain Development Permit Application must be submitted to the Floodplain Administrator prior to undertaking any development activities in an area of special flood hazard. Application for a Floodplain Development Permit must be submitted on forms furnished by the City and must include: plans drawn to scale showing the location, dimensions, and elevation of 13