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f'L,~\ ~": t."" )\..11.1 \ :,L~; I hazard in relation to these facilities is shown in Figures 2.1 to 2.4 and the HAZMA T incident hazard in relation to these facilities is shown in figures 2.12.1 and 2.12.2. The risk assessment data for "Critical facilities" for each hazard is described in the Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Worksheets included in Attachment "D". 3.5 Wetlands, Riparian Areas, and Sensitive Areas Areas adjacent to lakes and streams are often identified as wetlands and riparian areas and are subject to Federal and State law, Section 404. Wetland permits are required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and wildlife habitat protection requirements. The San Marcos River is a critical habitat for several endangered species that only exist in this environment. Aquarena Center and internationally renowned Aquarena Springs located in the City of San Marcos contain numerous wetland areas. Following the October 1998 Flood, the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) initiated a debris removal and stream restoration project on the Blanco and Little BIanco Rivers in Hays County. This project was environmentally sensitive and special construction techniques were utilized to minimize damage to recharge zones. Ms. Dianne Wassenich represented the San Marcos River Foundation as an active member of the Hays County Mitigation Planning Committee. 3.6 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) I The City of San Marcos is the only community in Hays County that has formally adopted a Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The City of San Marcos Capital Improvement Program includes twelve (12) drainage improvement projects and thirty one (31) street improvement projects to be funded by revenue bonds, drainage utility fees, Texas State University (TSU) funding and TxDOT funding. These projects are planned for FY 2003 (including projects already underway) to FY 20] O. Several drainage improvement projects will mitigate flood problems and reduce future flood losses. Several street improvement projects include utility improvements that will increase the capability to fight fires (improved water distribution systems) and improve drainage in existing flood prone areas. The City of San Marcos posted the 2004 Annual Report on the city website www.san- marcos.tx.US describing each proposed improvement in the latest Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Hays County and participating commullltles, upon formal adoption of the Hays County Mitigation Plan, will be assisted by the Mitigation Planning Committee to incorporate proposed mitigations actions into planning mechanisms such as: I Annual budgets for design and construction of projects, Comprehensive master plans, Drainage master plans, CIP projects such as those identified by the City of San Marcos, Flood Mitigation Assistance Plans (TWDB), Flood Protection Planning projects (TWDB), Hays Count)', Texas Miligation Plan 98