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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 22429: DESIGNATION OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AREA \e 11,,11:/1/ City of " fo.A - 004\se,ytt, ori rtlrur , 7:17 www.PortArth u rTx.gov DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION OF HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: March 9, 2022 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ronald `'Ron" Burton, City Manager From: Pamela D. Langford, Assistant City Manager — Operations/ 6.51 Director of Development Services RE: P.R. NO. 22429 — Designation of Disaster Risk Reduction Area (DRRA) Introduction: The Housing Division recommends the City Council adopt Proposed Resolution No. 22429 authorizing designation of a Disaster Risk Reduction Area (DRRA) within the boundaries of: south of Thomas Boulevard and north of 5th Street, and east of Houston Avenue and west of Fort Worth Avenue This area is determined to be at a high risk of flooding and erosion as a Disaster Risk Reduction Area (DRRA) to facilitate the voluntary relocation of property and people from harm's way. Background: Development Services Staff has reviewed and evaluated conditions in the designated area and found conditions which are detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare of the community within these areas due to a high risk of flooding and erosion. The purpose of establishing a Disaster Risk Reduction Area (DRRA) is to reduce the damage caused by natural hazards like floods, droughts, etc., through an ethic of prevention. Disasters often follow natural hazards. A disaster's severity depends on how much impact a hazard has on society and the environment. "Remember, 1,+e are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O. Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743 Due to the erosion, topography and elevation of these areas, severe weather events present an imminent threat to the health and public safety of residents. The City Council finds it necessary to protect the health and safety of residents by designating areas determined to be at a high risk of flooding and erosion as a Disaster Risk Reduction Area (DRRA) to facilitate the voluntary relocation of property and people from harm's way Budget Impact: None Recommendation: The Housing Division recommends the City Council adopt Proposed Resolution No. 22429 authorizing designation of a Disaster Risk Reduction Area (DRRA). "Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur.Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743 P.R. NO. 22429 03/09/2022-PDL PAGE 1 OF 4 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT A CERTAIN AREA OF THE CITY CONTAINS CONDITIONS WHICH ARE DETRIMENTAL TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY DUE TO A HIGH RISK OF FLOODING AND EROSION AND DESIGNATING THIS AREA AS A DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AREA (DRRA). WHEREAS, the City's Development Services Staff has reviewed and evaluated conditions in the designated an area within the boundaries identified as south of Thomas Boulevard, and north of 5th Street, and east of Houston Avenue, and west of Fort Worth Avenue that are determined to be at a high risk of flooding and erosion as a Disaster Risk Reduction Area (DRRA) to facilitate the voluntary relocation of property and people from harm's way; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found conditions which are detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare of the community within the area due to a high risk of flooding and erosion; and, WHEREAS, due to the erosion, topography and elevation of the area, severe weather events present an imminent threat to the health and public safety of residents; and, WHEREAS, the City Council desires to create a safe environment for all residents of the City of Port Arthur; and, WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to protect the health and safety of residents by designating the area determined to be at a high risk of flooding and erosion as a Disaster Risk Reduction Area (DRRA) to facilitate the voluntary relocation of property and people from harm's way; and, P.R. NO.22429 03/09/2022-PDL PAGE 2 OF 4 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the city to designate the area within the boundaries identified as south of Thomas Boulevard, and north of 5th Street, and east of Houston Avenue, and west of Fort Worth Avenue that is identified on the attached map hereto in substantially the same form as Exhibit "A". NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: Section 1. THAT the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. THAT the area within the boundaries of south of Thomas Boulevard. and north of 5th Street, and east of Houston Avenue, and west of Fort Worth Avenue, that is identified in the attached map here to in substantially the same form as Exhibit "A" is designated a Disaster Risk Reduction Area (DRRA). Section 3. THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of March, A.D., 2022 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES: MAYOR: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: THURMAN "BILL" BARTIE, MAYOR P.R. NO.22429 03/09/2022-PDL PAGE 3 OF 4 ATTEST: SHERRI BELLARD, TRMC CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM:1LE IA " AL" TIZENO,O, CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: • ALD "RON" BURTON, CITY ANA _[...0 PAMELA D. LANGFORD, c) ASSISTANT CITY MANATER-OPERATIONS DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES P.R. NO.22429 03/09/2022-PDL PAGE 4 OF 4 EXHIBIT "A " Disaster Risk Reduction Area (DRRA) Map EXHIBIT"A" The DRRA defined as all parcels of property located within the boundaries of south of Thomas Boulevard, north of 5th Street, east of Houston Avenue, and west of Fort Worth Avenue. Eastern Star sy Baptist Church aco East Mt Olive OW.Calvary eye Baptist Church ./dam r Baptist Church 4v '9y �• aqp0 '4064 r 0 �9 . 0g SPL *A.(' 41' �r X09), O�//0 Derrick Oil&SupplyQ c;. is. 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