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Councilmember Elvig introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #11 -10 -197 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RAMSEY TO PARTICIPE IN THE MULTIJURISDICTIONAL ANOKA COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN WHEREAS, on January 23, 2007 Ramsey City Council adopted the Anoka County Multi- Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan completed on November 28, 2006; and, WHEREAS, FEMA formally approved the Anoka County Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2007 and requires the plan to be reviewed and updated every five years; and, WHEREAS, the current plan is up for review and re- approval by FEMA in 2012; and, WHEREAS, participation in the All Hazard Mitigation Plan is required for a community to receive federal disaster assistance; and, WHEREAS, approval of the All Hazard Mitigation Plan will make the county eligible to receive Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) project grants, including potentially some projects benefiting the City of Ramsey and its residents. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That as a potential participant in the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program, the City of Ramsey, Minnesota, hereby states their interest in participating in the multi jurisdictional All- Hazard Mitigation plan by identifying hazards and prioritizing potential projects to mitigate the effects of natural hazards. 2. That after FEMA funding approval and during the plan implementation, the City of Ramsey, Minnesota, agrees to participate in the hazard mitigation planning process. 3. That as signed, the City understands this is a voluntary program and our participation may benefit our jurisdiction by identifying hazards and prioritizing projects to mitigate the effects of natural hazards. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Wise, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Ramsey Councilmember Elvig Councilmember Wise Councilmember Backous Councilmember McGlone Councilmember Strommen Councilmember Tossey