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15 <br />THE CITY OF <br />r m ' u <br />j~L£~S~4NTONo CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT <br />May 1, 2007 <br />Public Works Department <br />TITLE: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17.08 OF THE <br />MUNICIPAL CODE, FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION, AS <br />RECOMMENDED BY THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT <br />AGENCY (FEMA) <br />SUMMARY <br />Since the City of Pleasanton has been participating in the National Flood Insurance <br />Program (NFIP), FEMA has conducted a Community Assistance Visit (CAV) every five <br />years. On January 12, 2007, FEMA's representative conducted a site visit and made <br />recommendations for revisions to the City's existing Municipal Code regarding flood <br />damage prevention. This staff report presents the proposed amendments to the <br />Municipal Code for Council's consideration. Changes to the ordinance are minor in <br />nature, and by incorporating the recommended changes, the City ordinance will <br />conform to the model ordinance approved by FEMA. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Introduce the ordinance revising Chapter 17.08 of the Municipal Code, Flood Damage <br />Prevention, with a second reading to be scheduled for the Council meeting of May 15, <br />2007. <br />FINANCIAL STATEMENT <br />There are no substantial changes in the revisions to the Municipal Code that would <br />result in any fiscal impacts to the City. <br />