CC Resolution 2004-114
- RESOLUTION NO. 2004-114
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA
MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION
PLAN UPON APPROVAL BY THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta is vulnerable to the human and economic
costs of natural, technological and societal disasters; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta recognizes the importance of. reducing or
eliminating those vulnerabilities for the overall good and welfare of the community;
and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta has been an active participant in the
Riverside County Operational Area planning group which has an established a
comprehensive and coordinated planning process to eliminate or decrease these
vulnerabilities; and
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WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta representatives and staff have identified,
justified and prioritized a number of vulnerabilities to the City; and
WHEREAS, these vulnerabilities have been incorporated into the initial edition
of the Riverside County Operational Area Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan that has been prepared and issued for consideration and
implementation by the various jurisdictions of Riverside County;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THÈ CITY OF LA QUINTA
HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
1 . The City of La Quinta hereby proposes to accept and approve
the Riverside County Operational Area Multi-Jurisdictional Local
Hazard Mitigation Plan, upon approval by FEMA.
2. The City of La Quinta will continue to participate in the updating
and expansion of the Riverside County Operational Area
Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in the years
ahead.
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Resolution 2004-114
Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Adopted: October 19, 2004
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3. The City of La Quinta will further seek to encourage the
businesses, industries and community groups operating within
and/or for the benefit of the City to also participate in the
updating and expansion of the Riverside County Operational
Area Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in the
years ahead.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 19th day of October, 2004 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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J N . GREEK, CMC, I Y Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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M. KAT~ERINE JENSOÚity At~~rney
City of La Quinta, California
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