591 Hazards Mitigation PlanRESOLUTION NO. 591
A RESOLUTION adopting the "31d Edition Hazards Mitigation Plan for the Thurston Region."
WHEREAS, the City of Yelm, its residents and property are vulnerable to natural disasters; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yelm City Council realizes the importance of reducing or eliminating those
vulnerabilities for the overall good and welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yelm has been as active participant in the Hazard Mitigation Planning Workgroup,
which has established a comprehensive, coordinated planning process to eliminate or decrease these
vulnerabilities; and
WHEREAS, City of Yelm staff have identified, justified and prioritized three initiatives intended to
mitigate the vulnerabilities with the City of Yelm; and
WHEREAS, these proposed initiatives and projects have been incorporated into the third edition of the
"Hazards Mitigation Plan for the Thurston Region" that has been prepared and issued for consideration
and implementation by jurisdictions and organizations of Thurston County.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Yelm, Washington, as follows:
1. City of Yelm hereby approves and adopts the Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan for the
Thurston Region as is Hazards Mitigation Plan and Comprehensive Flood Hazard
Management Plan.
2. City of Yelm staff are requested and instructed to pursue available funding opportunities for
implementation of the mitigation initiatives designated by the City.
3. The City of Yelm will, upon receipt of such funding or other necessary resources, seek to
implement the proposals contained in its section of the mitigation initiatives, and
4. The City of Yelm will continue to participate in the updating and expansion of the Natural
Hazards Mitigation Plan for the Thurston Region in the years ahead, and
5. The City of Yelm will further see to encourage businesses, industries and community groups
operating within Thurston County to also participate in the updating and expansion of the
Hazards Mitigation Plan for the Thurston Region in the years ahead.
APPROVED by the City Council of Yelm this OJ-�Iday of ni -019.
Attest:
J. . Foster, Mayor Lori Mossman, City Clerk