Legislation Details

File #: 25-0193    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Public Hearing
File created: 1/2/2026 In control: Town Commission
On agenda: 1/20/2026 Final action:
Title: Second Reading of Ordinance 593 Amending Chapter 75 Floodplain Management Summary: The Town participates in the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System, a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed the minimum program requirements to achieve a CRS rating of Class 8. This ranking allows citizens who purchase NFIP flood insurance policies to be eligible for premium discounts. This ordinance amends the Town Code to comply with the requirements established by NFIP to qualify for or maintain class ratings of Class 8 or better. It is deemed to be in the best public interest to continue participating in the Community Rating System at the current class rating.
Attachments: 1. Ordinance No. 593 Amend Ch75 Floodplain Mgmt, 2. Ordinance No. 593 BIE re Ord rev Ch 75, 3. Ad 70582 Ordinance No. 593, 594

Summary

To: Town Commission

From: Gay Lancaster, Town Manager

Date: 1/20/2026

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Subject:

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Second Reading of Ordinance 593 Amending Chapter 75 Floodplain Management

 

Summary:

The Town participates in the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System, a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed the minimum program requirements to achieve a CRS rating of Class 8. This ranking allows citizens who purchase NFIP flood insurance policies to be eligible for premium discounts. This ordinance amends the Town Code to comply with the requirements established by NFIP to qualify for or maintain class ratings of Class 8 or better. It is deemed to be in the best public interest to continue participating in the Community Rating System at the current class rating.

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Recommendation: Staff recommends approval.

 

Proposed Motion: Move approval of Ordinance 593 on second and final reading.