DATE: April 11, 2023
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT'S HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS POLICY NO. 777, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND IS AN ANNEX WITHIN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO'S HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The District as a form of local government is eligible for a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding, if the District has an approved Hazard Mitigation Plan. A Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies vulnerabilities within the District, which if addressed reduces the impact to the District in the event of an emergency. A Hazard Mitigation Plan can be a District specific plan or it can be a component of a Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Over the past three years, the District developed its first ever Hazard Mitigation Plan as part of the San Diego County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan update.
The District Annex to the San Diego County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan is presented for adoption by the Board Port of Commissioner as required by the Code of Federal Regulations.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution authorizing the District's Hazard Mitigation Plan in Accordance with Board of Port Commissioners Policy No. 777, Emergency Management and is an annex within The County of San Diego's Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed action has no fiscal impact.
COMPASS STRATEGIC GOALS:
This agenda item supports the following Strategic Goal(s).
* A vibrant waterfront destination where residents and visitors converge.
* A Port with a healthy and sustainable bay and its environment.
* A Port that is a safe place to visit, work and play.
DISCUSSION:
A Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies risks within a jurisdiction resulting from emergencies and the impacts they may have to the jurisdiction if that risk is not addressed. Risks are specific to each jurisdiction, and dependent upon a variety of factors such as l...
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