Resolution 026-2010
Commissioner Di Gennaro
RESOLUTION NO. 026 - 2010
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THAT THE FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TERMINATE THEIR
PILOT INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR DOWNSTAIRS
ENCLOSURES.
WHEREAS, Monroe County has participated in the National Flood Insurance Program
since 1975; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County recognizes and appreciates the benefits associated with
being a National Flood Insurance community and does not wish to jeopardize participation in
the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); and
WHEREAS, Monroe County became the only named county in the United States Code
of Federal Regulations 44 CFR 59.30 when the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency
("FEMA") established a pilot inspection program under 44 CFR 59.30 for Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, 44 CFR 59.30 became effective March 8, 2002; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County has cooperated with FEMA's Pilot Inspection program
since its effective date; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County's compliance with NFIP standards now equals or exceeds
that of other communities in the National Flood Insurance Program; and
WHEREAS, Congress may taken action which includes NFIP raising rates on all "high
risk" areas, phasing out the grandfathered subsidy status of all pre-FIRM homes, and requiring
multiyear flood insurance policies which will likely increase all Keys home, commercial
property and business owners FEMA flood insurance premiums; and
WHEREAS, failing to act now to terminate the pilot inspection program, thus
preserving the Monroe County's special regulation in 44 C.F.R. 59.30, will further jeopardize
Monroe County's position during Congressional negotiations; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County has demonstrated its willingness to enforce floodplain
management regulations and is committed to complying with NFIP regulations in the future;
now therefore
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONBRS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Respectfully requests that FEMA immediately declare the Pilot Inspection
Program (codified at 44 C.F.R. 59.30) tem1i~.~ and have Monroe County's name stricken
from the Code of Federal Regolationst and allow Monroe County to continue to conduct
floodplain management as required by 44 C.F. R.. 60.3~ which governs all other National Flood
Insurance Program communities.
PASSED AND ADOPl'ED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County ~
Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 17th day of February, 2010.
MayorS~~a!4wphy No
Mayor Pro Tem Heather Carruthers Yes
CommiAllioner Mario DiGennaro Yes
Comtt1i~oner George Neugent Yes
Commissioner Kim Wigington Yes
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