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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM <br />Agenda Date Requested: June 24, 2013 <br />Requested By: Tim Tietiens <br />Department: Planning <br />Report: Resolution: X Ordinance:_ <br />Exhibits: <br />1. Resolution Opposing the Biggert- <br />Waters Act <br />Appropriation <br />Source of Funds: N/A <br />Account Number: <br />Amount Budgeted: <br />Amount Requested: <br />Budgeted Item: _YES _NO <br />SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION <br />At the June 10, 2013 City Council meeting, the Planning Department provided an informational <br />report regarding the Biggert Waters Act and its implications for flood prone properties within the <br />City. Also part of the discussion was the impacts related to the draft floodplain map revisions <br />along the coastal areas currently being proposed by FEMA. The attached draft Resolution opposes <br />the legislation and provides for the distribution of said resolution to applicable state and federal <br />legislators representing LaPorte. <br />Action Required of Council: <br />Consider approval or other action related to the proposed Resolution. <br />Approved for City Council Agenda: <br />Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date <br />