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STATE OF WISCONSIN |
TOWN OF TROY |
WALWORTH COUNTY |
RESOLUTION NO. _2023-01_
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE WALWORTH COUNTY NATURAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN: 2022-2026.
WHEREAS, the United States Congress passed the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA2K), which requires that a local unit of government must have an approved all hazard mitigation plan before it can receive federal grant monies from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for pre-disaster mitigation projects; and
WHEREAS, the Town has reviewed and accepted the Walworth County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan: 2022-2026 as prepared by the Walworth County Emergency Management at the regular monthly meeting of the Town of Troy Board held on April 12, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board makes the following findings:
- Natural disasters do pose a tangible threat to residents and property.
- Undertaking hazard mitigation actions before disasters occur will reduce the potential for harm to residents and property and save taxpayer dollars.
- Preparation of this plan is in the public interest.
- This plan is intended to serve as a general strategy and may be amended from time to time.
- Nothing in this plan obligates the Town to undertake any of the recommended activities and/or projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved by the Town of Troy, Walworth County, Wisconsin, adopts the Walworth County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan: 2022-2026; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Clerk is directed to send a signed copy of this resolution at their earliest convenience, to Lieutenant Jason Rowland (#6300), Director of Walworth County Emergency Management at the following address: Walworth County Sheriff’s Office; 1770 CTY HWY NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121
Effective Date. The Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption and approval.
Dated this _11th_ day of _May_, 2023.
Town of Troy
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ATTEST: Jerry Arntson, Town Chairman
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Michael Ramps, Town Clerk / Treasurer