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Consider a memorandum/resolution adopting the Bell County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, as approved by the Federal Emergency Management Administration.
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DATE: June 17, 2025
TO: City Manager, Kent Cagle
FROM: Sara Williams, Director Killeen OHSEM
SUBJECT: Adopt Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires communities to update their mitigation action plan every five years to be eligible for the full range of pre-disaster and post-disaster federal funding more mitigation purposes.
The Bell County Mitigation Action Plan outlines a mitigation vision, goals, and objectives; assesses risk forma range of hazards; and identifies risk reduction strategies and actions for hazards that threaten the community within Bell County, including the City of Killeen. Staff from the City of Killeen participated in the planning process alongside staff from other cities and the county, to ensure the needs and concerns of our community were detailed and addressed within the plan. The plan has been approved by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) as well as FEMA.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms with state and local policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
None. However, failure to adopt a Hazard Mitigation Action Plan could jeopardize any potential future FEMA grant opportunities.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
N/A
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
N/A
If not, where will the money come from?
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Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the Bell County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan as approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and authorize the Mayor to sign the associated resolution for adoption.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Fire Department
Legal
Finance
City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Approval Letter
Resolution
Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
Presentation