A. Statutory Authorization: The legislature of the state of Minnesota has, in Minnesota statutes chapters 103F and 462 for municipalities, delegated the responsibility to local government units to adopt regulations designed to minimize flood losses. Therefore, the city council of the city of Dawson, Minnesota, does ordain as follows:
B. Findings Of Fact:
1. Flood Hazard Areas: The flood hazard areas of Dawson, Minnesota, are subject to periodic inundation which results in potential loss of life, loss of property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
2. Methods Used To Analyze Flood Hazards: This chapter is based upon a reasonable method of analyzing flood hazards which is consistent with the standards established by the Minnesota department of natural resources.
3. National Flood Insurance Program Compliance: This chapter is adopted to comply with the rules and regulations of the national flood insurance program codified as 44 code of federal regulations parts 59 - 78, as amended, so as to maintain the community's eligibility in the national flood insurance program.
C. Statement Of Purpose: It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare and to minimize those losses described in subsection B1 of this section by provisions contained herein. (Ord. 260, 2-21-2006)
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