R2003-0013 01-27-03 RESOLUTION NO. R2003-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED STEERING
COMMITTEE IN ITS EFFORT TO REQUEST FEMA FUNDS FOR "FLOOD
INSURANCE RATE MAPS (FIRM)" MAP UPDATE AND REMAPPING IN
FORT BEND, BRAZORIA, AND GALVESTON COUNTIES.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
WHEREAS, the Clear Creek Watershed Steering Committee (CCWSC) supports
cooperation in the pursuit of common Goals for the Clear Creek Watershed including flood
protection and abatement, drainage, greenway establishment and protection, conservation,
planned development and other appropriate elements; and
WHEREAS, the June 2001 floods were devastating for the region with significant
damages in the order of $36 million in Galveston and Brazoria Counties within the Clear
Creek Watershed. The Cities of Brookside Village, Friendswood, League City, City of
Pearland, Clear Lake Area Council of Cities (El Lago, Nassau Bay, Seabrook, Taylor Lake,
Kemah, Clear Lake Shores, Webster) in the Clear Creek Watershed were hard hit with
widespread flooding and significant structural damages; and
WHEREAS, current flood plain maps are outdated since the topographic data in the
hydraulic models is 20 years old and the hydrology models are 13 years old can not
represent accurate flood hazards; and
WHEREAS, the amount of urban growth in the area has changed the watershed
hydrology and hydraulics; and
WHEREAS, it is extremely important to have accurate flood plain maps with superior
topographic data that can better define flood hazard zones, so proper planning and
building guidelines can be implemented by the various jurisdictional entities; and
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-13
WHEREAS, in order to reduce future flood losses the Clear Creek tributaries should
be updated and remapped; and
NOW, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas
Brazoria County
THAT, the City of Pearland supports the petition of funds from FEMA to update and
remap "Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM)" in the Clear Creek Watershed in Fort Bend,
Brazoria and Galveston Counties.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the_zz1;tL day of January ,
A.D., 2003.
TOM REID
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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