HomeMy WebLinkAbout98-33 - Supporting increased funding for 1998-99 for the Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Construction ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 98-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF
INCREASED FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99
FOR THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CIVIL WORKS
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Santa Ana River in Orange County California, is recognized by
the federal government as the worst flood threat west of the Mississippi River; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Ana River Mainstream Project has been planned and
under construction by the Army Corps of Engineers for the last 10 years; and
WHEREAS, if adequate funding as requested by the Army Corps of Engineers
is not provided, the existing construction will take many years to complete, placing
the program's widespread benefits in considerable jeopardy; and
WHEREAS, without the completion of the Santa Ana River Mainstream Project,
millions of residents within the floodplain of the Santa Ana River will remain subject
to the perils of disastrous flood which could cause the loss of 3,000 lives and
property damage amounting to $15 billion; and
WHEREAS, significant portions of the City of Costa Mesa lie within the Santa
Ana River floodplain and would be severely affected by any flooding that might occur
as a result of the inadequacy of the Santa Ana River Flood Control facility; and
WHEREAS, floods from the Santa Ana River would destroy interstate
transportation facilities, railroads and highways, and have long term affects on
business activities on a national level; and
WHEREAS, the lack of adequate funding for construction of the Santa Ana
River Project will increase the probable commitment of FEMA (Federal Emergency
Management Agency) funding and long-term insurance requirements;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Costa
Mesa urges Congress to provide funding for fiscal year 1998-99, allowing the Army
Corps construction projects to proceed as planned and complete the construction of
on-going projects in a timely manner.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of May, 1998.
Mayor of the City •
ATTEST:
Deputy Cit Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ►
COUNTY OF ORANGE ► ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA ►
I, MARY T. ELLIOTT, Deputy City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council
of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and foregoing
Resolution No. 98-33 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City
Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 4th day of May, 1998.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of
the City of Costa Mesa this 5th day of May, 1998.
Deputy ity Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of
the City louncil of the City of Costa Mesa
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