The City of Monticello, Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION 18-104
Authorizing completion and submission of Notice of Interest in Structural Acquisition buyout forms with Iowa Homeland Security. (FEMA flood related property buy-out program)
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello, Iowa is an incorporated City within Jones County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, areas along the Kitty Creek floodway and flood plain have experienced more and more flooding in the past decade, and
WHEREAS, funding is available through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to purchase properties located in flood zones and the City is eligible to pursue said funding, and
WHEREAS, the Welter family, owner of what is commonly referred to as the “Old Energy Building”, hereinafter referred to as the Welter Property, has expressed an interest in such a buyout, and
WHEREAS, the Welter property has flooded many times over the years and a significant portion of the property and buildings are located within the 100 year flood plain with another section of the property and building being located in the 500 year flood plain, and
WHEREAS, to move forward with the application process, the City must file a NOI (Notice of Interest) with the Iowa Dpt. of Homeland Security, same to include basic information in support of the request including property identification information.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Monticello, Iowa does hereby authorize the City Administrator to submit a NOI to the Iowa Dpt. of Homeland Security expressing the interest of the City and the property owner in moving forward with a proposed FEMA supported buy out of the Welter property.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I subscribe my name and affix the Great Seal for the City of Monticello, Iowa on this 4th day of September, 2018.
Brian Wolken, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk