Title
Authorize Revisions to Phoenix City Code Chapter 32 (Ordinance G-7218)
Description
Request to amend Phoenix City Code 32B (Floodplains) to correct minor typographical errors and replace text inadvertently removed with the previous revisions in May 2023.
Report
Summary
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) was implemented in 1990 as a voluntary program for recognizing and encouraging community floodplain management activities that exceed minimum NFIP standards. Under the CRS, flood insurance premium rates are discounted to reward community actions that meet the three goals of the CRS:
- Reduce flood damage to insurable property.
- Strengthen and support the insurance aspects of the NFIP.
- Encourage a comprehensive approach to floodplain management.
During the City of Phoenix 2023 CRS Cycle Verification, it was discovered that a section of text related to mechanical and utility equipment was inadvertently removed with the previous revisions of Chapter 32B in May 2023. The amended language in the proposed ordinance meets the CRS Class 8 or better prerequisites for Act. 430 FRB - freeboard requirements (Attachment A). The amended language is necessary to remain CRS compliant.
A summary of revisions to this chapters are as follows: Chapter 32B - Corrects minor typographical errors and replace text inadvertently removed with the previous revision in May 2023.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council authorized revisions to Phoenix City Code Chapter 32 (Ordinance G-7116) on May 31, 2023.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson, Street Transportation Department and the Office of the City Engineer.