City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: MARCH 5, 2025
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER /s/
FROM: ADRIANA CASTA?EDA, DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
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Consideration of a Request to Approve the Submission of the Flood Insurance Assessment to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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ISSUE: In support of the City of Alexandria's (City) ongoing participation in the Federal Emergency Management's (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS) the City developed a Flood Insurance Assessment (FIA) to analyze the City's current level of flood insurance coverage to identify where increased coverage would be beneficial. The FIA includes some suggested actions to increase coverage in vulnerable areas. Submission of the FIA will result in the City's eligibility to receive an additional 15 points towards the City's CRS class rating that correlates to a reduction in flood insurance premiums for property owners.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Submission of the attached Flood Insurance Assessment Technical Memo; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents that may be required.
BACKGROUND: Participation in the CRS Program involves the implementation of "Activities" prescribed by CRS to which points are awarded towards a community's Class Rating. The better, or lower, the rating, the bigger the discount residents and businesses may receive on the purchase of FEMA flood insurance. The City currently holds a Class 6 rating which corresponds to up to a 20% discount on FEMA flood insurance premiums. An example of the types of CRS activities for which the City currently receives points include:
* Maintaining the availability of Elevation Certificates and making available mapping information on FEMA floodplains.
* Condu...
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