1. Flood preparation update - Laserfiche WebLink

CASSCOUNlY GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY DECLARATION #2009-4 WHEREAS, the County of Cass has a very high soii moisture Board of County content from precipitation received during 2008 and 2009; Commissioners ' Scott Wagner Fargo, North Dakota Vem Bennett Fargo, North Dakota Ken Pawluk Fargo, North Dakota Darrell W Vanyo West Fargo, North Dakota Robyn Sorum Horace, North Dakota WHEREAS, the potential for severe spring flooding is significant due to spring thaw and accompanied by expected precipitation; and WHEREAS, the impact of this thaw, runoff, and precipitation threatens the health, well-being and public safety of citizens in Cass County; and WHEREAS, necessary mitigation measures, preparedness actions and other responses must begin immediately to protect public health and safety; and WHEREAS, the potential damage to public and private property in addition to roads are beyond normal anticipation and budgeted funds. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners declares an emergency and orders the activation and utilization of the Cass County Emergency Operations Plan, its procedures, attachments and appendices to recover from the situation, develop a detailed damage assessment, reduce hardship and initiate the appropriate relief actions and mitigation measures by departments and agencies of local government to limit the hardships and impact of this emergency upon the citizens of Cass County. Dated at Fargo, North Dakota, this 2nd day of March, 2009. Darrell Vanyo, Vice Chairman Cass County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Heather Worden Commission Assistant Michael Montplaisir Cass County Auditor Box 2806 211 Ninth Street South Fargo, North Dakota 58108 701-241-5609 Fax 701-241-5728 www.casscountygov.com SUGGESTED MOTION: Move to approve an emergency declaration to allow time for the county to prepare for potential spring flooding.