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Ex ,,: I.. + F moore engineering, inc. 1042 14th Ave, E.. West Fargo. North Dakota 58078 . Phone: 701-282-4692 . Fax: 701-282-4530 June 27, 2003 Mr. Will Thomas Michael Baker 3601 Eisenhower Suite 130 Alexandria, VA 22304 Re: Reed Township Flood Study Cass County, North Dakota Dear Mr. Thomas; You will recall I worked with you towards the completion of the Reed Township Flood Study in Cass County. We were dealing with many issues. one of which was preventing existing homes from being mapped into the new floodway corridor. I got a call today from a homeowner who ended up being mapped into the floodway, despite our efforts to prevent this from happening. After reviewing my files, I have identified how this occurred. Attached is an aerial map of this area showing the property and a possible solution. This is the same aerial map I provided during the final phases of the FIS. My mistake at that time was I was under the assumption the house in question had been purchased by FEMA and removed from the property. It ends up the FEMA buyout in that area was for a house south of the channel. not this hou~ north of the channel. The existing house at issue was built in 1989 to current fIood-proofing codes. The BFE then was elevation 894. The certified fIood-proofed level for the house is elevation 896. The current BFE is elevation 893. I've attached copies of the elevation certificate and the flood-proof basement certificate for the house. As you can see. the house is actually 3 feet above the current BFE and should not even be in the floodplain. With this infonnation, how do you think this property owner should proceed to get his house and surrounding property removed from the floodway? Any assistance you can provide win be greatly,appreciated. - -Sincerely, ~RE NGINEER~, J ~~áf.~ rincipal Engineer Cc: Joofl'Swaftz Lynn Brilz ~. r-,..~... ,1+1....... C,.,."If'\ðore "...rI I nnrl c:.11f'\/O\//"'Irc: