During a recent government meeting, significant progress was made regarding the proposed flood plan, which is set to be presented to the council on September 17th. If approved, the plan aims to be effective before the Community Rating System (CRS) audit scheduled for October 2024. The council discussed the next steps in the process, emphasizing the importance of timely approval to facilitate flood risk reduction efforts across the county.

Jason Wilkinson, the floodplain project manager, highlighted that once the council takes action, the recommendations from the flood plan would be implemented immediately. This includes a series of ongoing and near-term projects aimed at enhancing flood risk management.

The meeting also addressed a technical striking amendment, summarized by Andy, which includes corrections for punctuation, spelling, and grammar, as well as updates to ensure consistency with the Shoreline Master Program requirements. The amendment passed unanimously, reflecting the council's commitment to refining the ordinance.

The council concluded the meeting by confirming that the proposed ordinance, along with the amendments, will be forwarded to the full council for consideration at the upcoming meeting. This marks a crucial step in advancing the flood management strategy and ensuring community safety ahead of the impending audit.