26-001 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 26-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 2025
TARRANT COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake, Texas ("City") is a home rule municipality acting under
its charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5, of the Texas Constitution
and Chapter 9 of the Texas Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS the City of Southlake recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people
and property within our community; and
WHEREAS, undertaking hazard mitigation actions before disasters occur reduces the
potential for harm to people and property and saves taxpayer dollars; and
WHEREAS an adopted hazard mitigation plan is required as a condition of future funding
for mitigation projects under multiple Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) pre- and
post -disaster mitigation grant programs; and
WHEREAS the City of Southlake has fully participated in the update process of the 2025
Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan in coordination with Tarrant County and other
participating jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS the 2025 Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan identifies natural
hazards and mitigation strategies specific to the City of Southlake and being adopted by the
Tarrant County Commissioners' Court for submission to the Texas Division of Emergency
Management and FEMA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,THAT:
Adoption: The City of Southlake City Council and Mayor hereby adopts the 2025 Tarrant
County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan as the official hazard mitigation plan for the City of
Southlake.
2. Implementation: The Emergency Manager and all appropriate departments are
encouraged to pursue implementation of the recommended mitigation actions, as feasible
and appropriate.
3. Continued Participation: The City of Southlake will continue to actively participate in future
updates and implementation efforts of the countywide hazard mitigation plan.
4. Effective Date: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this day of 2026.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
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SHAWN McCASKILL, MAYOR
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