98-070RESOLUTION NO. 98R-70
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF INCREASED
FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1998-99
OF THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CIVIL
WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Santa Aria River in Orange County,
California is recognized by the federal government as the worst
flood threat west of the Mississippi River; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project has been
planned and under construction for the past 10 years by the Army
Corps of Engineers; and
WHEREAS, if adequate funding as requested by the Army
Corps of Engineers is not provided, the existing construction
will take many years to complete, placing the program's
widespread benefits in considerable jeopardy; and
WHEREAS, without the completion of the Santa Aria River
Mainstem Project, millions of residents within the floodplain of
the Santa Ana River will remain subject to the perils of
disastrous flood, that could cause the loss of 3,000 lives and
property damage amounting to $15 billion; and
WHEREAS, floods from the Santa Ana River would destroy
interstate transportation facilities, railroads and highways, and
have long term affects on business activities on a national
level; and
WHEREAS, the lack of adequate funding for the
construction of the Santa Ana River Project will increase the
probable commitment of FEMA funding and long term insurance
requirements;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Congress is urged to
provide funding in Fiscal Year 99 to allow the Army Corps
Construction Projects to proceed as planned and complete the
construction of on-going projects in a timely manner.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Anaheim this 28th day of
April , 1 9 98
MAY~R OF THE C T~Y OF ~~IM
ATTEST~C ~
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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