98-071RESOLUTION 98R-71
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF FUNDING
OF THE STATE FLOOD CONTROL SUBVENTION
FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99
WHEREAS, flood control is an important and vital
government function in order to protect potential loss of life
and property; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has historically
supported federally funded flood control projects by funding 70%
of the local costs of such projects by the Flood Control
Subvention Program; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has failed to
adequately meet its commitment to the subvention program because
of lack of adequate funding; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has an opportunity in
Fiscal Year 1998-99 to make up the deficiency in funding of the
subvention program in the General Fund Budget and/or proposed
water bond issues; and
WHEREAS, the residents within the floodplain of the
Santa Ana River will be required to continue the payment of FEMA
mandated flood control insurance if the Santa Aria River Mainstem
Project is not completed; and
WHEREAS, without the State Subvention Program, millions
of residents within the floodplain of the Santa Ana River will
remain subject to the perils of a devastating flood that could
result in thousands of lost lives and $15 billion of property
damage; and
WHEREAS, without the State Subvention Program, it will
not be possible to complete the ongoing construction of the
Santa Ana River Mainstem Project in a timely manner as now
planned; and
WHEREAS, a major flood in Orange County would not only
affect the population with the floodplain, but would also have
major statewide and federal impacts because of the disruption of
transportation facilities and business activity; and
WHEREAS, many counties throughout the state are
similarly affected by the lack of funding of the Subvention
Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Anaheim
urges that:
1. The State of California fund at least $175 million for
the Flood Control Subvention Program in the 1998-99 General
Budget; and