Q&A
Identification of flood-prone areas for potential buyout program
0:47:21
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Council Member Marmorato inquires about the process of identifying flood-prone areas within the city that might be eligible for a voluntary buyout program, as proposed in Resolution 84. Kathryn Mallon provides limited information on DEP's role in this process.
- Marmorato asks if the administration has identified specific areas at risk of repeat flooding
- Mallon states that she cannot comment on the buyout program specifically
- DEP will be required to create inland flood maps as part of the City of YES resolution for inland flooding
- The discussion highlights the need for more detailed mapping and analysis to support potential flood mitigation strategies, including buyout programs
Kristy Marmorato
0:47:21
Yeah.
0:47:22
Okay.
0:47:22
And as far as reso 84 is concerned, has the I administration identified specific areas within the city that are at risk of repeat flooding, and would it be eligible to like, how how are we gonna propose the voluntary, buyout program?
0:47:39
Are you guys gonna be able to, identify these areas, or is it something that we have to, as homeowners and members of the community, are we gonna have to kind of address this with you?
Kathryn Mallon
0:47:52
Yeah.
0:47:52
I I can't comment on the buyout program, but we will be required to do inland flood maps as part of the the City of YES resolution for inland flooding.
Kristy Marmorato
0:48:06
Okay.
0:48:06
Alright.
0:48:07
Thank you.
0:48:07
Thank you, chair.
Jim Gennaro
0:48:10
Whoops.
0:48:15
Thank you, council member.
0:48:17
It is my pleasure, to recognize council member Holden for questions.
