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#3 <br /> ST. JOSEPH COUNTY CITY O SOUTH BENID �} <br /> BUILDING DEPARTMENT <br /> March 31, 2025 <br /> Honorable Sheila Niezgodski Filed in Clerk's Office <br /> 4th Floor,County-City Building <br /> South Bend, IN 46601 <br /> Bianca Tirado <br /> RE: Floodplain Ordinance City Clerk,South Bend, IN <br /> Dear Committee Chair Niezgodski: <br /> Enclosed is an updated Floodplain Ordinance purposed to replace the existing Floodplain Ordinance. <br /> The update of the existing Ordinance is a requirement by the Federal Emergency Management Agency <br /> and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Water.The Ordinance allows our <br /> municipality to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, providing low-cost flood insurance <br /> for our citizens.This Ordinance provides guidance and processes for floodplain management, reducing <br /> the impact of flooding on private and public properties. This Ordinance has been adopted by several <br /> other governmental units within St Joseph County including St Joseph County. Please place this <br /> Ordinance on the Council Agenda for first reading at your April 14, 2025 meeting and set it for public <br /> hearing, 2nd, and 3rd reading at your April 28, 2025 meeting. <br /> The full ordinance is attached for your reference. <br /> If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office. Sincerely, <br /> Randy L James <br /> Building Commissioner <br /> CC: Bob Palmer <br /> EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT <br /> 125 S.Lafayette Blvd. Suite 100 South Bend.Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9554 f 574.235.5541 www.southberdin.gov <br />