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BILL 51 DRAFT 3 DPW COMMENTS - 5/23/07 Further, should this condition be retained the Department of Public Works does not have the hardware, software or expertise to address the storage of electronic copies. The implementation of this requirement needs to be discussed with the Data System Department. Sec. 27-16(c): The change is not in compliance with the NF]P; and needs to be discuss with State NFIP Coordinator. For FEMA map revisions, the process is described in the following section 27-16(d) through the Letter of Map Revision process. The intent of this section is to interpret boundaries of approved FEMA maps. Sec. 27-16(f)(1): Because many natural watercourses are not able to carry the volume of water generated by a 100-year storm, bank overflows are not uncommon. As a result, the proposed language, if applied indiscriminately, will result in the redirection of downstream flows in unstable areas such as South Kona where watercourses are still very immature. The County will then be liable for any resulting flood damages. Further, would a property owner have to improve a channel if he just wants line a channel to protect his property from erosion? We see little benefits and a lot of risks and costs to a property owner to have this provision. Alteration or relocation of watercourses must be done prudently and analyzed on a case by case basis by a licensed engineer to ensure that there is minima] disturbance of natural flow pattern onto adjacent properties. Sec. 27-16(f): We would like [o add a new section labeled 27-16(f)(3) be added that would read as follows: f~ Whenever a nronosed alteration or relocation occurs within a snecial f[nnd nroa that inap chance the base Rood elevation, technical and scientific data through the Conditional Letter of Man Revision yroceess shall be submitted to and by annroved by FEMA. Within six months of the completion of the alteration or relocation, the Federal Insurance Administration shall be notified through the Letter of Man Revision process in accordance with section 27-16(d) of this chanter. Sec. 27-17: We would like to revise the first paragraph of this section to read: Pre-construction and post-construction certification of elevation and floodproofing of new construction, improvements to repetitive loss structures, development, and substantial improvements within areas of special flood hazards and Zone X (shaded) shall be submitted to the director of public works and shall be maintained as a matter of public record. Page 4 of 8