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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0598.002 2006-2008 ? BRENDA J. FORD ~zv or Phone: (808) 326-5684 Council Member = lay Fax: (808)329-4786 District 7 -Central Kona E-Mail: bford@co.hawaii.hi.us •~A "p` 'ijt"~, •M'i~ HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai 'd Kailua Trade Center 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suile 109 - Kaitua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 - August 10, 2007 TO: Pete Hoffinann, Chair And Members of the Hawaii County Council FROM: Brenda J. Ford Council Member ~ h SUBJECT: Bi11151 Amends Chapter 27, Flood Control, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Floodplains and Other Flood Hazard Areas. {Satisfies the Minimum National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements and includes Additional changes to Chapter 27, as listed in Communication 598. } I request that the Council Members be presented the attached information addressing the County's multi-agency approach to address flooding issues. This was part of an informational presentation by Jiro Sumada, Deputy Director of County Public Works in Kona and Hilo on August 7 and 9, 2007. Please submit the copy of Mr. Sumada's power point presentation hand out to the Council. BJF/dkr att. cc: Department of Public Works: Bruce McClure, Director Jiro Sumada, Deputy Director Comm. No. .~9g• Z Ref. To: tlae Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Ref. Date GiiG 2 2 207 Hawaii County /s An Equal Opportunity Provider And Employer Joint Council-Administration Bill 151 .v.:, Floodplain Management to Reduce Risks & Minimize Damage Purpose of this Meeting ¦ To provide a global context of how Bill 151 fits into the County's Floodplain Management Program. ¦ To open a dialog in developing a comprehensive approach to address flooding issues in the County. i Defining the Problem ¦ Flooding is a natural hazard typically confined to specific areas. ¦ Impacts of Flooding: ¦ Loss of Life and Property, ¦ Health and Safety Risks, ¦ Disruption of Commerce & Government Svc's ¦ Impairment of Tax Base Existing Codes & Programs ¦ County Code . Chapter 27: Flood Control ¦ Chapter 10: Erosion & Sedimentation Control ¦ Chapter 25: Zoning ¦ Chapter 23: Subdivision ¦ NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program) ¦ Flood Control Structures ¦ Drainage System Maintenance by our Highway Maintenance Division z Existing Flooding Impacts ¦ Spot Locations and Concerns ¦ Hokukano Road ¦ Waiaha ¦ Island-Wide Concerns ¦ Limited Floodplain Mapping ¦ Hardening of Road Infra-Structure (Konawaena Schools, Mamalahoa Hwy in Waimea & Waipahoehoe in Keaau, etc.) ¦ Public Awareness New Constr & Development Only ¦ Warning and Emergency Services ¦ No Private Stream Maintenance Program Floodplain Management to Reduce Flood Losses Managing Reduce Preserve New Exposure for 8 Restore Development Existing Natural Developments Floodplains C•Floodplain Regulations :•Disaster Preparedness 4Acquisition 8 Relocation •?Development 8 :•Flood Forecasting 8 for Repetitive Loss Redevelopment Policies Warning Properties :•Information 8 •}Flood Insurance •:'Greenbelt Preserve Education •:•Iniormation 8 Education •:•Individual Protective Measures i•Flood Control Structures 3 Floodplain Management to Reduce Flood Losses Managing. Reduce ,Preserve Exposuie for ~ ~ 8 iYestote , New Existing . , Naturaf, Developroenf. ~-Deyelopments~~. ~ Flogdplalris .:.Flood ulations .:.Disaster Preparedness .:.Acquisition & Relocation .Chapter 27 (Bill 151 .;.Flood Forecasting & for Repetitive Loss .Chap er Warning Properties .Chapter 23 .:.Flood Insurance ':'Greenbelt Preserve •Cha :.Development & •='Information & Education edevelopment Policie .:.Individual Protective Measures ?Informatlon Education .:.Flood Control Structures Recognized Challenges ¦ Lack of Global Vision & Action Plan ¦ Update Code to NFIP Minimum Standards ¦ Need to Establish Higher County Standards ¦ Provisions for Other Flood Hazard Areas ¦ Lack of Resources ¦ Inadequate Enforcement ¦ Inadequate Infra-Structure ¦ Lack of Public Awareness ¦ Lack of Understanding on Flood Insurance 4 ]oint Action Plan "Legislative Administrative Chapter27 Other Codes "Budget SWAT Operations" i•Bill 151 •:•Chapter 10 •:•2007 - 08 •:•Public Works •:•Disaster Prep •:•Future •:•Chapter23 •:•2008-09 •:•Planning ?PublicEduc Flood Code Bill •:•Chapter25 •:•CIP Budget •:•Council •:•Mapping ?Civil Defense •:•Flood Control ?Stale-NRCS ?Enforcement •:•Community •:•Etc. ]oint Bill 151 ¦ NFIP Minimum Compliance ¦ 25 Year Design Flood for New Subdivisions ¦ Elevate Structures 1 Ft in Un-Shaded Zone "X" ¦ No Fill Allowed in Floodway Unless CLOMR Approved ¦ $1,000/day Fine for Altering Watercourse without approved CLOMR/LOMR ¦ No Rise in Base Flood Elevations Allowed ¦ Stormwater Disposal Rqmts on Sloped Lots s Future Legislative Actions ¦ Chapter 10 Erosion & Sedimentation Control ¦ To be Introduced October 2007 ¦ Chapter 23 Subdivision & Chapter 25 Zoning ¦ Appropriate Vegetative Cover in High Rainfall Areas ¦ Maintain and Preserve Forest Areas ¦ Maintain Floodplains as Open Space, Parks & Greenways ¦ Other Legislative Actions ¦ Rules on Altering Non-Regulated Watercourses ¦ Create Special Districts for Higher Floodplain Mgmt Standards ¦ Update County Charter on Fines to Match State ¦ Tax Incentives to Preserve Watercourses on Private Property ¦ Establish Setbacks and Buffer Zones in Development ¦ Establish Commission with Members of Community ¦ Impact Fees for Floodplain Management Funded Floodplain Mgmt Initiatives ¦ Mapping Projects -FIRM Updates ¦ S. Kona Flood Study $638,000 (County) + $200,000 (COE) ¦ Puna Flood Study $560,100 (County) ¦ Puukapu Flood Study $ 22,764 (County) + $275,000 (FEMA) ¦ Upper Kaumana Dr. (Private Developers) Flood Study ¦ Flood Damage Reduction Projects ¦ Keopu-Hienaloli Stream (EA & Preliminary Design) $1.52 Mil ¦ Upper Waiakea Stream (EA & Preliminary Design) $1.16 Mil ¦ Palai Stream (EA & Preliminary Design) $0.84 Mil ¦ Kaumana Drive (EA & Preliminary Design) $0.31 Mil 6 Future Budget Proposals Floodplain Mgmt ¦ Managing New Development ¦ Mapping of Non-Regulated & Historic Floodways ¦ Additional Staffing for Development Review and Field Inspection ¦ Reduce Risks for Existing Developments ¦ Additional Mapping for Flood Insurance ¦ Public Education to Promote Individual Protective Measures & Flood Insurance for All Homeowners ¦ Flood Studies for Flood Control Structures ¦ Policies for Unprotected Subdivisions ¦ Disaster Preparedness Planning ¦ Preserve & Restore Natural Floodplains ¦ Mapping to Track Repetitive Loss Policies ¦ Acquisition & Relocation Studies Next Steps Floodplain Management ¦ Dept. of Public Works to Council ¦ Committed that County Will Participate in CRS . Comprehensive Approach to Floodplain Management ¦ County's Duty to Warn Public of Hazards ¦ Involve Multiple Departments in Code Development ¦ Ensure Enforcement Mechanisms are in Place ¦ Identify Needs in a 2007-08 Budget Amendment & 2008-09 Budget