RESOLUTION NO.

027-17
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF COLLABORATION TO ADDRESS INLAND FLOODING
FROM MAJOR STORM EVENTSIN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA

WHEREAS, Eastern North Carolina has experienced a marked increase of inland flooding
in recent years, including two 500-year storms in I 7 years; and

WHEREAS, the lack of upstream flood mitigation to handle the massive runoff from
developing areas, particularly following hurricanes and other major storm events, must be handled
in order to prevent entire regions of the east from being under water for weeks; and

WHEREAS, this post-storm threat must be addressed on the state and federal level. The
risk is more than an inconvenience - it is a risk to life, as well as a looming economic risk - as
companies decide not to locate in the East in regions that are increasingly under threat of
interference; and

WHEREAS, the risk of flooding cannot be eliminated, but can be greatly reduced by
working with the Army Corp of Engineers, and with state and federal officials with proven
techniques already deployed on the Mississippi River, its tributaries and other areas of the country;
and

WHEREAS, it is time for the regions from Fayetteville, Lumberton, Kinston, Goldsboro,
Greenville, Windsor, Tarboro, Rocky Mount, etc. to work together on a cohesive strategy with our
state and congressional officials for action. We are stronger together.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Greenville

that the City of Greenville stands in full support of working cohesively with surrounding
communities, and with state and federal officials to proactively address and mitigate the threat of
future major flooding in Eastern North Carolina.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be provided to all members of the
General Assembly, the Congressional delegation for the State of North Carolina and to regional
municipalities, and that City of Greenville staff and legal counsel are directed to work with such
persons as needed to accomplish the appropriate flood reduction measures.

Adopted this 1Oth day of April, 2017.

Allen M. Thomas, Mayor

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Carol L. Barwick,C'ity Clerk