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ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Solari, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously directed <br />staff to electronically send the FEMA video presentation <br />to each Commissioner, and to post it on the County's <br />website. <br />Commissioners discussed the vertical datum conversion, and voiced concerns over flood <br />insurance premiums, and federally subsidized loans/mortgages. <br />Community Development Director Bob Keating stated that the modernization would <br />provide more accurate data compared to the old flood maps. <br />Chief DeBlois explained the vertical data conversion, requested the Board authorize staff <br />to continue working with FEMA, and move ahead with scheduling the workshops once the maps <br />become available. He also confirmed for Vice Chairman Solari that the Federal Government <br />would be covering the expense, and sharing the maps with the County. <br />David Hays, County Engineer, pointed out that if the Board does not adopt the digital <br />maps, then the County would be removed from National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), <br />which means the Community Rating System (CRS) would go away. He also disclosed that paper <br />maps were no longer being made, and that the County would have to rely on the 1987 paper <br />maps that are currently being used. <br />Bob Johnson, Coral Wind Subdivision, wanted to view the FEMA video presentation <br />that was going to be sent electronically to the Commissioners. <br />Lou April, Citrus Springs, former President of the Homeowners' Association, contacted <br />FEMA and found out he had a flood insurance problem. After calling FEMA, he was told that if <br />he was willing to pay $2,000, they would change the property from a flood zone to a non -flood <br />19 <br />February 16, 2010 <br />