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r <br />BOOS. <br />projects were generated through the working group and the list would grow and be updated <br />every year. <br />Mr. Walther explained the importance of having projects on the list in the eyes of the <br />Department of Community Affairs and other state governmental departments. <br />Chairman Macht inquired what types of mitigation are envisioned for the libraries, <br />and Mr. Walther advised that shutters will be sought for the schools and libraries for <br />hurricane protection. Mr. Walther suggested that hazard mitigation should always be <br />included in the bidding process for any new construction. <br />Commissioner Stanbridge suggested that some of the projects could be combined, <br />particularly under GIS. Sheagreed that hazard mitigation should always be included and <br />pointed out that there are historic preservation funds that could be used in retrofitting historic <br />buildings. <br />Mr. Walther agreed that adding hazard mitigation elements to other grant applications <br />would marginalize the applications. The ranking methodology had been developed and he <br />wanted the Commissioners to have a look at it. He knew this was a good start for a good <br />future program. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED <br />BY Commissioner Stanbridge, to approve staff's <br />recommendation. <br />Under discussion, Chairman Macht inquired which department would be the lead <br />department, and Administrator Chandler replied it would be the Emergency Services <br />Department at this point. <br />The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion <br />carred unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Ginn absent). <br />(Submittal of the Local Mitigation Strategy to the Department <br />of Community Affairs for Final Compliance Review <br />authorized.) <br />SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 <br />0 1* <br />