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Relocation and acquisition−Removing buildings from the floodplain eliminates the need for the flood-prone roads and utilities that serve them. Floodproofing−Keeping flood waters out of buildings protects sanitary sewers from inflow. Related interests The following interests often have concerns that can be linked to water and land transportation, public works, and utility interests. They are discussed elsewhere in this chapter. Recreation (boating, trails) Water supply Urban redevelopment Economic development. Advice and assistance The following agencies and organizations can provide advice and/or assistance on transportation and infrastructure. They could also support flood loss reduction measures. State transportation and highway agencies State planning offices U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Local public works, streets, water, and sewer departments Utility companies, regional or metropolitan sanitary districts Community development, economic development, and planning offices Transportation companies (truckers, railroads, barge operators). 44
Chapter 5 Preparing a M-O-M Plan A multi-objective management plan is a written statement of the facts, a review of alternatives, and recommendations on how to meet community goals and objectives. Anyone can prepare a plan−a report with recommendations of what should be done. But only by following a proper planning process can you determine what is best for your community and get everyone to agree on what to do. The process is the key. You may not need to produce a fancy document or follow every step in detail. However, keep in mind the overall process, which follows the headings for the sections in this chapter: Organize Involve other local people Involve agencies and organizations Define the problems Agree on goals and objectives Review alternatives and select the best ones Prepare a written document Get public and official acceptance Implement and follow through. Although the main objective in preparing a plan is to formalize your work, there are other benefits, too. It is educational, because participants learn more about their own and others’ concerns and learn about the techniques and measures that can improve your community. In addition, planning brings people together. The act of working cooperatively to produce the document gives the participants “ownership” in the product. Many people will want to see that what they worked on actually gets implemented. Finally, many state and federal programs require a plan as a prerequisite to providing you with assistance. Funding organizations want to know how their money fits into what the community wants to do. They also want to know how their share can “leverage” more action by other people or groups. The written plan explains what you’re doing and shows others how much you’re doing for yourselves. Organize The most efficient way to get people to work together is to be organized. Organizing gives each participant a specific responsibility, so the workload is distributed and carried out by those who are or will become experts in certain topics. Organizing can be done informally by simply talking to the same people on a regular basis. However, a more formal organization can be more productive, especially as the issues expand and become more complex. 45
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Page 5 and 6: Contents Acknowledgments...........
Page 7 and 8: Executive Summary This guidebook wa
Page 9 and 10: Chapter 1 Introduction This guidebo
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Page 13 and 14: Chapter 2 Understanding Your Waters
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Page 17 and 18: Erosion The problem of coastal floo
Page 19 and 20: y the Federal Emergency Management
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Page 35 and 36: The Nature Conservancy The Land Tr
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