Patrick Gordon, Director Jennifer C. Gerbasi, Recovery Planner

Patrick Gordon, DirectorJennifer C. Gerbasi, Recovery PlannerJune 17, 2010

Geography of Terrebonne ParishDepartment Organization ChartPrevious Storm EventsFlood InsuranceBuilding Permit RequirementsElimination of Flood Appeals BoardCommunity Rating System (CRS)Planning Commission Subdivision RegulationsComprehensive PlanningStorm Drainage Design Manual (SDDM)

Department of Planning & Zoning‐ Patrick Gordon, Director

1965 – Hurricane Betsy1985 – Hurricane Juan1992 – Hurricane Andrew2002 – Hurricane Lili (1,000 + flooded structures)2005 – Hurricane Katrina & Rita (4,000 + floodedstructures)2008 – Hurricane Gustav & Ike (3,235 floodedstructures)

Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Jan. 08 – Present420 Substantial Damage Letters issued374 Completed Mitigation Letters issued196 Mitigated with ICC$30,000 maximum for mitigationMay be applied to non‐federal share of HazardMitigation Grant Program (HMGP)Outreach• 2,200 letters sent to NFIPclaims list with information onICC and mitigation options

Require new construction and substantialimprovements be elevated to FEMA Flood MapsBase Flood Elevations (BFEs )Cumulative substantial improvements apply toelevation requirementsMust be constructed and/or engineered towithstand tflotationtiAll piling foundations must be engineeredAll construction ti must be in compliance with theLouisiana State Building CodesEncourage all elevations to elevate higher for lowerflood insurance premiums

Prior to Hurricane Juan, many structural varianceswere granted by the Flood Appeals BoardAfter Hurricane Juan, it was discovered that manyof the structures receiving variances floodedTerrebonne Parish abolished the Flood AppealsBoard in 1985No variances have been granted by TerrebonneParish since

Terrebonne Parish has obtained one of thelowest flood insurance rates in Louisiana byparticipating in the Community Rating SystemProgram with FEMA. The CRS rating of “7” willprovide a 15% savings to home owners andbusinesses with Federal Flood Insurance incomparison to neighboring parishes.*Note – Jefferson Parish recently became the first “6” rating.We hope to be the second.

All subdivisions must comply with the StormDrainage Design Manual (SDDM)Require natural ground elevations on each lot inspecial flood zonesDrainage arrows are depicted on platsFEMA Flood Zones are depicted on plats (FloodInsurance Rate Map)Flood zone designation & Base Floor Elevationsare depicted on each plat. FIRM and ABFE

All new subdivisions isions and commercialbuilding permits must comply with theSDDMRequire “0” runoff from pre‐ to post‐constructionSubdivisions must be elevated to“tail water” elevation of the forceddrainage systemTail water elevation is the 25 year flood stageof an individual forced drainage system25 year tail water elevation can be higherthan the FEMA Base Flood Elevations

WbiWebsiteFile a nuisanceFile a nuisancecomplaint online.

Derelict Vessel lR RemovalBeforeAfter

Waterway Beautificationi216 derelict vessels are in Terrebonne’s waterways43 removed by the Coast Guard using Katrina/Ritadollars17 boats,1 trailer, and other marine debris areslated to be removed by the parishCDBG Recovery Funding: $485,964 targetingapproximately 40 vessels in 21 sites

200018001600140012001000800600TllG Tall Grass, Junk k& Debris, DbiAbandoned VehiclesAbandoned StructuresDerelict Vessels40020002007 2008 2009

Pi Private Property DbiR Debris Removal10,491 structures inspected with separate funds650 structures determined to be blighted, vacant,and/or on the verge of collapseFEMA has approved 230 structures for demolitionAdditional CDBG Recovery Funding of $1,432,500

(RAMP)Responsible for managingdisaster recovery effortsApplying for grant fundingPlanning for Future StormEventsLong Term Recovery PlanHazard Mitigation PlanDeveloping prevention policiesOutreach to residents andprofessionals

Bar Screen Cleaners – reduce floodingWind and/or Floodproof Critical FacilitiesElevate living quarters for Fire StationsRedundant Power SupplyInfrastructureCritical Private Industry

Elevation ‐ 2010 require DFIRM plus 1 footBuyoutSubstantially Damaged PropertiesProperties below the tail water elevationMitigation ReconstructionAlso called Pilot ReconstructionAvailable for Katrina/Rita HMGP and all SRLProhibition in the V zone lifted10% Rule liftedClearance

10,491 Residential Structures in the Floodplain2,245 post FIRM elevations– no water3,929 partly elevated structures –no water

$24,000,000 in HMGP funds prior to 2008$18M – Isidore/Lili$4M –Rita$2M – Katrina

$27,000,000 in HMGP funds since January 2008$10.4M– Rita$16.8M –Gustav/Ike$15M elevations – applications still pending$1.8M for flood and windproofing government buildingsOutreach• Over 500 letters sent to encourageparticipation• Calls to each address• Website developed for informationand form delivery

Model developed by MIT for Terrebonne ReadinessAction CommitteeOffered to elevation applicants ifMore economicalUnhealthy conditionsExisting structure weakDesigned forHurricane WindsFlood AvoidanceCoastal ConditionsEnergy EfficiencySix homeowners looking into this now.

Severe Repetitive iiLoss Program$536,000 for three units$5 million for 26 unitsFirst award for Terrebonne ParishOutreach• 152 letters sent to encourageparticipation.p• Calls to each address.

$4 million ‐ acquisitions of damaged homes$1.5 million – demolition /blight clearance$1.8 million ‐ elevation gap funding

Louisiana Land Trust Disposition Project48 Road Home PropertiesNew Fire Station21 Rehabilitated by NonprofitsRemainder sold to neighbors or auctionLand can be redeveloped

498 units

Revised flood ordinance (funding pending)Limit fill in the floodplainLimit slab construction in the floodplainInclude repetitive ii losses in substantially damaged ddefinitionCoordinate with subdivision and other zoning plans

Licensing RequirementsHome Registration for work $7,500 – $75,000Residential License for >$75,000Commercial License for greater than three unitsfor one clientOutreach• Presentation to HBA• Letter to 12 noncompliantbuilders• Homeowner tips on web site

Terrebonne Parish Planning & ZoningEvolving Codes and Construction MethodsProgram Development and FundingOutreach hfor input, recruitment and educationContactPatrick kGordon 985‐873‐6569873 Jennifer Gerbasi 985‐873‐65658026 Mi Main Street, t Houma, Louisiana i 70360

Residential i lPPropertyThe Louisiana Legislature encourages implementation ofthe Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code byproviding incentives to home owners who are willing tostrengthen their homes against storms and hurricanes.

Residential i lPPropertyIncentives include:Insurance premium discounts when a home ownerbuilds or retrofits a structure to comply with theLouisiana State Uniform Construction Code, or installsmitigation improvements demonstrated to reduce theamount of loss from a windstorm or hurricane.Tax deductions for voluntarily retrofitting an existingresidential structure to bring it into compliance with thenew building code.Exclusions from local sales and use tax when purchasingstorm shutter devices for hurricane protection.

Nihb Neighborhood h dR RevitalizationiCDBG Recovery Funding ‐ $1,432,500,Targets an additional 138 properties from inventoryNo cost to low to moderate income homeownersOpt out: referred to Nuisance Abatement in 6 monthsSeeking 62 voluntary participants to reach 200 unitsOutreach• Letters will be sent to 208people on Repetitive Loss Listfor flooding 4 or more times.• Homeowner share sliding scale.