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170 | ROAD MAP TO ACCOUNTABILITYRECOMMENDATIONS21 Private fi nance initiatives should be developed whereby the government provides an annuity stream to private concerns to help themundertake development efforts that would not otherwise be profi table.Responsible Entities and Funding SourcesHUD, state and local governments, the Mississippi Home Corporation,the CDE, and private developers. Funded through federal,state, or local governments, or by non-profi t foundation grants.22 Public and private funds should be used to create non-profi t community land trusts (CLTs) that would maintain land for affordable housing. State and local governments. Funding available through federalagencies such as HUD, the State, local governments, NGOs,developers, and local businesses23 Fannie Mae should combine energy-effi cient mortgage programs and location-effi cient mortgage programs, along with a housing durabilitycomponent, into a single housing effi ciency mortgage product.24 Private mortgage companies should be encouraged to reduce their lending rates for affordable housing that is effi cient with respect tolong-term maintenance needs, water usage, energy usage, and location.The state and Fannie Mae. Funding available through FannieMae, Department of Energy, and EPA.The Mississippi Home Corporation, the CDE, and privatecompanies. Funding available through Fannie Mae, Departmentof Energy, and EPA.25 Insurance companies should be encouraged to reduce their risk premiums for housing that exceeds basic water and wind safety codes. Mississippi Department of Insurance26 Local governments should offer lower property tax rates after 2008 for all homes that reduce their needs for infrastructure. The Mississippi State Tax Commission, working in conjunctionwith the Mississippi Public Service Commission and the MississippiDevelopment Authority27 The state and/or the federal government should consider directly subsidizing housing improvements designed to make affordable homeseven more affordable by reducing energy and water expenses, maintenance costs, and transportation costs.28 The state legislature should create an entity responsible for coordinating the overall effort to rebuild affordable housing within the Katrinaaffectedcounties.29 An entity should be established to identify, collect, prioritize, and disburse available funding sources for the development and renewal ofaffordable housing.Federal agencies such as HUD, EPA, or DOE and/or stateagencies. Funding would be provided by federal or state agenciesresponsible for the programs.State legislature. Funded by state and federal sources.State government. Funding available through state and federalfunding mechanisms.30 An entity should be created capable of offering educational outreach on a variety of issues to residents, developers, and communities. State government or non-profi t entity. Funded by federalprograms and non-profi t foundations.31 A program should be developed for training local, qualifi ed contractors to build quality affordable housing. State government or non-profi t entity. Funded by Departmentof Commerce, the Small Business Administration, or the NationalInstitute of Standards and Technology.32 An improved capacity for building code offi cials along the Coast should be created. State and local governments. Funded by federal agencies suchas HUD or FEMA.33 Housing decisions should be coordinated with infrastructure planning. Local governments34 The Governor’s Commission Housing Committee should be extended for three to six months, during which time it will fulfi ll the responsibilitiesoutlined in the "Housing Recovery Oversight" recommendation.Governor’s Commission35 A statewide, private non-profi t "community development entity" (CDE) should be developed. Governor and state legislature. Funding through state and federalfunding sources.36 A regional planning authority spanning the six counties most affected by Katrina should be created. State governmentPUBLIC SERVICES1 The state legislature should create a regional utility authority for the purpose of managing sewer, water, storm water, and other utilityservices across the six southern counties.2 The state should not only require regional plans where appropriate but should consolidate grant funds into a Regional Services Fund. State government3 The governor, or his designee, should use all appropriate infl uence to insist that state and federal agencies use their grant resources tosupport regionalism.4 When seeking improvements and replacements to the emergency communications systems within South Mississippi, local governmentsshould work with the Wireless Commission as it seeks to develop a statewide system and improve interoperability.State legislature. Funded by state and USDA.GovernorLocal governments5 The Wireless Commission should issue a request for proposals to develop a statewide wireless communication system. Wireless Commission. Funded by federal grants, user fees, andstate bonds.
THE GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION REPORT | 171RECOMMENDATIONS6 Local governments should be able choose their own system and vendors so long as the system and equipment are compatible with thestate’s interoperability plan.7 Immediate voice and data communications among fi rst responders (local, state and federal) should be coordinated, even if they areoutside the normal system coverage or jurisdiction of the lead agency responding to the incident.8 The Wireless Commission should develop survivability standards for design and construction of new and replacement wireless communicationsequipment and systems, and enforce those standards to local governments9 If the Wireless Commission contracts for design and construction of a statewide wireless communications system, the area most severelyaffected by Hurricane Katrina should be the fi rst area placed in full operation, especially with respect to improvements to interoperability.10 The Wireless Commission should include in the RFP a requirement for portable wireless units, towers, and other infrastructure to bedeployable as needed in the event of another disaster.11 The Wireless Commission should take the lead in development and implementation of a plan to coordinate public and private communicationsresources and assets during major natural disasters and emergencies.12 Recognizing the severe impact of Katrina on Coastal governments’ revenue and expenses, the Wireless Commission, the Governor’sOffi ce, the state legislature, and all other relevant public offi cials and agencies should avoid placing the cost of these measures on localgovernments.13 Before issuing the RFP, the Wireless Commission should update the RCC report regarding current state agency communications assets,needs, costs, and projected expenditures.Responsible Entities and Funding SourcesWireless CommissionWireless CommissionWireless CommissionWireless CommissionWireless CommissionWireless CommissionWireless Commission, Governor’s Offi ce, state legislature, andpublic offi cials and agencies. Funding available through state andfederal funding, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security.Wireless Commission14 Evacuation maps should be prepared for the southern six-county region. The Corps of Engineers, Gulf Regional Planning Commission15 The Mississippi Civil Defense and Emergency Management Association (MCDEMA) should be funded to provide a formal regional disasterplan for the six counties.State government16 The state legislature should fund MCDEMA to construct a storm-worthy operations center. State legislature17 An ad hoc task force should be created by the Governor which requires participation by entities providing statewide disaster planningservices.18 The state should retain qualifi ed and experienced consultants to study the feasibility and effects of consolidation of the school districts,law enforcement agencies and fi re departments in the six southern counties.Governor19 A GIS task force, composed of members of the appropriate government agencies, should be created. State government20 A six-county public services cooperative should be created to purchase common items, train personnel, and perform maintenance offacilities.State government. Funded by local planning and developmentdistricts and/or the state.GovernorAGRICULTURE1 Private non-industrial landowners should be required to meet certain qualifi cations for assistance under the Emergency Forestry ConservationReserve Program.County foresters2 A reforestation program for 600,000 acres should be created. Federal government3 Congress should enact federal income tax credits as an incentive for private investment for the reforestation and wildlife restoration incounties designated as Presidential Disaster Areas.4 Congress should appropriate $30 million to fund the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) or to provide a direct EQIP appropriationto the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) to treat 90,000 acres infected with cogongrass, a selectnumber of other species, and to control giant salvia, Chinese tallow trees, privet hedge, and Japanese climbing fern in the PresidentialDisaster Area.5 Congress should appropriate $10 million to fund the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (NRCS) for species injured by the destruction tothe forests caused by Hurricane Katrina.6 Congress should appropriate $60 million to fund the Mississippi Forestry Commission’s State Fire Assistance/Hazard Mitigation Programand to provide assistance to local volunteer fi re departments.7 The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service’ Economic Action Program should be funded with $4 million to assist loggers with fuel,housing, and the development of wet storage yards.U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service’s State and PrivateForestry Division and implemented by the state Forestry Commissionand state Fish and Wildlife FoundationCongressCongressCongressU.S. Department of Agriculture
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