2026-15 Resolution of the Council, re: Aquidneck Island Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-15

A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN

ADOPTING THE 2025 AQUIDNECK ISLAND REGIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

WHEREAS, the Town of Middletown recognizes exposure to natural hazards that increase the risk to life,
property, environment, within the community; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Middletown participated in the development of the Aquidneck Island Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (dated 10/2025); and

WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has conditionally approved the plan,
contingent upon formal adoption by each participating jurisdiction; and

WHEREAS, adoption of this plan is required to maintain eligibility for certain FEMA hazard mitigation grants,
including HMGP and BRIC; and

WHEREAS, adoption of this plan does not commit the Town of Middletown to any immediate projects or funding; and

WHEREAS, pro-active mitigation of known hazards before a disaster event can reduce or eliminate long-term risk to life and property; and

WHEREAS, The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390) established new requirements for pre-
and post-disaster hazard mitigation programs; and

WHEREAS; the 2025 Plan identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to
people and property in Middletown from impacts of future hazards and disasters; and

WHEREAS, adoption by the Town Council demonstrates its commitment to hazard mitigation and achieving
goals outlined in the 2025 Aquidneck Island Regional Hazard Mitigation and Flood Management Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Middletown,

1) Adopts in its entirety, the 2025 Aquidneck Island Regional Hazard Mitigation and Flood Management Plan ("the Plan") and resolves to execute the actions identified in the Plan that pertain to this jurisdiction.

2) Will use the adopted and approved portions of the Plan to guide pre- and post-disaster mitigation of the hazards identified.

3) Will coordinate the strategies identified in the Plan with

A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN

ADOPTING THE 2025 AQUIDNECK ISLAND REGIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

WHEREAS, the Town of Middletown recognizes exposure to natural hazards that increase the risk to life,
property, environment, within the community; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Middletown participated in the development of the Aquidneck Island Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (dated 12/2025); and

WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has conditionally approved the plan,
contingent upon formal adoption by each participating jurisdiction; and

WHEREAS, adoption of this plan is required to maintain eligibility for certain FEMA hazard mitigation grants,
including HMGP and BRIC; and

WHEREAS, adoption of this plan does not commit the Town of Middletown to any immediate projects or funding; and

WHEREAS, pro-active mitigation of known hazards before a disaster event can reduce or eliminate long-term risk to life and property; and

WHEREAS, The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390) established new requirements for pre-
and post-disaster hazard mitigation programs; and

WHEREAS; the 2025 Plan identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to
people and property in Middletown from impacts of future hazards and disasters; and

WHEREAS, adoption by the Town Council demonstrates its commitment to hazard mitigation and achieving
goals outlined in the 2025 Aquidneck Island Regional Hazard Mitigation and Flood Management Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Middletown,

1) Adopts in its entirety, the 2025 Aquidneck Island Regional Hazard Mitigation and Flood Management Plan ("the Plan") and resolves to execute the actions identified in the Plan that pertain to this jurisdiction.

2) Will use the adopted and approved portions of the Plan to guide pre- and post-disaster mitigation of the hazards identified.

3) Will coordinate the strategies identified in the Plan with other planning programs and mechanisms under its jurisdictional authority.

4) Will