flood mitigation initiatives

Jonathan Raser (Jonathan.Raser@tetratech.com]) has been retained by the town to help the town come up with flood mitigation initiatives for both private property owners (businesses and homeowners) and for town projects (gym at the Theodore Young Community Center was flooded).
At last nights Town Board meeting Mr. Raser identified grant opportunities in the wake of recent storms (Irene and Lee). The focus: acquiring and demolishing substantially damaged properties in the special flood hazard area (100 year floodplain). There are also grant opportunities available for those who want to elevate their homes (similar to what we did with some homes on Babbitt Court a number of years ago). There may be future grant opportunities available for additional flood relief initiatives.

If you are interested in being considered for this grant and if you have experienced flooding please complete the following form and return. If you send me a copy, it would be appreciated. The form should be completed promptly since the federal government has a late February deadline.

Our Town Board meeting is archived on the town website: www.greenburghny.com. Look up Town Board archives (on left side of the page-Jan 25 meeting). This was the first topic of the meeting.
PAUL FEINER

Town of Greenburgh
Department of Public Works
177 Hillside Avenue Phone: (914) 993-1644
Greenburgh, NY 10607 Fax: (914) 993-1544
Town of Greenburgh
Floodprone Property Acquisition and Elevation Projects
Homeowner Interest Sign-up Sheet and Voluntary Notice
Please complete this form if you are interested in exploring further your options for reducing
your flood losses. Signing this does not commit you to any action.
Property Address: _______________________________________________________
Owner(s) Mailing Address: ________________________________________________
Owner(s) Name(s): ______________________________________________________
Contact Phone Number: __________________________________________________
Email Address: __________________________________________________________
I am interested in the following (check one): ________ Acquisition
________ Structural Elevation
The local government is required by FEMA to inform you that your participation in this project for open-space acquisition is voluntary. Neither the State nor the Local Government will use its eminent domain authority to acquire the property for open-space purposes if you choose not to participate, or if negotiations fail.
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Owners Signature Date
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Owners Signature Date
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Owners Signature Date