9.4 TOWNSHIP of HAMILTON This Section Presents the Jurisdictional Annex for the Township of Hamilton

SECTION 9.4: TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON

9.4 TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON This section presents the jurisdictional annex for the Township of Hamilton.

9.4.1 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN POINT OF CONTACT The following individuals have been identified as the hazard mitigation plan’s primary and alternate points of contact.

Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact David Carothers, Public Works Lt. Jeff Martin, Police Department 240 Tampa Avenue, Hamilton, NJ 08650 1270 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton, NJ 08650 (609) 890-3567 (609) 581-4012 [email protected] [email protected]

9.4.2 MUNICIPAL PROFILE Hamilton Township is located southern Mercer County and encompasses an area of 40.4 square miles. It was incorporated on April 11, 1842. The Township is bordered to the north by Lawrence Township, to the east by the Townships of West Windsor, Robbinsville and Upper Freehold (Monmouth County), to the south by the Townships of Bordentown and Chesterfield (both Burlington County), and the west by the City of Trenton and the Delaware River. Other rivers, streams, lakes and ponds in the Township include: Miry Run, Assunpink Creek, Pond Run, Crosswicks Creek, Doctors Creek, Gropp Lake, and Spring Lake.

Within the Township, there are several unincorporated communities: Groveville, Hamilton Square, Mercerville, White Horse, Yardville, Briar Manor, Broad Street Park, Bromley, Chewalla Park, Creston, DeCou Village, Deutzville, Duck Island, East Trenton Heights, Edgebrook, Extonville, Golden Crest, Gropps Lake, Haines Corner, Hutchinson Mills, Lakeside Park, Maple Shade, North Crosswicks, Nottingham, Oil City, Pond Run, Quaker Bridge, Quaker Gardens, Rosemont, The Orchards, Trenton Gardens, Warner Village, White City and Yardville Heights. Van Nest Wildlife Refuge is a 98-acre wildlife management area in the Township. According to the U.S. Census, the 2010 population for the Township was 88,464, making it the ninth largest municipality, by population, in New Jersey.

Growth/Development Trends The following table summarizes recent residential/commercial development since 2011 to present and any known or anticipated major residential/commercial development and major infrastructure development that has been identified in the next five years within the municipality. Refer to the map in Section 9.4.9 of this annex which illustrates the hazard areas along with the location of potential new development.

Table 9.4-1. Growth and Development

Property or Type Known Development (e.g. Res., # of Units / Address and/or Block & Hazard Description/Status of Name Comm.) Structures Lot Zone(s) Development Recent Development from 2011 to Present Hamilton Chase Residential 109 units Block 2154 – Lot 12.02 No Under Construction Panfilli Residential 21 units Block 2226 – Lot 1-18 No Under Construction Walmart Commercial 160,000 sq ft Block 1589 – Lot 167 No Under Construction Twin Ponds Residential 144 units Block 2173 – Lot 16 No Under Construction Homewood Suites Hotel 117 Rooms Block 2594 – Lot 17 No Completed 2015

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Property or Type Known Development (e.g. Res., # of Units / Address and/or Block & Hazard Description/Status of Name Comm.) Structures Lot Zone(s) Development Assisted Homestead 221,116 sq ft Block 2173 – Lot 8 No Under Construction Living Known or Anticipated Development in the Next Five (5) Years Sharbell Residential 55 Lots Block 2575 – Lot 47.01 Hewitt Square Residential 94 units Block 2176 – Lot 2 Sun Cap Warehouse 343,477 sq ft Block 2610 – Lot 26 IPT Warehouse 339,000 sq ft Block 2591 Lot1 * Only location-specific hazard zones or vulnerabilities identified.

9.4.3 NATURAL HAZARD EVENT HISTORY SPECIFIC TO THE MUNICIPALITY Mercer County has a history of natural and non-natural hazard events as detailed in Volume I, Section 5.0 of this plan. A summary of historical events is provided in each of the hazard profiles and includes a chronology of events that have affected the County and its municipalities. For the purpose of this plan update, events that have occurred in the County from 2008 to present were summarized to indicate the range and impact of hazard events in the community.

Information regarding specific damages at the municipal level, is presented in the table below. This summary is based on reference material or local sources. For further details on these and additional events, refer to Volume I, Section 5.0 of this plan.

Table 9.4-2. Hazard Event History

FEMA Date(s) of Declaration # County Event Event Type (If Applicable) Designated? Summary of Damages/Losses This event led to numerous road closures due to heavy rains in conjunction with melting snow causing flooding. High winds associated with this storm caused downed trees and power lines, which resulted in power outages. There were volunteer evacuations and a resource center was available to residents. Public March 12 – Severe Storms assistance was requested for Categories A and B that April 15, DR-1897 Yes and Flooding totaled $85,761.20. The Water Pollution Control 2010 Department responded to numerous high water alarms at the sanitary pump stations. The police department continued to provide protective measures for multiple road closures, traffic control, etc. Barricades, traffic cones and video message boards were used to control vehicular traffic in the Township. Plowing operations, including snow plow contractors to clear 625 lane miles of roadway. Brine was placed on Severe Winter February 4, roadways prior to event. OEM command center open to Storm and DR-1954 Yes 2011 assist PD, Fire and EMS response to residents. Snowstorm Township requested public assistance for Category B totaling $425,357.23. Irene led to numerous road closures in the Township due to flooding and debris. Approximately 146 homes were affected by flooding. There were volunteer August 26 – Hurricane evacuations, a reception center was open and there was September 5, DR-4021 Yes Irene one medical fatality. Infrastructure damage in the 2011 Township included Tattletown Road near the bridge was washed out by flood water. Temporary repairs were made to make the roadway passable followed by

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FEMA Date(s) of Declaration # County Event Event Type (If Applicable) Designated? Summary of Damages/Losses permanent repairs. The fire department completed 146 de-watering assignments, five water rescues, numerous assists with downed power lines, and transformer fires. The police department provided emergency protection for multiple road closures, traffic control, etc. Barricades, traffic cones and video message boards were used all over the Township to control traffic. Public assistance was requested for Category A, B, and C that totaled $157,311.52. Sandy led to voluntary evacuations, the opening of a reception center for residents, and the relocation of ambulances to the fire department. Due to the loss of power, there were many requests for assistance for low levels of oxygen. Three residents were transported to the hospital due to oxygen issues. The Township delivered water to the animal shelter for drinking water for the animals. A travel ban was in effect for the safety of the public. Multiple large trees fell and blocked roadways. This caused multiple power outages that lasted for up to 13 days in some areas of the Township. Three township-owned vehicles were damaged by fallen trees. A section of roof was torn off building #6 in the public works complex. Two schools had damage due to downed utility poles. During PDA, Township October 26 – Hurricane inspectors visited approximately 175 structures that November 8, DR-4086 Yes Sandy received damage including commercial buildings. Part 2012 of the roof was torn off the Winding Brook Apartments. The fire department completed 135 assignments, three water rescues, numerous assists with downed power lines, and transformer fires. The Township requested public assistance for Categories A, B and E totaling $1,303,542.09. Other damages noted by the Township included: seven traffic intersection lights were inoperable; police and sheriff officers were used to direct traffic; light plans were placed for the protection of officers; several of the sewage pumping stations were on generator power along with the police department and EOC; fuel truck was dispatched to maintain fuel levels for generators and light plants; debris dumpsters were placed in residential areas; Township collected debris for over 30 days.

9.4.4 HAZARD VULNERABILITIES AND RANKING The hazard profiles in Section 5.0 of this plan have detailed information regarding each plan participant’s vulnerability to the identified hazards. The risk ranking methodology is presented in Section 5.3. However, each municipality had the opportunity to adjust the final ranking based on municipal feedback. The following summarizes the hazard vulnerabilities and their ranking in the Township of Hamilton. For additional vulnerability information relevant to this jurisdiction, refer to Section 5.0.

Hazard Risk/Vulnerability Risk Ranking The table below summarizes the hazard risk/vulnerability rankings of potential hazards for the Township of Hamilton.

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Table 9.4-3. Hazard Risk/Vulnerability Risk Ranking

Risk Ranking Probability Score Estimate of Potential Dollar Losses to of (Probability x Hazard Hazard type Structures Vulnerable to the Hazard a, c Occurrence Impact) Ranking b Dam Failure Damage estimate not available Occasional 24 High* Drought Damage estimate not available Frequent 30 Medium 100-Year MRP: $0 Earthquake 500-Year MRP: $9,767,844 Occasional 12 Low 2,500-Year MRP: $169,022,886 Flood 1% Annual Chance: $801,042,136 Frequent 33 High Exposed to Landslide- Geologic $11,841,131,774 Occasional 24 Medium Susceptible Areas: 100-year MRP: $15,103,627 Hurricane 500-year MRP: $75,147,260 Frequent 48 High Annualized: $718,412 Nor'Easter Damage estimate not available Frequent 48 High 100-Year MRP: $15,103,627 Severe Weather 500-year MRP: $75,147,260 Frequent 48 High Annualized: $718,412 Severe Winter 1% of GBS: $146,356,530 Frequent 51 High Weather 5% of GBS: $731,782,649 Estimated Value in the Wildfire Extreme, Very High, and $174,929,946 Frequent 18 Medium High Hazard Areas: Disease Damage estimate not available Frequent 36 High Outbreak Hazardous Damage estimate not available Frequent 42 High Materials Notes: GBS = General building stock; MRP = Mean return period. *The hazard ranking for the dam failure hazard was changed for the municipality due to the location of high hazard dams within the Township. a. The general building stock valuation is based on the custom inventory generated for the County utilizing improved value. b. High = Total hazard priority risk ranking score of 31 and above Medium = Total hazard priority risk ranking of 20-30+ Low = Total hazard risk ranking below 20 c. Refer to Section 5.1 for further details on the loss methodology. Loss estimates for the severe storm and severe winter storm hazards are structural values only and do not include the estimated value of contents. Loss estimates for the flood and earthquake hazards represent both structure and contents. Potential flood loss estimates were generated using Hazus-MH and the 2012 FEMA DFIRM for the 1-percent annual chance event. For the geologic and wildfire hazards, the improved value and estimated contents of buildings located within the identified hazard zones is provided.

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Summary The following table summarizes the NFIP statistics for the Township of Hamilton.

Table 9.4-4. NFIP Summary

# Severe # Policies in # Rep. Rep. Loss 1% Flood # Claims Total Loss Loss Prop. Prop. Boundary Municipality # Policies (1) (Losses) (1) Payments (2) (1) (1) (3) Hamilton Township 655 192 $3,197,589 6 0 329 Source: FEMA Region 2, 2015 (1) Policies, claims, repetitive loss and severe repetitive loss statistics provided by FEMA Region 2, and are current as of 02/28/15. The total number of repetitive loss properties does not include the severe repetitive loss properties. The number of claims represents claims closed by 02/28/15.

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(2) Total building and content losses from the claims file provided by FEMA Region 2. (3) The policies inside and outside of the flood zones is based on the latitude and longitude provided by FEMA Region 2 in the policy file. Notes: FEMA noted that where there is more than one entry for a property, there may be more than one policy in force or more than one GIS possibility. A zero percentage denotes less than 1/100th percentage and not zero damages or vulnerability as may be the case. Number of policies and claims and claims total exclude properties located outside County boundary, based on provided latitude and longitude.

Critical Facilities The table below presents the number of critical facilities, by type, in the community located in the effective FEMA flood zones (1% and 0.2% annual chance boundaries).

Table 9.4-5. Potential Flood Losses to Critical Facilities

1% Annual Chance

Municipality Air Church Day Care Electric Government Housing Park School Transportation 1 0 1 1 1 2 3 1 3 Hamilton 0.2% Annual Chance Township Air Church Day Care Electric Government Housing Park School Transportation 2 1 1 1 6 2 4 1 3 Source: Mercer County; FEMA, 2012

Other Vulnerabilities Identified by Municipality The hazard profiles in Section 5.0 of this plan have detailed information regarding each plan participant’s vulnerability to the identified hazards. Further, mitigation projects have been identified that may more specifically detail vulnerabilities in the community. There are no additional vulnerabilities identified at this time.

9.4.5 CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT This section identifies the following capabilities of the local jurisdiction:

 Planning and regulatory capability  Administrative and technical capability  Fiscal capability  Education/Outreach and Community classification  Self-Assessment of Capability  National Flood Insurance Program  Integration of Mitigation Planning into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms

Planning and Regulatory Capability The table below summarizes the regulatory tools that are available to the Township of Hamilton.

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Table 9.4-6. Planning and Regulatory Tools

Do you have this? (Yes/No) If Yes, date of Authority Code Citation and Comments Tool / Program adoption or (local, county, Dept. /Agency (Code Chapter, name of plan, (code, ordinance, plan) update state, federal) Responsible explanation of authority, etc.) Planning Capability Community Planning & Master Plan Yes/2011 Local Hamilton Township Master Plan Compliance (CP&C) Capital Improvements Plan Yes/2015 Local CP&C N/A (1) N/A (1) CP&C, (2) (2) A Multi-Jurisdictional Flood Floodplain Management / Yes, (1) 2010 Delaware River Mitigation Plan Local, Regional Basin Plan and (2) 2008 Basin for Municipalities in the Non-tidal, Commission New Jersey Section of the Delaware River Basin Code of Ordinances, Watershed and Stormwater Management Plan Yes/2012 Local CP&C, Rutgers Stormwater Management Implementation Plan Open Space Plan Yes/2011 Local CP&C N/A Stream Corridor Management Yes Plan Watershed Management or Same plan as Stormwater Yes/2012 Local CP&C, Rutgers Protection Plan Management Plan Economic Development Plan No Comprehensive Emergency No Management Plan Emergency Operation Plan Yes Local/County OEM Post-Disaster Recovery Plan Yes Local Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation Transportation Plan Yes (Partial) Local CP&C Study Strategic Recovery Planning No Report Kratzer A 2013 Survey of Potential Vernal Yes/2013 Local Environmental Pools in Hamilton Township, Mercer Services, Biostar County, New Jersey Wastewater Management Plan, Yes Local, County Mercer County Municipal Chapter Other Plans: Hamilton Township (Mercer County) Yes, 2011 Local CP&C, Rutgers Hydrology Report Amended Third Round Housing Yes/2008 Local CP&C Element and Fair Share Plan Yes/2009 Local CP&C Amendment to the Land Use Plan Regulatory Capability State Uniform Construction Code Act Building Code Yes State & Local (N.J.S. 52:27D-119 et seq.), Chapter 38 Zoning Ordinance Yes Local Chapter 160 – Land Development Subdivision Ordinance Yes Local Chapter 160 – Land Development

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Table 9.4-6. Planning and Regulatory Tools

Do you have this? (Yes/No) If Yes, date of Authority Code Citation and Comments Tool / Program adoption or (local, county, Dept. /Agency (Code Chapter, name of plan, (code, ordinance, plan) update state, federal) Responsible explanation of authority, etc.) NFIP Flood Damage Federal, State, Chapter 157 – Flood Damage Yes Engineering Prevention Ordinance Local Prevention NFIP: Cumulative Substantial No Damages Chapter 157 – Flood Damage NFIP: Freeboard Yes State, Local Engineering Prevention (500-Year Flood Elevation) Growth Management No Ordinances Chapter 160 – Land Development, Site Plan Review Yes Local Chapter 169 – Site Investigation and Requirements Soil Sampling Stormwater Management Yes Local Chapter 158 – Stormwater Control Ordinance Chapter 118 – Sewers, Sewage Disposal, Pretreatment Permitting, Municipal Separate Storm Yes Local and Enforcement, Chapter 122 – Sewer System (MS4) Solid Waste Management, Chapter 160-123 Natural Hazard Ordinance No Post-Disaster Recovery No Ordinance Real Estate Disclosure No Requirement Other [Special Purpose Chapter 54 – Fire Prevention and Ordinances (i.e., sensitive Yes Local Protection, Chapter 155 – Stream areas, steep slope)] Buffer Conservation Zone

Administrative and Technical Capability The table below summarizes potential staff and personnel resources available to the Township of Hamilton.

Table 9.4-7. Administrative and Technical Capabilities

Is this in place? (Yes or Resources No) Department/ Agency/Position Administrative Capability Planning Board Yes Planning Board Mitigation Planning Committee No -- Environmental Board/Commission Yes Environmental Commission Open Space Board/Committee Yes Economic Development Commission/Committee Yes Economic Development Advisory Commission Maintenance Programs to Reduce Risk Yes Mutual Aid Agreements Yes Technical/Staffing Capability

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Table 9.4-7. Administrative and Technical Capabilities

Is this in place? (Yes or Resources No) Department/ Agency/Position Planner(s) or Engineer(s) with knowledge of land Yes CP&C development and land management practices Engineer(s) or Professional(s) trained in construction Yes CP&C, Public Works, Municipal Engineer practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural Yes CP&C, Public Works hazards Yes Richard Williams, Director/Municipal Engineer NFIP Floodplain Administrator (Director of Engineering, Planning, and Inspections) Surveyor(s) Yes Personnel skilled or trained in GIS and/or Hazus-MH Yes applications Scientist familiar with natural hazards No -- Emergency Manager David Carothers, Emergency Management Yes Coordinator/Director of DPW Grant Writer(s) Yes CP&C Staff with expertise or training in benefit/cost analysis No -- Professionals trained in conducting damage assessments Yes Emergency Management Coordinator/Director of DPW

Fiscal Capability The table below summarizes financial resources available to the Township of Hamilton.

Table 9.4-8. Fiscal Capabilities

Accessible or Eligible to Use Financial Resources (Yes/No/Don’t Know) Community development Block Grants (CDBG, CDBG-DR) Yes Capital Improvements Project Funding Yes Authority to Levy Taxes for specific purposes Yes User fees for water, sewer, gas or electric service Yes Impact Fees for homebuyers or developers of new development/ homes Yes Stormwater Utility Fee No Incur debt through general obligation bonds No Incur debt through special tax bonds No Incur debt through private activity bonds No Withhold public expenditures in hazard-prone areas No Other Federal or State Funding Programs Yes Open Space Acquisition Funding Programs Yes Other --

Education/Outreach and Community Classifications The table below summarizes education/outreach programs the community participates in and the classifications for community program available to the Township of Hamilton.

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Table 9.4-9. Education/Outreach and Community Classifications

Do you have/participate Classification Date Classified Program in this? (Yes/No) (if applicable) (if applicable) Community Rating System (CRS) Yes 8 10/1/2002 Building Code Effectiveness Grading Yes Class I Pre-1994 Schedule (BCEGS) Public Protection (ISO Fire Protection Residential Class III Yes May 2013 Classes 1 to 10) Commercial Class IV Storm Ready No NP NP Firewise No NP NP Disaster/Safety Programs in/for Schools Yes Organizations with Mitigation Focus Yes (advocacy group, non-government) Public Education Program/Outreach Yes (through website, social media) Public-Private Partnerships Yes Rutgers N/A = Not applicable; NP = Not participating

The classifications listed above relate to the community’s ability to provide effective services to lessen its vulnerability to the hazards identified. These classifications can be viewed as a gauge of the community’s capabilities in all phases of emergency management (preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation) and are used as an underwriting parameter for determining the costs of various forms of insurance. The CRS class applies to flood insurance while the BCEGS and Public Protection classifications apply to standard property insurance. CRS classifications range on a scale of 1 to 10 with class 1 being the best possible classification, and class 10 representing no classification benefit. Firewise classifications include a higher classification when the subject property is located beyond 1000 feet of a creditable fire hydrant and is within 5 road miles of a recognized Fire Station.

Criteria for classification credits are outlined in the following documents:

 The Community Rating System Coordinators Manual  The Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule  The ISO Mitigation online ISO’s Public Protection website at http://www.isomitigation.com/ppc/0000/ppc0001.html  The National Weather Service Storm Ready website at http://www.weather.gov/stormready/howto.htm  The National Firewise Communities website at http://firewise.org/

Self-Assessment of Capability The table below provides an approximate measure of the Township of Hamilton’s capability to work in a hazard- mitigation capacity and/or effectively implement hazard mitigation strategies to reduce hazard vulnerabilities.

Table 9.4-10. Self-Assessment of Capability

Degree of Hazard Mitigation Capability Limited (If limited, what are Area your obstacles?) Moderate High Planning and Regulatory Capability X

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Table 9.4-10. Self-Assessment of Capability

Degree of Hazard Mitigation Capability Limited (If limited, what are Area your obstacles?) Moderate High Administrative and Technical Capability X Fiscal Capability X Community Political Capability X Community Resiliency Capability X Capability to Integrate Mitigation into X Municipal Processes and Activities.

National Flood Insurance Program

NFIP Floodplain Administrator (FPA) Richard S. Williams, PE, PP, CME Director/Municipal Engineer

Flood Vulnerability Summary The Township maintains lists/inventories of properties that have been damaged by floods. During Hurricane Irene, 92 residential structures required basement pump-outs. During Hurricane Sandy, 42 structures were damaged. Substantial damage estimates were not made during these or other storm events. The Township currently has one homeowner interested in mitigation; however, there is no progress at the time of this plan update. If the homeowner chooses to mitigate their structure, grant funding would be used to fund the project.

Resources The Township FPA has staff to assist with the responsibilities of floodplain administration for the Township. Services provided by the FPA and staff include permit review, site inspections, damage assessments, record maintenance, and public awareness at events. The FPA provides education and outreach to the community regarding flood hazards/risk during public events.

The FPA indicated that there are currently no barriers to running an effective floodplain management program in the Township and that he feels adequately supported and trained to fulfill his role as the municipal FPA. The FPA would consider attending continuing education and/or certification training on floodplain management if it were offered locally.

Compliance History The Township is currently in good standing with the NFIP and the most recent compliance audit was conducted in 2015.

Regulatory The flood damage prevention ordinance for the Township meets the minimum requirements set by FEMA and the State. The FPA indicated that there are other local ordinances, plans and programs that support floodplain management. This includes the Planning Board considers efforts to reduce flood risk when reviewing variances.

Community Rating System Hamilton Township entered the CRS program on October 1, 1992. The Township currently, as of October 1, 2002, has a Class 8 which provides residents living in the Special Flood Hazard Area a 10% discount on flood

DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – Mercer County, New Jersey 9.4-10 June 2016 SECTION 9.4: TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON insurance (5% for those not in the Special Flood Hazard Area). According to the Township’s 2015 annual recertification worksheet, the Township implements the following:

 Maintain elevation certificates on all new and substantially improved buildings in SFHA;  Issuing zero permits for new construction and substantial improvements in the SFHA in the last year;  Continue to make copies of elevation certificates on newer properties available at the Township office;  Providing Flood Insurance Rate Map information on the flood insurance purchase requirement to inquirers;  Continue to keep the Township’s FIRM updated and maintain old copies of it;  Public library continues to maintain flood protection materials;  Use additional regulatory flood data before a new development can proceed in the floodplain;  Preserve open space in the floodplain;  Continue to enforce floodplain management provisions of the Township’s zoning, subdivision and building code ordinances;  Enforce current building code;  Use and update flood data maintenance system on an annual basis as needed;  Enforce stormwater management provisions of Township zoning, subdivision and building code ordinances for new development in the watershed;  Continue to enforce the requirement that all new buildings outside the SFHA must be elevated above the street or otherwise protected from drainage problems;  Continue to enforce the provisions of the Township’s zoning, subdivision and building codes as they pertain to erosion and sediment control and water quality;  Send notice to properties in the repetitive loss areas of the Township; and  Continue to enforce the Township’s stream dumping regulations.

According to the Township’s 2014 Engineering Annual report, the Department of Public Works was charged with the inspection and maintenance of the streams and drainage systems. They were also charged with keeping the logs and all records of the activities in which they participate. A review of the methods and format of record keeping and documentation on this activity is required to maximize our score. The Engineering Division keeps records of map assistance and outreach issues pertaining to flood assistance. This is a very demanding task of the Engineering Division, especially with the limited personnel.

Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms For a community to succeed in reducing long-term risk, hazard mitigation must be integrated into the day-to- day local government operations. As part of this planning effort, each community was surveyed to obtain a better understanding of their community’s progress in plan integration. A summary is provided below. In addition, the community identified specific integration activities that will be incorporated into municipal procedures.

Planning Hamilton Township participates in planning initiatives, as opportunities arise and as funding permits. This allows the community to develop comprehensive regional and local guidelines to ensure appropriate development, strategizing, and enhancement of the Township to benefit residents and local businesses.

In June 2011, Hamilton Township released the most recent version of its Master Plan to determine land use policies and guidance for the next 10 years. Although this is the first comprehensive Master Plan completed since 1978, the Township has regularly updated, re-examined, or conducted special studies to its initial Master Plan. The Master Plan integrates the Township’s Stormwater Management Plan and Housing Element and Fair

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Share Plan into its strategies and guidance. The importance of hazard mitigation can be seen in multiple goals from the Master Plan, including:

 Goal 2: Focus the Township’s remaining development potential on lands that can support compact development, are well served by transportation and other utility (sewer and water) infrastructure, and are in proximity to employment and service centers. Direct new development away from productive agricultural lands, stream corridors, wildlife corridors and other environmentally sensitive lands.  Goal 7: Reduce the environmental footprint of the Township through water conservation measures, waste reduction, improved site design and reduced reliance on fossil fuels.  Goal 8: Provide effective stormwater management and reduce impacts of flooding throughout the Township.  Goal 10: Plan for capital improvements to ensure that the Township’s infrastructure (roads, stormwater management, sewer, water, telecommunications, etc.) and community facilities are properly developed and maintained.  Goal 11: Provide ample parks offering both active and passive recreation facilities, preserve the agricultural character of the southwest portion of the Township and provide open space that supports the natural function of ecosystems.

The Conservation Element of the Plan most directly links to hazard management, particularly in regards to stormwater management, floodplain and wetland protection, stream buffer protection, and streambank restoration.

Hamilton Township has many other relevant plans and documents that enhance its ability to manage and mitigate hazards and to create a more resilient community. In 2013, the Township requested a survey of potential vernal pools within its jurisdiction. Kratzer Environmental Services and Biostar Associated conducted field surveys of 30 locations and identified 88 potential vernal pools. Prior to this study, only 11 sites had been certified. Vernal pools are noteworthy because they consist of small, temporary wetlands, are critical habitats for many amphibians, are usually less than a quarter acre in size, and are frequently isolated from other wetlands. Although they were not included in the State’s original Freshwater Protection Act (1989), 2001 regulations extended protection to vernal pools.

Hamilton Township also developed an Environmental Resource Inventory, which considers multiple natural resources in the Township, such as steep slopes, soils, climate, surface water resources, and groundwater, amongst others. It also explores environmental issues, chiefly, known contaminated sites, radon, flooding, and threats to natural vegetation.

Hamilton Township partnered with the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources Program to improve its watershed and stormwater management program. This led to the identification of multiple water resource goals and implementation strategies, including conducting riparian area investigations, vernal pool habitat surveys, education and outreach programs, modeling and analyses, developing an inventory of stormwater management basins, GIS database development of stormwater infrastructure, and more.

The Township’s Amended Third Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (mentioned above as integrated into the Master Plan) considers the many environmental constraints that impact development within the Township. Hamilton Township uses this plan to express its ability to use smart growth practices and to still meet residential and nonresidential development projections without impinging on an environmentally sensitive area.

Hamilton Township also has access to a flood mitigation plan, a valuable resource that complements its hazard mitigation plan update. The flood mitigation plan is a multi-jurisdictional plan developed for municipalities in the non-tidal New Jersey section of the Delaware River Basin. Participating jurisdictions comprise 43

DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – Mercer County, New Jersey 9.4-12 June 2016 SECTION 9.4: TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON municipalities in four different counties. Six of these communities are in Mercer County; specifically, they include Ewing Township, Hamilton Township, Hopewell Township, Lawrence Township, Pennington Borough, and Trenton City. Although developed on a regional scale, the plan assesses vulnerability and potential losses for the community, examines the history and impacts of flooding in each community, and developed several mitigation strategies (one for the Delaware River Basin as a whole, one for the state, and County/local mitigation plans). Each participating jurisdiction has its own flood profile and mitigation action plan. The flood mitigation plan was integrated into the 2011 County HMP at all applicable locations.

Regulatory and Enforcement (Ordinances) The Township has multiple codes and ordinances pertaining to the mitigation of hazards. These ordinances include the Construction of Buildings and Structures Ordinance, Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance, Hazardous Materials Collection and Disposition, Solid Waste Management, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Water Ordinance, Stream Buffer Conservation Zone, Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, Stormwater Control, Land Development regulations, and the establishment of several key boards and councils (Economic Development Advisory Commission, Environmental Advisory Commission, Planning Board, Redevelopment Agency, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Health Advisory Commission, Shade Tree Commission, Advisory Commission on Public Safety, and Mayor’s Commission on Persons with Special Needs).

The municipal Code and ordinances are available on the Township website: http://www.ecode360.com/HA0682.

Operational and Administration The Township of Hamilton has established a Board of Public Officers, Economic Development Advisory Commission, Environmental Commission, Persons with Special Needs Commission, Planning Board, Public Safety Advisory Commission, Redevelopment Agency, Shade Tree Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment, all of which support land use decisions and public health/safety, as well as ensure compliance with regulations, codes, and the Master Plan.

The Township is governed by a Mayor and five-member Council, as well as other municipal officials. The Township has multiple departments to oversee the successful operations of the community. Public Works, the Police, Water Pollution Control, Community Planning, and Emergency Management all play pivotal roles in maintaining a prepared and resilient jurisdiction.

Funding The Township’s operating budget contains minimal provisions for expected repairs like snow removal and infrastructure repair after a storm or natural disaster. When possible, the Township applies for State and Federal grant funds. The 2015 Township budget included anticipated Emergency Management Assistance for 2014 and FEMA Hurricane Sandy Reimbursement.

Additionally, the Township allocates funds for capital improvements. In 2015, the Township appropriated almost $420,000 for capital improvements, over $24,000 more than the previous year’s appropriations. Specific projects are not detailed in the budget, and funding is divided between general improvements and sewer improvements.

Education and Outreach Township of Hamilton staff attend trainings and classes sponsored by Mercer County Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management, Mercer County Planning Department, or by state and federal agencies, as able and in order to meet all professional requirements.

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The Township website contains significant information and resources for residents, including information on upcoming events, recommended areas to visit, and government operations and administration. The Township has a webpage devoted to stormwater management efforts with links to Rutgers Water Resources Program. The Township also manages an Emergency Management and Preparedness webpage that contains useful informational links to FEMA, NJ OEM, and elsewhere. Residents may also register for the Hamilton CODE RED Emergency Notification System and the Mercer County Emergency Notification System. The Township does not currently maintain any social media platforms.

A screenshot of the Township website on emergency management is provided below:

Figure 9.4-1. Township of Hamilton Emergency Management Webpage

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9.4.7 MITIGATION STRATEGY AND PRIORITIZATION This section discusses past mitigations actions and status, describes proposed hazard mitigation initiatives, and prioritization.

Past Mitigation Initiative Status The following table indicates progress on the community’s mitigation strategy identified in the 2011 Plan. Actions that are carried forward as part of this plan update are included in the following subsection in its own table with prioritization. Previous actions that are now on-going programs and capabilities are indicated as such in the following table and may also be found under ‘Capability Assessment’ presented previously in this annex.

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Table 9.4-11. Past Mitigation Initiative Status

Description of Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. Status Description of Next Step(s) (In 2. If there was no progress, indicate what progress, obstacles/delays encountered? Next Step 1. If including action in the 2016 No 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action (Include in HMP, revise/reword to be more specific (as appropriate). Responsible progress, being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local 2016 HMP, 2011 Mitigation Action Party Complete) budget)? Discontinue) 2. If discontinue, explain why Emergency back up generator for School Board No Progress Due to lack of funding, project has not been Discontinue This project will not be included in shelter at Yardville School on Administrator completed. the 2016 HMP update. Allentown Road.‐ Emergency back up generator for School Board No Progress Due to lack of funding, project has not been Discontinue This project will not be included in shelter at Hamilton High West Administrator completed. the 2016 HMP update. located on South‐ Clinton Avenue. Emergency backup generator for Station No Progress The fire station on Klockner Road is closed; Discontinue The fire station is closed; therefore, Fire Station located on Klockner Commander therefore, there is no longer a need for an this action will not be included in Road. emergency backup generator for the facility. the plan update. Emergency backup generator for OEM No Progress An alternate site was identified for a Discontinue An alternate location was identified secondary Emergency Operations Coordinator secondary EOC; there is no longer a need for as a secondary EOC; therefore, this Center building located on Paxson an emergency backup generator for this action will not be included in the Avenue. location. plan update. Emergency backup generator for Municipal In Progress This is currently in progress and will be Discontinue This project will be completed Municipal Facility building Administrator funded using the municipal budget. using the municipal budget; located on Greenwood Avenue. therefore, it will not be included in the plan update. Emergency backup generator for Department In Progress This is currently in progress and will be Discontinue This project will be completed Municipal Department of Public of Public funded using the municipal budget. using the municipal budget; Works facilities located on Tampa Works therefore, it will not be included in Avenue. Director the plan update. Dam reconstruction/armoring on Township No Progress 1.County Jurisdiction Discontinue The Township does not have Assunpink Creek/Whitehead. Engineer 2. jurisdiction over this project; 3. therefore, it will not be included in the 2016 HMP. Emplace stream monitoring gauge Township In Progress 1.County Jurisdiction Discontinue The Township does not have system at Assunpink Creek, Pond Engineer 2. jurisdiction over this project; Run, Shady Brook Creek, and 3. therefore, it will not be included in Miry Run Creek. the 2016 HMP. Install early flood warning system Department No Progress Due to planning obstacles, this project has not Discontinue This system is available by others; in Department of Public Works, of Public been started. therefore, the Township does not Hamilton Emergency Operations Works wish to include this action in the Director plan update.

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Completed Mitigation Initiatives not Identified in the Previous Mitigation Strategy The Township indicated that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is leading the revisions of dam site 8 in the Township. It is being funding by federal funds.

Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives for the Plan Update The Township attended a mitigation action workshop, hosted by the County, in November 2015 where the following FEMA publications were provided to all plan participants to use as a resource as part of the municipal comprehensive review of all possible activities and mitigation measures to address their hazards: FEMA 551 ‘Selecting Appropriate Mitigation Measures for Floodprone Structures’ (March 2007) and FEMA ‘Mitigation Ideas – A Resource for Reducing Risk to Natural Hazards’ (January 2013). In December 2015, the Township participated in a second workshop led by FEMA Region 2 and NJOEM and was provided the results to the risk assessment to further assist with the identification of mitigation actions. Additinally, the Township attended a mitigation aciton webinar held in April 2016.

Table 9.4-12 summarizes the comprehensive-range of specific mitigation initiatives the Township would like to pursue in the future to reduce the effects of hazards. Some of these initiatives may be previous actions carried forward for this plan update. These initiatives are dependent upon available funding (grants and local match availability) and may be modified or omitted at any time based on the occurrence of new hazard events and changes in municipal priorities. Both the four FEMA mitigation action categories and the six CRS mitigation action categories are listed in the table below to further demonstrate the wide-range of activities and mitigation measures selected.

As discussed in Section 6, 14 evaluation/prioritization criteria are used to complete the prioritization of mitigation initiatives. For each new mitigation action, a numeric rank is assigned (-1, 0, or 1) for each of the 14 evaluation criteria to assist with prioritizing your actions as ‘High’, ‘Medium’, or ‘Low.’ Table 9.4-13 summarizes the evaluation of each mitigation initiative, listed by Action Number.

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Table 9.4-12. Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives y r

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i i e t Existing Hazard(s) Goals Support Estimated Estimated Sources of S t t i i a R n Mitigation Initiative Structures* Mitigated Met Agencies Benefits Cost Funding Timeline Priority I M C C Flood, FEMA Upgrade and improve culvert Hurricane / Mitigation located at Williams Lane – the Tropical Township Short Hamilton 1, 2, 5, Medium to Grant Township will meet with Existing Storm, Engineer, High Term / Medium SIP PP Twp-1 6 High Programs and NJDEP onsite, obtain permits Severe NJDEP DOF local budget and finalize plans. Weather, for cost share Nor’Easter Physical PP Hamilton property Short SIP, Cypress Land Flooding Study Existing Flood 1, 2 Township High Local Funds High , Twp-2 damage, road Term LPR PR closing/detours Support the mitigation of vulnerable structures via retrofit (e.g. elevation, flood-proofing) or acquisition/relocation to protect structures from future damage, with repetitive loss and severe repetitive loss properties as a priority when applicable. Phase 1: Identify appropriate candidates and determine most cost-effective mitigation option (in progress). Phase 2: Work with the property owners to implement selected action based on available funding and local match availability. Ongoing (outreach and FEMA specific Flood, Engineering Hamilton Mitigation project Severe via NFIP Twp-3 Grant identificat Weather FPA with Programs and ion); Long See above. Existing Wildfire, All NJOEM, High High High SIP PP local budget term DOF Severe FEMA (or property (specific Winter support owner) for project Weather cost share applicatio n and implemen tation) Dam Short Hamilton Township Medium to Federal Dam Site 8 Revisions Existing Failure, 1, 2 High Term / Medium SIP PP Twp-4 with USDA High funding Flood DOF Notes: Not all acronyms and abbreviations defined below are included in the table. *Does this mitigation initiative reduce the effects of hazards on new and/or existing buildings and/or infrastructure? Not applicable (N/A) is inserted if this does not apply.

Acronyms and Abbreviations: Potential FEMA HMA Funding Sources: Timeline: CAV Community Assistance Visit FMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program Short 1 to 5 years CRS Community Rating System HMGP Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Long Term 5 years or greater DPW Department of Public Works PDM Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program OG On-going program FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency DOF Depending on funding

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FPA Floodplain Administrator RFC Repetitive Flood Claims Grant Program HMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (discontinued) N/A Not applicable SRL Severe Repetitive Loss Grant Program NFIP National Flood Insurance Program (discontinued) OEM Office of Emergency Management

Costs: Benefits: Where actual project costs have been reasonably estimated: Where possible, an estimate of project benefits (per FEMA’s benefit calculation methodology) Low < $10,000 has been evaluated against the project costs, and is presented as: Medium $10,000 to $100,000 Low= < $10,000 High > $100,000 Medium $10,000 to $100,000 High > $100,000 Where actual project costs cannot reasonably be established at this time: Low Possible to fund under existing budget. Project is part of, or can be part Where numerical project benefits cannot reasonably be established at this time: of an existing on-going program. Low Long-term benefits of the project are difficult to quantify in the short term. Medium Could budget for under existing work plan, but would require a Medium Project will have a long-term impact on the reduction of risk exposure to reapportionment of the budget or a budget amendment, or the cost of life and property, or project will provide an immediate reduction in the risk the project would have to be spread over multiple years. exposure to property. High Would require an increase in revenue via an alternative source (i.e., High Project will have an immediate impact on the reduction of risk exposure to bonds, grants, fee increases) to implement. Existing funding levels are life and property. not adequate to cover the costs of the proposed project.

Mitigation Category:  Local Plans and Regulations (LPR) – These actions include government authorities, policies or codes that influence the way land and buildings are being developed and built.  Structure and Infrastructure Project (SIP)- These actions involve modifying existing structures and infrastructure to protect them from a hazard or remove them from a hazard area. This could apply to public or private structures as well as critical facilities and infrastructure. This type of action also involves projects to construct manmade structures to reduce the impact of hazards.  Natural Systems Protection (NSP) – These are actions that minimize damage and losses, and also preserve or restore the functions of natural systems.  Education and Awareness Programs (EAP) – These are actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. These actions may also include participation in national programs, such as StormReady and Firewise Communities CRS Category:  Preventative Measures (PR) - Government, administrative or regulatory actions, or processes that influence the way land and buildings are developed and built. Examples include planning and zoning, floodplain local laws, capital improvement programs, open space preservation, and storm water management regulations.  Property Protection (PP) - These actions include public activities to reduce hazard losses or actions that involve (1) modification of existing buildings or structures to protect them from a hazard or (2) removal of the structures from the hazard area. Examples include acquisition, elevation, relocation, structural retrofits, storm shutters, and shatter-resistant glass.  Public Information (PI) - Actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. Such actions include outreach projects, real estate disclosure, hazard information centers, and educational programs for school-age children and adults.  Natural Resource Protection (NR) - Actions that minimize hazard loss and also preserve or restore the functions of natural systems. These actions include sediment and erosion control, stream corridor restoration, watershed management, forest and vegetation management, and wetland restoration and preservation.  Structural Flood Control Projects (SP) - Actions that involve the construction of structures to reduce the impact of a hazard. Such structures include dams, setback levees, floodwalls, retaining walls, and safe rooms.  Emergency Services (ES) - Actions that protect people and property during and immediately following a disaster or hazard event. Services include warning systems, emergency response services, and the protection of essential facilities

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Table 9.4-13. Summary of Prioritization of Actions

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Project Mitigation c l v e Medium s g o o c h m f s u t b d g e i o r r o n o i e i Number Action/Initiative o / Low L P P C T P L F E S A M T A O O T Upgrade and improve culvert located at Williams Lane – the Hamilton Township will meet with 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 8 Medium Twp-1 NJDEP onsite, obtain permits and finalize plans. Hamilton Cypress Land Flooding Study 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 13 High Twp-2 Support the mitigation of vulnerable structures via retrofit (e.g. elevation, flood- proofing) or acquisition/relocation to protect structures from future damage, with repetitive loss and severe repetitive loss properties as a priority when Hamilton applicable. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 11 High Twp-3 Phase 1: Identify appropriate candidates and determine most cost-effective mitigation option (in progress). Phase 2: Work with the property owners to implement selected action based on available funding and local match availability. Hamilton DamSite8Revisions 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 Medium Twp-4 Note: Refer to Section 6 which contains the guidance on conducting the prioritization of mitigation actions.

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9.4.8 FUTURE NEEDS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND RISK/VULNERABILITY None at this time.

9.4.9 HAZARD AREA EXTENT AND LOCATION Hazard area extent and location maps have been generated for the Township of Hamilton that illustrate the probable areas impacted within the municipality. These maps are based on the best available data at the time of the preparation of this plan, and are considered to be adequate for planning purposes. Maps have only been generated for those hazards that can be clearly identified using mapping techniques and technologies, and for which the Township of Hamilton has significant exposure. Figure 9.4-2 and Figure 9.4-3 illustrate the hazard area extent for the municipality.

9.4.10 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS None at this time.

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Figure 9.4-2. Township of Hamilton Hazard Area Extent and Location Map 1

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Figure 9.4-3. Township of Hamilton Hazard Area Extent and Location Map 2

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Action Number: Hamilton Twp-1 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Upgrade and improve culvert located at Williams Lane – the Township will meet with NJDEP onsite, obtain permits and finalize plans.

Assessing the Risk

Hazard(s) addressed: Flood, Hurricane / Tropical Storm, Severe Weather, Nor’Easter Specific problem being Culvert is inadequate on Williams Lane mitigated: Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects Upgrade and improve culvert located at Williams Lane – the Township will 1. meet with NJDEP onsite, obtain permits and finalize plans. Actions/Projects Considered (name of project and reason 2. Do nothing – current problem continues for not selecting): 3. No other feasible options were identified

Action/Project Intended for Implementation Description of Selected Upgrade and improve culvert located at Williams Lane – the Township will Action/Project meet with NJDEP onsite, obtain permits and finalize plans. Action/Project Category SIP

Goals/Objectives Met 1, 2, 5, 6 Applies to existing and/or new Existing development; or not applicable Benefits (losses avoided) Medium to High

Estimated Cost High

Priority* Medium

Plan for Implementation Responsible/Lead Township Engineer, NJDEP Agency/Department Local Planning Mechanism Capital Improvements, Stormwater

Potential Funding Sources FEMA Mitigation Grant Programs and local budget for cost share

Timeline for Completion Short Term / DOF

Reporting on Progress

Date of Status Report/ Date: Report of Progress Progress on Action/Project:

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Action Number: Hamilton Twp-1 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Upgrade and improve culvert located at Williams Lane – the Township will meet with NJDEP onsite, obtain permits and finalize plans.

Numeric Rank Criteria (-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate Life Safety 1

Property Protection 1

Cost-Effectiveness 1

Technical 1

Political 0 Need to meet with NJDEP and obtain permits

Legal 0

Fiscal 0 Need funding

Environmental 1

Social 0

Administrative 1

Multi-Hazard 1 Flood, Hurricane / Tropical Storm, Severe Weather, Nor’Easter

Timeline 0

Local Champion 1 Other Community 0 Objectives Total 8 Priority Medium (High/Med/Low)

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Action Number: Hamilton Twp-2 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Cypress Lane Flooding Study

Assessing the Risk

Hazard(s) addressed: Flooding of Cypress Lane Specific problem being Flooding mitigated: Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects

1. Increase Infrastructure size Actions/Projects Considered (name of project and reason 2. Dredging of drainage Ditches / Swales for not selecting): 3. Combination of 1 &2

Action/Project Intended for Implementation Description of Selected Evaluate cause of drainage issue Action/Project Action/Project Category SIP, LPR

Goals/Objectives Met 1,2 Applies to existing and/or new Existing development; or not applicable Benefits (losses avoided) Physical property damage, road closing / detours

Estimated Cost High

Priority* High

Plan for Implementation Responsible/Lead Township of Hamilton Agency/Department Local Planning Mechanism Budget

Potential Funding Sources Local funds

Timeline for Completion Short

Reporting on Progress

Date of Status Report/ Date: Report of Progress Progress on Action/Project:

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Action Number: Hamilton Twp-2 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Cypress Lane Flooding Study

Numeric Rank Criteria (-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate Life Safety 1 Prevent vehicles from accidents Property Protection 1 Flooding of property Cost-Effectiveness 1 Technical 1 Political 1 Addressresidentconcerns Legal 1 Fiscal 1 Environmental 1 Protect land and life safety Social 0 No impact Administrative 1 Township has jurisdiction Multi-Hazard 1 Multi-Hazards can be eliminated Timeline 1 One to two years to complete Local Champion 1 Township supportive Other Community 1 Advance capital improvements, environmental quality Objectives Total 13 Priority High (High/Med/Low)

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