Section 9.11: Village of Fort Plain

9.11 Village of Fort Plain This section presents the jurisdictional annex for the Village of Fort Plain.

9.11.1 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 George Capece, Jr., Superintendent of Public Works Barry Vickers, Code Enforcement 168 Canal Street, Fort Plain, NY 13339 168 Canal Street, Fort Plain, NY 13339 Phone: (518) 993-4271 Phone: (518) 993-4271 E-mail:[email protected] or E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

9.11.2 Municipal Profile This section provides a summary of the community.

Population According to the U.S. Census, the 2010 population for the Village of Fort Plain was 2,322; of which, 369 were citizens over the age of 65. That encompasses 15.9 percent of the population.

Location The Village of Fort Plain is located within the borders of the Town of Minden in the western portion of Montgomery County. It shares its boundaries with the Villages of Minden and Palatine to the north, Village of Nelliston to the east, Villages of Minden and Canajoharie to the south and the Village of Minden to the west.

Brief History The Village of Fort Plain is built on the site of a Revolutionary War fort. The fort was constructed in 1776 and a blockhouse was maintained here throughout the war. The Village of Fort Plain became an incorporated village in 1823. The opening of the Erie Canal was an economic boon. It became a center of manufacturing during the nineteenth century for textiles and furniture for the Village.

Governing Body Format The Village of Fort Plain is governed by the Village Board, consisting of four trustees and the mayor. This governing body will be responsible for the adoption and implementation of this plan.

Growth/Development Trends The Village is fully developed at this point, with no further substantial development envisioned.

9.11.3 Natural Hazard Event History Specific to the Municipality Montgomery 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. The table below presents a summary of natural events that have occurred to indicate the range and impact of natural hazard events in the

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community. Information regarding specific damages is included if available based on reference material or local sources.

Table 9.11-1. Hazard Event History

FEMA Declaration # County Dates of Event Event Type (If Applicable) Designated? Summary of Damages/Losses The Otsquago Creek was seven feet higher than its previously recorded high mark. This led to flooding that caused stream bank failure along sections of the Otsquago and Canajoharie Creeks, as well as along Lasselville Road in St. Johnsville. Over 100 homes and June 26 – July 10, Severe Storms and DR-1429 Yes numerous businesses in the Village of 2013 Flooding Fort Plain along the Otsquago Creek were inundated by floodwaters, which undermined building foundations, destroyed belongings, and in some cases washed entire structures away. Many businesses in the Village of Fort Plain were entirely destroyed Notes: EM Emergency Declaration (FEMA) FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency DR Major Disaster Declaration (FEMA) IA Individual Assistance N/A Not Applicable PA Public Assistance

9.11.4 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 following summarizes the hazard vulnerabilities and their ranking in the Village of Fort Plain. 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 Village of Fort Plain.

Table 9.11-2. Hazard Risk/Vulnerability Risk Ranking

Extreme Temperature Damage estimate not available Frequent 18 Medium

Flood 1% Annual Chance: $448,000 Frequent 18 High Severe Storm 500-Year MRP: $92,230 Frequent 48 High

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Risk Ranking Estimate of Potential Dollar Losses Score to Structures Vulnerable to the Probability of (Probability Hazard Hazard type Hazarda,c Occurrence x Impact) Rankingb 1% GBS: $1,389,760 Severe Winter Storm Frequent 51 High 5% GBS: $6,948,800 Notes: a. The general building stock valuation is based on the custom inventory generated for the municipality and based on 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. Loss estimates for the severe winter storm hazard is structural values only and do not include the value of contents. Loss estimates for the flood and earthquake hazards represent both structure and contents.

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

Table 9.11-3. NFIP Summary

# Rep. # Severe # Policies in # Policies # Claims Total Loss Loss Rep. Loss 100-Year Municipality (1) (Losses) (1) Payments (2) Prop. (1) Prop. (1) Boundary (3) Village of Fort 60 46 $2,042,214.74 4 0 47 Plain Source: FEMA Region 2, 2013 (1) Policies, claims, repetitive loss and severe repetitive loss statistics provided by FEMA Region 2, and are current as of May 31, 2013. Please note the total number of repetitive loss properties includes the severe repetitive loss properties. The number of claims represents claims closed by 5/31/2013. (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.

Critical Facilities The table below presents HAZUS-MH estimates of the damage and loss of use to critical facilities in the community as a result of a 1- and 0.2-percent annual chance flood events.

Table 9.11-4. Potential Flood Losses to Critical Facilities

Potential Loss from Exposure 1% Flood Event Percent Percent Days to Structure Content 100- Name Municipality Type 1% Event Damage Damage Percent(2) Police Fort Plain Police Hdqrs Fort Plain, Village of X 14 64 630 Station Highway RTE 80 Fort Plain, Village of X - - - Bridge Highway 90IX Fort Plain, Village of X - - - Bridge Willett Street Sewer Pump Fort Plain, Village of WW Pump X 40 NA NF Station Fort Plain Fire Dept Fort Plain, Village of Fire Station X 11 70 - Source: HAZUS-MH 2.1

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Note: NP = Not provided by HAZUS x = Facility located within the DFIRM boundary. - = No loss calculated by HAZUS NA = Not calculated in HAZUS NF =HAZUS estimate the facility will not be functional WW Pump – Wastewater Pump Station WWTP – Wastewater Treatment Plant Please note it is assumed the wells have electrical equipment and openings are three-feet above grade. (1) HAZUS-MH 2.1 provides a general indication of the maximum restoration time for 100% operations. Clearly, a great deal of effort is needed to quickly restore essential facilities to full functionality; therefore this will be an indication of the maximum downtime (HAZUS-MH 2.1 User Manual). (2) In some cases, a facility may be located in the DFIRM flood hazard boundary; however HAZUS did not calculate potential loss. This may be because the depth of flooding does not amount to any damages to the structure according to the depth damage function used in HAZUS for that facility type. (3) Dams located in the floodplain are not listed in the table above. HAZUS does not calculate potential losses to a dam as a result of a flood event.

Other Vulnerabilities Identified by Municipality Montgomery County was selected to participate in the statewide competitive program, New York Rising Community Reconstruction Program. Projects addressing flooding vulnerabilities of infrastructure, natural resources, private and public properties, and the recovery of commerce in the Village of Fort Plain were identified. Issues and concerns of this nature were also addressed specifically by the Village of Fort Plain in Letters of Intent (LOI) submitted for the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Action Worksheets located at the end of this annex provide detail on the projects.

9.11.5 Capability Assessment This section identifies the following capabilities of the local jurisdiction:

 Planning and regulatory capability  Administrative and technical capability  Fiscal capability  Community classification  NFIP  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 municipality.

Table 9.11-5. Planning and Regulatory Tools

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Do you have this? Authority (Yes/No) (local, If Yes, date county, Dept. Code Citation and Comments Tool / Program of adoption state, /Agency (Code Chapter, name of plan, (code, ordinance, plan) or update federal) Responsible explanation of authority, etc.) County Office of Storm Recovery Stormwater Management Plan No Open Space Plan No Stream Corridor Management Plan No Watershed Management or Protection Yes Regional Mohawk River Watershed Plan Regional Local, Economic REDC Strategic Plan / updated in Economic Development Plan Yes County and Development Village 2016 Comprehensive Plan Regional Council Comprehensive Emergency Yes County County OEM Management Plan Emergency Operation Plan Yes County County OEM County CEMP Governor's State and Office of Post-Disaster Recovery Plan Yes NY Rising County Storm Recovery County Transportation Plan Yes County Planning Updated in 2015 Agency Governor's State and Office of Strategic Recovery Planning Report Yes New York Community Rising County Storm Recovery Other Plans: No Regulatory Capability Code Accept minimum NYS code; have to State & Building Code Yes Enforcement adopt state building code and can Local Officer enhance if wanted Zoning Board Zoning Ordinance Yes Local Chapter 192 of Appeals Zoning Board Subdivision Ordinance Yes Local Chapter 192 of Appeals Code NFIP Flood Damage Prevention Yes Local Enforcement Ordinance Officer NFIP: Cumulative Substantial No Damages Code State mandated BFE+2 for single and NFIP: Freeboard Yes State, Local Enforcement two-family residential construction, Officer BFE+1 for all other construction types Growth Management Ordinances No Planning Site Plan Review Requirements Yes Local Site Plan Review Regulations Board Stormwater Management Ordinance No Municipal Separate Storm Sewer No Local Village Board Currently working on sewer

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Administrative and Technical Capability The table below summarizes potential staff and personnel resources available to the Village of Fort Plain.

Table 9.11-6. Administrative and Technical Capabilities

Is this in place? Resources (Yes or No) Department/ Agency/Position Administrative Capability Planning Board Yes Mitigation Planning Committee No Environmental Board/Commission No Open Space Board/Committee No Economic Development Commission/Committee No Maintenance Programs to Reduce Risk No With surrounding municipalities and County Mutual Aid Agreements Yes EOC Technical/Staffing Capability Planner(s) or Engineer(s) with knowledge of land Yes MacDonald Engineering development and land management practices Engineer(s) or Professional(s) trained in construction practices related to buildings and/or Yes MacDonald Engineering infrastructure Planners or engineers with an understanding of Yes MacDonald Engineering natural hazards NFIP Floodplain Administrator Yes Barry Vickers, Code Enforcement Officer Surveyor(s) No Personnel skilled or trained in GIS and/or HAZUS- No MH applications Scientist familiar with natural hazards No Emergency Manager No Grant Writer(s) No Staff with expertise or training in benefit/cost No

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Is this in place? Resources (Yes or No) Department/ Agency/Position analysis Professionals trained in conducting damage No assessments

Fiscal Capability The table below summarizes financial resources available to the Village of Fort Plain.

Table 9.11-7. Fiscal Capabilities

Accessible or Eligible to Use Financial Resources (Yes/No/Don’t Know)

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

Community Classifications The classifications listed below 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 Community Rating System (CRS) class applies to flood insurance while the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (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 five road miles of a recognized Fire Station.

The table below summarizes classifications for community program available to the Village of Fort Plain.

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Table 9.11-8. Community Classifications

Do you have this? Classification Date Classified Program (Yes/No) (if applicable) (if applicable) Community Rating System (CRS) No NP NP Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule Yes 7 June 13, 2007 (BCEGS) Public Protection (ISO Fire Protection Classes 1 TBD to 10) Storm Ready No NP NP Firewise No NP NP Disaster/Safety Programs in/for Schools Yes Organizations with Mitigation Focus (advocacy No group, non-government) Yes – Public Education Program/Outreach (through through website, social media) County Public-Private Partnerships No N/A = Not Applicable NP = Not Participating __ = Unavailable TBD = To Be Determined 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/

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) The following section provides details on the NFIP as implemented within the municipality:

Floodplain Administrator Barry Vickers, Code/Zoning Enforcement, Floodplain Administrator

Flood Vulnerability Summary The Village maintains lists of properties that have been damaged by floods and properties were damaged during Irene and Lee. The FPA does not make substantial damage estimates; this done by others. There is currently 19 homes interested in mitigation within the Village and grant funding will be used to mitigate those homes.

Resources The FPA is the sole person assuming the roles and responsibilities of floodplain administraton within the Village of Fort Plain. NFIP administration services provided by the FPA include permit review, inspections,

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damage assessments, record keeping, GIS, education and public outreach. The FPA communications one-on- one with community members to help make the Village aware of the hazards and risks. The FPA indicated that there are currently no barriers to running an effective floodplain management program and that he feels adequately supported and trained to fulfill his responsibilities. However, he stated that frequent training would be helpful with his position as the FPA.

Compliance History The Village is currently in good standing with the NFIP; however, the FPA is unaware of any compliance audits conducted within the community.

Regulatory The Village's flood damage prevention ordinances meets the minimum set forth by FEMA and the State of New York. The Village also has plans, ordinances and programs in place that support floodplain management. The Village does not participate in CRS; however, there is interest and they would attend a CRS seminar if offered locally.

Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms It is the intention of this municipality to incorporate hazard mitigation planning and natural hazard risk reduction as an integral component of ongoing municipal operations. The following textual summary identifies relevant planning mechanisms and programs that have been/will be incorporated into municipal procedures, which may include former mitigation initiatives that have become continuous/on-going programs now considered mitigation “capabilities:”

 Hazard Mitigation – The Village actively supports this Hazard Mitigation Plan by implementing, monitoring, and updating its implementation as defined in Section 7.0 of this plan. County-wide initiatives identified in the County annex are also supported throughout the life cycle of the plan.

 Floodplain Management – The Village continues to pursue its options of membership in the CRS. Efforts have been made as well to ensure compliance with and good standing in the NFIP. Within the Village’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP), flood risks and hazards are considered throughout the update of the program.

 Building Code, Ordinances, and Enforcement - The Village is continuing to incorporate hazard information and recommendations from this Hazard Mitigation Plan into pending updates and revisions to be made to Zoning, Subdivision, and Site Plan Review ordinances.

 Emergency Response Plan – The Village continues to develop, enhance, and implement existing emergency plans. There is currently an emergency response plan for the Village. Having this plan affords the Village the opportunity to outline in detail the functions and responsibilities of each Village department during a large scale natural or man-made emergency, so that response to emergencies lessens the severity of a disaster on property and the population. This plan includes many pre-event actions that both mitigate disaster losses, and directly supports recovery efforts.

 Emergency Alert System – The Village of Fort Plain has established an Emergency Alert System to be activated when the public needs to be aware of pending disasters. The tones include a high water alarm as well. If residents live in low areas of the Village, they need to evacuate the area.

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9.11.6 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 2008 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.

Table 9.11-9. Past Mitigation Initiative Status

Description Status Review Comments 1: Where appropriate, support retrofitting, purchase, or relocation of structures located in Progress continues to be made on appropriate hazard-prone areas to protect structures from projects throughout the Village. This initiative No Progress future damage, with repetitive loss and severe will be carried over into the updated mitigation repetitive loss properties as priority. strategy.

This is a programmatic and operational action, 2: Consider participation in incentive-based and will be moved to the Capabilities section, programs such as CRS. Continuous Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms.

This is a programmatic and operational action, 3: Continue to support the implementation, and will be moved to the Capabilities section, monitoring, maintenance, and updating of this Continuous Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing Plan, as defined in Section 7.0. and Future Planning Mechanisms.

This is a programmatic and operational action, 4: Strive to maintain compliance with, and and will be moved to the Capabilities section, Continuous good-standing in the NFIP. Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms.

This is a programmatic and operational action, 5: Continue to develop, enhance, and and will be moved to the Capabilities section, Continuous implement existing emergency plans. Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms.

This is a programmatic and operational action, 6: Create/enhance/maintain mutual aid and will be moved to the Capabilities section, Continuous agreements with neighboring communities. Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms.

This is a programmatic and operational action, 7: Support County-wide initiatives identified and will be moved to the Capabilities section, Continuous in Section 9.1 of the County Annex. Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms.

8: Streambank renewal and stabilization along Otsquago Creek in the area of Abbott Street Methodologies to remove gravel were determined 95% Completed and utilized. This initiative will be carried over and Reid Street all the way to the mouth of the into the updated mitigation strategy. Mohawk River. Severe erosion has impacted

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Description Status Review Comments 6-8 residential properties along Abbott Street and has damaged the foundation of one house. There is evidence of concrete on the Abbott Street side of the Creek. One remedy may be to recondition and enhance this apparent flood structure. Excessive amounts of gravel need to be removed from Creek and large rip placed on slopes to stabilize banks.

10: Replace approximately 140 feet of The engineering for this project is underway. This undersized culvert pipe on Beck Street to 10% Completed initiative will be carried over into the updated alleviate flooding in this area. mitigation strategy. 11: Replace undersized box culvert and piping at the intersection of Garfield Street and Progress continues to be made on appropriate projects throughout the Village. This initiative Waddel Avenue to alleviate flooding affecting No Progress will be carried over into the updated mitigation several hundred acres in this area. strategy. 12: Identify, engineer, and upgrade flood gate system at western end of Willet Street to Progress continues to be made on appropriate projects throughout the Village. This initiative address flooding in the lowest point of the No Progress will be carried over into the updated mitigation Village where floodwater exits. strategy. 13: Identify, engineer, and implement a solution to improve stormwater discharge from the area between Canal Street and Willet The Village is currently reviewing funding Street into the Old Erie Canal. The current opportunities for this project. This initiative will 5% Completed stormwater outlet in this area empties into a be carried over into the updated mitigation ditch that lacks sufficient capacity, resulting in strategy. flooding in this area.

14: Consider flood-proofing options for the Municipal Building consisting of the Village Progress continues to be made on appropriate Hall, Fire Department, and Police projects throughout the Village. This initiative No Progress Headquarters which is in the 100-year will be carried over into the updated mitigation floodplain. strategy.

15: Pursue continuing professional education and certification (e.g., Certified Floodplain Manager under the Association of State This is a programmatic and operational action, Continuous and will be moved to the Capabilities section, Floodplain Managers) of Code Enforcement Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing Officers and NFIP FPAs in floodplain and Future Planning Mechanisms. management and hazard risk reduction.

16: Consider flood hazard risk during the planning, design, and engineering of This is a programmatic and operational action, and will be moved to the Capabilities section, waterfront development under the Local Continuous Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). and Future Planning Mechanisms. 17: Pursue continuing professional education and certification (e.g., Certified Floodplain Manager under the Association of State This is a duplicate of an above initiative and will Floodplain Managers) of Code Enforcement Discontinued not be carried over to the updated mitigation Officers and NFIP FPAs in floodplain strategy. management and hazard risk reduction.

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Description Status Review Comments 18: Drainage outlet for stormwater on Willet Street to be upsized from 12 inch to 18 inch The Village is currently reviewing funding opportunities for this project. This initiative will pipe and realigned to remedy the discharge 5% Completed be carried over into the updated mitigation elevation problem. strategy.

Completed Mitigation Initiatives not Identified in the Previous Mitigation Strategy The Village has completed the following mitigation initiatives:

 Streambank stabilization along the Otsquago Creek  Received grant funding from FEMA for buyouts of floodprone properties in the Village

Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives for the Plan Update The Village of Fort Plain identified mitigation initiatives they would like to pursue in the future. 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. Table 9.11-11 identifies the municipality’s updated local mitigation strategy.

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 actions as ‘High,’ ‘Medium,’ or ‘Low.’ The table below summarizes the evaluation of each mitigation initiative, listed by Action Number.

Table 9.11-12 provides a summary of the prioritization of all proposed mitigation initiatives for the Plan update.

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Table 9.11-10. Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives

Applies to New and/or Lead and

Initiative Existing Hazard(s) Goals Support Estimated Estimated Sources of Mitigation Initiative Structures* Mitigated Met Agencies Benefits Cost Funding Timeline Priority

Mitigation Mitigation Category Category CRS Notify and provide needed support to the facility manager/operator of the Fort Plain Fire Department High – Staff Time, Village building to evaluate its flood Flood, Reduced FEMA, NYS EAP Municipal PI, of Ft vulnerability and identify feasible Existing Severe 2 Risk to Low DHSES, Short Medium , NFIP FPA PP Plain-1 mitigation options. Assure that any Storms Critical County, LPR mitigation addresses the 500-year Facility Municipality flood event or “worst damage scenario”. Staff Time, Village Flood, FEMA, NYS EAP Willett Street Storm Sewer Repairs Village of PI, of Ft Existing Severe 1, 4 High High DHSES, Short Medium , Project Ft Plain PP Plain-2 Storm County, LPR Municipality Notify and provide needed support to the facility manager/operator the High – Staff Time, bridges on Route 80 and 90IX to Village Flood, Reduced FEMA, NYS EAP evaluate their flood vulnerabilities Municipal PI, of Ft Existing Severe 2 Risk to Low DHSES, Short Medium , and identify feasible mitigation NFIP FPA PP Plain-3 Storms Critical County, LPR options. Assure that any mitigation Facility Municipality addresses the 500-year flood event or “worst damage scenario”. Where appropriate, support retrofitting, purchase, or relocation Village, HMGP, Village of structures located in hazard-prone Flood, NYS municipal Long Term Medium of Ft areas to protect structures from Existing Severe 1, 3, 5 High High SIP PP DHSES, budget for / DOF to High Plain-4 future damage, with repetitive loss Storm FEMA cost share and severe repetitive loss properties as priority. Streambank renewal and stabilization along Otsquago Creek in the area of Abbott Street and Reid Street all the way to the mouth of the Mohawk River. Severe erosion HMGP with Village has impacted 6-8 residential Flood, municipal of Ft properties along Abbott Street and Existing Severe 1 Village High High DOF High SIP PP budget for Plain-5 has damaged the foundation of one Storms cost share house. There is evidence of concrete on the Abbott Street side of the Creek. One remedy may be to recondition and enhance this apparent flood structure. Excessive

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Table 9.11-10. Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives

Applies to New and/or Lead and

Initiative Existing Hazard(s) Goals Support Estimated Estimated Sources of Mitigation Initiative Structures* Mitigated Met Agencies Benefits Cost Funding Timeline Priority

Mitigation Mitigation Category Category CRS amounts of gravel need to be removed from Creek and large rip placed on slopes to stabilize banks.

Municipal Replace approximately 140 feet of Village Flooding, Budget; grant undersized culvert pipe on Beck Village Medium to Short Term of Ft Existing Severe 1 High funding High SIP PP Street to alleviate flooding in this DPW High / DOF Plain-6 Storms where area available Replace undersized box culvert and Municipal Village piping at the intersection of Garfield Flooding, Budget; grant Village Medium to Short Term of Ft Street and Waddel Avenue to Existing Severe 1, 4 High funding High SIP PP DPW High / DOF Plain-7 alleviate flooding affecting several Storms where hundred acres in this area available Identify, engineer, and upgrade Grant Village flood gate system at western end of Flooding, Village Funding with Medium to Short Term of Ft Willet Street to address flooding in Existing Severe 1, 4 DPW and High municipal Medium SIP PP High / DOF Plain-8 the lowest point of the Village Storms Engineer budget for where floodwater exits cost share Identify, engineer, and implement a solution to improve stormwater discharge from the area between Municipal Village Canal Street and Willet Street into Flooding, Village Budget; grant Medium to Short Term of Ft the Old Erie Canal. The current Existing Severe 1, 4 DPW and High funding Medium SIP PP High / DOF Plain-9 stormwater outlet in this area Storms Engineer where empties into a ditch that lacks available sufficient capacity, resulting in flooding in this area Consider flood-proofing options for Grant Village the Municipal Building consisting Funding with of Ft of the Village Hall, Fire Village Medium to Short Term Existing Flood 1, 4, 5 High municipal High SIP PP Plain- Department, and Police Board High / DOF budget for 10 Headquarters which is in the 100- cost share year floodplain Drainage outlet for stormwater on Municipal Village Willet Street to be upsized from 12 Flood Village Budget; grant of Ft Medium to Short Term inch to 18 inch pipe and realigned to Existing Severe 1, 4 DPW and High funding Medium SIP PP Plain- High / DOF remedy the discharge elevation Storm Engineer where 11 problem available Village Honey Hill Road Culvert Repairs Village Medium to Municipal Short Term Existing Flood 1, 4 High Medium SIP PP of Ft Project DPW and High Budget; grant / DOF

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Table 9.11-10. Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives

Applies to New and/or Lead and

Initiative Existing Hazard(s) Goals Support Estimated Estimated Sources of Mitigation Initiative Structures* Mitigated Met Agencies Benefits Cost Funding Timeline Priority

Mitigation Mitigation Category Category CRS Plain- Engineer funding 12 where available Conduct a study to identify why the Municipal Village police station floods and identify Budget; grant of Ft mitigation actions to correct the Village Low to Short Term Existing Flood 1, 4, 5 High funding High LPR PI Plain- issue. Assure that any mitigation Engineer Medium / DOF where 13 addresses the 500-year flood event available or “worst damage scenario”. Village of Ft Housing Rehabilitation Program Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain- 14 Village Willet Street Storm Sewer Upgrade of Ft and Green Infrastructure Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain- Improvements 15 Village of Ft Honey Hill Road Outfall Channel Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain- 16 Village of Ft H.Moyer Road Feasibility Study Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain- and Implementation 17 Village of Ft Unsafe Flood Damaged Building Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain- Demolition Project 18 Village of Ft Clinton Avenue Embankment Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain- Repairs Project 19 Village of Ft Otsquago Creek Bank Stabilization Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain- Project 20 Village Montgomery County Sanitary of Ft Sewer District #1 Wastewater Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain- Project 21

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Table 9.11-10. Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives

Applies to New and/or Lead and

Initiative Existing Hazard(s) Goals Support Estimated Estimated Sources of Mitigation Initiative Structures* Mitigated Met Agencies Benefits Cost Funding Timeline Priority

Mitigation Mitigation Category Category CRS Village of Ft Acquisitions of 40 properties Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain- 22 Village of Ft Evaluate Levee Modification Near Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain- Village of Fort Plain 23 Village Village Office/Barn Drainage of Ft Improvements and Landscaping Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain- Improvements 24 Village of Ft Village Barn 2nd Floor Expansion to Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain- Create Records Room 25 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 RFC Repetitive Flood Claims Grant Program (discontinued 2015) DOF Depending on funding FPA Floodplain Administrator SRL Severe Repetitive Loss Grant Program (discontinued 2015) HMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance N/A Not applicable NFIP National Flood Insurance Program 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 of Where numerical project benefits cannot reasonably be established at this time: 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

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Costs: Benefits: reapportionment of the budget or a budget amendment, or the cost of the project life and property, or project will provide an immediate reduction in the risk would have to be spread over multiple years. exposure to property. High Would require an increase in revenue via an alternative source (i.e., bonds, High Project will have an immediate impact on the reduction of risk exposure to grants, fee increases) to implement. Existing funding levels are not adequate to cover life and property. 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 9.11-11. Summary of Prioritization of Actions

Hazard

- Mitigation

Effectiveness Action/Project - Number Mitigation Action/Initiative High/Medium/Low

Life Safety Life Protection Property Cost Technical Political Legal Fiscal Environmental Social Administrative Multi Timeline Champion Agency Community Other Objectives Total Notify and provide needed support to the facility manager/operator of the Fort Plain Fire Department building to evaluate its Village of Ft flood vulnerability and identify feasible 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 7 Medium Plain-1 mitigation options. Assure that any mitigation addresses the 500-year flood event or “worst damage scenario”. Village of Ft Willett Street Storm Sewer Repairs Project 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 7 Medium Plain-2 Notify and provide needed support to the facility manager/operator the bridges on Route 80 and 90IX to evaluate their flood Village of Ft vulnerabilities and identify feasible 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 7 Medium Plain-3 mitigation options. Assure that any mitigation addresses the 500-year flood event or “worst damage scenario”. Where appropriate, support retrofitting, purchase, or relocation of structures located Village of Ft in hazard-prone areas to protect structures 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 7 Medium to High Plain-4 from future damage, with repetitive loss and severe repetitive loss properties as priority. Streambank renewal and stabilization along Village of Ft Otsquago Creek in the area of Abbott Street 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 10 High Plain-5 and Reid Street all the way to the mouth of the Mohawk River. Replace approximately 140 feet of Village of Ft undersized culvert pipe on Beck Street to 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 10 High Plain-6 alleviate flooding in this area Replace undersized box culvert and piping Village of Ft at the intersection of Garfield Street and 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 10 High Plain-7 Waddel Avenue to alleviate flooding affecting several hundred acres in this area Identify, engineer, and upgrade flood gate Village of Ft system at western end of Willet Street to 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 7 Medium Plain-8 address flooding in the lowest point of the Village where floodwater exits Identify, engineer, and implement a solution Village of Ft to improve stormwater discharge from the 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 7 Medium Plain-9 area between Canal Street and Willet Street

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Hazard

- Mitigation

Effectiveness Action/Project - Number Mitigation Action/Initiative High/Medium/Low

Life Safety Life Protection Property Cost Technical Political Legal Fiscal Environmental Social Administrative Multi Timeline Champion Agency Community Other Objectives Total into the Old Erie Canal. The current stormwater outlet in this area empties into a ditch that lacks sufficient capacity, resulting in flooding in this area Consider flood-proofing options for the Municipal Building consisting of the Village of Ft Village Hall, Fire Department, and Police 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 9 High Plain-10 Headquarters which is in the 100-year floodplain Drainage outlet for stormwater on Willet Village of Ft Street to be upsized from 12 inch to 18 inch 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 7 Medium Plain-11 pipe and realigned to remedy the discharge elevation problem Village of Ft Honey Hill Road Culvert Repairs Project 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 7 Medium Plain-12 Conduct a study to identify why the police station floods and identify mitigation Village of Ft actions to correct the issue. Assure that any 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 9 High Plain-13 mitigation addresses the 500-year flood event or “worst damage scenario”. Village of Ft Housing Rehabilitation Program Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain-14 Village of Ft Willet Street Storm Sewer Upgrade and Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain-15 Green Infrastructure Improvements Village of Ft Honey Hill Road Outfall Channel Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain-16 Village of Ft H.Moyer Road Feasibility Study and Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain-17 Implementation Village of Ft Unsafe Flood Damaged Building Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain-18 Demolition Project Village of Ft Clinton Avenue Embankment Repairs Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain-19 Project Village of Ft Otsquago Creek Bank Stabilization Project Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain-20 Village of Ft Montgomery County Sanitary Sewer Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain-21 District #1 Wastewater Project Village of Ft Acquisitions of 40 properties Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain-22 Village of Ft Evaluate Levee Modification Near Village Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain-23 of Fort Plain

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Hazard

- Mitigation

Effectiveness Action/Project - Number Mitigation Action/Initiative High/Medium/Low

Life Safety Life Protection Property Cost Technical Political Legal Fiscal Environmental Social Administrative Multi Timeline Champion Agency Community Other Objectives Total Village Office/Barn Drainage Village of Ft Improvements and Landscaping Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain-24 Improvements Village of Ft Village Barn 2nd Floor Expansion to Create Refer to the 2014 New York Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan Plain-25 Records Room

Note: Refer to Section 6 which contains the guidance on conducting the prioritization of mitigation actions.

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9.11.7 Future Needs To Better Understand Risk/Vulnerability None at this time.

9.11.8 Hazard Area Extent and Location Hazard area extent and location maps have been generated for the Village of Fort Plain 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 Village of Fort Plain has significant exposure. These maps are illustrated in the hazard profiles within Section 5.4, Volume I of this plan.

9.11.9 Additional Comments None at this time.

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Name of Jurisdiction: Village of Fort Plain Number: Village of Fort Plain-2 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Willett Street Storm Sewer Repairs Project

Mitigation Action Worksheet

Assessing the Risk Hazard(s) addressed Flood Specific problem being Storm sewer on Willett Street is in need of repairs mitigated Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects 1. Willett Street Storm Sewer Repairs Project 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 Willett Street Storm Sewer Repairs Project Action/Project Mitigation Action/Project SIP Type

Goals Met 1, 4

Applies to existing structures/infrastructure, Existing future, or not applicable

Benefits (losses avoided) High

Estimated Cost High Priority* High Plan for Implementation

Responsible Organization Village

Local Planning Mechanism Stormwater, Hazard Mitigation

Potential Funding Sources Staff Time, FEMA, NYS DHSES, County, Municipality

Timeline for Completion Short Term Reporting on Progress Date of Status Report/ Date: Report of Progress Progress on Action/Project:

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Prioritization Numeric Rank Criteria (-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate Life Safety 1 Protect residents from damages in this area of the Village Property Protection 1 Protect buildings from flood damages in this area of the Village Cost-Effectiveness 1 Technical 1 Political 1 Legal 1 Fiscal 0 Environmental 0 Social 0 Administrative 1 Multi-Hazard 0 Flood Timeline 0 Agency Champion 0 Other Community 0 Objectives Total 7 Priority Medium (High/Med/Low)

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Name of Jurisdiction: Village of Fort Plain Number: Village of Fort Plain-5 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Streambank renewal and stabilization along Otsquago Creek in the area of Abbott Street and Reid Street all the way to the mouth of the Mohawk River

Mitigation Action Worksheet

Assessing the Risk Hazard(s) addressed Flood, Severe Storm Severe erosion has impacted 6-8 residential properties along Abbott Street and has Specific problem being damaged the foundation of one house. There is evidence of concrete on the Abbott mitigated Street side of the Creek. Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects 1. Streambank renewal and stabilization along Otsquago Creek in the area of Actions/Projects Considered Abbott Street and Reid Street all the way to the mouth of the Mohawk River (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 One remedy may be to recondition and enhance this apparent flood structure. Description of Selected Excessive amounts of gravel need to be removed from Creek and large rip placed Action/Project on slopes to stabilize banks. Mitigation Action/Project SIP Type

Goals Met 1

Applies to existing structures/infrastructure, Existing future, or not applicable

Benefits (losses avoided) High

Estimated Cost High Priority* High Plan for Implementation

Responsible Organization Village DPW and Engineering, NYS DHSES, FEMA

Local Planning Mechanism Stormwater, Hazard Mitigation

Potential Funding Sources HMGP with municipal budget for cost share

Timeline for Completion DOF Reporting on Progress Date of Status Report/ Date: Report of Progress Progress on Action/Project:

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Prioritization 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 1 Legal 0 Fiscal 0 Need grant funding Environmental 1 Social 1 Administrative 1 Multi-Hazard 1 Flood, Severe Storm Timeline 0 Agency Champion 1 Other Community 0 Objectives Total 10 Priority High (High/Med/Low)

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Name of Jurisdiction: Village of Fort Plain Number: Village of Ft Plain-6 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Replace approximately 140 feet of undersized culvert pipe on Beck Street to alleviate flooding in this area.

Mitigation Action Worksheet

Assessing the Risk Hazard(s) addressed Flood, Severe Storms Specific problem being Culvert pipe is undersized on Beck Street; area tends to flood mitigated Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects 1. Replace approximately 140 feet of undersized culvert pipe on Beck Street to Actions/Projects Considered alleviate flooding in this area. (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 Replace approximately 140 feet of undersized culvert pipe on Beck Street to Action/Project alleviate flooding in this area. Mitigation Action/Project SIP Type

Goals Met 1

Applies to existing structures/infrastructure, Existing future, or not applicable

Benefits (losses avoided) High

Estimated Cost Medium to High Priority* High Plan for Implementation

Responsible Organization Village DPW and Engineering, NYS DHSES, FEMA

Local Planning Mechanism Hazard Mitigation

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

Timeline for Completion Long-term, DOF

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

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Name of Jurisdiction: Village of Fort Plain Number: Village of Ft Plain-7 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Replace undersized box culvert and piping at the intersection of Garfield Street and Waddel Avenue to alleviate flooding affecting several hundred acres in this area.

Mitigation Action Worksheet

Assessing the Risk Hazard(s) addressed Flood Specific problem being Flooding in the area of Garfield Street and Waddel Avenue due to undersized mitigated boxed culvert Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects 1. Replace undersized box culvert and piping at the intersection of Garfield Street and Waddel Avenue to alleviate flooding affecting several hundred acres in this Actions/Projects Considered area. (name of project and reason for not selecting) 2. Do nothing – current problem continues 3. No other feasible options were identified Action/Project Intended for Implementation Replace undersized box culvert and piping at the intersection of Garfield Street Description of Selected and Waddel Avenue to alleviate flooding affecting several hundred acres in this Action/Project area. Mitigation Action/Project SIP Type

Goals Met 1, 4

Applies to existing structures/infrastructure, Existing future, or not applicable

Benefits (losses avoided) High

Estimated Cost Medium to High Priority* High Plan for Implementation

Responsible Organization Village DPW and Engineering, NYS Emergency Management, FEMA

Local Planning Mechanism Hazard Mitigation

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

Timeline for Completion Long-term, DOF

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

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Name of Jurisdiction: Village of Fort Plain Number: Village of Ft Plain-8 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Identify, engineer, and upgrade flood gate system at western end of Willet Street to address flooding in the lowest point of the Village where floodwater exits.

Mitigation Action Worksheet

Assessing the Risk Hazard(s) addressed Flood Specific problem being Flood gate system at western end of Willet Street is in need of upgrades; area mitigated floods in the lowest point of the village where floodwaters exit Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects 1. Identify, engineer, and upgrade flood gate system at western end of Willet Street to address flooding in the lowest point of the Village where floodwater Actions/Projects Considered exits. (name of project and reason for not selecting) 2. Do nothing – current problem continues 3. No other feasible options were identified Action/Project Intended for Implementation Description of Selected Identify, engineer, and upgrade flood gate system at western end of Willet Street to Action/Project address flooding in the lowest point of the Village where floodwater exits. Mitigation Action/Project SIP Type

Goals Met 1, 4

Applies to existing structures/infrastructure, Existing future, or not applicable

Benefits (losses avoided) High

Estimated Cost Medium to High Priority* Medium Plan for Implementation

Responsible Organization Village DPW and Engineering, NYS DHSES, FEMA

Local Planning Mechanism Hazard Mitigation

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

Timeline for Completion Long-term, DOF

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

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Prioritization 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 1 Legal 1 Fiscal 0 Need grant funding Environmental 0 Social 0 Administrative 1 Multi-Hazard 0 Flood Timeline 0 Agency Champion 0 Other Community 0 Objectives Total 7 Priority Medium (High/Med/Low)

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Name of Jurisdiction: Village of Fort Plain Number: Village of Ft Plain-9 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Identify, engineer, and implement a solution to improve stormwater discharge from the area between Canal Street and Willet Street into the Old Erie Canal.

Mitigation Action Worksheet

Assessing the Risk Hazard(s) addressed Flood Specific problem being The current stormwater outlet in this area empties into a ditch that lacks sufficient mitigated capacity, resulting in flooding in this area. Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects 1. Identify, engineer, and implement a solution to improve stormwater discharge Actions/Projects Considered from the area between Canal Street and Willet Street into the Old Erie Canal. (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 Identify, engineer, and implement a solution to improve stormwater discharge Action/Project from the area between Canal Street and Willet Street into the Old Erie Canal. Mitigation Action/Project SIP Type

Goals Met 1, 4

Applies to existing structures/infrastructure, Existing future, or not applicable

Benefits (losses avoided) High

Estimated Cost Medium to High Priority* Medium Plan for Implementation

Responsible Organization Village DPW and Engineering, NYS DHSES, FEMA

Local Planning Mechanism Hazard Mitigation, Stormwater

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

Timeline for Completion Long-term, DOF

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

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Prioritization 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 1 Legal 1 Fiscal 0 Need grant funding Environmental 0 Social 0 Administrative 1 Multi-Hazard 0 Flood Timeline 0 Agency Champion 0 Other Community 0 Objectives Total 7 Priority Medium (High/Med/Low)

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Name of Jurisdiction: Village of Fort Plain Number: Village of Ft Plain-11 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Drainage outlet for stormwater on Willet Street to be upsized from 12-inch to 18-inch pipe and realigned to remedy the discharge elevation problem.

Mitigation Action Worksheet

Assessing the Risk Hazard(s) addressed Flood Specific problem being There is a discharge elevation problem for stormwater on Willet Street mitigated Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects 1. Drainage outlet for stormwater on Willet Street to be upsized from 12-inch to Actions/Projects Considered 18-inch pipe and realigned to remedy the discharge elevation problem. (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 Drainage outlet for stormwater on Willet Street to be upsized from 12-inch to 18- Action/Project inch pipe and realigned to remedy the discharge elevation problem. Mitigation Action/Project SIP Type

Goals Met 1, 4

Applies to existing structures/infrastructure, Existing future, or not applicable

Benefits (losses avoided) High

Estimated Cost Medium to High Priority* High Plan for Implementation

Responsible Organization Village Administration, DPW

Local Planning Mechanism Hazard Mitigation, Stormwater

Potential Funding Sources FEMA Mitigation Grant Programs and Village operating 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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Prioritization 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 1 Legal 1 Fiscal 0 Need grant funding Environmental 0 Social 0 Administrative 1 Multi-Hazard 0 Flood Timeline 0 Agency Champion 0 Other Community 0 Objectives Total 7 Priority Medium (High/Med/Low)

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Name of Jurisdiction: Village of Fort Plain Initiative Number: Village of Ft Plain-12 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Honey Hill Road Culvert Repairs Project

Assessing the Risk Hazard(s) addressed Flood Specific problem being The recent flood event overwhelmed an existing storm water system causing mitigated severe erosion, backing up, with damage to Village streets and properties. Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects Replace approximately 200 linear feet of cuvlert pipe, clear, dig out, 1. Actions/Projects Considered realign, and line the outlet ditch with rip rap. (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 Replace approximately 200 linear feet of cuvlert pipe, clear, dig out, realign, and Action/Project line the outlet ditch with rip rap. Mitigation Action/Project SIP Type

Goals Met 1, 4

Applies to existing structures/infrastructure, Existing future, or not applicable

Benefits (losses avoided) High

Estimated Cost Medium to High Priority* Medium Plan for Implementation Responsible Organization Village DPW and Engineer

Local Planning Mechanism Hazard Mitigation, Stormwater

Potential Funding Sources Municipal Budget; grant funding where available

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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Prioritization 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 1 Legal 1 Fiscal 0 Need grant funding Environmental 0 Social 0 Administrative 1 Multi-Hazard 0 Flood Timeline 0 Agency Champion 0 Other Community 0 Objectives Total 7 Priority Medium (High/Med/Low)

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