THE TOWN OF SILVER PLUME IS SEEKING ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS TO FILL ONE (1) VACANCY AS THE FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR for purposes of administration, implementation, and enforcement of the provisions of the Land Use Code (LUC) pertaining to floodplain management and the National Flood Insurance Program Regulations, 44 CFR Parts 59, 60, 65, and 70.
Duties and responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator shall include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Maintenance of Records. Maintain and hold open for public inspection all records pertaining to the floodplain management provisions of the LUC, including the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor (including basement) of all new or substantially improved structures, and any certifications required in Section 6.6 of the LUC.
2. Review and Decision -Making Body for Proposed Development in Floodplain Overlay District. Serve as the decision-making body for all applications proposing development in the Floodplain Overlay District.
3. Interpretation of Special Flood Hazard Area Boundaries. Interpret boundaries where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of the boundaries of the Special Flood Hazard Area (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions).
4. Obtain Base Flood Elevation and Floodway Data as Necessary for Administration of the Floodplain Overlay District. When Base Flood Elevation data has not been provided, obtain, review and
reasonably utilize any Base Flood Elevation data and Floodway data available from a federal, state, or other source as necessary to administer the Floodplain Overlay District regulations.
5. Notice of Relocation or Alteration of a Watercourse. Notify adjacent communities and the Colorado Water Conservation Board prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to FEMA.
PLEASE CONTACT THE TOWN CLERK FOR MORE INFORMATION.
303-569-2363
clerk@silverplumetown.com