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Mount Vernon
910 Cleveland Avenue
P.O. Box 809
Mount Vernon WA, 98273

Phone
(360) 336-6211
Fax
(360) 336-0623
Email
mvmayor@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us

Mayor Bud Norris would like to welcome you to the City of Mount Vernon
Your local government has a strong commitment to community. We are proud of what we do and know that you are also. Your interest and support of our area ensures a successful, vibrant community. This site provides valuable Mount Vernon government, community, business, visitor and historical information as well as links to other government and business sites. Thanks for visiting us, we hope you enjoy your stay!

CITY NEWS

Mount Vernon Downtown Flood Protection and Revitalization Project Update

The City has completed engineering plans for the flood protection measure. These plans were submitted to FEMA for review under the Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) review process in February 2009. The City received comments from FEMA on October 8, 2009 and responded with additional information submitted to FEMA on January 4, 2010. FEMA has 90 days to review the additional information and respond back to the City, which is anticipated the first part of April 2010. Click on "Read More" below for further information.

Important Notice about City of Mount Vernon Office Hours

Due to extremely difficult budget constraints, the City offices listed under "Read More" will be closing every Friday at 4:30 P.M. beginning on January 1, 2010. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and thank you for your help, patience and understanding in this matter.

National Flood Insurance Program Preliminary Maps

FEMA will be revising the National Flood Insurance Program preliminary maps that were issued on December 15, 2009. The City will post the reissued maps on our website once they have been received.

Important Information for Building Permits within the Floodplain

Please click on the link below for this important information.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) � City of Mount Vernon Flood Insurance Study Update

Throughout the United States the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working with communities to establish new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). These maps will contain new base flood elevations for communities, including Skagit County. The cities of Mount Vernon and Burlington are concerned that the technical analysis that is being used by FEMA is wrong and will result in significantly higher base flood elevations which will result in negative impacts to the cities. Attached are documents outlining the basis of concern about FEMA�s underlying technical analysis of the new Base Flood Maps for Skagit County.

Shoreline Management Program

In February 2009, the City Council authorized initiation of planning for a Shoreline Management Program for Mount Vernon. The City�s Community and Economic Development Department anticipates adoption of the SMP in January 2010. Read on for further details.

City Response to CLOMR Suspension

Please click on the link below for the full text of the City's response to FEMA regarding the CLOMR suspension and the Powerpoint presentation given at the City Council Meeting on July 15, 2009.

Mount Vernon in the News

Click on the link below to read the recent news about Mount Vernon.

Calendar of Events

Effective Resume Writing

3/17/2010

6:30pm. Join Skagit Valley College Professors Brian Hanchett and Jim Jolly for this free program at the Mount Vernon City Library.

Little Mountain Trail Work Parties

3/27/2010 - 12/11/2010

Volunteer trail building at Little Mountain Park is underway. If you're interested in helping please come to a volunteer work party at 10am-4:30pm on 3/27, 4/10, 4/24 and additional dates listed below.

27th Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

4/1/2010 - 4/30/2010

Come see the colorful walk-in tulip fields & enjoy the many activities and events throughout April, including visits to local farms, nurseries & wineries, art shows, the Street Fair, Kiwanis Salmon BBQ, & much more.

Downtown Mount Vernon Street Fair

4/16/2010 - 4/18/2010

1st Street, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Live music at two stages, children's activities and a wonderful variety of food, with artisans from 8 states. Over 100 juried arts and crafts vendors.

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