Mount Vernon Downtown Flood Protection and Revitalization Project Update

Downtown Riverfront Revitalization - Phase 1: The first phase of the Mount Vernon Flood Protection and Riverfront Trail is now under construction.  The project includes a flood wall incorporated into the existing levee system north of the Division Street Bridge up to Lions Park and a 12-16 foot wide river trail with pedestrian furnishings.  Completion date is September 2010.

CLOMR Review

The CLOMR review insures the process that FEMA sets forth in its regulation to have a project reviewed before you construct.

·               It is substantively identical with a Letter of Map Revision process with the exception of no as built certifications required. 44 CFR §65.8

·               It is a process recognized by FEMA regulations to review new technical information when submitted by a requestor asking it to be used to change Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) that are different from the effective Flood Insurance Study (FIS). 44 CFR §65.6

·               It is also the process to obtain a "first look" from FEMA and opinion from FEMA that should you build a flood project based on the submissions whether or not the project will result in a change in FIRMs and what that change will be.

This is not a permit process but an assurance to the City that once constructed, the flood protection measure will meet the standards to be certified and the Flood Insurance Rate Maps will be amended to remove the downtown area from the 100 year flood plain designation.

The first phase of the project will be constructed this spring and will be completed in September 2010.  This will include the flood protection measure and riverwalk between the Division Street Bridge and Lion's Park. The City is aggressively seeking additional funding to complete the remainder of the project through both State and Federal funding programs.

For additional information please contact:

Jana Hanson, Director
City of Mount Vernon Community & Economic Development Department
PO Box 809 / 910 Cleveland Avenue
Mount Vernon, WA 98273-0809
Phone:  (360) 336-6214
Fax:  (360) 336-6283

City Response to CLOMR Suspension:  Please click on the links 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.

7/14/09: Letter to FEMA Regarding CLOMR Suspension
7/15/09: Powerpoint Presentation to City Council


Downtown and Waterfront Master Plan 6/30/08 :  If you are unable to download the file due to its size, copies are available for review at City Hall and the Library.

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