9.9 Village of Fonda · 05/09/2011 · Section 9.9: Village of Fonda DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – Montgomery County, New York 9.9-1 June 2016 9.9 Village of Fonda This

Section 9.9: Village of Fonda

DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – Montgomery County, New York 9.9-1 June 2016

9.9 Village of Fonda

This section presents the jurisdictional annex for the Village of Fonda.

9.9.1 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

Bill Peeler, Mayor

8 East Main Street, Fonda, NY 12068

Phone: (518) 853-4335

E-mail: [email protected]

Christine Kerns, Clerk

8 East Main Street, Fonda, NY 12068

Phone: (518) 835-4335

E-mail: [email protected]

9.9.2 Municipal Profile

This section provides a summary of the community.

Population

According to the U.S. Census, the 2010 population for the Village of Fonda was 795 with the population of

119 for those over age 65. That is 15.0 percent of the population over age 65.

Location

The Village of Fonda is located in the northern central portion of Montgomery County within the Town of

Mohawk. It shares its boundaries with the Town of Mohawk to the northeast and west and the Village of

Fultonville to the south.

Brief History

Douw Fonda, considered to be the founder of the village, originally known as Caughnawaga, settled in Fonda

in about 1750. The village itself extended from the old stone church and parsonage to Douw Fonda’s trading

post near the river within the circle of the present race track. The east end of the village is still to this day often

referred to as Caughnawaga. Its name in the Iroquois language is “Kanawake” and means “above the rapids.”

One of Douw Fonda’s three sons, Jelles (or Giles), born in 1727 was an extensive landholder and trader in the

village and during the Revolutionary War he served as a major in the Tryon County Militia. His home was

burned with others during the raid on Caughnawaga. In 1836, Fonda became the county seat as a result of its

geographical location in the center of the county, growth in population and construction of the Utica and

Schenectady railroad. The Village of Fonda was incorporated in 1850. The only industry in the village now is

Kasson and Keller, manufacturer of aluminum products.

Governing Body Format

The Village of Fonda is the seat of Montgomery County. The Village is governed by the Mayor and Board

comprised of four Trustees. This governing body will be responsible for the adoption and implementation of

this plan.

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Growth/Development Trends

The following table summarizes major residential/commercial development and major infrastructure

development that are identified for the next five years in the Village. Refer to the map in section 9.9.8 of this

annex which illustrates the hazard areas along with the location of potential new development.

In general no major residential development is expected, however a possible healthcare facility is under

consideration but will not be located in a flood hazard area.

9.9.3 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

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

local sources.

Table 9.9-1. Hazard Event History

Dates of Event Event Type

FEMA Declaration # (If Applicable)

County Designated? Summary of Damages/Losses

August 26 –

September 5, 2011

Hurricane

Irene DR-4020 Yes

Hurricane Irene caused road closures in the Park

Street area which led to the closure of three county

offices, town offices, Fonda fairgrounds, a

wastewater treatment plant, Browns Bus, Dairy

Isle, and other businesses. The Fonda-Fultonville

Central School was opened up as a shelter. The

Park Street area and the Fonda Fairgrounds were

evacuated. The sewer plant was damaged as well.

Public and private structures were damaged by

floods.

September 7-11,

2011

Remnants of

Tropical

Storm Lee

EM-3341

DR-4031 Yes

Hurricane Irene caused road closures in the Park

Street area which led to the closure of three county

offices, town offices, Fonda fairgrounds, a

wastewater treatment plant, Browns Bus, Dairy

Isle, and other businesses. 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

9.9.4 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 Fonda. 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 Fonda.



Table 9.9-2. Hazard Risk/Vulnerability Risk Ranking

Hazard type Estimate of Potential Dollar Losses to Structures Vulnerable to the Hazarda,c

Probability of Occurrence

Risk Ranking

Score (Probability

x Impact) Hazard

Rankingb

Drought Damage estimate not available Occasional 26 Medium

Earthquake 500-Year MRP: $1,153,887

Rare 12 Low 2,500-Year MRP $11,415,783

Extreme Temperature Damage estimate not available Frequent 18 Medium

Flood 1% Annual Chance: $7,243,000 Frequent 36 High

Severe Storm 500-Year MRP: $46,837 Frequent 48 High

Severe Winter Storm 1% GBS: $964,460

Frequent 51 High 5% GBS: $4,822,300

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 Village of Fonda.

Table 9.9-3. NFIP Summary

Municipality # Policies (1)

# Claims

(Losses) (1)

Total Loss

Payments (2)

# Rep.

Loss Prop.

(1)

# Severe

Rep. Loss

Prop. (1)

# Policies in

100-Year

Boundary (3)

Village of Fonda 31 38 $1,548,668.45 10 0 29

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-percent annual chance flood events.



Table 9.9-4. Potential Flood Losses to Critical Facilities

Name Municipality Type

Exposure Potential Loss from

1% Flood Event

1% Event

Percent Structure Damage

Percent Content Damage

Days to 100%(2)

FONDA/FULTONVILLE

WWTP Fonda, Village of WWTP X - - -

Montgomery County DPW

Garage Fonda, Village of DPW X 23 98 -

Source: HAZUS-MH 2.1 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.

The following table presents the critical facilities located within the Village, as identified by the Montgomery

County New York Rising Countywide Resilience Plan. The table identified the asset name, community value

and flood risk area. Additional, the figure following the table illustrates the location of these facilities.

Table 9.9-5. Critical Facilities Identified in the County New York Rising Resilience Plan

Asset Name Community

Value Risk Area Recovery Support Function

Dollar General Medium High Economic Development

Fonda Fairgrounds / Speedway Medium Extreme Economic Development

Kasson & Keller, Inc. Medium High Economic Development

Keymark Corp Medium High Economic Development

Village of Fonda Downtown Businesses High High Economic Development

Village of Fonda Park St Businesses Medium Extreme Economic Development

Fonda Fire Station (now ambulance

outpost) High Extreme Health and Social Services

Fonda Post Office Low Extreme Health and Social Services

Fonda-Fultonville Central School High N/A Health and Social Services

Haven of Hope Food Pantry Medium N/A Health and Social Services

Montgomery County Annex High Extreme Health and Social Services

Montgomery County DPW High Extreme Health and Social Services

Montgomery County Offices at

Broadway High N/A Health and Social Services



Asset Name Community

Value Risk Area Recovery Support Function

Montgomery County Offices at Park St High Extreme Health and Social Services

Town of Mohawk DPW High Extreme Health and Social Services

Village of Fonda Municipal Building High Extreme Health and Social Services

Village of Fonda Residences at Risk Near

Cayadutta St High High Housing

Village of Fonda Residences at Risk Near

Hogans Alley High Extreme Housing

Bridge - 30A over CSX

Transportation/Amtrak Low Extreme Infrastructure

Bridge - 30A over Erie Canal Low Extreme Infrastructure

Bridge - 5 over Cayadutta Creek Low High Infrastructure

Citizens Telecom Building - Fonda Medium High Infrastructure

CSX Transportation Fonda Freight

Station (maintenance headquarters) Medium Extreme Infrastructure

Fonda-Fultonville Sewer Treatment Plant High Extreme Infrastructure

National Grid Substation - Fonda High High Infrastructure

National Grid Substation - Mohawk Medium N/A Infrastructure

NYS Canal Corp Facilities Medium Extreme Infrastructure

Railroad - Vulnerable Area in V. Fonda Medium Extreme Infrastructure

State Highway 5 - Vulnerable Area in V.

Fonda High High Infrastructure

Fonda Reformed Church Low High Natural and Cultural Resources

Frothingham Library Low N/A Natural and Cultural Resources

St. Cecelia Parsonage Low High Natural and Cultural Resources

Village of Fonda Recreation Park Low Extreme Natural and Cultural Resources

Revelation Ministry (may not exist at

present) Low High Natural and Cultural Resources

Source: Montgomery County NY Rising Countywide Resilience Plan 2014



Figure 9.9-1. Asset Inventory of the Village of Fonda



Other Vulnerabilities Identified by Municipality

The following section describes vulnerabilities that impact the Village:

Severe Storm

The community has seen an increase in severe storms over the past few years.

Severe Winter Storm

Ice storms have increased in severity and damage over the past few years.

Life Safety

Hurricanes Irene and Lee required the community to establish a shelter at the Fonda-Fultonville Central

School. An evacuation took place in the Park Street area and the Fonda Fairgrounds. At the time of the

storms, the Fair was about to begin. It is important facilities like the Fonda-Fultonville Central School remain

safe during storms to be able to operate as a shelter for the community.

Infrastructure

Hurricanes Irene and Lee caused substantial damage to the sewer plant and both the County and Village DPW

buildings. To ensure continuity of services, these buildings and its associated infrastructure must be protected

from storm damage.

Flood

The community has seen an increase in floods over the past few years. The Park Street area remains vulnerable

to flooding. The road was closed during Hurricanes Irene and Lee forcing County Offices, Village Offices,

Fonda Fairgrounds, the wastewater treatment plant, Browns Bus, Dairy Isle, Prime Sign, A Cut Above, and the

County and Village DPWs to close. Due to the flooding threat present at 16 Park Street, the property was

elevated in support of the community mitigation strategy to support the protection of hazard-prone areas. The

community has also looked into raising the level of Marble Road due to flooding. A creek running through the

Village known as “Broadway Creek” is a source of flooding. The Broadway Creek passes under the Midway

Alley Bridge and then under State Highway 5 (Main Street) and the CSX Railroad, eventually discharging into

the Cayadatta Creek. The Creek starts up in the fields of the Town of Mohawk and then flows down into the

Village near Court Street. Running behind several residences off Broadway, the creek enters an underground

tunnel near 36 Broadway. After this area, it continues underground beneath private properties, including the

St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church. Ice jams also pose a flooding threat to the community.

However, based on community input the facilities identified as being located in the extreme hazard zone, have

not experienced historic flooding, These include Kason Keller, Inc., Fonda Post Office, Fonda Fire Station

(now ambulance, Village of Fonda Municipal Building, Route 30A Bridge, CSX Transportation maintenance

station, National Grid Substation Fonda,



9.9.5 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 community.

Table 9.9-6. Planning and Regulatory Tools

Tool/Program

(Code, Ordinance, Plan)

Do You

Have

This?

(Y/N)

Authority

(Local, County,

State, Federal)

Dept./Agency

Responsible

Code Citation And Comments

(Code Chapter, Date of Adoption,

Name of Plan, Explanation of

Authority, etc.)

Building Code Y Yes Local Adopted 1985, amended 1982, revised

1994.

Zoning Ordinance N

Subdivision Ordinance N

NFIP Flood Damage Prevention

Ordinance (FDPO) Y Local

Code

Enforcement

Officer

Adopted in 1982 and amended in 1987.

NFIP-Freeboard Y Local

Code

Enforcement

Officer

State mandated BFE+2ft for residential

construction. BFE+1ft for all other

construction.

NFIP-Cumulative Substantial

Damage N

Growth Management N

Floodplain Management/Basin Plan Y Local Village Adopted in 1982 and amended in 1987.

Stormwater Management Plan/

Ordinance N

Comprehensive Plan/Master Plan Y Local Village

Master Plan, June, 1966

Joint plan with Village of Fonda, Village

of Fultonville, Town of Mohawk, and

Town of Glen.

Capital Improvements Plan N

Site Plan Review Requirements N

Habitat Conservation Plan N

Economic Development Plan N

Emergency Response Plan Y County Montgomery

County OEM Through Montgomery County OEM

Post Disaster Recovery Plan Y State and Local NYSDOS NYR Plan

Post Disaster Recovery Ordinance N

Real Estate Disclosure

Requirements Y State Realtor

NYS mandate, Property Condition

Disclosure Act, NY Code - Article 14

§460-467

Other [Special Purpose Ordinances

(i.e., critical or sensitive areas)] Y Local Village

Winter parking ordinance

Mid-Montgomery Waterfront

Revitalization Plan

Open Space Plan N

Stream Corridor Management Plan N



Tool/Program

(Code, Ordinance, Plan)

Do You

Have

This?

(Y/N)

Authority

(Local, County,

State, Federal)

Dept./Agency

Responsible

Code Citation And Comments

(Code Chapter, Date of Adoption,

Name of Plan, Explanation of

Authority, etc.)

Watershed Management or

Protection Plan Y State NYSDOS

Mohawk River Watershed Management

Plan, 2015

Administrative and Technical Capability

The table below summarizes potential staff and personnel resources available to the community.

Table 9.9-7. Administrative and Technical Capabilities

Staff/Personnel Resources Available (Y or N) Department/Agency/Position

Administrative Capability

Planning Board Y

Mitigation Planning Committee N

Environmental Board/Commission N

Open Space Board/Committee N

Economic Development Commission/Committee N

Maintenance Programs to Reduce Risk N

Mutual Aid Agreements Y Surrounding municipalities

Technical/Staffing Capability

Planner(s) or Engineer(s) with knowledge of land development

and land management practices Y County provided

Engineer(s) or Professional(s) trained in construction practices

related to buildings and/or infrastructure Y TBD

Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards N

NFIP Floodplain Administrator Y Ronald Hinkle

Surveyor(s) N

Personnel skilled or trained in “GIS” applications N

Scientist familiar with natural hazards in the Village N

Emergency Manager Y Mayor Peeler

Grant Writer(s) N

Staff with expertise or training in benefit/cost analysis N

Professionals trained in conducting damage assessments N

Fiscal Capability

The table below summarizes financial resources available to the community.

Table 9.9-8. Fiscal Capabilities

Financial Resources Accessible or Eligible to Use

(Yes/No/Don’t Know)

Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Yes

Capital Improvements Project Funding Yes (when needed)

Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes Yes

User fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service Yes (rent fees for water and sewer)

Impact fees for homebuyers or developers of new development/homes No

Incur debt through general obligation bonds Yes

Incur debt through special tax bonds No

Incur debt through private activity bonds No

Withhold public expenditures in hazard-prone areas No

Other Yes

Mitigation grant programs (e.g., NYSDEC, NYS DHSES) Yes



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 Systems (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 1,000 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 community.

Table 9.9-9. Community Classifications

Program Classification Date Classified

Community Rating System (CRS) NP N/A

Building Code Effectiveness Grading

Schedule (BCEGS) No

Public Protection No

Storm Ready NP N/A

Firewise NP N/A

N/A = Not Applicable NP = Not Participating __ = Unavailable TBD = To Be Determined

Criteria for classification credits are outlined in the following documents:

The CRS 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:

NFIP Floodplain Administrator

Ron Hinkle, Code Enforcement Officer

Flood Vulnerability Summary

The Village maintains lists/inventories of properties that have been damaged by floods. During Sandy and

other recent events, there were no structures damaged. The Village did not have any buildings substantially

damaged during these events. There was one property interested in mitigation, 16 Park Street, which was

elevated. Funding sources for this elevation was provided by HMGP.

http://www.isomitigation.com/ppc/0000/ppc0001.html

http://www.weather.gov/stormready/howto.htm

http://firewise.org/



Resources

The Village FPA is the sole person assuming the responsibilities of floodplain administration within the

community. The Village currently does not provide any education or outreach to the community regarding

flood hazards/risk or flood risk reduction. The FPA indicated that there are barriers to running an effective

floodplain management program that includes lack of funding and staff and he does not feel adequately

supported to fulfill his responsibilities as the FPA. The FPA wound consider attending continuing education

and/or certification training on floodplain management if offered.

Compliance History

The Village is currently in good standing with the NFIP; however, it is unknown when the last compliance

audit was conducted.

Regulatory

The Village's floodplain management regulations/ordinances meet the minimum requirements set by FEMA

and New York State. The Village does not have other ordinances, plans or programs that support floodplain

management.

Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms

It is the intention of the Village of Fonda 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

program. Efforts have been made as well to ensure compliance with, and good standing in, the NFIP.

Village officials continue to educate themselves on floodplain management issues and pursue training

opportunities available. Flood hazard risk remains a consideration during the planning, design, and

engineering of waterfront development under the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP).

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

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.



9.9.6 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 9.9-10. Past Mitigation Initiative Status

Description Status Review Comments

1: Where appropriate, support retrofitting, purchase,

or relocation of structures located in hazard-prone

areas to protect structures from future damage, with

repetitive loss and severe repetitive loss properties as

priority.

Continuous

A flood-prone house located at 16 Park Street was

elevated. The community continues to pursue this

initiative. This initiative will be carried over into the

current mitigation strategy.

2: Consider participation in incentive-based programs

such as CRS. Unknown

The status of this initiative is unknown; therefore, it will

be carried over into the current mitigation strategy.

3: Continue to support the implementation,

monitoring, maintenance, and updating of this Plan, as

defined in Section 7.0.

Continuous

This is a programmatic and operational action, and will

be moved to the Capabilities section, Integration of

Hazard Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning

Mechanisms.

4: Strive to maintain compliance with, and good-

standing in the NFIP. Continuous




Mechanisms.

5: Continue to develop, enhance, and implement

existing emergency plans. Continuous

Other services provided by the Montgomery County

Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Management Office, and

Town of Mohawk Fire Department. This is a

programmatic and operational action, and will be moved

to the Capabilities section, Integration of Hazard

Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning

Mechanisms.

6: Create/enhance/maintain mutual aid agreements

with neighboring communities. Continuous

The Village has a contract with the Town of Mohawk

Fire Department. This is a programmatic and operational

action, and will be moved to the Capabilities section,

Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing and

Future Planning Mechanisms.

7: Support County-wide initiatives identified in

Section 9.1 of the County Annex. Support county-

wide initiatives identified in the Montgomery County

Hazard Mitigation Plan

Unknown




Mechanisms.

8: Fonda-Fultonville Wastewater Treatment Plant is in

the 100-year floodplain. Implement a study to address

flood mitigation or flood-proofing of the Fultonville

Wastewater Treatment Plan.

Addressed

The Village will look into mitigating flooding of the

access road to facility. The utility implemented flood

protection for interior of structure.

9: Deteriorated floodwalls in the Village of Fonda-

These belong NYS. Create a watchdog task force to

advise NYS to pursue improvements to the

deteriorated floodwalls in the Village.

This is a

duplicate of the

action 10.

The Village continues to review this initiative and

research best options to putting together a task force.

This initiative included in initiative 10.

10: Deteriorated floodwalls along the Mohawk River-

NYS Barge Canal in the Village of Fonda-These

belong NYS. Create a watchdog task force to advise

NYS to pursue improvements to the deteriorated

No progress.

The Village continues to review this initiative and

research best options to putting together a task force.

This initiative will be carried over into the current

mitigation strategy.



Description Status Review Comments

floodwalls in the Village.

11: Consider flood hazard risk during the planning,

design, and engineering of waterfront development

under the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

(LWRP).

No Progress.




Mechanisms.

12: Pursue continuing professional education and

certification (e.g., Certified Floodplain Manager under

the Association of State Floodplain Managers) of

Code Enforcement Officers and NFIP FPAs in

floodplain management and hazard risk reduction.

Continuous




Mechanisms.

Completed Mitigation Initiatives not Identified in the Previous Mitigation Strategy

In support of the mitigation initiative focusing on protection hazard-prone properties, the homes located at 16

and 21 Park Street were elevated.

The Fonda-Fultonville waste water treatment plant had experienced flood damages from the Irene Lee 2011

events including water in the basement of the facility and isolation due to inundated road. In 2015, a sump

pump/one way check valve was installed to prevent water infiltration in basement due to backflow from the

pump station.

Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives for the Plan Update

The community 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 the Village’s priorities. Table 9.9-11 identifies the Village

of Fonda’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 9.9-12 provides a summary of the prioritization of all proposed mitigation initiatives for the plan update.



Table 9.9-11. Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives In

itia

tive

Mitigation Initiative

Applies to New and/or

Existing Structures*

Hazard(s) Mitigated

Goals Met

Lead and Support Agencies

Estimated Benefits

Estimated Cost

Sources of Funding Timeline Priority M

itig

atio

n

Cat

ego

ry

CR

S C

ateg

ory

V.

Fonda-1

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. Assure that any mitigation addresses the 500-year flood event or “worst damage scenario”.

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 from FEMA and local match availability.

See above Existing All 1, 5

Town

Engineering via NFIP

FPA) with

NYS DHSES, FEMA

support

High High

FEMA Mitigation

Grant

Programs and local budget

(or property

owner) for cost share

Ongoing (outreach and

specific project

identification); Long term DOF

(specific project

application and implementation)

High LPR, SIP

PP, PR

V.

Fonda-

2

Fonda-Fultonville

Wastewater Treatment Plant is in the 100-year

floodplain. It has been

retrofitted to reduce interior flooding of

structure. Design and

implement a road elevation project to ensure access to

facility. Assure that any

mitigation addresses the 500-year flood event or

“worst damage scenario”.

Existing Flood 1

Fonda and

Fultonville

DPWs

High High HMA Long High SIP PP

V.

Fonda-3

Deteriorated floodwalls along the Mohawk River-

NYS Barge Canal in the

Village of Fonda. These belong to NYS. Create a

watchdog task force to

advise NYS to pursue improvements to the

deteriorated floodwalls in

the Village.

Existing Flood 1 NYS Barge

Corporation Medium Medium HMA Long Medium SIP PP

V. Fonda-

4

Support participation in the NFIP Community Rating

System (CRS) program by

attending CRS workshop(s) if offered

within the county. Join the

N/A Flood 1, 2

Village NFIP FPA, as fully

supported by

local government

officials

Medium -

High Low

Municipal

Budget Short (year 1) High LPR PR



Init

iati

ve

Mitigation Initiative

Applies to New and/or

Existing Structures*

Hazard(s) Mitigated

Goals Met

Lead and Support Agencies

Estimated Benefits

Estimated Cost

Sources of Funding Timeline Priority M

itig

atio

n

Cat

ego

ry

CR

S C

ateg

ory

CRS program if adequate

resources to support long term participation can be

dedicated. See following

related Community Assistance Visit (CAV)

initiative.

V. Fonda-

5

Stormwater management

systems project – examine measures to mitigate in-

stream erosion and

sedimentation, which reduces the capacity of

three culverts in the Village.

Refer to the Montgomery County NY Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan

V.

Fonda-

6

Stream mitigation project to improve conditions on Midway Alley Creek to reduce flooding that impacts sections of Broadway, residential properties at sections of Broadway and on South

Broadway at Town of Mohawk DPW, Town of Mohawk Office Building, Montgomery County DPW South Broadway businesses, railroad crossing at South Broadway, and businesses on Main St.

See Above. Refer to the Montgomery County NY Rising Countywide Resiliency Plan

V. Fonda-

7

Obtain back-up generator for Village of Fonda

Municipal Building

Existing All 1, 4 Village High High HMA Short High SIP PP

V.

Fonda-8

Encourage the property owner of Fonda/Fultonville

WWTP to evaluate the

facility's flood vulnerability and identify

feasible mitigation options.

Assure that any mitigation addresses the 500-year

flood event or “worst

damage scenario”.

Existing

Flood,

Severe Storms

1, 3 Municipal

NFIP FPA

High –

Reduced

Risk to Critical

Facility

Low

Staff Time,

FEMA, NYS

DHSES, County,

Municipality

Short Medium EAP,

LPR

PI,

PP

V.

Fonda-

9

Encourage the property owners of the critical

facilities identified in Table

9.9-5 to evaluate the facility's flood

vulnerability and identify

feasible mitigation options.

Assure that any mitigation

addresses the 500-year

flood event or “worst damage scenario”.

Existing

Flood,

Severe

Storms

1, 3 Municipal NFIP FPA

High – Reduced

Risk to

Critical

Facility

Low

Staff Time, FEMA, NYS

DHSES,

County,

Municipality

Short Medium EAP, LPR

PI, PP



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 CRS Community Rating System DPW Department of Public Works FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FPA Floodplain Administrator HMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance N/A Not applicable NFIP National Flood Insurance Program OEM Office of Emergency Management

FMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program HMGP Hazard Mitigation Grant Program PDM Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program RFC Repetitive Flood Claims Grant Program (discontinued 2015) SRL Severe Repetitive Loss Grant Program (discontinued 2015)

Short 1 to 5 years Long Term 5 years or greater OG On-going program DOF Depending on funding

Costs: Benefits: Where actual project costs have been reasonably estimated: Low < $10,000 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 an existing on-going program. Medium Could budget for under existing work plan, but would require a reapportionment of the budget or a budget amendment, or the cost of the project would have to be spread over multiple years. High Would require an increase in revenue via an alternative source (i.e., bonds, grants, fee increases) to implement. Existing funding levels are not adequate to cover the costs of the proposed project.

Where possible, an estimate of project benefits (per FEMA’s benefit calculation methodology) has been evaluated against the project costs, and is presented as: Low= < $10,000 Medium $10,000 to $100,000 High > $100,000 Where numerical project benefits cannot reasonably be established at this time: Low Long-term benefits of the project are difficult to quantify in the short term. Medium Project will have a long-term impact on the reduction of risk exposure to

life and property, or project will provide an immediate reduction in the risk exposure to property.

High Project will have an immediate impact on the reduction of risk exposure to life and property.

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



Table 9.9-12. Summary of Prioritization of Actions

Mitigation Action / Project

Number Mitigation Action/Initiative Lif

e Sa

fety

Pro

per

ty P

rote

ctio

n

Co

st-E

ffec

tive

nes

s

Tec

hn

ical

Po

liti

cal

Leg

al

Fis

cal

En

vir

on

men

tal

Soci

al

Ad

min

istr

ativ

e

Mu

lti-

Haz

ard

Tim

elin

e

Age

ncy

Ch

amp

ion

Oth

er C

om

mu

nit

y

Ob

ject

ives

To

tal

High / Medium

/ Low

V. Fonda-1

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.

--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- High

V. Fonda-2

Fonda-Fultonville Wastewater Treatment Plant is in the 100-year floodplain. It has been retrofitted to reduce interior

flooding of structure. Design and implement a road elevation

project to ensure access to facility.

--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- High

V. Fonda-3

Deteriorated floodwalls along the Mohawk River-NYS Barge

Canal in the Village of Fonda. These belong to NYS. Create a

watchdog task force to advise NYS to pursue improvements to

the deteriorated floodwalls in the Village.

--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Medium

V. Fonda-4

Support participation in the NFIP Community Rating System

(CRS) program by attending CRS workshop(s) if offered

within the county. Join the CRS program if adequate resources to support long term participation can be

dedicated. See following related Community Assistance

Visit (CAV) initiative.

--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- High

V. Fonda-5

Stormwater management systems project – examine measures

to mitigate in-stream erosion and sedimentation, which

reduces the capacity of three culverts in the Village.


VF-6

Stream mitigation project to improve conditions on Midway

Alley Creek to reduce flooding that impacts sections of

Broadway, residential properties at sections of Broadway and

on South Broadway at Town of Mohawk DPW, Town of Mohawk Office Building, Montgomery County DPW South

Broadway businesses, railroad crossing at South Broadway,

and businesses on Main St.


V. Fonda-7 Obtain back-up generator for Village of Fonda Municipal

Building 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 8 High

V. Fonda-8

Encourage the property owner of Fonda/Fultonville WWTP to

evaluate the facility's flood vulnerability and identify feasible mitigation options.

1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 7 Medium

V. Fonda-9

Encourage the property owners of the critical facilities

identified in Table 9.9-5 to evaluate the facility's flood vulnerability and identify feasible mitigation options.

1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 7 Medium

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



9.9.7 Future Needs To Better Understand Risk/Vulnerability

None at this time.

9.9.8 Hazard Area Extent and Location

Hazard area extent and location maps have been generated for the Village of Fonda that illustrate the probable

areas impacted within the Village. 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 Fonda has significant exposure. These maps are illustrated in the hazard profiles within

Section 5.4, Volume I of this plan.

9.9.9 Additional Comments

None at this time.



Name of Jurisdiction: Village of Fonda

Number: V. Fonda-7

Mitigation Action/Initiative: Backup generator for Village municipal building

Assessing the Risk

Hazard(s) addressed All hazards

Specific problem being

mitigated

Loss of power to the Village prevents the municipal building from functioning

properly

Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects

Actions/Projects Considered

(name of project and reason

for not selecting)

1. Purchase and install generator at the Village municipal building

2. Do nothing – current problem continues

3. No other feasible options were identified

Action/Project Intended for Implementation

Description of Selected

Action/Project Obtain back-up generator for Village of Fonda Municipal Building

Mitigation Action/Project

Type SIP

Goals Met 1, 4

Applies to existing

structures/infrastructure,

future, or not applicable

Existing

Benefits (losses avoided) High

Estimated Cost High

Priority* High

Plan for Implementation

Responsible Organization Village

Local Planning Mechanism Hazard Mitigation

Potential Funding Sources HMGP with local cost share

Timeline for Completion Short Term

Reporting on Progress

Date of Status Report/

Report of Progress

Date:

Progress on Action/Project:



Name of Jurisdiction: Village of Fonda

Number: V. Fonda-7

Mitigation Action/Initiative: Backup generator for Village municipal building

Criteria

Numeric

Rank

(-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate

Life Safety 1

Property Protection 1 Allow municipal building to function during periods of power outages

Cost-Effectiveness 1

Technical 1

Political 1

Legal 0

Fiscal 0

Environmental 0

Social 0

Administrative 1

Multi-Hazard 1 All hazards

Timeline 1

Agency Champion 0

Other Community

Objectives 0

Total 8

Priority

(High/Med/Low) High

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