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ui <br />NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM <br />Did you know that Louisville participates in the National <br />Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)? The NFIP makes <br />federally backed flood insurance available for all <br />buildings, whether they are in a designated floodplain or <br />not. Louisville's participation also provides residents a <br />discount on flood insurance premiums. Flood insurance <br />covers direct losses caused by surface flooding, due to <br />either a creek overflowing its banks or a local drainage <br />event. Regular homeowner's insurance does not cover <br />damage caused by floods. <br />The City recognizes that floodplains have natural <br />and beneficial functions if they are preserved and <br />maintained properly. Keeping floodplains open and <br />natural minimizes flood damage by allowing water <br />to spread over a larger area. In some instances, <br />construction in the floodplain cannot be avoided, and <br />the City has a permitting process to address these <br />situations. Any construction on a property in a floodplain <br />must have a floodplain development permit, including <br />minor residential improvements such as a deck. If the <br />improvements you make to your home or commercial <br />building exceed more than 50% of the value of the <br />building, it must be elevated above the base flood <br />elevation as part of the construction. <br />Homeowners, realtors, lenders, and insurance agents <br />can obtain copies of floodplain maps and Elevation <br />Certificates, find out whether a property is in a <br />floodplain, or obtain floodplain protection advice by <br />visiting City Hall or contacting the Planning Division at <br />303.335.4592 or planning©LouisvilleCO.gov. The City <br />also offers site visits to anyone who would like to obtain <br />advice from City staff on floodplain issues related to <br />their property. For more information on the NFIP and <br />flood insurance requirements, visit FloodSmart.gov <br />and FEMA.gov/NFIP. <br />citvof <br />Louisville <br />COLORADO • SINCE 1878 <br />749 Main Street <br />Louisville, CO 80027 <br />Emergency <br />info@LouisvilleCO.gov <br />LouisvilleCO.gov <br />911 <br />Non -Emergency Dispatch 303.441.4444 <br />City Hall <br />303.666.6565 <br />Building Safety Division <br />303.335.4584 <br />Business Licensing & Sales Tax 303.335.4514 <br />City Manager's Office <br />303.335.4533 <br />Arts & Events <br />303.335.4581 <br />Economic Vitality <br />303.335.4531 <br />Finance Department <br />303.335.4500 <br />Human Resources <br />303.335.4722 <br />Parks & Recreation <br />303.335.4735 <br />Planning Department <br />303.335.4592 <br />Public Works & Utilities <br />303.335.4608 <br />Water Meters & Sewers <br />303.335.4750 <br />Snow Plowing & Streets <br />303.335.4750 <br />Utility Billing <br />303.335.4501 <br />Coal Creek Golf Course <br />303.666.7888 <br />Historical Museum <br />303.335.4850 <br />Library <br />303.335.4849 <br />Memory Square Pool <br />303.666.7909 <br />Municipal Court <br />303.335.4653 <br />Police Department <br />303.666.6531 <br />Recreation & Senior Center 303.666.7400 <br />CELEBRATING EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION <br />One of the City's core values is Respect, which means <br />treating people with care and consideration and <br />celebrating differences and encouraging authenticity. <br />Learn more about some of our recent efforts to <br />address Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), including <br />recognizing and celebrating different cultural events <br />and holidays. Upcoming commemorations and <br />celebrations include: National Women's History Month, <br />National Disabilities Awareness Month, Cesar Chavez <br />Day, Celebrate Diversity Month and more. For more <br />information, visit LouisvilleCO.gov/EDI. <br />In other exciting news, the City is proud to announce <br />the hiring of Monai Myles (they/she) as Louisville's new <br />Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Program Manager. <br />In this role, Myles will lead and advance the City's EDI <br />efforts. Working with City leadership, the City's EDI <br />Committee, and the community, Myles will develop and <br />implement EDI strategies, track the City's progress, and <br />guide Louisville in growing its EDI programming and <br />advancing cultural awareness. To learn more about <br />Monai Myles, watch out for the EDI Update in your <br />March eNewsletter. <br />Spring 2023 • Page 3 <br />