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FLOOD INSURANCE MAPPING AND REGULATIONS As we head into winter, staff wants to remind everyone portions of Louisville are prone to flooding, including areas along Coal Creek, near drain- age facilities, irrigation ditches, and some City streets. Louisville participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The NFIP makes federally backed flood insurance available for all buildings, whether they are in a designated floodplain or not. Flood insurance covers direct losses caused by surface flooding, due to either a creek overflowing its banks or a local drainage event. Regular homeowner's insurance does not cover damage caused by floods. If your property is in a flood - plain, there is a 26% chance of a flood occurring during a 30 year mortgage. You can find out if your property is located in a floodplain by calling the Planning Division at 303.335.4592. Any property is eligible for flood in- surance, regardless if it is in a floodplain. Louisville residents are eligible for a discount on insurance premi- ums. Renters should also buy flood insurance for their contents. For more information on flooding and flood insurance, go to www.floodsmart.gov. The City has worked hard to reduce the threat of and damage from flooding by recognizing that floodplains have natural and beneficial functions if they are pre- served and maintained properly. If you are in the flood - plain or have experienced frequent flooding, or drainage issues, City staff is available to conduct site visits to suggest possible improvements. Please call 303.335.4608 to arrange a site visit. Keeping floodplains open and natural minimizes flood damage by allowing water to spread over a larger area. Any construction on a property in a floodplain must have a floodplain development permit, including minor residential improvements such as a deck. If the improvements you make to your home or commercial building exceed more than 50% of the value of the building, it must be elevated above the base flood eleva- tion as part of the construction. Homeowners, realtors, lenders, and insurance agents can obtain photocopies of floodplain maps and Eleva- tion Certificates at the Planning Division. Additional information can be obtained from the Federal Emergen- cy Management Agency website, www.fema.gov /hazard/ flood /info. PARADE OF 'LIGHTS FRIDAY DECEMBER 5 join us in Historical Downtown Louisville for the annual Parade of Lights. The evening's events begin at 6:00 PM and include a living manger, petting zoo, and choir performances. The parade begins at 7:00 PM. For more information, or to register, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 303.666.5747 or info@ LouisvilleChamber.com. %!% /A.. , % 1 / / /! % %�a//,AV ti i �iiir,l.,.. ��fl��ifll�,,rm� a/ 3 6 Commuting Solutions is a hub of information and resources for those who travel on US 36. To reduce traffic congestion along the corridor, 36 Commuting Solu- tions is offering cash incentives through its Curb Your Frus- tration campaign. Those who drive alone can apply for a free RTD 10 -ride Regional Ticket Book worth $45 just to ride the bus. Carpool applicants can apply with 36 Commuting Solu- tions and use MyWaytoGo.org to log eight round trips over two months for their $75 carpool incentive. For those inter- ested in a vanpool, 36 Commuting Solutions can coordinate with vanpool providers in the region. Applicants receive a $75 subsidy toward one month of their vanpool provider's bill. Businesses located within 1/4 mile of McCaslin, Broomfield and Westminster Center Park -n -Rides are eligible to par- ticipate in a Master EcoPass Pilot Program. 36 Commuting Solutions is offering free EcoPasses to select organizations for distribution to full and part -time employees in 2015, with 70 percent off 2016 EcoPass contracts. Navigate to 36CommutingSolutions.org for an applica- tion for the cash incentives and Master EcoPass Contracts. You'll also find the latest construction updates on the homep- age. Watch CDOT's video about how a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) works. The DDI is under construction at US 36 and McCaslin Boulevard. Winter 2014