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CHAPTER 64.VILLAGE OF MERRIONETTE PARK ANNEX64.1 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN POINT OF CONTACTPrimary Point of ContactAlternate Point of ContactLeonard Edling, Fire Chief3165 W 115th StreetMerrionette Park, IL 60803Telephone: 708-396-3180Email Address: chief@mpfire.orgMarty Quinn, Deputy Fire Chief3165 W 115th StreetMerrionette Park, IL 60803Telephone: 708-396-3180Email Address: mquinn@mpfire.org64.2 JURISDICTION PROFILEThe following is a summary of key information about the jurisdiction and its history: Date of Incorporation: 1947 Current Population: 1900 as of 2010 Census Population Growth: 4.95% Location and Description: The Village of Merrionette Park is a suburb of Chicago locatedin Cook County 18.6 miles south of the Chicago Loop. Merrionette Park is a smallresidential, industrial, and commercial community boarded by the City of Chicago to thenorth and east, Oak Lawn to the northwest, Blue Island to the south, and Alsip to the west.Merrionette Park has a rail line, which is on the east boarder of the village, and is within 4miles from IL tollways and Interstate Highways as well as a major shipping canal. Thisstretch of expressways and canal has a large volume of commercial traffic with hazardousmaterials of all types. In addition, Merrionette Park is home to a large medical complex and apesticide company. Population surges can double and at times triple our residentialpopulation resulting from a large shopping complex and a nightclub that has become apremiere nightspot and concert location in the south western Chicago suburbs withoccupancy exceeding 5,000 for some events. According to the 2010 census, the village has atotal area of 0.38 square miles. Brief History: 1940-41 James Merrion built 125 Single family homes in unincorporatedCook County on property known as Van Latens Farm. The original Merrionette Park wasbound by the Grand Truck railroad tracks on the east, and Troy and Kedzie on the west. Thenew residents formed a group called “The Merrionette Park Property OwnersAssoc.”. In 1946 members of the association voted to name the village Merrionette Park. Thevillage was officially incorporated on February 18, 1947. With Incorporation cameannexation of the area. The new area covered from 115th Street to 119th street, from theGrand Truck Railroad to Central Park (on 119th St). In May, 1952, E.T. Mahoney developedthe property from 115th Street to Parklane Drive. This “Southside” subdivision was known as“Mahoney Estates” and consisted of 339 single family homes. The 1960s saw newdevelopment on 118th Street. Stone Brook Plaza at 115th and Kedzie came in the 1970s,along with the much needed Water Tower. Following was the Stone Brook Mall andits anchor store, Dominick’s and Handy Andy. The extra income the Village received fromthese malls was used to replace street lights, repave streets and purchase very much needed64-1

Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan; Volume 2: Planning Partner Annexesemergency equipment plus a much deserved pay increase to all Village employees. The1990s found the development of 33 new homes on Merrion Lane, the updated retention pondon Homan and the completion of the then Meyer Medical Pavilion and the closing of HandyAndy. In the Mid 2000s the village saw the development the 115 Bourbon Street night club inthe vacant Handy Andy building, the construction of the Everett College building and redevelopment of the vacant firestone dealership into a medical dialysis center . Climate: Merrionette Park’s climate is typically continental that experiences 4 distinctseasons with cold winters, warm summers, and frequent short fluctuations in temperature,humidity, cloudiness, and wind direction. Many consider the more moderate temperatures ofspring and fall to be the most pleasant. Lake Michigan provides a moderating influence ontemperature while boosting the amount of rain and snowfall received in the city. Governing Body Format: The Village of Merrionette Park operates under a VillagePresident form of Government. 6 Trustees, the Board President, Village Clerk, and aTreasurer make up the Village Board. This body of Government will assume theresponsibility for the adoption and implementation of this plan. Merrionette Park operates 5departments including the Clerk’s Office, Building Department, Fire Department, PoliceDepartment, and Public Works Department. Development Trends: Anticipated development trends are low. Over 90% of property inMerrionette Park is fully developed with residential, industrial, and commercial property.There is a low projected growth rate with no plans for annexing or rezoning.64.3 CAPABILITY ASSESSMENTThe assessment of the jurisdiction’s legal and regulatory capabilities is presented in Table 64-1. Theassessment of the jurisdiction’s fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 64-2. The assessment of thejurisdiction’s administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 64-3. Information on thecommunity’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance is presented in Table 64-4.Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 64-5.64-2

VILLAGE OF MERRIONETTE PARK ANNEXTABLE 64-1.LEGAL AND REGULATORY CAPABILITYState orOtherLocalFederalJurisdictionalStateAuthority Prohibitions Authority Mandated CommentsCodes, Ordinances & RequirementsBuilding CodeYesNoNoYesChapter 161- Adopted 1993, lastamended 2005ZoningsYesNoNoYesChapter 159 -1959, last amended2001SubdivisionsYesNoNoNoChapter 156- 1971, neveramendedStormwater ManagementYesNoYesYesChapter 152- 1979, last amended2000 and Chapter 50- 1971, lastamended 2013Post Disaster RecoveryYesNoNoNoChapter 92 – 1968, last amended1992Real Estate DisclosureNoNoYesYes(765 ILCS 77/) Residential RealProperty Disclosure Act.Growth ManagementNoNoNoNoSite Plan ReviewYesNoNoNoChapter 150-1992, last amended2002Chapter 151 – 1973, lastamended 1999Chapter 153 – 1975, neveramendedChapter 154 -1974, last amended2001Public Health and SafetyYesNoYesYesCook County Board of Health.Chapter 93 -1971, last amended2000and 94 – 1971, last amended2001Environmental ProtectionNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoPlanning DocumentsGeneral orComprehensive PlanIs the plan equipped to provide linkage to this mitigation plan? N/AFloodplain or Basin PlanNoNoNoStormwater PlanNoNoMWRDNoCapital ImprovementPlanNoNoNoNoWhat types of capital facilities does the plan address? N/AHow often is the plan revised/updated? N/A64-3

Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan; Volume 2: Planning Partner AnnexesTABLE 64-1.LEGAL AND REGULATORY CAPABILITYState orOtherLocalFederalJurisdictionalStateAuthority Prohibitions Authority Mandated CommentsHabitat ConservationPlanNoNoNoNoEconomic DevelopmentPlanNoNoYesYesShoreline ManagementPlanNoNoNoNoComprehensiveEmergency ManagementPlanNoNoYesYesCook County DHSEMThreat and HazardIdentification and RiskAssessmentNoNoYesNoCook County DHSEM PreparingTHIRATerrorism PlanNoNoYesYesCook County DHSEMPost-Disaster RecoveryPlanNoNoNoNoContinuity of OperationsPlanNoNoYesNoCook County DHSEMPublic Health PlansNoNoNoNoCook County DPHThe Economic DevelopmentCommission is charged withreviewing all economicdevelopment related programs andincentives including tax incentivesoffered through the Cook County 6bprogram.Response/Recovery PlanningTABLE 64-2.FISCAL CAPABILITYFinancial ResourcesAccessible or Eligible to Use?Community Development Block GrantsYesCapital Improvements Project FundingNoAuthority to Levy Taxes for Specific PurposesYesUser Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric ServiceYesIncur Debt through General Obligation BondsYesIncur Debt through Special Tax BondsYesIncur Debt through Private Activity BondsNoWithhold Public Expenditures in Hazard-Prone AreasNoState Sponsored Grant ProgramsYesDevelopment Impact Fees for Homebuyers or DevelopersNo64-4

VILLAGE OF MERRIONETTE PARK ANNEXTABLE 64-3.ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL CAPABILITYStaff/Personnel ResourcesAvailable? Department/Agency/PositionPlanners or engineers with knowledge of landdevelopment and land management practicesYesConsulting EngineeringEngineers or professionals trained in building orinfrastructure construction practicesYesPublic Works / Consulting EngineeringPlanners or engineers with an understanding ofnatural hazardsYesConsulting EngineeringStaff with training in benefit/cost analysisYesFinanceSurveyorsYesConsulting ServicesPersonnel skilled or trained in GIS applicationsYesConsulting EngineeringScientist familiar with natural hazards in localareaNoEmergency managerYesCook County DHSEMGrant writersYesConsulting ServicesTABLE 64-4.NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM COMPLIANCEWhat department is responsible for floodplain management in yourjurisdiction?Public Works / BuildingCommissionerWho is your jurisdiction’s floodplain administrator? (department/position)Building CommissionerAre any certified floodplain managers on staff in your jurisdiction?Consulting EngineeringWhat is the date of adoption of your flood damage prevention ordinance?11/16/79When was the most recent Community Assistance Visit or CommunityAssistance Contact?Have not received aCommunity Assistance VisitDoes your jurisdiction have any outstanding NFIP compliance violations that Noneed to be addressed? If so, please state what they are.Do your flood hazard maps adequately address the flood risk within yourjurisdiction? (If no, please state why)No , Local flooding caused byundersized sewersDoes your floodplain management staff need any assistance or training tosupport its floodplain management program? If so, what type ofassistance/training is needed?Yes , Technical training andequipmentDoes your jurisdiction participate in the Community Rating System (CRS)? If Yesso, is your jurisdiction seeking to improve its CRS Classification? If not, isyour jurisdiction interested in joining the CRS program?64-5

Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan; Volume 2: Planning Partner AnnexesTABLE 64-5.COMMUNITY CLASSIFICATIONSParticipating?ClassificationDate ClassifiedCommunity Rating SystemNoN/AN/ABuilding Code Effectiveness Grading ScheduleYesUnknownUnknownPublic ProtectionYesISO 42010StormReadyYesGold (countywide)2014Tree City USANo64.4 JURISDICTION-SPECIFIC NATURAL HAZARD EVENT HISTORYTable 64-6 lists all past occurrences of natural hazards within the jurisdiction. Repetitive flood lossrecords are as follows: Number of FEMA-Identified Repetitive Loss Properties: 0 Number of FEMA-Identified Severe Repetitive Loss Properties: 0 Number of Repetitive Flood Loss/Severe Repetitive Loss Properties That Have BeenMitigated: 0TABLE 64-6.NATURAL HAZARD EVENTSType of EventFEMA Disaster # (if applicable)DatePreliminary Damage AssessmentSevere StormsDR-41162013—Severe Winter StormsDR-19602011—Severe Storms/FloodingDR-19352010—Severe Storms/FloodingDR-18002008—Severe Storms/FloodingDR-17292007—Severe Winter StormEM-31612000—Winter Snow R-11291996—Severe Storms/FloodingDR-9971993—Severe Storms/FloodingDR-7981987—Severe Storms/FloodingDR-7761986—64-6

VILLAGE OF MERRIONETTE PARK ANNEX64.5 HAZARD RISK RANKINGTable 64-7 presents the ranking of the hazards of concern. Hazard area extent and location maps areincluded at the end of this chapter. These maps are based on the best available data at the time of thepreparation of this plan, and are considered to be adequate for planning purposes.TABLE 64-7.HAZARD RISK RANKINGRankHazard TypeRisk Rating Score (Probability x Impact)1Tornado542Severe Weather543Flood544Severe Winter Weather515Earthquake366Drought77Dam Failure064.6 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN AND EVALUATION OFRECOMMENDED ACTIONSTable 64-8 lists the actions that make up the jurisdiction’s hazard mitigation plan. Table 64-9 identifiesthe priority for each action. Table 64-10 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and thesix mitigation types.64-7