2022 06 21 City Council
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14 Considering the rural nature and budget available to Etowah, these resources are robust. To expand these community capabilities to allow for more resilience, a demonstrated need along with available budget would have to be present. Future Growth The committee was asked the following, “Please list the areas in your jurisdiction (region, subdivision, etc.) that have experienced growth in the past 10 years, or are anticipated to have significant growth in the near future, as well as any potential complications from natural hazards due to the development. The following was their responses based on certain categories. Industrial Growth: “North Industrial Park (NIP) expansion is being marketed nationwide for a large industry needing rail service. Studies are being conducted for a connector road from NIP to Highway 30.” Commercial Growth: “Moderate retail and commercial growth.” Residential Growth: “South Industrial Park – Residential development of 40 +/‐ acres expected for approximately 150 single homes.” Expanding Mitigation Programs The committee was asked the following, “What mitigation actions has your jurisdiction accomplished in the past 5 years, to include with both local (building/zoning codes, incorporating mitigation into existing planning) and external (grants such as mitigation, CDBG, USDA, etc.) funding? The response: “Local building and zoning codes enforcement.” “In what ways do you see opportunity to expand or enhance mitigation programs in your community?” Response: “We probably need a survey to identify existing and future needs.” Niota The community was originally called "Mouse Creek," but was renamed in 1897 to avoid confusion with a railroad stop in Jefferson City that was named "Mossy Creek." The name "Niota" was based on the name of a fictional character in a dime novel, a Native American chief named "Nee‐o‐tah." The Niota Depot, built in 1854 for the East Tenn essee, Virginia and Georgia Railway, is the oldest standing railroad depot in Tennessee. It currently serves as Niota City Hall. 95