Rewrite of Homer City Code Title 14 and Title 17

In early 2018 Council member Lord and City Administration requested a review of the Public Utility provisions in the Homer City Code and City practices and procedures regarding public utilities to ensure they were up to date, clear, and consistent.

As a result of the substantive review, Ordinance 19-23 proposes substantial changes to City Code Title 14 and Title 17 to address the inconsistencies and outdated practices enumerated in the city code.

Ordinance 19-23 was designed to accomplish several goals:

1. Place all Homer City Code provisions that require property owners to pay for public utilities or improvements into one area in the City Code so property owners know what to expect.
2. Create clear public utility and improvement assessment procedures that can be consistently applied and anticipated by property owners and future purchasers and investors.
3. Ensure that local laws reflect local practice, obligations and needs.

To this end, the materials provided includes information enumerating specifically those proposed changes and the reasons for those changes.