Resolution 13-031 Inviting the Governor to Have the Governor's Family Picnic in Homer

CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA
Mayor                                                                                                                               
RESOLUTION 13-031

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, INVITING THE GOVERNOR TO HAVE THE GOVERNOR’S FAMILY PICNIC IN HOMER.

WHEREAS, The Governor of the State of Alaska holds an annual Governor’s Family Picnic in the urban communities of Anchorage, Mat-Su, Fairbanks, and Juneau; and

WHEREAS, In 2012 Governor Parnell invited communities to submit proposals to host a “traveling” picnic outside the urban areas; and

WHEREAS, In 2012 Glennallen was chosen as the host site for the Governor’s Annual “Traveling” Family Picnic; and

WHEREAS, The Governor’s Annual “Traveling” Family Picnic will occur sometime in late July depending on the Governor’s schedule; and

WHEREAS, The City of Homer would be honored to host Governor Parnell in Homer for the 2013 Governor’s Annual “Traveling” Family Picnic; and

WHEREAS, The Homer Chamber of Commerce has agreed to partner with the City in hosting the Governor; and

WHEREAS, The picnic will be open to the public and provide food, fun, and entertainment to Homer residents; and

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Homer City Council invites Governor Sean Parnell to Homer, Alaska, for the 2013 Governor’s Annual “Traveling” Family Picnic.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Homer City Council authorizes the City Manager to spend up to $2,000 on picnic related expenses if Homer is selected as the site for the 2013 Governor’s Annual “Traveling” Family Picnic.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 26th day of March, 2013.
     

CITY OF HOMER

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      MARY E. WYTHE, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Note: An amount yet to be determined.