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Resolution 16-102 Land and Water Conservation Grant for Karen Hornaday Park Improvements
Summary
A Resolution of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant for Karen Hornaday Park Improvements in an Amount Up to $125,000 and Expressing Its Commitment to Provide a Local Cash Match of $125,000. Reynolds.
Ordinance/Resolution ID:
16-102
Ordinance/Resolution Status:
Adopted
Effective Date:
09/26/2016
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CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA
Reynolds
RESOLUTION 16-102
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR A LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND (LWCF) GRANT FOR KAREN HORNADAY PARK IMPROVEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $125,000 AND EXPRESSING ITS COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE A LOCAL CASH MATCH OF $125,000.
WHEREAS, Homer’s Karen Hornaday Park is a multi-purpose park encompassing sports fields, a playground, picnic area, campground, Woodard Creek, and spectacular views on almost 40 acres that is popular with residents and visitors of all ages; and
WHEREAS, The community has been working diligently at upgrading the Park in accordance with the Karen Hornaday Hillside Park Master Plan adopted by the City Council in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Improvements include a new playground, new dugouts, drainage improvements, and upgrades to the ball fields; and
WHEREAS, The City of Homer Parks Art Recreation and Culture Advisory Commission has identified Fairview Avenue Trail completion as the next step in the implementation of the Karen Hornaday Hillside Park Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, The Land and Water Conservation Fund grant proposed project includes developing the Fairview Avenue Trail to provide pedestrian access to Karen Hornaday Park; and
WHEREAS, The Fairview Avenue Trail will be Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Homer City Council hereby expresses its support for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application of $125,000 and authorizes the City Manager to submit the appropriate documents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council expresses its commitment to provide a cash match of $125,000 from Homer Accelerated Roads and Trails Program (HART) to meet the grant match requirements.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 26th day of September, 2016.
CITY OF HOMER
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MARY E. WYTHE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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JO JOHNSON, MMC, CITY CLERK
Fiscal Note: $125,000 matching funds from Homer Accelerated Roads and Trails Program (HART).
