Resolution 18-006 Amending Reso 13-095 and Use at HERC for Community Recreation

CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA

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RESOLUTION 18-006

A RESOLUTION OF THE HOMER CITY COUNCIL AMENDING RESOLUTION 13-095 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO KEEP THE HOMER EDUCATION AND RECREATION COMPLEX (HERC) GYMNASIUM OPEN FOR COMMUNITY RECRATION PROGRAMS THAT REQUIRE ONLY MINMAL HEAT AND UTILITIES UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE BUILDING IS DEMOLISHED TO INCLUDE THE ADJACENT CLASSROOM AS USABLE SPACE FOR COMMUNITY RECREATION ACTIVITIES.

WHEREAS, Resolution 13-095 limited the use of the Homer Education and Recreation Complex (HERC) to only Community Recreation activities and only in the gym; and

WHEREAS, It is the City’s understanding from correspondence from the State of Alaska Fire Marshall that opening the adjacent classroom (former shop room) to a maximum of 30 occupants would require minimal upgrades that can be absorbed within the existing budget; and 

WHEREAS, Opening up this classroom to Community Recreation activities will allow expanded opportunities in Homer for recreation such as Zumba and martial arts classes, among other activities; and

WHEREAS, Using the adjacent classroom space will not incur any additional operating cost beyond lighting allowing the building to remain in “warm status” with minimal heat.  

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution 13-095 is amended to include the adjacent classroom as usable space for Community Recreation activities.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to contact the State of Alaska Fire Marshall and make necessary improvements to the space to comply with a maximum occupancy of 30 as long as improvements can be absorbed within existing budget.

CITY OF HOMER

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BRYAN ZAK, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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MELISSA JACOBSEN, MMC, CITY CLERK