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How to Participate in Public Meetings

HOW TO LISTEN TO PUBLIC MEETINGS

1. Zoom: Citizens can listen in by using the Zoom meeting information located on the calendar page for that specific public meeting. Go to the City's Meeting List, find the meeting you wish to attend, and follow the instructions provided. Detailed information on how to use Zoom is available below, or you can visit the Zoom Help Center.

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Submit Written Testimony to City Council

Submit your comments to City Council by using the Written Testimony web-form below. If you are having any issues, call the City Clerk's Office at 907-235-3130.

Meeting agendas and packets in electronic form can be found online by going to the City's Meeting List and selecting the meeting you are interested in.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN TESTIFYING

Written testimony will be provided to City Council electronically prior to the meeting.

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First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone Number

Are You A City or Non-City Resident?

Which City Council Meeting do you want to participate in? *

Date of Meeting you want to participate in? *

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The date of when the meeting will be can be found on the meeting's agenda and City meeting calendar.

What type of comments will you be giving? *

Public Comments Upon Matters Already on the Agenda - Citizen may comment on regular agenda items not scheduled for public hearing such as Consent Agenda items, Memorandums, Pending Business, New Business, Resolutions, and Ordinances to be introduced.

Public Hearing Comments - Citizens may comment on items scheduled for public hearing.

Comments of the Audience - Citizens may comment on any topic.

You selected Public Hearing Comments. List the specific public hearing agenda item you wish to comment on.

Public Hearing Agenda Item: *

Written Testimony *

By submitting this form, I am giving the Clerk permission to forward my testimony to the City Council.

Electronic Signature *

Acknowledgement *

I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree that I am the person identified above and that I acknowledge and agree to the above Terms of Acceptance.

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Sign-Up for Telephonic Testimony

To sign-up for telephonic testimony during a City Council meeting, complete the Sign-Up for Telephonic Testimony web-form below or call the City Clerk's Office at 907-235-3130.

Meeting agendas and packets in electronic form can be found online by going to the City's Meeting List and selecting the meeting you are interested in.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN TESTIFYING

Public testimony will be heard from citizens in the order in which they have signed up.

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First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Are You A City or Non-City Resident?

Phone Number for Clerk to Call You During Meeting *

Use a land line and avoid speakerphone, if possible. If using a cell phone, ensure you are in a location with sufficient coverage.

Which City Council Meeting do you want to participate in? *

Date of Meeting you want to participate in? *

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The date of when the meeting will be can be found on the meeting's agenda and City meeting calendar.

What type of comments will you be giving? *

Public Comments Upon Matters Already on the Agenda - Citizen may comment on regular agenda items not scheduled for public hearing such as Consent Agenda items, Memorandums, Pending Business, New Business, Resolutions, and Ordinances to be introduced.

Public Hearing Comments - Citizens may comment on items scheduled for public hearing.

Comments of the Audience - Citizens may comment on any topic.

You selected Public Hearing Comments. List the specific public hearing agenda item you wish to comment on.

Public Hearing Agenda Item: *

By submitting this form, I am giving the Clerk permission to call me at the phone number provided when it is my turn to speak.

I understand that if I do not answer the phone the Clerk will move to the next person on the list.

I understand that once I am placed into the meeting, I will wait to be called on by the the Presiding Officer, who will ask that I state and spell my name and identify my residency before my 3 minutes for testimony will begin.

Electronic Signature *

Acknowledgement *

I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree that I am the person identified above and that I acknowledge and agree to the above Terms of Acceptance.

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Stay Connected with City Council

HOW TO LISTEN TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

1. Zoom: Log in information is found on the meeting webpage. Go to the City's Meeting List, find the meeting you wish to attend, and follow the instructions provided.

2. Tune in to KBBI AM 890: All City Council meetings are broadcasted on KBBI AM 890 live.

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Suggest a Purchase

Is there a specific item you'd like the library to carry? Please fill out the form below or send an email to circ@ci.homer.ak.us.

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Div. of Forestry to Suspend Burn Permits Starting May 1 Due to COVID-19

In anticipation of the impacts of COVID-19 on Alaska’s wildland firefighting resources this summer and in an attempt to reduce human-caused fires and limit exposure to firefighters, the Alaska Division of Forestry (DOF) will suspend all burn permits – both small- and large-scale – starting on May 1.

Alaska’s wildland fire suppression agencies need the public’s help more than ever to keep firefighters and communities safe.

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WideOPENSchool

Common Sense Media has created WideOPENSchool, a free collection of useful resources for parents, caregivers and educators who are supporting young learners at home during the COVID-19 response. Some resources require registration.

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Learning Express

Want to get into the right college for you or need help preparing for that great promotion?

LearningExpress is great for students, adults changing career paths, or anyone who wants to improve their computer, job, or study skills.

Prepare for tests like the GED, SAT, AP, or ASVAB exams. Research colleges and careers, too!

Find tutorials, study guides, practice tests, videos, and ebooks, and much more!

To use:

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Request to Volunteer

Thank you for your interest helping the community! Please fill the form out completely so that we can contact you for help when we need you.

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Personal Info

Name *

Phone Number *

Email *

Availability *

How quickly are you available? Hours? A day?

How can you help? *

Location

Where are you located? In Homer, within 5 miles, or further out?

Other Location

Describe any location not already listed.

I Agree *

Agree: In consideration of the acceptance by the City of the offer of assistance during the COVID-19 disaster, I hereby waive, release and discharge any and all claims for damages for death, personal injury, or property damage which I may have, or which may hereafter accrue to me as a result of my participation in such assistance. This release Agreement is intended to discharge in advance the City of Homer, its City Council, officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all liability arising out of or connected with my participation in said assistance, even though that liability may arise out of NEGLIGENCE or CARELESSNESS, on the part of the persons or entities mentioned above. I AM AWARE THAT ASSISTANCE MAY SUBJECT ME TO PHYSICAL RISKS AND DANGERS. NEVERTHELESS, I VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF INJURY OR DEATH, AND TO RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND HOLD HARMLESS ALL OF THE ENTITIES OR PERSONS MENTIONED ABOVE WHO, THROUGH NEGLIGENCE OR CARELESSNESS, MIGHT OTHE RWISE BE LIABLE TO ME, OR MY HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, RELATIVES, SPOUSE OR ASSIGNS. It is understood and agreed that this waiver, release, and assumption of risk is to be binding on my HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, RELATIVES, SPOUSE and ASSIGNS and is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the State of Alaska and that if any portion of this Agreement is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. I have carefully READ this Agreement and agree with its content.

City of Homer's COVID-19 Updates