Resolution 10-86(A) Directing The EDC To Consider Options For The Reuse Of The Old Homer Intermediate School

CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA

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RESOLUTION 10-86(A)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, DIRECTING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION (EDC) TO CONSIDER OPTIONS FOR THE REUSE OF THE OLD HOMER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.

WHEREAS, The Old Homer Intermediate School property is owned by the City of Homer and is presently occupied by the Kenai Peninsula College, Kachemak Bay Campus, and the Homer Boys and Girls Club; and

WHEREAS, It is anticipated that both occupants of the facility will vacate it as early as the end of January, 2011 and not later than July 1, 2011; and

WHEREAS, It is in the City’s interest to plan now for the future use of the property and the Council has discussed the potential benefits of forming a reuse task force to explore possible options.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Homer City Council directs the EDC to explore options regarding future uses of the property within the scope of the property use restrictions.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the duties of the EDC shall include advising the City Manager and the City Council on future reuse options with emphasis on cost benefit analysis and potential social and economic benefits to the community at large.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the EDC shall make a final report with recommendations to the City Council prior to January 31, 2011.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 25th day of October, 2010.

CITY OF HOMER

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JAMES C. HORNADAY, MAYOR
ATTEST:

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JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Note: Staff time.