Resolution 11-034 (S) Approving a Long Term Parking Plan for the Port and Harbor Area on the Homer Spit

CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA

City Manager/Port and Harbor Advisory Commission/
Port and Harbor Director

RESOLUTION 11-034

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, APPROVING A LONG TERM PARKING PLAN FOR THE PORT AND HARBOR AREA ON THE HOMER SPIT.

WHEREAS, Long term parking in the port and harbor area has been an issue of concern for many years and has generated a great deal of discussion; and

WHEREAS, The Draft Homer Spit Comprehensive Plan recommends that a permitting system be established to provide for long term parking there; and

WHEREAS, A long term parking plan and permitting system would better meet the needs of port and harbor customers and user groups, provide for a more orderly and efficient use of space, and generate revenues for future parking improvements; and

WHEREAS, The Port and Harbor Advisory Commission has approved a long term parking plan and has submitted a set of recommendations to the Council for consideration.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Homer City Council hereby approves the long term parking plan for the port and harbor area as submitted by the Port and Harbor Advisory Commission, described in Memorandum 11-046 dated February 15, 2011 to the Commission and Memorandum 11-047 dated March 16, 2011 to the Council, both of which are attached and incorporated herein.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council specifically approves the following key components of the “Plan”
• Long term parking annual permit fee: $200.00
• Long Term Parking annual permit fee for vessel owners paying annual moorage: $100.00
• Long term parking enforcement year around
• Annual permits available for legal vehicles 20’ or less / trailers still subject to 7 day rule
• Parking lot restrictions for long term parking, May 1 through October 1, as depicted on attached map
• Existing code definitions for vehicles, junk vehicles, and fines for violations apply
• Fines, $25.00 per day

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 29th day of March, 2011.

CITY OF HOMER

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JAMES C. HORNADAY, MAYOR
ATTEST:

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JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK

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