Resolution 16-087 Opposing the Closure of Lake Clark National Park Field Office

CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA

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RESOLUTION 16-087

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, OPPOSING THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE’S CLOSURE OF THE HOMER FIELD OFFICE FOR LAKE CLARK NATIONAL PARK.

WHEREAS, Homer, located just 65 air miles southeast of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a significant gateway to Lake Clark National Park and Preserve; and

WHEREAS, The National Park Service has operated a Lake Clark National Park and Preserve Field Office in Homer since 2006 to provide general information, programming and education about visiting the park, and communicate relevant information about scientific investigations in Lake Clark, Katmai, and Kenai Fjords national parks; and

WHEREAS, Homer is home to over fifteen authorized commercial use operator companies providing air taxi, bear viewing, sport fishing and camping services to visitors of Lake Clark, Katmai, and Kenai Fjords National Parks; and

WHEREAS, Businesses in visitor-related industries, such as lodging, restaurants and bars, guiding, and arts and entertainment make up a significant portion of Homer’s economy.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Homer, Alaska, that the Homer City Council opposes the National Park Service’s proposal to close the Homer Field Office for Lake Clark National Park.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Homer City Clerk is instructed to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Regional Director for National Park Service Alaska and the Alaska Congressional Delegation.

               PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 8th day of August, 2016.

                                                                                                         CITY OF HOMER

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                                                                                                         MARY E. WYTHE, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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JO JOHNSON, MMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Note: N/A