CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA
Ladd
RESOLUTION 04-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE HOMER CITY COUNCIL REACTIVATING THE HOMER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, Successful economic development in keeping with the City's Comprehensive Plan and community growth is basic to Homer's future; and
WHEREAS, Numerous concepts/ideas, projects, and needs to increase employment, to improve and provide for basic public infrastructure, to enhance
cultural and educational amenities, and to attract and develop year-round industries have been suggested or presented to the City of Homer for
consideration; and.
WHEREAS, Although the City Comprehensive Plan provides goals, objectives, and action items for the next 3-5 years (1999) regarding land use, it is
important that the City facilitates the successful "implementation of an economic growth plan." (Homer Comprehensive Plan Update); and
WHEREAS, The City of Homer has limited personnel and economic resources, and in order to support economic development in a responsible and
business-like manner, Chapter 1.78, City Code, establishes the Economic Development Advisory Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Homer City Council that the Homer Economic Development Commission is hereby reactivated for the
purpose of advising the City Council on matters of overall economic development as identified in present City Code, 1.78.040 and shall be identified and
function in accordance with Chapter 1.78, Homer City Code; and .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Economic Development Advisory Commission will review the Overall Economic Development Plan as adopted by the City Council via Resolution 99-36 on June 1, 1999, and in light of current economic conditions within the State and City, make prioritized recommendations based upon economic data and information to guide, enhance, and support timely economic development, both public and private.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 12th day of January, 2004.
CITY OF HOMER
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ATTEST: JACK CUSHING, MAYOR
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MARY L. CALHOUN, CMC, CITY CLERK
Fiscal Note: Clerk's Office Recording and Minutes. Other staff as assigned.