CITY OF HOMER

Fenske

HOMER, ALASKA

RESOLUTION 04-56(S)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CORRECTION OF THE DRAINAGE PROBLEM AT KAREN HORNADAY HILLSIDE PARK, NORTHSIDE OF THE BALLFIELDS.

WHEREAS, Karen Hornaday Hillside Park is extensively utilized by the community at large; and

WHEREAS, There is a significant drainage problem that exists on the north side of the ball fields; and

WHEREAS, There are several T-Ball and Little League teams using the fields; and

WHEREAS, The children involved in the T-Ball and Little League programs are constantly running back and forth through the problem drainage area; and

WHEREAS, There are visiting Little League Teams throughout the season; and

WHEREAS, The stagnant water and slick mud creates a health hazard and situation for possible injury; and

WHEREAS, James Hornaday has donated $300.00 to assist with correcting this effort; and

WHEREAS, Over the years various individuals and groups have brought this problem to the Council for consideration and resolution; and

WHEREAS, It is in the best interest of the City of Homer, residents of the City and the greater community and visitors to correct this drainage problem as soon as possible.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the correction of the drainage problem at Karen Hornaday Hillside Park on the north side of the ball fields.

PASSED and ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 14th day of June, 2004.

CITY OF HOMER

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ATTEST: JACK CUSHING, MAYOR

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MARY L. CALHOUN, CMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Note: Parks and Recreation Park Maintenance Program. No dollar value assigned.