CITY OF HOMER

HOMER, ALASKA

Ladd Beck

RESOLUTION 04-70

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, DIRECTING THE HOMER CITY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HOMER ADOPT-A-TRAIL PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the City of Homer has developed a Non-Motorized Transportation and Trail Plan; and

WHEREAS, the city trail network enables visitors and residents alike to travel safely and comfortably through Homer while enjoying Homer’s outdoor culture and environment; and

WHEREAS, the city trail plan distinguishes between formal trails, those having legal public access; and informal trails, those trails without legal access rights; and

WHEREAS, there is a need to identify a cost effective process to maintain Homer’s legally recognized trails in order to enable quality use; and

WHEREAS, the short and long term longevity and health of Homer’s legally recognized trails can be promoted through volunteers adopting trail sections and completing basic trail maintenance tasks; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the City Council Directs the Homer City Parks and Recreation Commission to consider and make recommendations regarding the establishment of a Homer Adopt-a-Trail Program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Homer “Adopt-A-Trail” program identify:

· Process to coordinate the “Adopt-A-Trail” program with the appropriate City department and personnel,

· Criteria for becoming a trail volunteer,

· Volunteer responsibilities,

· Tips for Volunteers,

· And other considerations as identified by the Commission, and

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Resolution 04-70

City of Homer

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that additional information regarding volunteer Adopt-a-Trail programs is available on the Internet at the Appalachian Mountain Club website.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 9^th day of August, 2004

CITY OF HOMER

JACK CUSHING, MAYOR

ATTEST:

MARY CALHOUN, CMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Note: N/A