CITY OF HOMER

HOMER, ALASKA

Mayor

RESOLUTION 05-64

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA SUPPORTING FULL TIME STAFFING OF THE BOROUGH HOMER OFFICE.

WHEREAS, The City of Homer, local and area wide employees and citizens, local and area wide businesses and tourists value the services of the Borough Homer Office; and

WHEREAS, This office is of benefit to many of the City's Departments and Divisions including Public Works, Planning and Zoning, City Clerk's Office, Port and Harbor and Administration; and

WHEREAS, Real estate agents, Surveyors and Engineers have expressed much appreciation for the services of the office and its accessibility and hours; and

WHEREAS, Most City Offices are open 8 a.m to 5 p.m. and many businesses are open 8 or 9 a.m. to 5 or 6 p.m. and the essential Borough services are needed during those hours and at least Monday through Friday; and

WHEREAS, The Planning and Zoning Division and City Clerk's Office forwards callers and customers to the Office on a regular basis; and

WHEREAS, Homer Planning and Zoning reports the following:

1. Prior to the Borough establishing an office in Homer, the Planning Department spent one-third to one half of its time assisting individuals with Borough issues.

2. Non City property questions are more readily answered due to the Borough Homer Office - such as GIS mapping, property ownership and property location These customers request, need and want this information during and through out all business days and hours.

3. Shortening the office hours would negatively impact the public and City Planning Department; and

WHEREAS, The Kachemak City Clerk relayed her appreciation for the absentee voting services provided by the Homer Borough Office and the other services provided; and

WHEREAS, Several City and area wide citizens have voiced a desire for increased services at the Borough Homer Office such as providing for property taxes and sales taxes to be paid at the Homer Office.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Homer, Alaska herebysupports full time staffing of the Borough Homer Office.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 24th day of May, 2005.

CITY OF HOMER

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ATTEST: JAMES C. HORNADAY, MAYOR

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MARY L. CALHOUN, CMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Note: Reduction in Borough Homer Office impacts City Offices and Staff, local and area wide citizens, and local and area wide businesses.