CITY OF HOMER

HOMER, ALASKA

Wythe

RESOLUTION 06 - 20

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, Concepts/ideas, and projects, needed 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 are required for successful economic development; and

WHEREAS, The City Comprehensive Plan provides goals, objectives, and action items regarding land use, and an update identifies the importance of the City facilitating the successful "implementation of an economic growth plan."; and

WHEREAS, The City of Homer has limited personnel and economic resources to support economic development planning; and

WHEREAS, Chapter 1.78, of the Homer City Code, establishes the Economic Development Advisory Commission; and

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 27th day of February, 2006.

CITY OF HOMER

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ATTEST: JAMES C. HORNADAY, MAYOR

MARY L. CALHOUN, CMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Note: Clerk's Office Recording and Minutes. Other staff as assigned.