CITY OF HOMER

HOMER, ALASKA

Roberts

RESOLUTION 08-99

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE HOMER SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT’S 2009 STATE RECREATIONAL TRAILS APPLICATION FOR TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS ON THE CALVIN AND COYLE TRAIL.

            WHEREAS, Kachemak Heritage Land Trust (KHLT) is the sole owner of  properties situated in Homer, Alaska, known as the Calvin and Coyle and Buxton properties more particularly described as Kenai Peninsula Borough numbers 179-03-051, 179-03-052, 179-03-053, 179-03-054, 179-03-055 and 179-03-056; and

            WHEREAS, Homer Soil and Water Conservation District (HSWCD) has coordinated with KHLT as a qualified partner organization for managing the Recreational Trails Program grant; and

            WHEREAS, Established, once popular interpretive trails on the 10.5 acre Calvin and Coyle property lack the durability required for daily summertime non-motorized foot traffic, diminishing the trail’s popularity as an educational and recreational tool; and

            WHEREAS, The 18.7 acre Buxton parcel donated to the KHLT in 197 is adjacent to the Calvin and Coyle parcels and connects the Calvin and Boyle parcels to the Paul Banks Elementary School (Kenai Peninsula Borough land); and

            WHEREAS, The Buxton’s parcel’s proximity to the established Calvin and Coyle trail and its diverse range of habitat make it ideal for trail and interpretative material development; and

            WHEREAS, Homer Soil and Water Conservation District plans to apply for a Recreational Trails Program grant to fund the construction of a new section of trail on the Buxton property and to fund improvements to the existing Calvin and Coyle trail; and.

            WHEREAS, The City of Homer has adopted a Homer Non-Motorized Transportation and Trails Plan and the Calvin and Coyle Trail is included as an existing trail.

            WHEREAS, The City of Homer supports improvements to the Calvin and Coyle Trail and is providing in-kind and material support by assisting with development of the proposed new pedestrian parking area and providing trail access on and across a platted Right of Way.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Homer City Council supports the efforts of the Homer Soil and Water Conservation District to obtain grant funding for trail improvements and construction on the Calvin and Coyle and Buxton properties.

            PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 22nd day of September, 2008.

 

                                                                       

                                                                        CITY OF HOMER

 

 

 

                                                                        _____________________________

                                                                        MAYOR PRO TEMPORE NOVAK

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

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JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK

 

 

Fiscal Information: SWCSD will receive money and maintain trail.