CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA
City Manager
RESOLUTION
10-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT
FOR A CITY APPLICATION TO THE ALASKA COASTAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CIAP)
TO RECONSTRUCT APPROXIMATELY 850 FEET OF THE BELUGA SLOUGH TRAIL.
WHEREAS, The Beluga Slough Trail, which connects the Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center to Bishop’s Beach Park, is one of the most heavily used trails in the Homer area; and
WHEREAS, The original plastic portions of the trail have created serious problems with the natural habitat, destroying plant life and interfering with tidal action; and
WHEREAS, Another section of trail has been removed entirely, leaving a muddy path; and
WHEREAS, Public safety is also a concern with the existing trail because of its slippery and uneven surface; and
WHEREAS, Reconstruction of the Beluga Slough Trail is identified as a community priority in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan; and
WHEREAS, The Kenai Peninsula Borough has expressed support for the project and has pledged $66,582 in Borough CIAP funds; and
WHEREAS, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has expressed support for the project (which spans property owned by USFWS as well as the City of Homer) and has pledged in-kind support.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Homer City Council hereby expresses its support for a City grant application to the Alaska Coastal Impact Assistance Program to reconstruct approximately 850 feet of the Beluga Slough Trail.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Homer will work closely with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in accomplishing this project, which spans property owned by USFWS as well as the City of Homer; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all preconstruction work for the project will be paid for or contributed by the City of Homer, with support from USFWS and the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 8th day of March, 2010.
CITY OF HOMER
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JAMES
C. HORNADAY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK
Fiscal Note: N/A