HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2005-14Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, SUPPORTING
THE EFFORTS OF THE KENAI ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (KEDS) BY
DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO APPOINT A KEDS STEERING
COMMITTEE MEMBER AND TO CONTINUE ITS CLOSE WORK WITH THE KEDS
WORKING GROUP.
WHEREAS, the Kenai City Council Resolution No. 2003-07 supported efforts to acquire
the VISTA project to develop a strategic economic development plan; and,
WHEREAS, the KEDS working group devoted a great deal of time and effort to create a
fluid and useful strategic plan dedicated to economic growth in the City of Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, the KEDS document was written and presented to various groups around
the community to gather valuable feedback; and,
WHEREAS, the KEDS working group made numerous revisions to the plan in
accordance with community feedback; and,
WHEREAS, the KEDS working group considers the document complete and ready for
implementation; and,
WHEREAS, the next phase of the KEDS is the formation of a Steering Committee to
facilitate and monitor activities outlined in the strategic economic development plan,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of Kenai for the City to stay engaged
in the economic development planning process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, to support the efforts of the Kenai Economic Development Strategy, by
acknowledging receipt of the KEDS report and directing City of Kenai administration to
appoint a representative to the KEDS Steering Committee and to continue working in a
cooperative manner with the KEDS group in implementing elements of the KEDS
report as approved by City Council.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 20th day of April,
2005.
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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