9.
City Council Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 10/25/2016
- From:
- Elizabeth A. Burke, City Clerk
TITLE
Discussion of Resolution No. 2016-36: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council, Coconino County, Arizona, opposing certain portions of the National Park Service proposed Backcountry Management Plan which would reduce the number of use authorizations issued to local entities which are an important asset to the local tourism industry.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This item has been placed on this Work Session agenda to review proposed wording for a resolution to be considered at the November 1, 2016, Regular Council Meeting.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On September 20, 2016, Councilmember Evans presented a Future Agenda Item Request (F.A.I.R.) to consider a resolution in opposition to portions of the National Park Service Grand Canyon Backcountry Management Plan. At that meeting, Council heard from Councilmember Evans as well as members of the tour community. After that input, a majority of Council directed staff to bring back a resolution for consideration. The City Attorney's Office has drafted the attached resolution for consideration. Those previously speaking from the tour industry were notified of this Work Session and next week's Regular Meeting.
INFORMATION:
COUNCIL GOALS:
9) Foster relationships and maintain economic development commitment to partners
9) Foster relationships and maintain economic development commitment to partners