Consideration and Possible Adoption 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.

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, with input from members of the tour community. The members from the tour community that were present at the previous meeting have been notified of this item being on the Work Session and Regular Meeting agendas.

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COUNCIL GOALS:
9) Improve the economic quality of life for Flagstaff through economic diversification, and by fostering jobs and programs that grow wages and revenues

Council briefly discussed this issue at the September 20, 2016, Regular Council Meeting, and received comments from the public supporting such a resolution.

1) Adopt the resolution
2) Amend the resolution and adopt
3) Not adopt the resolution

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