Georgetown Idaho

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-1

A RESOLUTION OF GEORGETOWN. IDAHO ADOPTING THE OREGON TRAIL-BEAR LAKE SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN -2008

WHEREAS, the Oregon Trail-Bear Lake Scenic Byway, extending along US 89 and US 30 from the Idaho/Utah border to the city of McCammon is an important regional roadway and visitor amenity within southwest Idaho; and

WHEREAS, the Oregon Trail-Bear Lake Byway Advisory Committee represents a partnership of local, state and federal agencies and property and business owners within the byway area in a shared mission to promote appreciation of the cultural, historic, wildlife, and scenic qualities of the byway and to develop sensitive and appropriate economic development opportunities along the byway; and

WHEREAS, the Oregon Trail-Bear Lake Scenic Byway Advisory Committee was the leader in the preparation of the Corridor Management Plan in association with professional planning and engineering consultants; and

WHEREAS, public meetings were held on April 10, June 16 and December 4, 2007 to review and comment on the corridor plan; and

WHEREAS the Corridor Management Plan helps to identify, coordinate, preserve and improve unique historic, cultural, scenic, and geologic landmarks for visitors and residents alike and should be adopted;

NOW THEREFRE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oregon Trail-Bear Lake Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan, January 2008 is adopted.

(s) Albert K. Johnson, Mayor

Attest: Marty Nate, City Clerk

Date: 04 March 2008