Nome City Budgets Not Yet Finalized; Resolution On Sexual Assault Postponed for Discussion
At Monday’s council meeting, City Manager Tom Moran said Nome is currently projected to be almost $2 million “in the hole” for FY ’19. Those numbers could change, as the City budgets are not finalized yet. Also on Monday, both council members and Nome citizens supported postponing a resolution on improving local responses to sexual assault, so that the wording of the resolution can be revised.
In Council’s Agenda: Budgets, Resolution on Sexual Assault Against Alaska Natives
On the Council’s agenda for May 14 is a resolution to support justice for Alaska Native victims of sexual assault and other violent crimes. This measure was written in response to last week’s work session, where a group of Nome citizens voiced their concerns about what they say is systemic discrimination against Alaska Natives.
Nome Citizens Seek Reform, Citing ‘Deficiencies in Public Safety’ for Alaska Natives
A group of citizens in Nome is calling for change in the handling of sexual assault cases — and the City Council says it’s listening.
City Continues Lease Agreements with Federal Aviation Administration, Supports Graphite Creek Mine
A land lease regarding Newton Peak has existed for years between the City of Nome and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and will continue for another ten years. Before adjourning the regular meeting, the Nome City Council passed a resolution to support the Graphite Creek mining project.
City Council To Deliberate on Surplus Municipal Property, Could Authorize Sale of Two Blocks Tonight
During their regular meeting at City Hall, the Council will also deliberate on one new ordinance and two resolutions. In the first reading phase is an ordinance to adopt tariff #14 which aims to revise and replace all existing tariffs at the Port of Nome.
Zoning Map, Junk Motor Vehicles, Fines All To Be Finalized By City Council
The City Council could amend Title 5 and Title 18 of the Code of ordinances to update the definition of a junk motor vehicle, then set monetary penalties for the storage of junk motor vehicles in zoning districts other than the Industrial zone.
Nome Council in Agreement: NSHC and Community Will Benefit From Vacated Property
Through the passage of an ordinance, NSHC will have use of land on East L Street and East M Street, as well as between East 6th and Greg Kruschek Avenue. City Manager Tom Moran explains these properties won’t go out for bid, but the City is negotiating some form of payment with NSHC.