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HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 17-249 IOBC LetterMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638 Number AB 17-249 Meeting Date November 9, 2017 AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION  SUBJECT: Request to sign the Idaho Outdoor Business Council’s letter in support of keeping public lands public and opposing efforts to transfer public land to state and private entities Department Approvals Initials Originator or Supporter   Mayor / Council MA Originator   City Manager     Clerk     Treasurer     Community Development     Police Department     Public Works     Golf Course    COST IMPACT: N/A Parks and Recreation    FUNDING SOURCE: N/A Airport      Library    TIMELINE: N/A Information Systems      Grant Coordinator    SUMMARY STATEMENT: The Idaho Outdoor Business Council (IOBC) is a coalition of businesses and recreation groups dedicated to preserving and promoting Idaho’s spectacular wild lands and waters, and to educating public officials as to the importance of conservation measures and public lands funding initiatives as drivers for Idaho’s outdoor recreation economy and quality of life. The IOBC provides a strong voice on behalf of sustainable recreation and of the benefits of healthy lands and waters to Idaho’s important outdoor recreation economy. The IOBC supports public lands funding initiatives such as the Land and Water Conservation Fund as well as appropriate conservation measures including roadless areas, wild and scenic rivers, and public lands management efforts that expand and improve opportunities for hiking, biking, paddling, climbing, backcountry skiing and snowshoeing, camping, hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and more. Currently, IOBC is engaging business support to take a stand for our public lands. The IOBC is requesting that the Council Consider authorizing the attached letter that shows the Council’s endorsement and support of the mission of the IOBC to preserve and promote Idaho’s spectacular wild lands and waters and to educate public officials as to the importance of conservation measures and public lands funding initiatives as drivers for Idaho’s outdoor recreation economy and quality of life.  RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Idaho Outdoor Business Council’s letter in support of keeping public lands public and opposing efforts to transfer public land to state and private entities.  RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION  MEETING DATE ACTION