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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2006-03
RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD,
PROVIDING A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
REGARDING THE SEWARD MARINE CENTER DOCK
WHEREAS, two million five hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($2,550,000) was allocated
by the State of Alaska as, "Seward: Ferry, Infrastructure at Seward Marine Center {HD 33-35)"; and
WHEREAS, the R/V Alpha Helix is the oldest research vessel in the University-National
Oceanographic Laboratory System's fleet and its replacement is a major priority in the Federal
Oceanographic Facilities Committee fleet renewal plan; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Marine Center is anticipating a 236' replacement vessel (Alaska
Regional Research Vessel) for the Alpha Helix; and
WHEREAS, the replacement vessel marine improvements are necessary to provided much
needed vessel moorage space for large vessels to dock and use the facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Marine Center has developed a Conceptual Plan for Renovation
and Modernization; and
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WHEREAS, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board held a public Work Session on
September 20, 2006 regarding this issue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory
Board that:
Section 1. The City of Seward support the Seward Marine Center (SMC) and the Alaska
Regional Research Vessel to be homeported at SMC.
Section 2. The Board recommends the City not pursue or accept an ownership interest in the
dock. The City of Seward should support the University in obtaining funds for the project though
advocacy of resolution of support, personal contact/networking, and maintaining established
relationships.
Section 3. The Board further recommends that the SMC project should not be placed ahead
of existing identified projects on the City's State and Federal priorities list.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board this 4th day of
October 2006.
Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Resolution 2006-03
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Mike Banas, Bruce Martin, Karl VanBuskirk, Darryl Schaefermeyer
None
Deborah Altermatt, Ron Long
None
(City Seal)
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