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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2002-032
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE 100,000
SALMON SMOL T FROM THE COOK INLET AQUACUL TURE
ASSOCIATION IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE RESURRECTION BAY
SALMON FISHERY AND APPROPRIATING $15,000 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND, FUND BALANCE
WHEREAS, the Seward Charterboat Association requested that the City of Seward purchase
100,000 salmon smolt from the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Charterboat Association is willing to cover the short term cost of
the purchase with fundraising and self imposed fees; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Charterboat Association is willing to cover the future cost of
purchases with additional fees attached to business licenses issued to charter boat operators; and
WHEREAS, the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association requires a firm and immediate
commitment to the purchase of the available salmon smolt in order to continue to rear the salmon;
and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Seward to enhance the Resurrection Bay
silver salmon fishery.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to purchase 100,000 salmon smolt at a cost of
$15,000 from the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association.
Section 2. $15,000 is appropriated from the General Fund, Fund Balance Account (101-
0000-3050).
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 8th day
of April, 2002.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2002-032
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Edgar Blatchford, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Blatchford, Branson, Brossow, Calhoon, Clark, Orr, Shafer
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 8, 2002 4Of se
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From: Nathan On, Council MembeV7 %r�',
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Agenda Item: Purchasing 100,000 salmon smolt
BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Charterboat Association initiated a request for the City of Seward to purchase salmon
smolt from the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association for the purpose of releasing the salmon into
Resurrection Bay. The Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association needs a firm and immediate commitment
that they will be paid $15,000 to rear the smolt into adulthood. The Cook Inlet Aquaculture
Association is able to provide this reasonable cost because they are rearing these smolt with other
projects. The Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association is only charging for their out of pocket expenses
related to these fish such as feed and electricity.
The Seward Charterboat Association has stated that they are willing to cover the short term cost of
this year's purchase with fundraising and self imposed fees. The Seward Charterboat Association is
willing to cover the future cost of purchases with additional fees attached to business licenses issued
to charter boat operators.
It is in the best interest of the City of Seward to work with the Seward Charterboat Association to
enhance fishing opportunities for Seward's residents and visitors.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council approve Resolution 2002-032, authorizing the City
Mier to purchase 100,000 salmon smolt from the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association in order to
enhance the Resurrection Bay salmon fishery and appropriating $15,000 from the General Fund,
Fund Balance.