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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2001-080 I I I Sponsored by: Janke CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2001-080 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING SUPPORT OF THE MCDONALD POINT PROJECT. WHEREAS, demand for small boat moorage in Seward is greater then the available moorage; and, WHEREAS, the City of Seward has actively sought expansion of moorage facilities for many years; and, WHEREAS, the City of Seward has an active federal project for the expansion of the Seward Small Boat Harbor that is pending appropriation of federal funds; and, WHEREAS, Alaska Barge and Salvage, through Mr. Tim McDonald has proposed developing McDonald Point into a small boat harbor and multi-use shipping facility; and, WHEREAS, this development would benefit the local economy through increased moorage capacity, increased shipping activity and increased employment opportunities; and, WHEREAS, development of a private mooring facility would be a benefit to the Seward area and Alaska as a whole by establishing market rates for wet slips in Alaska; and, WHEREAS, funding for this private marina would not compete for federal funding and thereby jeopardize the current active project for Seward. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, supports the private development of McDonald Point into a marina and multi-use shipping facility. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska authorizes the City Manager to monitor the progress of the project, propose incentives and to assist the developer in any manner allowed by the City of Seward Code of Ordinances, policies or City Council directive. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 25th day ofJune, 2001. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA <C~ .\~~ / Edgar Blatchford, Mayor CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2001-080 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Brossow, Calhoon, Clark, Orr, Shafer, Blatchford None King None ATTEST: e~/~ atrick Reilly City Clerk (City ~~)n""I, ,.:~' -Or SE"~ "'" ...... ~~ ............:..t~ " ~ u' ,"0' ~i'OR.ijh", <:> ~ ~ .'0 ~" ~ : l~" --- \ ~ - . . .. ~ : SEAL :.: :&: : : "" . . - ~., .....-- . .. ~. (lo. ~ "tV..~' ~ ~ Ql....v~." 1 ...~.... ~ , ~ ,:VC I" r..;: ~... "or "1"h ......' ~v..~ '#"1 . t; OF tl-\. ~\\... """'llnn\\\