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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes1990-140 . . . Sponsored by: Schaefermeyer CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 90-140 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR OF ALASKA TAKE STEPS TO RESOLVE THE MENTAL HEALTH !.AND DISPUTE WHEREAS, the city of Seward supports the development of Alaska's natural resources for a number of reasons including the development of private sector possibilities and the development of the Alaskan economy as well as helping the state offset some of the losses resulting from the decline in production at Prudhoe Bay; and WHEREAS, it appears that the world markets several Alaskan products including refined limestone, timber and gravel; and are improving for petroleum, coal, WHEREAS, there are currently barriers to the development of these resources, including the current Mental Health Trust land dispute; and WHEREAS, there also appear to be other major barriers to export development, including an under-capitalized transportation system; and WHEREAS, there is no overall transportation plan for future resources for export; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The newly-elected governor, working with the Legislature, is urged to immediately undertake to solve the Mental Health Trust land dispute as an urgent priority of the new administration. Section 2. The state of Alaska Executive Branch is urged to work with the appropriate federal, state and local entities to examine current barriers to carefully prepare an overall transpor- tation plan for the state. 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 26th day of November, 1990. -1- . CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 90-140 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA . . (~l~ BURGESS, DUNHAM, HILTON, KRASNANSKY, MEEHAN, NOLL & SIEMINSKI NONE NONE NONE APPROVED AS TO FORM: Perkins Coie, Attorneys for the city of Seward, Alaska . . (City Seal) 0vl &1, ,j /~; Fred B. Arvidson City Attorney -2-