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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 88-009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, URGING THE STATE OF ALASKA TO RESUME
FUNDING OF THE FISHERIES REHABILITATION, ENHANCEMENT AND
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT A LEVEL THAT WILL ENSURE THE
CONTINUATION AND EXPANSION OF THE FISH
BY-PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
WHEREAS, since 1979, the Alaska Department of Fish and
Game, Division of Fisheries Rehabilitation, Enhancement and
Development (F.R.E.D.), has worked with Icicle Seafoods to
develop an economical dry salmon ration for use in state
fish hatcheries; and
WHEREAS, this joint venture has resulted in the suc-
cessful development of the Alaska Dry Pellet (ADP) food
which has been tested throughout the state and has proven to
be equal to or better than imported diets; and
WHEREAS, Icicle Seafoods has not relied on state
funding or other governmental grants in the construction and
operation of its fish reduction plant in Seward and has
subsidized the development of this valuable new industry;
and
example of the invest-
new industry utilizing
new source of revenue
WHEREAS, this venture is a prime
ment of private funds to develop a
Alaskan resources and creating a
within the state; and
WHEREAS, the development of this new industry allows
state hatcheries to purchase Alaska-made fish food rather
than importing food from outside the state; and
WHEREAS, the development of this industry has made it
possible to avoid costly disposal of fish by-products by
recycling the waste at fish processing facilities, thus
fully utilizing the state's fisheries resource; and
WHEREAS,
F.R.E.D., was
fish food; and
Dr. Kenneth
instrumental
Leon, Principal Biologist for
in the development of the ADP
WHEREAS, funding reductions for the F.R.E.D. program
have resulted in the elimination of Dr. Leon's position; and
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 88-009
WHEREAS,
programs are
F.R.E.D. ;
Dr. Leon's research and evaluation of existing
necessary for the continued success of
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The city of Seward strongly urges the state
of Alaska to continue to fund the Alaska Department of Fish
and Game, Division of Fisheries Rehabilitation, Enhancement
and Development, at the level originally approved for Fiscal
Year 1988 in order to assure the continuation of the princi-
pal biologist's position and thus provide the continuation
and expansion of the fish by-products reduction industry
within the state.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immedi-
ately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, this 25th day of January , 19 88
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
DUNHAM, GIESELER, HILTON, NOLL & SIMUTIS
NONE
O'BRIEN
MEEHAN
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HUGHES, THORSNESS, GANTZ,
POWELL & BRUNDIN, Attorneys
for the City of Seward, AK
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Fred B. Arvi son
City Attorney
(City Seal)
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