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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes1989-038 . . . Sponsored by: Schaefermever CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 89-038 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA APPROVING TEMPORARY LEASE AGREEMENT WHEREAS, on March 24, 1989 the tanker vessel EXXON VALDEZ ran aground in Prince William Sound; and WHEREAS, the resulting oil spill has spread throughout the regions of Prince William Sound including those waters adjacent to Resurrection Bay; and WHEREAS, the oil contamination has been washed ashore in Resurrection Bay and in adjacent areas including the Kenai Fjords National Park and the Caines Head State Park; and WHEREAS, preservation of the natural environment is of critical concern to the citizens of the city of Seward; and WHEREAS, untold numbers of animals, including fish, birds and sea mammals have been contaminated by oil from the oil spill; and WHEREAS, the City of Seward has been requested to assist in every way to minimize the impact of the oil spill; and WHEREAS, negative impacts of the oil spill include not only destruction of the natural wildlife but severe economic impacts for residents of the city of Seward, including fishermen and those who rely upon the fishing industry; and WHEREAS, the city has been requested by the united States Coast Guard, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, and others for approval of a Wildlife Rescue Center at the Small Boat Harbor in Seward; and WHEREAS, the city has prepared a lease agreement of a temporary nature which has been approved by the City Manager subject to confirmation by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the lessee has obtained the consent and guaranty of lessee's obligations under the lease agreement; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. The lease agreement attached to resolution is approved. this -1- . . . CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 89-038 Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately, however, the lease agreement shall be subject to the provisions of the Seward Charter and Code with respect to referendum petitions. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, this 8th day of May, 1989. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA GIESELER, DUNHAM, HILTON, MEEHAN, NOLL, SIMUTIS NONE O'BRIEN NONE APPROVED AS TO FORM: PERKINS COIE, Attorneys for the city of Seward, Alaska By: ~ 17/~ Fred B. Arvidson City Attorney (City Seal) -2-