HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2013-005 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2013-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA,TRANSFERRING$37,500 OF 2012
RAW FISH TAX RECEIPTS TO THE SEWARD CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE TO PURCHASE AND REAR COHO SALMON SMOLTS
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2012 the Seward City Council's Resolution 2012-097
allocated up to$51,000 of the 2012 Raw Fish tax to be spent for fisheries enhancement purposes;
and
WHEREAS,the Seward Chamber of Commerce has submitted a plan to purchase and raise
75,000 Coho salmon smolts to be released in June 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce, through programs implemented in association
with the Seward Silver Salmon Derby,is recognized as having been the primary local agency for fish
enhancement purposes; and
WHEREAS, at the Chamber of Commerce Board meeting on September 26th, 2013 the
Seward Chamber Board unanimously approved supporting this resolution; and
WHEREAS,with their record of success and as the City's economic development partner,
the Seward Chamber of Commerce is the logical entity to implement salmon enhancement projects
on behalf of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber has a proposal for Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association's Trail
Lakes Hatchery to rear and release 75,000 Coho smolt for a total cost of $37,500; and -
WHEREAS,the Seward Chamber of Commerce has historically partnered with the Cook
Inlet Aquaculture Association on this type of project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD of THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. $37,500 from account 101-1191-5790 is authorized to be paid to the Seward
Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of implementing the Cooperative Agreement between Cook
Inlet Aquaculture Association and the Seward Chamber, attached hereto and incorporated by
reference.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
Of the CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013-05
PASSED AND APPROVED the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the City of Seward,
Alaska,this 2nd day of October 2013.
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
i eborah Altermatt, Chair
AYES: Oliver, Linville,Fink, Hughes, Altermatt
NOES: None •
ABSENT: Jaffa, Schaefermeyer
ABSTAIN: None
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