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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 90-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, OPPOSING THE SEASONAL SHUT
DOWN OF M.V. TUSTUMENA FERRY SERVICE BETWEEN
SELDOVIA, HOMER, SEWARD AND KODIAK
WHEREAS, the city of Seward is the homeport of the M. V.
Tustumena; and
WHEREAS, the Tustumena Ferry serves Seldovia, Seward, Homer
and Kodiak and is the basic means for transporting residents as
well as all types of supplies and materials between these com-
munities; and
WHEREAS, the legislature cut the Alaska Marine Highway System
budget, causing ferry service to be discontinued beyond its normal
overhaul time during this winter; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska Marine Highway System plans to pull the
Tustumena from service for eight months next year for a complete
remodel; and
WHEREAS, this discontinued service will cause serious
transportation and shipping problems for the communities it serves;
and
WHEREAS, The Alaska Marine Highway System has solicited
statements of interest for replacement ferry serv1ce for Homer/Sel-
dovia and Homer/Kodiak/Port Lions but has not included service from
Seward in the solicitation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The city of Seward supports the supplemental
funding request for FY'90 by the Alaska Marine Highway System to
avoid the anticipated loss of service this winter.
Section 2. The city urges the Alaska Marine Highway
to find a replacement vessel for use which includes Seward
while the Tustumena is being remodeled from October 1,
through June 1, 1991.
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Section 3. The clerk is hereby directed to send a copy of
this resolution to all state legislators who represent the affected
communities; all members of the House and Senate Finance commit-
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 90-002
tees; Mark Hickey, Commissioner of Transportation; and Jim Ayers,
Director of the Alaska Marine Highway System.
section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the city Council of the city of Seward,
Alaska, this 8th day of January, 1990.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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William C. Noll, Mayor
AYES: Burgess, Dunham, Hilton, Meehan, Noll, Sieminski, Simutis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Perkins Coie, Attorneys for the
city of Seward, Alaska
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Patricia J. Jones
Acting City Clerk
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Fred B. Arvidson
City Attorney
(City Seal)
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