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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 98-048
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ENDORSING THE NATIONAL "TEAMING WITH WILDLIFE"
INITIATIVE AND URGING ALASKA'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION
TO GIVE ITS FULL SUPPORT FOR THIS INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, tourism is a major component of Seward's economy;
WHEREAS, most visitors who travel to Alaska cite the opportunity to view wildlife and
spectacular scenery as primary reasons for their travel; and
WHEREAS, demand for visitor services and facilities is growing dramatically, whle State
and Federal funding is decreasing; and
WHEREAS, proposed Federal "Teaming With Wildlife" legislation would provide Alaska
with up to $17.5 million annually for fish and wildlife-related recreation, education, and
conservation programs; and
WHEREAS, these funds could be used to construct and maintain nature centers, trails, fish
and wildlife viewing platforms, interpretive signs, publications and other services and facilities for
both residents and visitors through grants to local government and other programs; and
WHEREAS, these services and facilities would support Seward's expanding visitor industry
and enhance the quality oflife for residents; and
WHEREAS, over 400 Alaskan businesses, individuals and organizations have joined over
1800 national groups to endorse "Teaming With Wildlife: initiative, including Governor Knowles,
all former living Alaska Governors, the Alaska Visitors Association, Cornmonwealth North,
National Bank of Alaska, Chugach State Park Citizens Advisory Board, The Alaska Land Managers'
Forum, National Education Association-Alaska Chapter, Alaska Audubon Society, Alaska Sport
Fishing Association, Ducks Unlimited-Alaska Chapter, and other conservation, recreation, and
education groups;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves Resolution 98-048, endorsing the "Teaming
with Wildlife" initiative and urges Alaska's Congressional Delegation to give its full support for this
initiative.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 98-048
Section 2. A copy ofthis resolution shall be forwarded to Alaska's Senator Stevens, Senator
Murkowski, Representative Young, and to the Alaska Municipal League.
Section. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 27th
day of April, 1998.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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liowelI R. Satin, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Blatchford, Clark, Gage, Orr, Satin
Callahan, King
None
None
ATTEST:
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Patrick Reilly
City Clerk
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