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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.
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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)
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