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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013-076
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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 26, 2013 the
imp 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 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The amount of $37,500 is authorized to be paid to the Seward Chamber of
Commerce for the purpose of implementing the Cooperative Agreement between Cook Inlet
Aquaculture Association and the Seward Chamber, in substantially the form as presented at this
meeting.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013-076
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 14th day of
October 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Casagranda, Terry, Seaward
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ABSTAIN: None
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Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: October 14, 2013 •vzlht.t■va
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To: City Council 4itgi$&
Through: City Manager Jim Hunt
From: Harbormaster Mack Funk
Agenda Item: Fisheries Enhancement
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
On December 10, 2012 Resolution 2012-097 was passed in order to allocate $51,000 of the Raw
Fish tax for the purpose of"salmon enhancement in Resurrection Bay to improve future fish runs",
subject to Council approving an implementation plan. The Chamber has submitted a plan in the
form of a proposal to spend $37,500 of those funds to purchase, raise and release 75,000 Coho
smolts though the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association. The smolts are scheduled to be released in
June of 2015 in a remote area near Seward.
INTENT:
To transfer$37,500 to the Seward Chamber of Commerce in accordance with Resolution 2012-097.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (document source here): Page 23 Encourage the
1. growth and development of an efficient, functional small boat harbor X
that meets Seward's commercial and recreational needs.
2 Strategic Plan (document source here): Page 15 Celebrate the Natural
. X
Environment.
3. Other (list): X
FISCAL NOTE:
The amount of$37,500 to be paid from the salmon enhancement funding as previously authorized.
Approved by Finance Department: Olt 1.494
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
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RECOMMENDATION: Council approve resolution 2013- transferring $37,500 to the Seward
Chamber of Commerce in accordance with Resolution 2012-097,for the purpose of implementing a
fish enhancement program.
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