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RESOLUTION 2021-093
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE KENAI PENINSULA
BOROUGH TO SECURE A GRANT FROM THE ALASKA U.S.
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION FOR SPRUCE BARK BEETLE
MITIGATION WITHIN THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH AND THE
CITIES WITHIN THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
WHEREAS, the risk of wildland fires has increased substantially due to growing spruce
bark beetle infestation; and
WHEREAS,Southcentral Alaska is experiencing a forest crisis in the form of a resurgence
of the 1990s spruce bark beetle outbreak where over one million acres were impacted on the Kenai
Peninsula before the infestation was addressed; and
WHEREAS,an aerial detection survey conducted in 2019 mapped 150,000 acres of spruce
bark beetle damages revealing the initial beetle outbreak that the Kenai Peninsula is currently
experiencing; and
WHEREAS,the outbreak spread is visibly apparent and impacts all lands. whether private
or public; and
WHEREAS,the Borough submitted a request for federal aid in the amount of$35 million
to Alaska's U.S. Congressional Delegation for spruce bark beetle mitigation; and
WHEREAS, the Borough, the Cities, and all residents and landowners within the Kenai
Peninsula Borough share a common goal to mitigate the devastating impacts of this resurgent
spruce bark beetle outbreak and find it serves public interest to work together toward completing
hazard mitigation projects across all lands; and
WHEREAS, federal assistance in addressing this critical forest crisis is necessary to
mitigate the hazardous impacts on private and public property in the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1.The City Manager and the Mayor are hereby authorized to sign letters of support
and/or a future joint resolution supporting the Kenai Peninsula Borough's request to secure funding
from the Alaska U.S. Congressional Delegation for spruce bark beetle mitigation.
Section 2.The Seward City Council supports the request submitted by the Kenai Peninsula
Borough for the purpose of spruce bark beetle mitigation in the amount of$35,000,000.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-093
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 23`d
day of August, 2021.
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ABSTAIN: None
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 23, 2021
To: City Council
From: Janette Bower, City Manager -
Agenda Item: Resolution 2021-093: Supporting the Efforts of the Kenai Peninsula Borough
to Secure a Grant from the Alaska United States Congressional Delegation
for Spruce Bark Beetle Mitigation within the Kenai Peninsula Borough and
the Cities within the Kenai Peninsula Borough
Background and justification:
The Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) submitted a request for federal aid in the amount of $35
million to the Alaska United States Congressional Delegation for spruce bark beetle mitigation.KPB
requests the city councils for the Cities of Homer,Kenai,Seldovia,Seward,and Soldotna supportthe
request and further requests that the administrations for each of the cities be authorized to execute
letters of support and other documents in support of the Borough's request for federal assistance to
address the spruce bark beetle forest crisis.
Consistency checklist:
Comprehensive Plan: Chapter 3.8.1 Promote community safety from natural disasters through
mitigation measures and preparedness training.
Strategic Plan: Natural Environment
Other: N/A
Fiscal note: No fiscal impact. No appropriations required.
Funding is from: N/A
Finance Department approval:
Attorney Review:
Yes ❑ No F Not applicable ❑
Recommendation
City Council adoption of Resolution 2021-093.
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KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
CITY OF HOMER
KACHEMAK CITY
CITY OF KENAI
CITY OF SELDOVIA
CITY OF SEWARD
CITY OF SOLDOTNA
JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-002
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA
BOROUGH AND COUNCILS OF THE CITIES OF HOMER,KACHEMAK,KENAI,
SELDOVIA,SEWARD AND SOLDOTNA RESPECTIVELY,SUPPORTING A
REQUEST FOR FEDERAL AID SUBMITTED BY THE KENAI PENINSULA
BOROUGH TO ALASKA'S U.S.CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION FOR THE
PURPOSE OF SPRUCE BARK BEETLE MITIGATION
WHEREAS, Southcentral Alaska is experiencing a forest crisis in the form of a resurgence of
the 1990s spruce beetle outbreak where over one million acres were impacted on
the Kenai Peninsula before the infestation was addressed; and
WHEREAS, an aerial detection survey conducted in 2019 mapped 150,000 acres of spruce
beetle damages revealing the initial beetle outbreak that the Kenai Peninsula is
currently experiencing; and
WHEREAS, the outbreak spread is visibly apparent and impacts all lands, whether private or
public; and
WHEREAS, the Borough has submitted a request for federal aid in the amount of$35 million
to Alaska's U.S. Congressional Delegation for spruce bark beetle mitigation; and
WHEREAS, the Borough, the Cities, and all residents and landowners within the Kenai
Peninsula Borough share a common goal to mitigate the devastating impacts of
this resurgent spruce bark beetle outbreak and find that it serves public interest to
work together toward completing hazard mitigation projects across all lands; and
WHEREAS, federal assistance in addressing this critical forest crisis is necessary to mitigate
the hazardous impacts on private and public property in the Kenai Peninsula
Borough;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
ASSEMBLY AND THE COUNCILS OF THE CITY OF HOMER, KACHEMAK CITY,
CITY OF KENAI, CITY OF SELDOVIA, CITY OF SEWARD AND CITY OF
SOLDOTNA:
SECTION 1. That the borough administration and administrations for the Cities of Homer,
Kenai, Seldovia, Seward, and Soldotna, respectively, support the request
submitted by the Kenai Peninsula Borough for the purpose of spruce bark beetle
mitigation in the amount of$35,000,000.00 and the respective administrations are
authorized to execute letters of support or other necessary documentation in
Joint Resolution No.2021-002
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support of the borough's request for federal assistance to address the spruce bark
beetle forest crisis.
SECTION 2. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption of the Kenai Peninsula
Borough Assembly and the City Councils of the City of Homer,Kachemak City,
City of Kenai,City of Seldovia, City of Seward and the City of Soldotna.
APPROVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH THIS
DAY OF ,2021.
Brent Hibbert,Assembly President
ATTEST:
Johni Blankenship,MMC,Borough Clerk
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOMER THIS DAY OF
,2021.
Ken Castner, Mayor
ATTEST:
Melissa Jacobsen,MMC,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KACHEMAK CITY THIS DAY OF
,2021.
William Overway, Mayor
ATTEST:
Erica Fitzpatrick,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI THIS DAY OF
, 2021.
Brian Gabriel Sr.,Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Heinz, MMC,City Clerk
Joint Resolution No.2021-002
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L.... APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SELDOVIA THIS DAY OF
,2021.
Jeremiah Campbell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Heidi Geagel, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY F S S 23~DAY OF
at. , 2021.
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Christy Terry, ayor
ATTEST: ‘--0_4...
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Brenda Ballou, C,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLDOTNA THIS DAY OF
, 2021.
Paul Whitney, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
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Joint Resolution No.2021-002
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