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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 94-173
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE INSTITUTE OF
MARINE SCIENCE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, on January 31, 1994, the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Tmstees Council
(EVOSTC) approved financial support for the Institute of Marine Science (IMS) Infrastruc-
ture Improvement Project to provide a needed facility for long-term research and
monitoring of the ecosystem affected by the Exxon Valdez oil spill with the goal of
benefitting the long-term health and restoration of affected resources such as the common
murres, harbor seals, harlequin ducks, marbled murrelets, pigeon guillemots, sea otters,
intertidal and subtidal ecosystems, pink salmon, sockeye salmon and Pacific herring; and
WHEREAS, the EVOSTC financial support was contingent upon, among other
requirements, consultation with the City of Seward to review the assumptions relating
to the proposed improvements and capital and operating budgets; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has been an integral participant in the develop-
ment of this project and its pledge of land as a site for the facility as well as past
appropriations for the purpose of advancing this project; and
WHEREAS, previous City Councils have gone on record with expressions of
strong support and commitment for this project; and
WHEREAS, this project will greatly improve marine research capabilities within
Seward and throughout Alaska and the Nation, while providing a significant public
educational opportunity, increased employment opportunities, additional payroll dollars
to be spent in the Seward community, revenues to the City from utility service to the
facility, and enhancement of very visible waterfront property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby reaffirms its support of the Institute of Marine
Science Required Infrastructure Improvements Project.
Section 2. The City Council further authorizes the Mayor to communicate the
city's support of the project to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Tmstees Council and others as
may be appropriate and necessary to assist in assuring its funding and construction.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 94-173
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this
12th day of September, 1994.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Dave W. Crane, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Anderson, Bencardino, Crane, Darling, Krasnansky, O'Brien, Sieminski
None
None
None
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wohlforth, Argetsinger, Johnson &
Brecht, Attorneys for the city of Seward,
Alaska
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Linda S. Murphy, CMC! ME
City Clerk
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City Attorney
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