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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 94-194
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE ALLOCATION OF
EXXON VALDEZ OIL SPILL CIVIL SETTLEMENT FUNDS FOR
THE PURCHASE OF NATIVE SELECTED LANDS WITHIN THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK
WHEREAS, Kenai Fjords National Park and the City of Seward share a
commitment to the economic and environmental well being of the City of Seward and
the lands contained within the boundaries of the Kenai Fjords National park; and
WHEREAS, the rapid expansion of visitation to the park has had a significant
impact on the economic growth of the city including the establishment of a variety of
tourism-related businesses and services; and
WHEREAS, the park is a nearby and essential "living laboratory" for the birds, sea
mammals and flora that will be researched and displayed at the proposed Alaska SeaLife
Center; and
WHEREAS, continued public access to coastal parklands for both scientists and
visitors is an important goal of both the city and the park;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council supports the expenditure of Exxon Valdez Oil
Spill Civil Settlement funds for the acquisition of Native selected lands within the
boundaries of the Kenai Fjords National park.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this
24th day of October, 1994.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Dave W. Crane, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 94-194
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Anderson, Crane, Darling, Deeter, King, O'Brien, Sieminski
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ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wohlforth, Argetsinger, Johnson &
Brecht, Attorneys for the city of Seward,
Alaska
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d(\Unda S. Murphy, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
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City Attorney
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