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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 92-075
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, URGING RECONSIDERATION OF THE
PROPOSED CLOSURE OF THE WILDWOOD CORRECTIONAL
FACILITY IN KENAI
WHEREAS, the Alaska Department of Corrections proposes the closure of the
Wildwood Correctional Facility in Kenai; and
WHEREAS, the proposed closure may result in the loss of over sixty jobs on the
Kenai Peninsula; and
WHEREAS, several oil platforms in Cook Inlet have shut down in the past year
and projections for commercial fishing over the next several years are not encouraging;
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WHEREAS, the proposed closure would affect employees at Spring Creek
Correctional Center as well as Wildwood and other facilities throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, the Wildwood Correctional Facility is one of the most cost effective
correctioinal institutions in Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the social impact on prisoners being separated from families and social
support networks will harm their rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, a more thorough analysis of the Department of Corrections
administrative procedures and the short and long term financial and social implications
of the proposed closure should be completed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The Alaska Department of Corrections is urged to reconsider its
proposal to implement closure of the Wildwood Correctional Facility.
Section 2. Copies of this resolution shall be sent to Governor Walter J. Hickel,
Commissioner Lloyd F. Hames, DOC, Senators Kerttula and Menard and Representative
Kubina.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 92-075
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this
11th day of May, 1992.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Donald W. Cripps, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Bencardino, Crane, Cripps, Dunham, Krasnansky, Swartz & White
None
None
None
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Perkins Coie, Attorneys for the city of
Seward, Alaska
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Fred B. Arvidson
City Attorney
(City Seal)