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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 91-032
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE PRINCE
WILLIAM SOUND AQUACULTURE CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation
(PWSAC) contributes at least 70% of the annual commercial salmon
harvest in Prince William Sound: and
WHEREAS, a substantial number of salmon permit holders who
fish the Sound are Seward residents: and
WHEREAS, many of the more than 25 million salmon produced
annually by PWSAC are processed in the city of Seward, providing
jobs and tax revenue for the community: and
WHEREAS, PWSAC contributes substantially to the
fisheries in Prince william Sound, including chinooks, cohos,
and sockeyes: and
sport
pinks
WHEREAS, the PWSAC Board has approved a production plan which
calls for increased and diversified production of salmon in the
Sound, further stabilizing salmon supply and benefitting all users:
and
WHEREAS, PWSAC will continue to increase its production
without negatively impacting the marine environment: and
WHEREAS, PWSAC is seeking state funding for hatchery expan-
sions to accommodate increased production:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
section 1. The City Council supports the overall mission of
the Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation and its funding
and production goals.
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 25th day of March, 1991.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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David L. Hilton, Mayor
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 91-032
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Burgess, Dunham, Hilton, Krasnansky, Meehan, Sieminski
and Simutis
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Perkins Coie, Attorneys for the
city of Seward, Alaska
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(City Seal)
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Fred B. Arvidson
City Attorney
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