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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2020-16Sponsore d by : Mayor Gabriel CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2020-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT RUFFNER TO THE ALASKA BOARD OF FISHERIES. WHEREAS, Robert Ruffner served on t he Alaska Board of Fisheries from 2015 until 2019; and , WHEREAS, comme rc ial fisheries, sport fisher ies , personal use fisheries , subsistence fisheries and shore-based fish processing facilities take place and/or are located within the City of Kenai's Municipal boundaries; and, WHEREAS, it is vitally important that members of the Alaska Board of Fisheries manage fishery resources and habitat for the benefit of all Alaskans both present and future; and, WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula and particularly the Kenai River receives the majority of fishing pressure in South Central Alaska, necessitating the need for a Board of Fish Representative from that area; and , WHEREAS , the Board of Fish does not currently have a member from that area ; and , WHEREAS , Mr. Ruffner has applied for appointment to the Alaska Board of Fisheries ; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Ruffner has proven to provide diversity of interest and points of view in his past board of fisheries membership; and , WHEREAS, Mr. Ruffner, during his tenure as the Executive Director of the Kenai Watershed Forum, demonstrated exemplary leadership in building consensus among widely diverse user groups; and , WHEREAS, Mr. Ruffner's training as a scientist and statistician provide the basis for sound decision-making based on scientific analysis; and , WHEREAS, Mr. Ruffner has been recognized by , and received awards from, the Coastal America Partnership and the United States Fish & Wildlife Service for his efforts and leadership in fish habitat restoration and protection ; and , WHEREAS , the City of Kenai has worked closely with Mr. Ruffner and the Kenai Watershed Forum over the past twenty-one years, finding him to be unbiased, possessing keen analytical skills , and committed to sound scientific based decision-making, which will well serve the State of Alaska and its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA: Resolution No. 2020-16 Page 2 of 2 Section 1. That the Council of the City of Kenai respectfully asks Governor Dunleavy to appoint Robert Ruffner to the Alaska Board of Fisheries. Section 2. That a copy of this resolution shall be mailed to Governor Dunleavy. Section 3. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption. ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 181h day of March, 2020 . BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR 'tftffa;-e «1it~ a Pair~ Ct'tf «1/t~ a Fat~" 210 F idalgo Ave , Kenai , Alaska 99611 -7794 Telephone: (907) 283-7535 I Fax : (907) 283-3014 www.kenai.city MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Kenai City Council Mayor Gabriel March 16, 2020 Resolution No. 2020-16 -Endorsing Robert Ruffner's appointment to the Alaska Board of Fisheries. Robert Ruffner served on the Alaska Board of Fisheries from 2015 until 2019 when his term ended . Pursuant to AS 16.05.221(d), the Governor shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy that will arise on the board due to expiration of the term of a member of the board and submit the name of the person to the legislature for confirmation . Robert Ruffner has applied for appointment to the Board of Fisheries and , because of his expertise and demonstrated leadership with his past tenure on the Board of Fisheries the Kena i Watershed Forum, Mr. Ruffner is an asset to the State of Alaska and the Alaska Board of Fisheries. His appointment would provide diversity of interest and points of view in the membership of the Board of Fisheries. Your consideration is appreciated .