HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 2000-52Suggested by: City Council
City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-52
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA IN
SUPPORT OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH MAYOR'S DISASTER
DECLARATION AND KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH RESOLUTION NO. 2000-
077.
WHEREAS, the Borough Mayor has issued a declaration of local disaster
emergency as a result of the catastrophic failure of the 2000 Sockeye fishery;
and
WHEREAS, this year's Sockeye fishery return was only approximately 50% of
the 20-year historic average and total revenue from the fishery was only
approximately 20% of the 20 year average; and
WHEREAS, this poor return has placed processors, commercial fishers, and
associated businesses at financial risk and the lack of revenue will have a
serious impact on the economy in the City of Kenai; and
WHEREAS, a declaration of disaster may make available state and federal low
interest loan programs and other forms of financial assistance to help
businesses survive and provide support to affected families; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Kenai to have
a healthy and viable fishery as part of its economy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that the Council supports the Borough Mayor's Declaration of
Disaster and Resolution No. 2000-077; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Kenai City Council request that the State
of Alaska act on this declaration in an expedient and positive manner.
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, C~t~ Clerk
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6th day of
September, 2000.
(8/30/00) kh