HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 1999-57Suggested by: Administration
City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 99-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALAS~
SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH FOR A
U.S. CUSTOMS PORT OF ENTRY AND STATUS AS A FOREIGN TRADE ZONE.
WHEREAS, trade with foreign countries is becoming increasingly important in
order to compete in the emerging global economy; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of a U.S. Customs port of entry and a duty free
foreign trade zone can be valuable economic development tools for
communities wanting to compete in the global marketplace; and
WHEREAS, many benefits to communities and businesses can be derived from
the existence of a foreign trade zone, such as creation of new industries, new
jobs and new tax revenues by reducing, delaying or eliminating customs duties,
and providing a marketing tool for airports, seaports, and harbors; and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough has expressed an interest in
obtaining additional information and possibly establishing a Customs port of
entry and foreign trade zone within the Kenai Peninsula; and
WHEREAS, the application process for a port of entry and foreign trade zone is
in itself a feasibility study as the proposed zone must be justified to the U.S.
Customs office; and
WHEREAS, the proposed foreign trade zone would include areas within the
Cities of Kenai, Homer, Seward, Soldotna, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough
since these communities have been initially identified as communities receiving
the greatest benefit from the establishment of a foreign trade zone; and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough has proposed to pay the initial costs
of preparing and submitting an application, estimated to be $45,000; and
WHEREAS, the costs for establishing and maintaining a customs office and
foreign trade zone within the Kenai Peninsula Borough would be shared among
municipalities and companies utilizing the foreign trade zone; and
WHEREAS, such cost allocation shall be agreed upon by the participating
municipalities prior to receipt of the official foreign trade zone grant of
authority and official Customs port of entry status, approximately 20-24
months after the process begins.
Resolution No. 99-57
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the City of Kenai supports the efforts of the Kenai
Peninsula Borough in its application for establishment of a U.S.
Customs port of entry and status as a foreign trade zone on the Kenai
Peninsula.
Section 2.
That this resolution becomes effective upon its adoption.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 20th day of
October, 1999.
: WILLIAM S, MAYO R
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
(10/8/99) kh