HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 1994-12SUGGESTED BY: Mayor Williams
City of Kenai
~EBOLUTZON NO. g4-1~
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
PASSAGE OF HB453/SB327 ~J~TING TO BUNKER FUEL TAX.
URGING
WHEREAS, there is a substantial demand for bunker fuel by the
numerous cruise ships that call on Alaska ports; and,
WHEREAS, the operators of these cruise ships purchase bunker fuel.
at the port where they purchase at the most favorable price; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska Marine Fuels Tax of $.05 per gallon
prevents Alaska £uel suppliers from being competitive in the
bunker fuel market with ports on the U.S. West Coast and British
Columbia; and,
WHEREAS, this proposed legislation is not expected to reduce
State revenues, but r~ther, appears likely to generate increased
revenues to the State due to expected increase in volume of
bunker fuel sales at Alaska ports; and,
WHEREAS, these increased sales of bunker fuel could potentially.
c~ea~.as ~a~y as twelve (12) new seasonal Jobs; generate a
sxqnxrxcan~ increase Xn business for the tran~portation support
industries; generate additional local sales and property taxes;
and further support the rapidly expanding tourism business on th~
Kenai Peninsula; and,
WHEREAS, at this time, tourism is the fastest growing industry in
the State of Alaska.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that we respectfully urge passage of HB453/SB327
by the Alaska State Legislature.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
of March, 1994.
this 16th day'.
.ams,
ATTEST:
~arol L'~ Freas, City Cler~"