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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 80-42
A RESOLUTION OF TTiE COUNCIL OF THE CZTY OF KENAI, ALASKA
REGAF~DING ~MMEDIATE C~NSTRUCTION BY THE STATE OF ALASKA
OF THE DEVILS CANYON-UPPER SUSITNA HYDROPOWER PROJECT.
WHEREA;, the high cost oi electriaal energy i.n interior
Alaska is a heavy burden on our citizens, and
WHEREAS, all evidence points to continued escalation of energy
costs unless bold and decisive reinedial steps are taken
immediately, and
WHEREAS, a viable solution to our electrical energy needs
through the end of this century and beyond exists in the
form of the Upper Susitna-Devils Canyon Hydro Project and
transmission system, and
WHEREAS,. ~he Devils Canyon Hudro Project is subject to
excessive un~ertainty and delay if left in the hands of the
Federal Govern.~nent, and
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska gossesses the knowledge, resources
and right to complete this vital project on its own, and
WAEREAS, over 75~i of the residents of the State of Alaska will
benefit directly from the Susitna Project and all other residents
indirectly, and
WHEREAS, immediate and supportive action by th~ L~gislature
of the 5tate of Alaska. and the office of Governor .Tay Hammond
is~ vital to the success of this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, Bi, IT RESOLVED by the City of Kenai, Alaska,
that Governor Say Hammond and the Alaska State Legislature are
urged to take all necessary steps to ar~sure early commencement
and expeditious completion, under State auspices, of the Devils
Canyon Hydro Project.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.KENAI, ALASKA this 19th
day of March, 1980. ,~
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VINCENT O'REILLY, MAYO~"'~
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J et Whelan, City Clerk