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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 1980-42~ ~ ~ -_ / ::.::~ ~~,~ ~;. 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. ,~ -~ / ~ ~~~ ,~~ ry~~ u- E `, VINCENT O'REILLY, MAYO~"'~ ( ATTEST: CL ~~~4' ~/~.~.~f',. w J et Whelan, City Clerk