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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 1989-10Suggested by: City Administration CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 89-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, SUPPORTING A NEWLY FORMING ORGANIZATION CALLED PORTS ALASKA, INC. AND DESIGNATING THE KENAI HARBOR MASTER AS THE CITY OF KENAI'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE. WHEREAS, a group of independent ports throughout Alaska are attempting to form an organization called Ports Alaska, Inc.~ and WHEREAS, this organization is open to all ports within the State of Alaska~ and WHEREAS, it is agreed upon that great benefit to the City of Kenai Federal Agencies~ and Ports Alaska, Inc. could be of in its relationship to State and WHEREAS, mutual cooperation throughout Alaska through an could also be of great benefit and communications between ports organization such as Ports Alaska to the City of Kenai~ and WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the attached Ports Alaska Mission and is supportive of this mission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that Council of the City of Kenai Alaska is fully in support of Ports Alaska, Inc. along with their attached designated mission. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA designates the Kenai Harbor Master, (who is presently also the Public Works Director), as-the City's authorized representative to Ports Alaska, Inc. and designates the City Engineer as an alternate in the Harbor Masters absence. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, of February, 1989. - this 1st day J. hMS, MAYOR ATTEST: ret Ruotsala, City Clerk Written by Public Works: PORTS ALASKA MISSION The mission, of Ports Alaska is to facilitate maximum potential of Alaska's ports. POrt AlaSka of independent ports organized to cooperate in the 'realization.. of shall be federation . mutually beneficial projeCts such as conducting governmental relations, general goal setting and information sharing. 1} By originating marketing programs portray Alaska's port industry to investors and the general public. and materials ~hat w/11 potential customers, 2) By giving special concerns funding, planning and development, to issues affecting port 3) By providing educational programs for members and elected/appointed offiCials, por~ managers, staff -4)-" By acttng-"as an'-adVOCate'-for Alaskan 'p0r~s borough and city levels of government on behalf brought before such governments, at the' State,-' of legislation 5) By taking a pro-active stance in matters affecting ports, Alaskan 6) By functioning as a spokesman for the Alaska por~ industry:, ?) By providing a forum Commun£cate witch each other, and reach consensus on issues, through which .all Alaska ports can gain an understanding of issues 8) By creating an image of professionalism for Alaska poles, o) ny ~ostering an attitude of. internation.alism in A1aska communi~:Les, I?BI.IBB1 ~10FIDALGO KENAI, ALASKA ~811 TELEPHONE ~&t- ~ FAX g07-2e3-3014 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: FOR: William J. Brighton, City Manager Keith Kornelis, P.W. Director January 27, 1989 Ports Alaska, Inc. Council Meeting of February 1, 1989 Mr. Leon Quesnel, Harbor Commissioner, and I attended the Ports Alaska, Inc. organizational meetings on January 23 and 24. The meeting was very well attended and a lot was accomplished. Ports of Alaska is to be an organization of all ports in Alaska. The City of Kenai does not have a very active port (in the winter) nor do we have even a minute amount of volume of freight compared to other ports in Alaska. However, it ~ay be advantageous to be part of Ports Alaska, Inc. As a collective group this organization may have some influence or effect throughout the state concerning issues and funding that could effect the City of Kenai. This organization is just beginnirig. ?h& group-Set up"a vision"or direction and formed a mission or purpose. The organizational. structure was initiated. Larry Denneen, Port Director from Anchorage, and Paul Fuhs, Mayor of Unalaska, were elected .as temporary co-chairmen of the organization. It is to be a non- profit organization. The Articles of Incorporation have been formed and a committee is working on the by-laws. Issues, legislation, funding, future economic development, and a whole lot of other things were discussed at the meetings. If the Council wants the City to be involved in this organization the group would like a resolution of support and designation of an authorized representative who can vote. Port Directors or Harbor Masters from 16 Harbors were at the meeting but the membership could go over 50. I have proposed a resolution which .I t~ink will meet the request of the new Ports Alaska, Inc. organzzat=on.