HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 1989-14Suggested by: Harbor Commission
RESOLUTION NO. 89-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
RECOMMENDING PASSAGE OF THE SAFE BOATING BILL TO THE 16TH ALASKA
STATE LEGISLATURE.
WHEREAS, during 1987 a total of 46 people lost their lives in
recreational boating accidents in Alaska, and this represents the
highest boating death rate in the United States, and
WHEREAS, passage of the Safe Boating Bill could result in fewer
accidental boating deaths and safer boating for the residents of
Alaska, and
WHEREAS, the State law would be similar to Federal law and
will allow the Federal Government, through the Coast Guard, to
enter into a mutual agreement with the State for conducting a
coordinated, educational program, and
WHEREAS, the State can receive federal funds to assist in boating
safety activities and thereby reduce the overall cost to the
State which would be beneficial to Alaskan residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA that the City hereby urges support of the Safe
Boating Bill by the 16th Alaska Legislature.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL
of February, 1989.
ATTEST:
~'net Ruotsala, City Clerk
OF .THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15th..day