HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 1978-30CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 78-3~i
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
REGARDIi~G THE USE OF ALASKA'S NORTH SLOPE ROYALTY GAS
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska is in the enviable position of being able to
develop a sound industrial base; and
WHEREAS, oil and gae resources provide an immediate opportunity for Alaska
to make good use of the "human value added concept" essential to the creation
of new wealth and the rnnintenance of independence for the individual; and
WHEREAS, Alaska's economic base is presently dependent on government spending
of one type or another and needs diversification; and
WHEREAS , Alaska's royalty oil and gas resources provide an immediate opportunity
for Alaska to develop an industrial base and to develop year-round employment
opportunities for Alaskans; and
~ WHEREAS, a clear indication exists that the majority of Alaskans want most of their
~ resources processed within Alaska; snd
WHEAEA$, we have a very short time to inform Northwest Pipeline and the petro-
chemical industry of our intentions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska
that the City hereby urges the Legislative and Executive branches of State
government to clearly indicate before March 31, 1878, that Alaska' North Slope
Royalty gas will be processed and upgraded as much as possible within the
boundaries of the State of Alaska, so that jobs are not exported with resources.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this ist 3a;~ of
March,1878.
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• VINCENT O'REILL OR
ATTEST:
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• 3 C . Peter, City Clerk