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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-49
Sponsored by: Administration
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF 2018 AND 2020 COPPER RIVER AND
PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND SALMON DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) allocated $1,027,000 to communities
as part of the 2018 and 2020 Copper River and Prince William Sound salmon disasters; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai is eligible to receive a one-time payment of $10,633.50; and,
WHEREAS, funds will go to the General Fund to be appropriated by council at a later date; and,
WHEREAS, acceptance of these funds is in the best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to accept the 2018 and 2020 Copper River and Prince
William Sound Salmon Disaster Relief funds in the amount of $10,633.50.
Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
ATTEST:
aver, C, City Clerk
4T" DAY.
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City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH:
Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM:
Dave Swarner, Finance Officer
DATE:
November 25, 2024
SUBJECT:
Resolution 2024-49 - 2018 and 2020 Copper River and Prince William
Sound Salmon Disaster
The memo request acceptance of $10,633.50 from the Pacific States Marine Fisheries
Commission (PSMFC) as part of the 2018 and 2020 Copper River and Prince William Sound
salmon disasters.
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G) allocated $1,027,000 to communities as part
of the 2018 and 2020 Copper River and Prince William Sound salmon disasters. The City of
Kenai is eligible to receive a one-time payment of $10,633.50.
Municipalities and boroughs depend on revenue from Prince William Sound salmon landings and
other fishery -related activities. Local governments were negatively impacted by the fishery
disasters, as fishery revenue makes up a significant portion of their operating budgets, supporting
services like education, public works, ports and harbors. The State's Fishery Business tax rate
is 3% for shore -based landings, with revenue split 50/50 between the State and municipalities or
boroughs where the landings occurred. If landings happen within both a municipality and a
borough, the tax revenue is divided equally between the two entities.
Thank you for your consideration.