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KENAI. ALASKA
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -53
Suggested by: Administration
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
SUPPORTING THE INITIATION OF A PUBLIC FERRY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
BETWEEN ANCHORAGE AND THE CITY OF KENAI.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai was presented with a Cook Inlet Ferry Demand Analysis
by Jon Faulkner, President, Land's End and Kenai Landing, Inc.; and,
WHEREAS, the presentation addressed the feasibility of a public ferry transportation
service between Anchorage and the City of Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, Kenai Landing, located within the limits of the City of Kenai, is a potential
landing site for the Cook Inlet Ferry; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai would play a vital role in facilitating a public marine
transportation network servicing the Kenai Peninsula and the west side of lower Cook
Inlet, requiring coordination of effort; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai is generally supportive of promoting residential and
commercial development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, the City of Kenai supports the initiation of public ferry transportation service
between the ports of Anchorage, Mat -Su, Tyonek and the City of Kenai.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15th day of
September, 2010.
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
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MEMO:
TO: City Council
FROM: Rick Koch
DATE: September 9, 2010
SUBJECT: Resolution 2010 -53, Support of Public Ferry Service
The purpose of this correspondence is to recommend Council approval of the above referenced
Resolution.
Administration was provided a copy of a ferry demand analysis provided by Jon Faulkner,
President of Kenai landing, Inc. The City does not take a position regarding the conclusions
reached in the analysis but does support Kenai Landing, Inc.'s efforts in proposing the Kenai
River Area as a terminal location for a public ferry.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
"Villaye with a Past, Gi y with a Future
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794
Telephone: 907 283 -7535 FAX: 907 283 -3014
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