FY2025-23 Supporting Increased, Multi-Year Funding For The U.S. Coast Guard For All Operational Programs, Infrastructure, And Maintenance1
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2025-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH, SUPPORTING
INCREASED, MULTI -YEAR FUNDING FOR THE U.S. COAST GUARD FOR ALL
OPERATIONAL PROGRAMS, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND MAINTENANCE
WHEREAS, the United States Coast Guard's missions are to protect mariners in distress, to
safeguard the maritime environment by enforcing U.S. and international laws, to enforce U.S.
customs laws and provide border security, to regulate the operation of commercial vessels and
safeguard the efficient movement of maritime commerce; and
WHEREAS, the US Coast Guard's aging fleet of HH-60 helicopters is the primary rescue
aircraft used for search and rescue missions in Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the US Coast Guard is experiencing significant challenges to operate and maintain
their HH-60 fleet; and
WHEREAS, the US Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter program is experiencing significant
production delays; and
WHEREAS, GAO reports have identified critical funding shortages for shoreside infrastructure
and aviation and vessel programs, including the Arctic Security Cutter programs; and
WHEREAS, the Congressional Budget Office has proposed increased multi -year funding for
the US Coast Guard to address a backlog of deferred infrastructure maintenance and aviation
support programs; and
WHEREAS, Kodiak's fishing fleet who fish the Gulf Alaska and the Bering Sea and fishermen
and Alaskans throughout the state depend on the US Coast Guard for search and rescue at sea
and in inland areas; and
WHEREAS, US Coast Guard vessels, aircraft and personnel consistently brave the harsh,
demanding Alaskan environment and require well maintained, reliable equipment to prosecute
their missions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH that the Kodiak Island Borough supports:
• Full, multi -year funding for the U.S. Coast Guard to address the backlog of infrastructure
maintenance;
• Full funding for the acquisition of additional HH-60 helicopters and spare parts;
• Full funding and enhanced vessel acquisition programs for the Offshore Patrol Cutters; and
• Full funding for the Arctic Security Cutter and Polar Security Cutter programs.
Resolution No. FY2025-23
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ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS SEVENTEENTH DAY OF APRIL, 2025
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Scott Arndt, Mayor
VOTES:
Ayes: Ames, Griffin, Johnson, Sharratt, Smiley, and Whiteside
Absent: LeDoux
Javier, MMC,
Clerk
Resolution No. FY2025-23
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