2002-04 Statewide AK Infrastructure ProjectsKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -04
Introduced by: Manager Carlson
Requested by: Kodiak Electric
Drafted by: Kodiak Electric
Introduced: 02/07/2002
Adopted: 02/07/2002
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
URGING THE ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR TO SECURE FULL
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WHEREAS, safe, reliable electric energy is an essential service for every resident
within the state; and
WHEREAS, a strong electrical infrastructure is essential for the economic
development of the state; and
WHEREAS, providing greater electrical energy capacity at a reasonable cost is a key
ingredient to developing new industry in the state; and
WHEREAS, increasing economic development will benefit the creation of good paying
jobs and enhance the quality of life for families in the state; and
WHEREAS, electrical systems are in need of capital project funding to enhance and
expand the reliability and capacity of existing systems; and
WHEREAS, high electric rates have hindered the economic development of many
areas of the state; and
WHEREAS, the community of Kodiak has been severely impacted by the fishing
injunction on the Alaska trawl fleets and the general decline in the fisheries industry;
and
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska has a need to support the development and
enhancement of its electrical infrastructure to promote future expansions, for the
benefit of all Alaskans; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska Legislature currently has before it House Bill 175, "An Act
Making Appropriations under Article IX, Section 17(c) Constitution of the State of
Alaska, from the Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund to the Alaska Industrial
Development and Export Authority for Power Projects and to Fund the Power Cost
Equalization and Rural Electrical Capitalization Fund, and Providing for an Effective
Date ".
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. 2002 -04
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
that the Governor and the Legislature are urged to amend House Bill 175 to include
either a grant or zero interest loan for $10,000,000 to Kodiak Electric Association, Inc.
for the electrical portion of the Nyman Combined Cycle Cogeneration Plant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ASSEMBLY that the Governor and the twenty- second Alaska Legislature are requested
to support full funding for statewide electrical infrastructure projects.
ATTEST:
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS SEVENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2002.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
udith A. Nielsen, cMClBorough Clerk
Gabrielle LeDoux, Borough Mayor
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. 2002 -04
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