2002-22 UAF Marine BirdsKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -22
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
GRANTING A REQUEST FOR USE OF CERTAIN BOROUGH PROPERTY
TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA
Introduced by: Manager Carlson
Requested by: Manager Carlson
Drafted by: Assessor Mould
Introduced: 07/02/2002
Adopted: 07/02/2002
NDUCTING ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH ON MARINE BIRDS
WHEREAS, the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) seeks to obtain authorization to establish
temporary radio receiving stations on Borough land, as displayed on attachments A, B, & C, to
track the movements of radio - tagged Kittiwakes; and
WHEREAS, the UAF project is a component of the Gulf Apex Predator Prey (GAP) Stellar sea lion
research and is funded by an act of Congress through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) and UAF; and
WHEREAS, the antenna sites on the two Borough parcels will be concealed and inconspicuous
from roadways, trails, and populated areas; and
WHEREAS, the UAF is requesting authorization to establish seasonal listening posts annually,
from April 15 to no later than September 15, for the next five years; and
WHEREAS, GAP is a nonprofit entity that is educational in nature with a long term goal beneficial
to the Borough; and
WHEREAS, under the authority of KIB Code Section 18.20.020 Disposal authority and Section
18.40.020 Negotiated leases, the Borough may dispose of Borough land in any manner not
prohibited by law and may lease real property to a nonprofit corporation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
that Borough Manager is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents that may be
required to waive the annual fee for the educational use requested by the University of Alaska
Fairbanks, including a letter of confirmation of liability insurance in conformance with this
resolution.
ATTEST: Gabrielle LeDoux, Mayor
� d�cn A. Nielsen,
A. Nielsen,
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
ADOPTED BY THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
THIS SECOND DAY OF JULY, 2002
Mc, Borough Clerk
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Resolution No. 2002 -22
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