FY2010-29 Approving Funding Support To The Kodiak Maritime Museum's (KMM) "Thelma C Interpretive Project"1
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY 2010 -29
Assembly
Kodiak Maritime Museum
Borough Clerk
03/04/2010
03/04/2010
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
APPROVING FUNDING SUPPORT TO THE KODIAK MARITIME MUSEUM'S (KMM)
"THELMA C INTERPRETIVE PROJECT"
WHEREAS, in 2002, Kodiak Maritime Museum (KMM) designed a series of interpretive panels for
the walkway along the west side of the down town harbor which have become one of the most
heavily visited attractions in downtown Kodiak; and
WHEREAS, with the soon to be constructed sidewalk from Pier II to the harbor, KMM anticipates
an increasing need for more interpretive facilities to help visitors appreciate Kodiak's unique bond
with the sea, and to encourage visitors and residents to spend time in the downtown area; and
WHEREAS, KMM is now planning the "Thelma C Interpretive Project" which will restore and mount
the Thelma C, a historic 38 -foot wooden salmon fishing vessel, as a permanent interpretive exhibit
near Oscar's Dock; and
WHEREAS, this project will bring Kodiak's fishing and harbor history to life with interpretive panels,
hands -on displays, cell phone accessible multimedia presentations, and of course, the vessel itself;
and
WHEREAS, KMM has tendered a capital request to the Alaska State Legislature for primary
funding; the City of Kodiak for an in -kind donation of the land for the exhibit; and will solicit additional
funding from the Rasmuson Foundation and Pebble Partnership; and
WHEREAS, the total amount for this project is $240,000 and KMM has tendered a financial
request to the Kodiak Island Borough in the amount of $25,000.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH that the tourism industry is an important segment in the Kodiak economy and the
"Thelma C Interpretive Project" will expand the the interpretive possibilities in the heart of downtown
Kodiak.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Assembly of the Kodiak Island Borough hereby approve
funding support to the Kodiak Maritime Museum's "Thelma C Interpretive Project" in the amount of
$25,000, contingent upon State of Alaska funding.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS FOURTH DAY OF MARCH, 2010
ATTE . T: J rome M. Se •_, _sgsl - u. : yor
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.Javier, MM ' , Borough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Resolution No. FY2010 -29
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