1983-42 Supporting HB 249, "An Act Relating To The Construction Of A Senior Center In Kodiak."0 1 ^
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 83 -42 -R
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING
HB 249, "AN ACT RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SENIOR CENTER IN KODIAK."
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly has recognized the need
for a Multi- Purpose Senior Center and has included the project in its CIP for
FY 85, and
WHEREAS, Representative Fred Zharoff has introduced HB 249, "An Act
relating to the construction of a Senior Center in Kodiak... ", and
WHEREAS, the Assembly finds that there is strong support for such a
facility in the community to act as a focal point for elderly affairs with
opportunities for the elderly to gather for meals, social activities, health
screening, information and referral, recreation, etc., and
WHEREAS, the existing facility for the senior program does not
provide adequate space for the many activities sponsored by the center, and
WHEREAS, the Assembly understands that many other communities in
Alaska have received grants through the Alaska State Legislature for the
construction of Multi- Purpose Senior Centers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Assembly strongly endorses
and supports the efforts of the Senior Citizens of Kodiak, Inc. in obtaining
funding in the amount of $1.6 million for the construction of a senior center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies be sent to:
ATTEST:
The Honorable Bill Sheffield, Governor
The Honorable Jay Kerttula, President of the Senate
The Honorable Bob Mulcahy, Senator from Kodiak
The Honorable Fred Zharoff, Representative from Kodiak
Members of the Senate and House
PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of April
By ' i -c
. Borough Manager
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
, 1983.