1990-70 Authorizing an Application for Funding Assistance for an Outdoor Recreation Project to the State Liaison Officer as Provided by the Land and Water Conservation Fund.Introduced by: Mayor Selby
Requested by: Kodiak Island
Sportsmens Association
Date: 11/20/90
Adopted: 11/20/90
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 90-70
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE
FOR AN OUTDOOR RECREATION PROJECT TO THE STATE LIAISON OFFICER
AS PROVIDED BY THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND
WHEREAS. the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965
created a grants-in-aid fund to assist with meeting present and
future outdoor recreation needs; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Land and Water
Conservation Fund, federal funding assistance has been authorized
and made available to aid in financing the cost of land for outdoor
recreation use and the development of outdoor recreation
facilities; and
WHEREAS, a Community
outdoor recreation need in the
Recreation Plan; and
Rifle Range is included as an
Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor
WHEREAS, it is in the best public interest to acquire and
develop the land legally described as Lot 9, U.S. Survey No. 2539,
Alaska, for a Community Rifle Range; and
WHEREAS, the development of a Community Rifle Range would
provide a safe, wholesome outdoor recreation experience for our
local residents and visitors by promoting firearm safety training,
civilian marksmanship, and hunter safety; and
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WHEREAS, a Community Rifle Range on Kodiak Island would
be one of three 500 yard ranges in the State and the only one open
for use by the general public including law enforcement agencies
and military services; and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough would like to provide
an opportunity to expand the scope of leisure activities available
to the local community and develop an accessible recreation site
for the State of Alaska, as well as meet the needs of the military
units in Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the United States Coast Guard, Alaska National
Guard, National Rifle Association, Alaska State Rifle and Pistol
Association, and Kodiak Island Sportsman Association have
demonstrated support for this grant;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Kodiak Island
Borough Assembly, that
1. The Borough Mayor be authorized to submit a formal
application to the State Liaison Officer for funding assistance.
2. Any funding assistance received will be used in the
acquisition or development of the land legally described as Lot 9,
U.S. Survey 2539, Alaska, for a Community Rifle Range.
3. The Borough's share for the project be derived from
the Land Sale Fund.
4. Any property acquired with financial support through
the State Liaison Officer be placed in use as an outdoor recreation
facility and be retained in such use in perpetuity unless as
otherwise provided and agreed to by the Borough Assembly, the State
Liaison Officer, or the Heritage Conservation and Recreation
Service.
5. This resolution becomes part of a formal application
to the Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation.
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PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 20th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1990.
ATTEST:
C
Bo o h Clerk
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Boro h Mayor
/
D puty Presiding Officer
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