2002-02 AK Marine Hwy - Scenic BywayO NOTIONA SCE :�iv- YW— Y
WHEREAS, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has initiated a project
to nominate Alaska's Marine Highway as a National Scenic Byway in celebration of the Marine
Highway's 40th anniversary; and
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -02
Introduced by: Manager Carlson
Requested by: AK Dept of Transportation
Drafted by: AK Dept of Transportation
Introduced: 01/17/2002
Adopted: 01/17/2002
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
SUPPORTING A PROJECT BY THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND
PUBLIC FACILITIES TO SEEK NATIONAL RECOGNITION OF ALASKA'S MARINE HIGHWAY AS
WHEREAS, the historic, recreational, scenic, cultural, and natural qualities experienced from
the Alaska Marine Highway System ships are second to none in the world and there is no more
deserving candidate for national recognition than our marine highway system; and
WHEREAS, Alaska has many coastal communities that are not connected by surface roadways,
and water routes are the only practical means of moving people, vehicles, and goods; and
WHEREAS, the natural qualities and resource -based industries seen from the ships are enjoyed
by both residents and visitors to the State of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, these visitors can enhance the economies of the port communities including the
Kodiak Island Borough as well as benefiting the system itself; and
WHEREAS, the Corridor Partnership Plan and subsequent designation will focus attention of
passengers, resident and non - resident alike, on the importance of resource -based industries like
logging, fishing, and mining and is an excellent opportunity to increase awareness of the vital
roles that Alaska plays in America and its economy; and
WHEREAS, the process for seeking the national scenic byway designation is based on a
partnership planning model that involves local communities, individuals, and groups interested in
Alaska's Marine Highway Service, and specifically does not involve regulation of any lands or
assets except those of Alaska's Marine Highway itself.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY that the
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is encouraged to proceed with the
process of seeking national recognition of Alaska's Marine Highway as a national scenic byway
and that the Kodiak Island Borough wishes to be included in the partnership planning process.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS SEVENTEENTH DAY OF JANUARY, 2002.
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
KO ' A ISLA D BOR UGH
Rosin einnchs, 6eputy Borough Mayor
Resolution No. 2002 -02
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