FY2006-34 Supporting AK Villiage Initiatives Integrated Program for Biomass Utilization for Rural AKKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2006 -34
Introduced by: Manager Gifford
Requested by: Assemblymember Abell
Introduced: 04/06/2006
Adopted: 04'06'2006
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
SUPPORTING ALASKA VILLAGE INITIATIVES INTEGRATED PROGRAM FOR
BIOMASS UTILIZATION IN RURAL ALASKA
WHEREAS, the high cost of electricity and heating fuel in rural Alaska is detrimental to the
sustainability of rural communities; and,
WHEREAS, enterprises that are environmentally, culturally, and economically sustainable are
critical to the economic vitality of rural areas; and,
WHEREAS, a lack of active forest management has created an increase in fire hazard and a
decline in moose habitat in many areas of the state; and,
WHEREAS, new and emerging technologies are available which can utilize existing forest biomass
to displace expensive diesel used in electrical generation; and,
WHEREAS, effective us of this biomass can stimulate economic activity, improve moose habitat,
reduce fire danger, and reduce the cost of power in rural Alaska; and,
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WHEREAS, Alaska Village Initiatives is actively engaged with the Alaska Energy Authority and other
partners to successfully implement biomass projects for heat and electrical generation on a cost -
effective basis;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH fully supports Alaska Village Initiatives in their efforts to implement biomass programs in
rural Alaska and encourages the State of Alaska to support this effort with technical and financial
assistance.
ATTEST:
u dith A. Nielsen, C, Borough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough Alaska
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS FOURTH DAY OF APRIL 2006
KODIAK ISLAND BOROU
Je .me M. Selby,
Resolution No. FY2006 -34
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