FY2012-15 Supporting the AK Coastal Management Program 1 Introduced by: Borough Mayor
2 Requested by: Borough Mayor
3 Drafted by: Alaska Municipal League
Introduced on: 01/05/2012
4 Adopted on: 01/05/2012
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6 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
7 RESOLUTION NO. FY2012 -15
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9 A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
10 SUPPORTING THE ALASKA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM INITIATIVE
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12 WHEREAS, the FY2011 Alaska Legislative Session closed without an agreement to continue
13 a federal /state /local agreement to provide input on coastal activities in the State of Alaska; and
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is WHEREAS, the State and local governments and coastal districts wish to have a meaningful
16 voice in the development of our coastal lands and waters; and
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18 WHEREAS, a Coastal Management Program offers local governments and districts the
19 opportunity to influence decisions that impact our coastal resources; and
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21 WHEREAS, a Coastal Management Program gives Alaskans the means to address the
22 unique conditions existing along our coastline in a way that the federal government cannot; and
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24 WHEREAS, having a Coastal Management Program in place reduces litigation by providing
25 the means for effective cooperation among federal, state, and local governments and Alaska's
26 citizens; and
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28 WHEREAS, a Coastal Management Program streamlines project authorizations by
29 coordinating federal, state, and local government permitting actions; and
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31 WHEREAS, a Coastal Management Program enhances diverse and responsible economic
32 development through resolution of disputes among conflicting and competing uses and
33 demands for coastal resources; and
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35 WHEREAS, a Coastal Management Program could bring local knowledge to bear on
36 development decisions, but does not allow for a local veto of development projects.
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38 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
39 BOROUGH supports the Alaska Coastal Management Program Initiative promoted by the
40 Alaska Sea Party.
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42 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough Manager is hereby authorized to issue a check
43 in the amount of $1,000 to the Alaska Sea Party upon adoption of Ordinance No. FY2012 - B.
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45 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
46 THIS FIFTH DAY OF JANUARY, 2012
47 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
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54 Nov M. Javier, M , '.:.r u Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2012 -15
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