HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA Res 09-05CITY OF ANGOON
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RESOLUTION 09-05.
A RESOULUTION OF THE CITY OF ANGOON, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF MUNICIPAL PREFERENCE FEDERAL
ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION PRELIMINARY PERMITS TO
DEVELOP HYDROPOWER PROJECTS WITH KOOTZNOOWOO
INCORPORATED
WHEREAS, the City of Angoon is on record of supporting the private and public
development of energy resources in Southeast Alaska and recognizing the important
resource provided by Congress in ANILCA through Kootznoowoo Incorporated;
WHEREAS, the City of Angoon has been in consultation with Kootznoowoo
Incorporated, business entities, State, Tribal and Federal officials regarding energy issues
impacting the City of Angoon;
WHEREAS, the City of Angoon has the ability to file hydro -electric permits using their
"municipal preference" as authorized by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
regulations;
WHEREAS, filing for federal hydro -electric preliminary permits will increase
Angoon's ability to negotiate acceptable terms for low cost power in Angoon and
Southeast Alaska with the additional benefits of providing for the communities economic
well being by creating family wage jobs, job training, enhanced city revenues, and
economic development opportunities associated with affordable power;
WHEREAS, hydropower development is a clean industry, displaces diesel, and reduces
carbon dioxide and green house gas emissions that these benefits are consistent with our
way of life;
WHEREAS, the City of Angoon has adopted an Energy Policy as outlined in the
attached Resolution #08-01;
NOW THE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Angoon authorizes the
Mayor of Angoon to negotiate contracts with Kootznoowoo Incorporated and other
business interests to file "municipal preference" hydro -electric power preliminary permits
and all applications necessary to implement this resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mayor is authorized to seek federal, state, Tribal
and other funding for grants and other financial assistance to further the implementation
of this resolution;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that they Mayor is authorized to represent the City
before all Tribal, federal, state, municipal and business agencies with regards to energy
issues and the implementation of this resolution.
ADOPTED, this 10`h day of December 2008, by the City of Angoon by a vote of 5
Yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, and 2 absence.
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