HomeMy WebLinkAboutResoultion city of Juneau 2475 FinalPresented by: The Manager
Introduced: 05/18/2009
Drafted by: J.W. Hartle
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU, ALASKA
Serial No. 2475
A Resolution Expressing Assembly Support for the City of
Angoon’s Energy Initiative and the Thayer Creek
Hydroelectric Project.
WHEREAS, the Assembly supports the development of hydroelectric infrastructure
in Southe,ast Alaska in order to facilitate the economic well-being of the region; and
V\’HEREAS, Angoon, through the Angoon Community Association, the City of
Angoon and Kootznoowoo, Inc., has been striving for energy independence, improved
economic ‘development, and improved quality of life; and
WHEBSAS, Angoon has been promoting the Thayer Creek Hydroelectric Project for
more than tv70 decades; and
WHEREAS, in March 2009 the United States Forest Service issued the Final
Environmental Impact Statement on the Thayer Creek Hydroelectric Project proposal,
’and issuance of the Record of Decision is now pending; and
WHEREAS, the Thayer Creek Hydroelectric Project is “shovel-ready” and should
qualify for federal stimulus funds and other public funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE CITY AND ROROUGH
OF JUNEAU, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the Assembly of the City and Borough of Juneau urges the
United States Forest Service to finalize and issue the Record of Decision on the Thayer
Creek Hydroelectric Project as soon as possible so that the Project, which will prornot,e
economic cievelopment, provide jobs, and improve the quality of life in this region, may
move forward.
Section 2. That the Assembly urges the linited States Forest Service to authorize
and permit the Thayer Creek Hydroelectric Project proposal submitted by
Kootznoowoo, Inc., which provides for an overland transmission route and the
necessary roads and staging areas to construct and operate the project in the manner
envisioned by the leaders of Angoon for over 25 years.
Section 3. That the Assembly urges thc United States Forest Service to work in
partnership with Angoon, other Southeast Alaska communities, the State of Alaska,
and other United States Government agencies in developing a Southeast Alaska
hydroelecuic energy intertie system with appropriate corridors and linkage to the
British Columbia Hydroelectric and the Bonncville Power Grid.
Section 4. That copies of this resolution shall be sent to the United States Forest
Service, the Honorable Governor Sarah Palin, the Alaska Congressional Delegation,
and the Alaska State Legislature.
Section 5. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon
adoption.
Attest: \ r-r
Eliz&th wen, Deputy Clerk
Res. 24'75