HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 08-110 authorizing AEA applicationCITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA
City Manager
RESOLUTION 08-110
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA,
AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING TO THE
ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY'S RENEWABLE ENERGY
GRANT PROGRAM FOR A PRECONSTRUCTION GRANT TO
ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF GENERATING POWER FROM
KACHEMAK BAY TIDAL CURRENTS.
WHEREAS, Many energy experts believe that tidal power has potential for electricity
generation that is more predictable than either wind energy or solar power; and
WHEREAS, Kachemak Bay has one of the largest tidal ranges in the world; and
WHEREAS, The City of Homer has title to submerged lands adjacent to the Homer Spit
and could obtain a permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to develop tidal
power; and
WHEREAS, The Homer Climate Action Plan adopted by the Homer City Council states
that the City will "research, develop and utilize renewable/alternative energy;" and
WHEREAS, Development of tidal power resources could provide a significant clean
renewable energy source for the City while also substantially reducing greenhouse gas
emissions; and
WHEREAS, The Alaska Legislature has established a renewable energy grant fund with
initial appropriations to the fund totaling $100 million; and
WHEREAS, The Alaska Energy Authority has issued a Request for. Applications for the
purpose of evaluating and recommending projects to be funded by the renewable energy grant
fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Homer City Council supports and
authorizes City staff to submit an application for funding to the Alaska Energy Authority's
renewable energy grant program for a preconstruction grant to assess the feasibility of generating
power from Kachemak Bay tidal currents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Homer City Council recognizes that a significant
local match is required under this program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Public Works Director Carey Meyer is authorized to
represent the City of Homer for purposes of this application.
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RESOLUTION 08-110
CITY OF HOMER
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Homer City Council hereby states that the City of
Homer is in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws including existing credit and
federal tax obligations.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 13`h day of October, 2008.
ATTEST:
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J SON, CMC, CITY CLERK
Fiscal Note: N/A
CITY OF HOMER
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