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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAngoon Energy FERC filing resolution 09-05 RECITY OF ANGOON P.O. BOX 189 • ANGOON, ALASKA 99820 • (907) 788-3653. FAX (907) 788-3821 RE�F:1VE0 DF C 1G CITY OF ANGOON ABAA------------ 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. i slk ATTEST jdm�bmu(&f CITY CLERK