HOMER
City Manager
RESOLUTION 08-110
A
RESOLUTION OF THE
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,
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
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the
Homer City Council hereby states that the City of
PASSED
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JAMES
C, HORNADAY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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JO JOHNSON,
Fiscal Note: N/A