CITY OF HOMER

HOMER, ALASKA

                                                                                                        Mayor/Council

RESOLUTION 09-24(A)

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT FOR FUNDING OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL FOR GENERATING ELECTRIC POWER BY HARNESSING THE TIDES AT FOUR LOCATIONS IN KACHEMAK BAY AND ADDING THE PROJECT TO THE 2009-2014 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LIST.

 

            WHEREAS, The City of Homer has submitted an application for funding to the Alaska Energy Authority for a feasibility study of the potential to harness tidal power in Kachemak Bay (Resolution 08-110); and

 

            WHEREAS, The City intends to also submit this project for funding in the Federal FY 2010 Capital Budget and to other potential funding sources as appropriate; and

 

            WHEREAS, This project is consistent with the Stimulus Bill, the priorities articulated by the President and the Governor regarding alternative energy and energy independence, and the City’s adopted Climate Action Plan; and

 

            WHEREAS, This project will be attractive to funding agencies because it offers a significant local match, strong regional support, and many collaborators and partners including state and federal agencies, municipal and tribal governments, and the local electric utility; and

 

            WHEREAS, In order to be eligible for funding, this project must have the support of the local, sponsoring governing body.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Homer City Council hereby expresses its support for funding of the Kachemak Bay tidal power feasibility study and authorizes the City Manager to pursue funding from all appropriate sources.

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council hereby adds this project to its 2009-2014 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) List.

 

            PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 23rd day of February, 2009

 

                                                                        CITY OF HOMER

 

                                                                        _____________________________

                                                                        JAMES C. HORNADAY, MAYOR  

 

ATTEST:

 

______________________________

JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK

 

Fiscal Note: N/A