Resolution No. 2004-09

WHEREAS, the Gustavus dock is the primary marine facility within the City of Gustavus, providing fundamental transportation needs for residents and businesses; and

WHEREAS, the Gustavus dock was never constructed to perform the various functions which it is currently fulfilling; and

WHEREAS, the Gustavus dock currently exists in a deteriorated state, and is essentially unusable during periods of strong winds, due to its alignment with prevailing seas and the lack shelter; and

WHEREAS, the inevitable failure of the Gustavus dock may preclude the delivery of essential goods and services including liquid petroleum to residents and businesses in the City of Gustavus; and

WHEREAS, the outdated design of the Gustavus dock limits freight services to the last break-bulk carrier in the Pacific Northwest;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Gustavus supports submission of a 2006-2008 STIP Nomination Form to the Alaska Department of Transportation.  

PASSED and APPROVED by the Gustavus City Council this 11th day of November, 2004

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Sandi Marchbanks, Mayor                                       Ben Sadler, City Clerk