Resolution No. 2005-13

A Resolution confirming the intent of the City Council of Gustavus to select and acquire, through Alaska Statute (AS) 38.05.810 and 38.05.825, all the land presently described as Parcel #3, Government Lot 6 which includes the Salmon River Boat Harbor, the road to the harbor facility, and the launch ramp including adjacent tide and submerged lands.

WHEREAS, the City of Gustavus is entitled to the selection of Parcel #3, Government Lot 6 through the Public and Charitable Land provision under the AS 38.05.810;

WHEREAS, the boat harbor provides for the vital functions and recreation of the citizens of the city;

WHEREAS, the launch ramp within the Salmon River has become our only means of providing freight delivery to our citizens and our businesses;

WHEREAS, Parcel #3, Government Lot 6 is large enough to provide boat trailer and vehicle parking for residents and to provide a staging area for the on and offloading of barge and landing craft freight which is an essential part of life within the City of Gustavus;

WHEREAS, the Dept. of Natural Resources, (DNR) the present manager of Parcel #3, Government Lot 6 will provide the City of Gustavus with a temporary ‘Right of Usage’ permit to rehabilitate the harbor ramp, providing that a long term solution for the construction, maintenance and operation of a permanent facility is being planned,

AND NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Gustavus will accept the conveyance of Parcel #3, Government Lot 6 in its entirety including adjacent tide and submerged lands immediately after the conveyance of its Municipal Entitlement.

PASSED and APPROVED by the Gustavus City Council this _________ day of __________ , 2005. 

Amended by the Gustavus City Council this_______ day of  _______, 2006.

                                                                   Attest:

Mayor __________________________     Clerk _____________________________