HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-95 RESOLUTION NO. 4-95
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Port Angeles, Washington, in opposition to the
proposed Northwest Straits National Marine
Sanctuary.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles is bordered along the
north side by the Strait of Juan de Fuca in the vicinity of the
proposed Northwest Straits National Marine Sanctuary; and
WHEREAS, a significant percentage of the City's revenue
depends on activities that occur within the Strait of Juan de Fuca;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles has already been hit hard
by federal and state timber and fishing restrictions, as evidenced
[by the fact that unemployment exceeds ten percent (10%) and
prospects for growth are very limited; and
WHEREAS, the Port Angeles City Council believes that the
potential negative impacts of the Northwest Straits National Marine
Sanctuary could be devastating to the City's economic future; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received a significant number
of comments in opposition to the proposed Northwest Straits
National Marine Sanctuary and is aware of no evidence that
outweighs the significant potential negative effects of the
proposal; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is opposed to any aspects of the
proposed Northwest Straits National Marine Sanctuary that could
result in restriction on the movement of commercial vessels or
aircraft, further regulation of commercial and recreational fishing
industries, regulations that could negat.ively impact tourism and
other recreational opportunities, any restriction of aquaculture
activities, any establishment of user or license fees, and any
further regulation of state waters together with additional layers
of bureaucracy that could accompany such regulation.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Port Angeles as follows:
The City of Port Angeles is opposed to the establishment of
the proposed Northwest Straits National Marine Sanctuary.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at
a special meeting of said Council held on the 28th day of March,
1995.
ATTEST:
Be%ky j.~uP~n, -C~ty Clerk
APPR~ AS TO FORM:
Craig D. ~nutson, City Attorney
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