HomeMy WebLinkAbout2506 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2506
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING SNAKE RIVER DAM
BREACHING AND DRAWDOWN OF JOHN DAY RESERVOIR ON
THE COLUMBIA RIVER.
WHEREAS, in 1997 the Pasco City Council adopted Resolution No. 2311
opposing Snake River dam breaching and drawdown of John Day Reservoir on the
Columbia River; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco City Council wishes to.renew its opposition to dam
breaching and reservoir drawdown based upon findings released in the Corps of
Engineer's Draft EIS (DEIS), through the adoption of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the DEIS indicates that dam breaching may not significantly
help endangered fish; and
WHEREAS, the DEIS indicates that dam breaching will create significant
negative environmental impacts, including a loss of habitat for resident fish and
wildlife; and
WHEREAS, the DEIS indicates that dam breaching will eliminate Snake
River commercial navigation, causing a shift to truck and rail transport, resulting
in increased transportation costs of $24 million annually and increasing highway
and rail safety concerns; and
WHEREAS, the DEIS indicates that dam breaching will require private and
municipal well users to modify their wells, resulting in amortized modification costs
of$15.5 million annually; and
WHEREAS, the DEIS indicates that dam breaching will result in lost hydro-
electric power generation which will cost $251 to 291 million annually to replace by
more expensive sources; and
WHEREAS, the DEIS indicates that dam breaching will result in a loss of
3,000 area jobs having an average annual income of over $33,000, and would result
in an additional 2,400 jobs being lost due to reduced spending associated with
increased power rates;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Pasco City Council hereby opposes Snake River Dam
Breaching and drawdown of John Day Reservoir on the Columbia River.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco at a regular meeting this
22nd day of February, 2000.
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Michael L. Garris n, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Catherine D. Seaman, Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney
Deputy City Clerk