HomeMy WebLinkAbout2590RESOLUTION #2590
A RESOLUTION, endorsing the home porthag of a third NIMITZ-CLASS aircraft carrier
in the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (P.S.N.S.) of Bremerton, Washington.
WHEREAS, the Department of the Navy is studying the environmental effects associated with
developing and operating a home port for a third Nimitz class aircraft carrier; and
WHIEREAS, the Navy pledges to be responsible environmental stewards when addressing:
geological; topographical; domestic; transportation; parking; and public health issues; and
WHEREAS, in order to increase efficiency and reduce federal costs, the most appropriate home
port is Bremerton where there would be a cost effective, aggregation of carriers (CVNs);
and
WHEREAS, by utilizing the existing, highly-skilled work force and the existing infrastructure
now available at the P.S.N.S., the Department of the Navy could maintain the carriers and
support ships more efficiently and economically than would be possible at another naval
port; and
WHEREAS, this growth will facilitate the continued provision of meaningful employment for
thousands of Bremerton citizens; and
WHEREAS, Bremerton has a proud naval heritage and long standing, successful association with
the Department of the Navy; and
WHEREAS, the quality of life for crew members would be enhanced in this city, which is
nationally recognized for providing a suitable lifestyle for raising families; and
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Bremerton that the Mayor, City Council,
and city staff stand firmly behind their commitment to support this additional NTMITZ-
CLASS carrier to the Puget Sotrod Naval Shipyard located at Bremerton, Washington.
PASSED, by the City Council of the City of Bremerton this 12th day of March, 1997.
Lynn S. Horton, Mayor
David Farr, President
Bremerton City Council