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ASSEMBLY AGENDA/MANAGER'S REPORT
THE CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU, ALASKA

Resolution 2955 A Resolution Authorizing the Manager to Enter into Port Agreements with Cruise Line Corporations for the Purpose of Satisfying Requirements of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention to Allow Cruise Ships to Visit the Port of Juneau in Calendar Year 2021.

MANAGER'S REPORT:

Over the last few months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued orders and technical guidance for cruise ships to resume carrying passengers. One of the CDC requirements is for each port to sign a Port Agreement outlining important health and safety terms. The various ports in Southeast Alaska are working together with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services to develop a common Port Agreement. This resolution would authorize the Manager to only sign a Port Agreement if (1) the cruise lines provide the ship schedules in advance and (2) the cruise lines agree to the requirements of the CDC for a vaccinated cruise (currently at least 95% of the passengers and crew vaccinated). The Assembly and CBJ Emergency Operations Center can add other conditions to protect the public health.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Manager recommends the Assembly adopt this resolution.

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Res 2955 5/21/2021Resolution
Memo from Rorie Watt5/21/2021Cover Memo
Draft MOA5/21/2021Exhibit