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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2001-004 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 2001-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD, SUPPORTING AND RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT OF THE SEWARD AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WHEREAS, the State Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is nominating the Seward Airport Improvement Project to the State Transportation Improvement Program; and WHEREAS, the project consists of reconstructing the crosswind runway in order to remove stumps that are pushing through the surface; and providing spot improvements to the main runway to remove stumps and address erosion problems created by Resurrection River on the north side ofthe runway; and WHEREAS, the proposed project will address existing safety hazards for aircraft operating at the airport, and protect the airport from structural damage caused by Resurrection River erosion; and WHEREAS, the Seward 201 0 Comprehensive Plan's transportation element states that there is a need to continue to operate the Seward Airport in an efficient and safe manner that meets the expected demand for Seward air service; and WHEREAS, improving Seward's State Airport is identified as a goal of the City's 1999 Strategic Plan which specifically supports developing a flood mitigation project to protect the runway from flooding; and WHEREAS, maintaining a safe and efficient airport facility is in the best interest of the aircraft operators, residents, visitors, State of Alaska, and City of Seward. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board that: Section 1. The Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board hereby supports the Seward Airport Improvements Project sponsored by the State Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, and further recommends City Council support of the project. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board this 5th day of September, 2001. Seward Port and CommerceAdvisory Board Resolution No. 2001-004 YES VOTES: WILLE LECHNER ALTERMATT MERCER KASISCHKE PRUITT VANBUSKIRK JORDAN GOODWILL CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Ron Wille, Chairman