HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2009-026POSTPONED INDEFINENTLY Sponsored by: Oates
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ADOPTING A WEAPONS DISCHARGE AND TRAPPING AREA
MAP, IDENTIFYING AND DESIGNATING THE PORTIONS OF THE CITY
WHERE TRAPPING, THE USE OF FIREARMS, AND ARCHERY
EQUIPMENT WILL BE ALLOWED BY PERMIT
WHEREAS, there has been a history of hunting and trapping in portions of the city; and
WHEREAS, Seward City Code Section 9.05.310 Trapping of Animals Prohibited states
that Council will designate an area for the trapping of marten, mink and weasel by box set pursuant
to State of Alaska trapping regulations and by valid permit; and
WHEREAS, Seward City Code Section 10.10.030 Discharge of Weapons states that
Council will designate areas by resolution that are open to the public for the discharge of firearnls
and the use of archery equipment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has the authority and ability to restrict the discharge of
firearns in Seward where people and property may be at risk; and
WHEREAS, the issuance of permits for the use of weapons in designated areas will assist
the Seward Police Department in promoting safety for all residents; and
WHEREAS, there are concerns about the increasing presence of bears and the use of deadly
force in residential areas; and
WHEREAS, there is a desire to reduce the impact of bears within the city while also
allowing hunting in accordance with State of Alaska hunting laws.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The attached map designates the areas open to the public for trapping,
discharging firearms, and the use of archery equipment, by valid permit.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Council Agenda Statement
Meeting April 13, 2009
To: City Council
Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager(
From: Tom Clemons, Police Chief'
Agenda Item: A resolution to adopt a weapons discharge and trapping area
map, identifying and designating the portions of the city where
trapping, discharging firearms, and archery equipment will be
allowed by valid permit.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Attached for City Council review and adoption is Resolution 2009- , approving a weapons
discharge and trapping area map that designates where historic large and small game hunting
may be conducted within specific areas of the city. This resolution fulfills the requirements of
Seward City Code Section 9.05.310 Trapping of Animals Prohibited and Seward City Code
Section 10.10.030 Discharue of Weapons that Council designate areas for hunting, with
firearms or archery equipment, and trapping.
The City of Seward has the authority and ability to restrict the discharge of firearms in Seward
where people and property may be at risk. The weapons discharge and trapping area map
designates where the use of weapons and traps may be allowed, by permit, which will help the
Seward Police Department promote safety for all residents. A permit, which would be issued free
of charge, shall be required for the use of firearms, archery equipment, and traps.
The weapons discharge and trapping area map has been designed with the input of local hunters
and trappers, local law enforcement officials and game management officials. The weapons
discharge and trapping area map and permitting process will benefit the community and the
Seward Police Department, which has received several complaints of hunting near residential
areas. The map sets clear boundaries for local hunters who have requested that the City of
Seward allow hunting in the less populated areas of the city. Allowing limited hunting in the city
will help to control certain wildlife populations, such as black bears, while giving hunters the
opportunity to feed their tamilies.
INTENT:
Promote safety by adopting a weapons discharge and trapping area map that designates areas
were limited hunting and trapping may be conducted in Seward.