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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-037
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE KENAI WATERSHED
FORUM TO SECURE FINANCIAL SUPPORT, BOTH PRIVATE. AND
PUBLIC, FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE HOUSE AND ADJACENT
PROPERTY AT THE SOLDOTNA CREEK PARK LEASED TO THE KENAI
WATERSHED FORUM AND OWNED BY THE CITY OF SOLDOTNA
WHEREAS, City Council reco~lizes the value the Kenai Watershed Forum, Inc. (KWF)
provides towards maintaining and supporting healthy watersheds on the Kenai Peninsula; and
WHEREAS, City Cotulcil acknowledges the economic impact the KWF's research,
restorations, and educational prograuls have on our communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward recognizes the importance of KWF's work, which positively
impacts the Seward citizens and area residents quality of life; and
WHEREAS, K WF identified mapping needs and financially supported the latest technology
in generating Elevation acid Wetland maps that are currentlybeing used to evaluate risks that directly
affect the City and the Flood Service Area; and
WHEREAS, KWF has multiple culvert projects scheduled for the Greater Seward Area that
will assist in mitigating flooding and improve fish movement and access to preferred habitats; and
WHERF,AS, it is in the best interests of the City to support the renovation of this building;
and
WHEREAS, the capitol improvements necessary to convert this building into a functional
headquarters and water quality laboratory for the KWF are significant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council supports the efforts of the Kenai Watershed Forum to
secure financial support li•om both private and public funding sources for the renovation of the house
and adjacent property at the Soldotna Creek Park.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this day
27`x' day of April, 2009.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-037
THE CITY EWARD, ALASKA
Willard Dunham, Vice Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Kellar, Keil, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: Corbridge, Smith
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: Apri127, 2009
To: City Council
Through: City Manager Phillip Oates~~
From: Executive Liaison Anne Bailey a~
Agenda Item: Supporting the Efforts of the Kenai Watershed Forum to Secure Financial
Support, Both Private and Public, for the Renovation of the House and
Adjacent Property at the Soldotna Creek Park Leased to the Kenai
Watershed Forum attd Owned by the City of Soldotna
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION•
The Kettai Watershed Forum (KWF) is recognized as the regional watershed organization of the
Kenai Peninsula, successfully identifying and addressing the needs of the region by providing
high quality education, restoration, and research programs. KWF is securing both private and
public financial support for the renovation of the house and adjacent property at the Soldotna
Creek Park. KWF's goal is to do the capitpl improvements necessary to convert the building into
a functional headquarters and water quality laboratory.
KWF has identitied mapping needs and financially supported the latest technology in generating
Elevation and Wetlands maps that are being used to evaluate risks that directly affect the City
acid the Flood Service Area. The KWF also has multiple culvert projects scheduled for the
Greater Seward Arca that will assist in mitigating flooding and improve fish movement and
access to preferred habitats.
The City of Seward recognizes the importance of KWF's work, which positively impacts the
quality of life of Seward citizens and area residents.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
Other:
FISCAL NOTE:
There is no tiscal impact. Approved by Finance Department ~iu.~c..wL,
RECO:VIMENDATION•
City Council approve Resolution, 2009-C3'~supporting the efforts oCthe Kenai Watershed Forum
to secure financial support frorn both private and public funding sources for the renovation ofthc
house and adjacent property at the Soldotna Creek Park.