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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2009-037Sponsored by: Oates 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 ATTEST: ~ ~ 1 ~~' Jeaj~ Lewis, CMC ' ~ CiUy Clerk (City Seal) ,o°+~'~~ `~6°C~'~r~~° n ~ ~ o~ ~~ ~ , ~tt ~~ ~ru~ r~;:' .a ,~ d n t w+ n ~ ~ .Y ` ° ~4 b i f~ :' ~-,,, ~r s 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.