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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-063
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, REQUESTING THE USDA NATURAL RESOURCES
CONSERVATION SERVICES EXPEDITIOUSLY COMPLETE SOILS
SURVEYS IN THE SEWARD AREA
WHEREAS, flooding has occurred in the Seward-Bear Creek Flood Service Area
(SBCFSA) repeatedly; and
WHEREAS, a federal disaster has been proclaimed within SBCFSA three times since
1986; and
WHEREAS, there are currently no accurate soils maps available for the lands within the
SBCFSA; and
WHEREAS, accurate soil mapping is necessary to help define historic flood zones and
to predict effects of future flooding events; and
WHEREAS, to provide the best possible management for flooding issues within the
SBCFSA accurate soils mapping is necessary; and
WHEREAS, the KPB Flood Plain Task Force and the SBCFSA are taking every
reasonable action to minimize future flood damage; and
WHEREAS, the KPB Flood Plain Task Force has identified the need for accurate soils
maps to allow analysis of historic flood events and for use in designing flood prevention
structures and flood reduction planning; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward Planning and Zoning Commission supported this
resolution at its July 7, 2009 meeting and recommended Council's approval; and
WHEREAS, the SBCFSA Board supported this resolution at its July 6, 2009 meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City of Seward officially request that the USDA Natural Resources
Conservation Service prioritize the SBCFSA for completion of soils survey as soon as possible.
Section 2. Copies of this resolution shall be sent to USDA Natural Resources
Conservation Service, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Kenai Peninsula
Borough.
Section 3. This resolution takes effect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-063
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, this 13t~' day of
July, 2009.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Clark Corbridge, Mayor
AYES: Dunham, Valdatta, Bardarson, Kellar, Keil, Corbridge
NOES: None
ABSENT: Smith
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Je~~n Lewis
City Clerk, CMC.
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: July 13, 2009
To: Mayor and Council
From: Community Development Director Christy Terry
Through: City Manager Phillip Oates
Agenda Item: Requesting the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services
Expeditiously Complete Soils Surveys in the Seward Area
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Flood Plain Task Force was formed by the Borough Assembly on
.lanuary 20, 2009 to examine possible solutions regarding flood plain issues for the Seward-Bear
Creek Flood Service Area. The Task Force has made recommendations to address important flood
mitigation items and has requested legislative support from the local boards, commissions, the
Seward City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly.
The Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board, Kenai Peninsula Borough and the City of Seward
are working to lessen impacts to flooding in the Seward area. Accurate soil mapping is necessary to
help define historic flood zones and to predict effects of future flooding events. The Kenai Peninsula
Flood Plain Task Force has identified the need for accurate soils maps to allow analysis of historic
flood events and for use in designing flood prevention structures and flood reduction planning.
At the request of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, copies of this resolution shall be sent to
the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Environmental Protection Agency.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST• Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward
City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of
Procedures.
Other:
FISCAL NOTE: N/A Approved by Finance Department:
RECOMMENDATION: 3
Approve Resolution 2009-1a Requesting the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services
Expeditiously Complete Soils Surveys in the Seward Area.
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