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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-073
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF
ALASKA AND THE CITY OF SEWARD FOR THE PURPOSE OF
RECONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING FOUR HISTORIC PLANTERS
IN HOBEN PARK, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources Office of Historic
Preservation has awarded a grant to the City of Seward to reconstruct and install four historic
planters in Hoben Park; and
WHEREAS, Constructing and installing the planters is included in Phase III of the City
of Seward's plan to restore Hoben Park; and
WHEREAS, Hoben Park is currently listed on National Register of Historic Places and
the Seward Register of Historic Places; and
WHEREAS, This project will continue to enhance public awareness of Seward historic
properties listed on local, state and national registers and complement the fountain restoration
that was completed in 2008; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost is estimated at $10,500.00, with a federal share of
$6,300.00 and a local match of $4,200.00; and
WHEREAS, the City's match for this project will be provided through the in-kind
services of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council authorize the city manager to execute a grant
agreement between the State of Alaska and the City of Seward, accepting grant funds in the
amount of $6300.00 to grant account no. 810-8100-4680-0100 and contributing $4200.00 as in-
kind services to contracted services account no. 810-8100-5390.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward this IOth day of August,
2009.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-073
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Clark Corbridge, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Dunham, Bardarson, Kellar, Smith, Keil, Corbridge
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Jean Lewis, CMC '
~~ty Clerk
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: August 10, 2009
To: City Council
Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager
From: Patricia Linville, Library Director Historical
Preservation Liaison
Agenda Item: Authorizing the City Manger to Execute a Grant
Agreement Between the State of Alaska and the City of
Seward For the Purpose of Reconstructing and Installing
Four Historical Planters in Hoben Park.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources Office of Historic Preservation has
awarded a grant to the City of Seward to reconstruct and install four historic planters in Hoben
Park.
Constructing and installing the planters is included in Phase III of the City of Seward's plan to
restore Hoben Park. The park is currently listed on National Register of Historic Places and the
Seward Register of Historic Places.
This project will enhance public awareness of Seward historic properties listed on local, state and
national registers and complement fountain restoration completed in 2008. Additionally it will
increase public appreciation of the benefits of placing properties on these registers.
The total project cost is estimated to be $10,500.00 with agrant-share of $6300.00 and a local
match of $4200.00. The local portion will be matched by the in-kind services of the Historic
Preservation commissioners. All work must comply with The Secretary of the Interior s
Stundarcls for the Treatment of Historic Properties, 1995. This grant also includes the following
timeline:
July, October, January, Submit to the Office of History and Archaeology (OHA) quarterly
and April 2009 progress reports addressing project activities during the preceding
three months, referencin items in this Sco e of Work
September 2009 .
Prepare design plans for 4 planters and submit to Seward Historic
Preservation Commission for review, comment and approval. The
design standards must follow The Secretary of the Interior s
Stundarcls for the Treutment of Historic Pro erties, 1995.
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October 2009 1. Consider review comments and revise design plans as
needed.
2. Complete Section 106 review process. The submission
must identify the type of treatment and treatment standards
to be met and include the draft design for the planters.
November 2009 Prepare request for proposals, advertise, and select a contractor(s)
to manufacture the lanters.
July 2010 Install the planters at Hoben Park.
September 30, 2010 Submit final products to OHA:
1. Three copies of a narrative project report that describes
activities (who, what, where, when, why) done with the
grant funds. The report must detail how the work met The
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of
Historic Properties, 1995. The report must include
photographs of the park and installed planters. It also must
include the date of the Seward Historic Preservation
Commission site visit.
2. Minutes of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission
meeting(s) showing its awareness and participation in the
project,
3. Final billin ~.
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.
FISCAL NOTE:
The total cost of the project is $10,500.00. The Federal share of the project is $6300.00; the local
share is $4200.00. This local share will be provided by in- d services of the individual citizens
who serve on the Historic Preservation Commission.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2009-'~jauthorizing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement
between the State of Alaska and the City of Seward, accepting grant funds in the amount of
$6300.00 and contributing $4200.00 as in-kind services to the Project, No. $10 -g~(,1Q- 3(XXX•
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