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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-083
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A USE
AGREEMENT WITH THE GREAT ALASKA COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF
AMERICA FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESERVING A PORTION OF THE
WATERFRONT PARK FROM MAY 21 THROUGH MAY 24, 2010, AND
WAIVING CAMPING FEES
WHEREAS, an Alaskan Odyssey Jamboree with more than 2,500 scouts, leaders, parents
and families was held in Seward in June 2001; and
WHEREAS, 2010 is the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America;
and
WHEREAS, the 2001 event was so successful and well received that the Great Alaska
Council of the Boy Scouts of America wishes to celebrate its 100th anniversary by holding a
Scouting Jamboree in Seward; and
WHEREAS, the Great Alaska Council, Boy Scouts of America requests that City Council
make an exception of policies and procedures in order to reserve a large portion of the Waterfront
.... Park to hold a Scout Jamboree; and
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America is requesting this use at no fee; and
WHEREAS, the economic value of this event is desirable to our community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The Waterfront Park shall be reserved at no fee for the Great Alaska Council,
Boy Scouts of America May 21-May 24, 2010 in accordance with the Use Agreement attached and
incorporated herewith.
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 14th
day of September 2009.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-083
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Clark Corbridge, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Dunham, Bardarson, Smith, Keil, Corbridge
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
VACANT: One
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: September 14, 2009
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From: Karin Sturdy, Parks & Recreation Director
Agenda Item: Boy Scouts Reserve Waterfront Park May, 2010
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
In 2001, the Boy Scouts requested permission to close most of Waterfront Park to the public
while the community of Seward hosted their Jamboree. Seward City Council Resolution 2000-
068 authorized Boy Scouts to use the identified portions of the waterfront in exchange for Boy
Scout service projects. Small businesses found the arrival of thousands of Scouts beneficial to
business. Attached please find a letter from District Executive Jodi Stuart requesting the same
agreement for May 2010. Their Jamboree is shorter in duration and earlier in the season, which
should again be beneficial to business. Even as a few communities vie for the privilege to host
the Jamboree, the Scout organizers have selected Seward for the Jamboree because of our
convenience of location to so many recreational opportunities for scouts and their leaders. A
resolution from the Council is likely to assist organizers in booking Seward.
The Jamboree will provide most of Waterfront Park to the Scouts. These areas include our
campground areas designated as Marathon, Resurrection North, Resurrection, Resurrection
South and the Tent Area. It also includes a request for Branson Pavilion and the old Wellington
Pavilion Site. No formal agreement is in place yet, but suggested Scout service projects include
landscaping the Iditarod/Founders Park, replanking bike path bridges, upgrade Two Lake Trail,
and cemetery improvements.
Attached for your review are the application, addendum and letter of request.
Local volunteers will be working with Scout employees, and would-be volunteers are
encouraged to contact Ms. Stuart or Mrs. Cathy Sage.
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.
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The intent of this action is to temporarily close Waterfront Park to the general public while
reserving the area for the Boy Scouts Jamboree of up to 2,400 scouts and volunteers. This
request will encourage tourism as Scouts and their families seek recreation and souvenir
opportunities early in the season.
ATTORNEY REVIEW: No
FISCAL NOTE:
Camping revenues for this time period from the affected camping areas due to no public camping
and no revenues are estimated at $11,000. (These same camping areas collected $7,500: 2007;
$12,150: 2008 and $11,500 in 2009 May 21 to 24.) This decrease will be reflected in the 2010
revenue budget.
Approved by Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a Use Agreement with Boy Scouts of
America to host the Jamboree in Waterfront Park May 21 through May 24, 2010.