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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-055
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS FOR
CARLILE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DURING THE 2009
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
WHEREAS, Seward City Code 10.10.040 prohibits the discharge of fireworks in Seward
unless specifically approved by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Carlile Transportation Systems is sponsoring a fireworks display on Saturday
the 4`~' of July, 2009, at 11:00 p.m. and is requesting City Council approval; and
WHEREAS, the site for the discharge of the fireworks has been identified as Carlile property
at Mile 2 Nash Road, inside City Limits, and the site has been approved by the Fire Chief as required
in City Code; and
WHEREAS, Carlile Transportation System and Fire Art by Griz will provide security for set
up and discharge area and has met insurance requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
,... Section 1. Carlile Transportation Systems is authorized to discharge fireworks within the
City at a time and place that has received the prior approval of the City Fire Chief.
Section 2. This display will be conducted by the same vendor used by the Seward Chamber
of Commerce and meets all safety requirements.
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 24°~
day of June, 2009.
THE CITY SEWARD, ALASKA
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 24, ?009
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: David Squires, Fire Chief
Thru Plifl~rp-OaC~s~ Gity~-I~lanager
Agenda Item: ?009 Fireworks Permit
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Carlile Transportation Systems is requesting permission from City Council to hold fireworks display
on Saturday July 4, X009 at 11:00 p.rn. in conjunction with 4`~ of July celebrations for a special
family event on their property located at Mile 2 Nash Road which is within the City of Seward City
Limits.
Seward City Code 10.10.040 prohibits the discharge of fireworks in Seward unless specifically
approved by the City Council. The fireworks display will be presented by the same vendor the
Chamber of Commerce is using, "Fire Art by Griz".
Carlile Transportation Systems and Fire Art by Griz have stated that they will work directly with the
Seward Fire Depac~tment to ensure that the fireworks show is presented in a safe manner. The
location has been reviewed and approved. Fire Arts by Griz has also stated that they will supply
security to keep the public away from the set up and discharged area.
INTENT: Permit fireworks display for a family event on the 4`~ of July, 2009 at 11:00 p.m.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward
City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and CitS~ Council Rules of
Procedures.
Other: Not Applicable
FISCAL NOTE: There is no fiscal impaci.
Approved by Finance Department:
RECO1yIMTNDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2009- authorizing the discharge of fireworks for Carlile
Transportation Systems' family event and in conjunction with the Fourth of July celebrations.