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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2010-031 Ej Sponsored by: Mayor Dunham Law CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2010 -031 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF THE JAPAN AND ALASKA JUJIRO WADA MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION TRADE MISSION EXCHANGING OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW TRAVEL TRADE VIA TOURISM MARKET PROMOTION OF MARATHON AND SPORT EVENTS AND APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF A $5,000 DISCRETIONARY GRANT AND AN UNDER $2,000 ALASKA HUMANITIES FORUM GRANT TO ASSIST WITH COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRAVEL FOR THE TRADE MISSION EXECUTIVE DELEGATES AND THEIR PLANNED PROPOSAL WHEREAS, individuals have discussed and collaborated with Japan to bring a Japan Marathoners Trade Delegation to Alaska to promote tourism and grow travel trade between Alaska and Japan, while partaking in statewide running events; and WHEREAS, the Japan and Alaska Jujiro Wada Memorial Associations were formed in honor of the legendary Jujiro Wada and his pioneering spirit, the surveying and blazing of the Iditarod Trail, and his many contributions to the State of Alaska; and WHEREAS, Chairperson Takumi Doi, of the Japan Jujiro Wada Memorial Association was reporting to the Mayor of Matsuyama City on establishing a city to city friendship relationship with Seward; and WHEREAS, a proposal has been received by the Alaska Jujiro Wada Memorial Association to support a seven -day trade mission, and Seward has the opportunity to assist with hosting this delegation and runners this September, 2010; and WHEREAS, two grant opportunities have been submitted on Seward's behalf to assist the Alaska Jujiro Wada Memorial Association to defray costs associated with the trade mission executive group and start up of the Jujiro Wada history project website; and WHEREAS, according to the proposal received, the City of Seward's obligations would be assisting with hosting a reception, and the establishment of an inaugural run over the Labor Day weekend. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: ,,,� Section 1. The Seward City Council wishes to send a formal letter of invite to the Japan CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2010 -031 Jujiro Wada Memorial Association to travel to Alaska and participate in this first segment of events and trade mission. Section 2. The Seward City Council supports the concept proposed by the Alaska Jujiro Wada Memorial Association to promote cultural activities. Section 3. The Seward City Council supports the submission of grant opportunities to defray air travel costs for the trade mission executive group and start up of the history project's website. Section 4. The City of Seward, along with other private and non - profit sponsors agree to hold a reception and host the first inaugural Jujiro Wada Memorial Run over the Labor Day weekend here in Seward. Section 5. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 26 day of April, 2010 ej THE CI Y 1 SEWARD, ALASKA _ ...,,� .. 4 Ad. • illard E. Dunham, Mayor AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Smith, Keil, Shafer, Amberg, Dunham NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: �" ..1. Je.� Lewis, CM ', 14 , F sp. y;, Ci r Clerk c• (City Seal) : e ' : oiLei i 0 ■ '• •. ;,F OF AL P', :•• ` ' _ ' Agenda i Eb Statement tatement Meeting Date: April 26, 2010 o f se To: Mayor Dunham, City Council Members u '� �;' ti From: Jean Lewis, City Clerk 1C.4sKP Agenda Item: Possible amendments to Resolution 2010 -031, which supports Alaska Jujiro Wada Memorial Association BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Resolution 2010 -031 came before you for approval on April 12, 2010. The council had questions so this was postponed to April 26, 2010. Attached is an email sent by Jim Sinnett answering questions about the grants and a newly revised letter from Professor Edgar Blatchford, both organizers of the Alaska Jujiro Wada Memorial Association. Also attached and provided as a laydown, are some possible amendments that can be made to the resolution. Edgar Blatchford is also planning on attending the meeting to answer any additional questions. After discussion, amendments can be done individually or as to the whole laydown version. INTENT: To support the concept proposed by the Alaska Jujiro Wada Memorial Association to promote tourism, travel trade and cultural activities between Japan and Alaska. 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 or Other Plans or Policies: eNo FISCAL NOTE: The costs to put on a reception and host the race over Labor Day weekend are unknown. Costs to the city can be defrayed by the involvement of private and non - profit sponsors and organizers. All costs not defrayed would come from the Mayor /Council contingency fund #101- 1110 -5690. Approved by Finance Department: ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No XX RECOMMENDATION: Approve the laydown version of Resolution 2010 -031, supporting the concept proposed by the Alaska Jujiro Wada Memorial Association to promote tourism, travel trade and cultural activities between Japan and Alaska.