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Sponsored by: Hunt
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2018-041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING SUPPORT TO THE SEWARD
PTA AND P.A.R.K.S TO PURSUE PRIVATE, STATE AND FEDERAL
FUNDING FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF THE BITTICK BMX
COMMUNITY PARK; LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF LOT 11 A-1 FORT RAYMOND SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, the Seward PTA and P.A.R.K.S have approached Seward City Council in
hopes of revitalizing and repurposing the City of Seward Bittick BMX Community Park
currently located on the Southeast corner of Lot 11 A-1 Fort Raymond Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the Seward PTA and P.A.R.K.S groups have met with City staff multiple
times to review the Project Plan and to discuss their vision of modernizing the Bittick BMX
Community Park by creating a Pump Bike Track, and have made presentations before a number
of community groups, including the Seward City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Bittick BMX Community Park has a renewed level of interest and the
support of private individuals, corporations, organizations; and
WHEREAS, the Seward PTA and P.A.R.K.S vision is to provide a free, community
bike park to promote healthy life choices in a safe and fun environment, where riders of all levels
can increase their skills and knowledge of biking; and
WHEREAS, the Seward City Council supports positive social interaction between
children, young adults and adults, supports increasing tourism, supports the revitalization of
the current Bittick BMX Community Park, and
WHEREAS, one of the goals of the Seward 2030 Comprehensive Plan 3.6.1 is to
"Improve, expand and diversify year -around parks and recreational opportunities for
residents and visitors", and
WHEREAS, this resolution is in support of the revitalization and repurposing of the
Bittick BMX Community Park by the Seward PTA and P.A.R.K.S and is not a commitment to
provide any financial or other support.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA THAT:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby supports the Bittick BMX Community Park
Improvements Project sponsored by the Seward PTA and P.A.R.K.S.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2018-041
Section 2. The Seward City Council does hereby approve Seward PTA and P.A.R.K.S
staff moving forward with design and construction of a Seward Community Bike Pump Track
at the current Bittick BMX Community Park location.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 23`d
day of April, 2018.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Davi uires, Mayo
AYES: Casagranda, Keil, McClure, Slater, Horn, Towsley, Squires
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 23, 2018
"l'brough: Jim Hunt, City Manager
Agenda Item: City Council authorizing support to the Seward PTA and
P,A.R.K.S to pursue private, state and federal funding for the
revitalization of the Bittick BMX Community Park; located on the
Southeast Corner Of Lot 11. A-] Fort Raymond Subdivision
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and P.A.R.K.S groups have approached the Seward
City Council and city administration and have requested City support to revitalize and repurpose the
current Bittick BMX Community Park to use as a Pump Bike Park. The group has made a number of
presentations to community groups and to the City Council, and the administration supports the
group's request to control the property for the purpose of repurposing the park f'Or use as a pump bike
park.
INTENT:
Allow Seward PTA and P.A.R.K.S, to pursue Private, State and Federal Funding for the
Revitalization of the Bittick BMX Community Park
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (2030, approved by CouncH May 30, 201...
7)
3) Goals, objectives and Implementation Action items X
3.6.1 Improve, expand and diversify year-round parks and recreational.....
Strategic Plan ( Approved by Council Resolution 99-043):
2. Recreation and Leisure
0 X
Provide diverse, year-round, indoor and outdoor recreational
facilities_ 3
FISCAL NOTE -
The City has not been asked to provide, specific funding for this proJect but has been asked to
al low the group to repurpose the park using private donations, grant funds, and in kind
contributions. The City may be asked to assist with the cost of removing some cottonwood
trees and other low-cost contributions to the prqject. Approved by Finance ')
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes .—No—, .,--Not Applicable __X
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2018-
supporting the revitalization and repurpose of
the Bittick BMX Community Park through joint efforts by the Seward PTA and P.A.R.K, S
groups.