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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2002-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, IN SUPPORT OF THE CONCEPT OF ESTABLISHING MUL TI-
PLE CITY OWNED, STATE OPERATED PRISONS
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska recognizes the pressing need to reduce overcrowding in its
prisons and bring home the 800 plus prisoners that are presently housed in out-of-state correctional
facilities; and
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska expends approximately $18 million annually to transport
and house prisoners in out-of-state facilities; funds that if expended in the State of Alaska could
significantly benefit state and local economies; and
WHEREAS, the development of new or expanded prisons in Alaska's municipalities would
benefit Alaskans by providing much needed construction and permanent, year-round prison jobs; and
WHEREAS, maintaining prisoners within the State allows for them to be closer to their
families and culture which enhances the potential for prisoner rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, expansions of many of Alaska's existing prisons can be accomplished more
cost effectively than by constructing new prisons; and
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska Department of Corrections has a long standing history of
providing consistent correctional practices that protect the public's safety, allow for community
participation through government to government transactions and address statewide and regional
correction needs:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City of Seward supports the general concept of a comprehensive state-wide
approach to prison development, where the financial and clinical benefits of expanding existing
prisons are equally considered with the development of new prisons.
Section 2. The new or expanded prisons be owned by the City and operated by the State of
Alaska Department of Corrections under a long-term lease with the City.
Section 3. The City of Seward supports the expansion ofthe Spring Creek Correction facility.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2002-017
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 11 th
day of February, 2002.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Edgar Blatchford, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Branson, Brossow, Clahoon, Orr, Shafer, Blatchford
None
Clark
None
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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