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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2001-113 I I I Sponsored by: Janke CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2001-113 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE SEWARD AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SPONSORED BY THE STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES WHEREAS,the State Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is nominating the Seward Airport Improvement Project to the State Transportation Improvement Program; and WHEREAS,the project consists of reconstructing the crosswind runway in order to remove stumps that are pushing through the surface; and providing spot improvements to the main runway to remove stumps and address erosion problems created by Resurrection River on the north side of the runway; and WHEREAS,the proposed project will address existing safety hazards for aircraft operating at the airport, and protect the airport from structural damage caused by Resurrection River erosion; and WHEREAS,the Seward 2010 Comprehensive Plan's transportation element states that there is a need to continue to operate the Seward Airport in an efficient and safe manner that meets the expected demand for Seward air service; and WHEREAS, improving Seward's State Airport is identified as a goal of the City's 1999 Strategic Plan which specifically supports developing a flood mitigation project to protect the runway from flooding; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Port and Commerce Advisory Board have both approved resolutions supporting and recommending City Council support for the proposed project; and WHEREAS, maintaining a safe and efficient airport facility is in the best interest of the aircraft operators, residents, visitors, State of Alaska, and City of Seward. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The City of Seward hereby supports the Seward Airport Improvement Project sponsored by the State Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2001-113 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 10th day of September, 2001. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ~.-( (~-Lf~) Edgar Blatchford, Mayor AYES: Blatchford, Brossow, Branson, Calhoon, Clark, Orr, Shafer NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN:None ATTEST: (City \\_).....", ~" ~ Of S~,.,~", ~.. ~ ......... 'I;f......iIt $ c;gp..... ""OR':~',,"')J.A '.0 ..... - .".~.. '" ~ ... . -.... '().. it' = : ~ : ..: SEAL ~ · : : :.= . . . . s \ -.- : C itI! . I .., .. ~.~"" .~"".., ~ ,-fX-.!.!I.~....~~1' ,4"" OF ".~ ....,'f ""....,,','~