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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
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Edgar Blatchford, Mayor
AYES: Blatchford, Brossow, Branson, Calhoon, Clark, Orr, Shafer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN:None
ATTEST:
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