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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2000-072 I I I Sponsored by: P ACAB CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2000-072 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE FORMATION OF A KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH SATELLITE OFFICE IN THE SEWARD AREA. WHEREAS, the City of Seward is located in excess of one hundred miles from the Borough government center; and WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough has no physical presence in or near the city of Seward; and WHEREAS, this lack of presence puts the citizens and the city of Seward at unique disadvantage when dealing with the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and WHEREAS, the city of Seward is impacted by non-city residents needing assistance with Kenai Peninsula issues; and WHEREAS, the city of Seward and surrounding area have numerous issues at the Borough government level; and WHEREAS, many of these issues are formed at various Borough commissions, service area boards and assembly sub-committees; and WHEREAS, it is a time consuming and financial burden on residents from this area to attend these commission, boards and assembly sub-committee meetings due to travel; and WHEREAS, attendance to these sub-assembly level meetings is not available vIa teleconference; and WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough has maintained an office in the city of Homer that is closer in proximity to Borough offices since 1996; and WHEREAS, there is no single depository of up-to-date Borough information in Seward; and WHEREAS, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board approved Resolution 2000-02 supporting a Kenai Peninsula Borough Satellite Office in the Seward Area on the 14th day of June, 2000; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2000-072 Section 1. That the City Council recognizes the importance of involvement of its citizens and supports local involvement in government issues. Section 2. The City Council recognizes that the citizens of Seward and the surrounding area have difficulty participating in the Kenai Peninsula Borough government. Section 3. The City Council deems that a Kenai Peninsula Borough satellite office with meeting participation capabilities would be most effective in allowing surrounding area pro-active involvement. Section 4. The City Council of the City of Seward formerly requests the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly and Mayor to create a permanent Kenai Peninsula Borough satellite office in Seward. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council ofthe.city of Seward, Alaska, this 10th day of July, 2000. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ffz. (~~~I Edgar Blatchford, Mayor AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Blatchford, Brossow, Calhoon, Clark, King, Orr, Shafer None None None ATTEST: Patrick Ri\W....", City ('~;;:F S~~/"" ~~~~';....... ~~~~ ~ O:..1P?J'O~,;'Y~ ~ (eJ'iy ~~ ~" \ =! -- \ ': :.: SEAL i.: : , . = ~ \ -.- I = tI' , .. ft. . .. "'. In. ',"G-, S""~ ~ ',:.: - a,....~!! 11 \,... ~ ":' -,I}i..... ..:...'0 ~~ 'it.> ,~ 0 F ".\,r""",. ."'.....",,,'