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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 88-115
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, URGING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AND PUBLIC FACILITIES TO DESIGNATE THE REPAIR AND
UPGRADE OF THE SEWARD HIGHVIAY AS ITS NUMBER ONE PRIORITY
WHEREAS, several years ago, the
Transportation and Public Facilities
upgrade the Seward Highway; and
WHEREAS, there has been no progress on this project for
the past two construction seasons; and
State Department of
initiated a plan to
WHEREAS, the next phase of the proj ect is the repair
and upgrade of Milepost 50-65; and
WHEREAS, this section of the Seward Highway, with its
steep grade, hairpin turns, and narrow width, presents a
danger to motorists year-round and becomes a very real
safety hazard in winter; and
WHEREAS, motorists from all areas of the Kenai Peninsu-
la must traverse this section of the Highway when travelling
to Anchorage, and Peninsula-bound motorists pass through
this section when travelling from Anchorage; and
WHEREAS, straightening, widening and upgrading Milepost
50-65 should be the number one priority for the Department
of Transportation and Public Facilities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The State Department of Transportation and
Public Facilities is hereby urged to make the upgrade of
Seward Highway, Milepost 50-65, its Number One priority.
Section 2. Copies of this resolution shall be forward-
ed to the Honorable Governor Steve Cowper, DOT/PF Commis-
sioner Mark Hickey, the Honorable Representative Cato, the
Honorable Senators Kerttula and Szymanski, all Mayors on the
Kenai Peninsula, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Members,
and the Kenai Peninsula Caucus.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immedi-
ately upon its adoption.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 88-115
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, this ~ day of October , 19 88 .
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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GIESELER, HILTON, MEEHAN, O'BRIEN & SIMUTIS
NONE
DUNHAM & NOLL
NONE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HUGHES, THORSNESS, GANTZ,
POWELL & BRUNDIN, Attorneys
for the City of Seward, AK
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(City Seal)
Fre?~ '!rv~
City Attorney
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