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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-077
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $5000 TO PARKS FOR THE COMMUNITY BUILT PLAYGROUNDS
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE THIRD AVENUE PLAYGROUND
AS A NEW COMMUNITY BUIL T PLAYGROUND
WHEREAS, a grassroots community group, Parents Advocating Recreational Kids' Stuff
(P ARKS), presented their request to raise funds privately and construct a new, custom-designed
playground for all kids ages 0 to 12 on City land.; and
WHEREAS, all Seward playgrounds are designed for children ages five to 12, so the need
for younger kids' recreation is great; and
WHEREAS, PARKS voted to present their top two City site locations to the City Council
for Council's authorization for use, and their second choice is the existing Third Avenue Playground;
and
WHEREAS, the PARKS organization commits to: A. Build a safe playground for all kids
ages two to 12 years; B. Raise money to build the playground; C. Professionally coordinate the
entire project, including design through construction; D. Supply volunteers to construct the
playground; E. Supply "Special Event" insurance or "Volunteer Insurance" through a non-profit, or
purchased to add on to the city's existing policy; F. Bring the community of Seward together and
create special bonds between people of all walks oflife; G. Provide a family-fiiendlyplace for locals
as well as tourists; H. Send the message to visitors that Seward is a place that values children; I.
Provide a "survey" topographic to Leathers, Assoc.; and J. File the applications for requisite Digging
and/or Building permits with the City of Seward; and
WHEREAS, PARKS is requesting $5,000 "seed money" to contract with Leathers Assoc.
for Seward's "Design Day" cost and to purchase fundraising supplies; the City to own and maintain,
and assume liability of the park after construction; the City to prepare the site for construction
(example: removal of existing old playground and chain-link fencing); the City Council to authorize
or approve of City employees to assist in loaning oftools and equipment and skilled operators during
Build Week; the City to waive fees for digging permit and/or building permits and plan reviews fees;
and the City Council to authorize or approve City "donation" of a temporary electric service during
5-days of construction; and
WHEREAS, the P ARKS group has worked with Seward Parks and Recreation Department
to select an appropriate site and develop a plan for success.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-077
Section 1. The site of the Third Avenue Playground is authorized for a community built
playground.
Section 2. $5,000.00 is appropriated from Kawabe Park.
Section 3. The City will own and maintain, and assume maintenance and liability of the
park after construction and acceptance.
Section 4. The City will prepare the Third Avenue site for construction by removing the
existing playground equipment, chain link fences and grading fill.
Section 5. City employees are authorized to assist in loaning of tools and equipment and
skilled operators during Build Week
Section 6. The City does hereby waive fees for digging permit and/or building permits
and plan reviews fees.
Section 7. A "donation" is hereby authorized of the installation, use and removal ofa
temporary electric service to the Ballaine site during the approximate five days of
construction (for use of electric tools, etc...)
Section 8. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 13th day of
August, 2007.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Val datta, Bardarson
Dunham, Schafer, Thomas, Amberg, Shafer
None
None
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