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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -031
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF THE JAPAN AND ALASKA
JUJIRO WADA MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION TRADE MISSION
EXCHANGING OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW TRAVEL TRADE VIA
TOURISM MARKET PROMOTION OF MARATHON AND SPORT
EVENTS AND APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF A $5,000
DISCRETIONARY GRANT AND AN UNDER $2,000 ALASKA
HUMANITIES FORUM GRANT TO ASSIST WITH COSTS ASSOCIATED
WITH TRAVEL FOR THE TRADE MISSION EXECUTIVE DELEGATES
AND THEIR PLANNED PROPOSAL
WHEREAS, individuals have discussed and collaborated with Japan to bring a Japan
Marathoners Trade Delegation to Alaska to promote tourism and grow travel trade between Alaska
and Japan, while partaking in statewide running events; and
WHEREAS, the Japan and Alaska Jujiro Wada Memorial Associations were formed in
honor of the legendary Jujiro Wada and his pioneering spirit, the surveying and blazing of the
Iditarod Trail, and his many contributions to the State of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, Chairperson Takumi Doi, of the Japan Jujiro Wada Memorial Association was
reporting to the Mayor of Matsuyama City on establishing a city to city friendship relationship with
Seward; and
WHEREAS, a proposal has been received by the Alaska Jujiro Wada Memorial Association
to support a seven -day trade mission, and Seward has the opportunity to assist with hosting this
delegation and runners this September, 2010; and
WHEREAS, two grant opportunities have been submitted on Seward's behalf to assist the
Alaska Jujiro Wada Memorial Association to defray costs associated with the trade mission
executive group and start up of the Jujiro Wada history project website; and
WHEREAS, according to the proposal received, the City of Seward's obligations would be
assisting with hosting a reception, and the establishment of an inaugural run over the Labor Day
weekend.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
,,,� Section 1. The Seward City Council wishes to send a formal letter of invite to the Japan
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -031
Jujiro Wada Memorial Association to travel to Alaska and participate in this first segment of
events and trade mission.
Section 2. The Seward City Council supports the concept proposed by the Alaska Jujiro
Wada Memorial Association to promote cultural activities.
Section 3. The Seward City Council supports the submission of grant opportunities to
defray air travel costs for the trade mission executive group and start up of the history project's
website.
Section 4. The City of Seward, along with other private and non - profit sponsors agree to
hold a reception and host the first inaugural Jujiro Wada Memorial Run over the Labor Day weekend
here in Seward.
Section 5. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 26 day of
April, 2010
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THE CI Y 1 SEWARD, ALASKA
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• illard E. Dunham, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Smith, Keil, Shafer, Amberg, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Je.� Lewis, CM ', 14 , F sp. y;,
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Agenda i Eb
Statement
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Meeting Date: April 26, 2010
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To: Mayor Dunham, City Council Members u '� �;'
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From: Jean Lewis, City Clerk 1C.4sKP
Agenda Item: Possible amendments to Resolution 2010 -031, which
supports Alaska Jujiro Wada Memorial Association
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Resolution 2010 -031 came before you for approval on April 12, 2010. The council had questions so
this was postponed to April 26, 2010. Attached is an email sent by Jim Sinnett answering questions
about the grants and a newly revised letter from Professor Edgar Blatchford, both organizers of the
Alaska Jujiro Wada Memorial Association.
Also attached and provided as a laydown, are some possible amendments that can be made to the
resolution. Edgar Blatchford is also planning on attending the meeting to answer any additional
questions.
After discussion, amendments can be done individually or as to the whole laydown version.
INTENT: To support the concept proposed by the Alaska Jujiro Wada Memorial Association to
promote tourism, travel trade and cultural activities between Japan and Alaska.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the
Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council
Rules of Procedures or Other Plans or Policies:
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FISCAL NOTE:
The costs to put on a reception and host the race over Labor Day weekend are unknown. Costs to the
city can be defrayed by the involvement of private and non - profit sponsors and organizers. All costs
not defrayed would come from the Mayor /Council contingency fund #101- 1110 -5690.
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No XX
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the laydown version of Resolution 2010 -031, supporting the
concept proposed by the Alaska Jujiro Wada Memorial Association to promote tourism, travel trade
and cultural activities between Japan and Alaska.