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i "` CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA PLACING THE SEWARD LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY
INTAKE BUILDING ON THE SEWARD REGISTER OF HISTORIC
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WHEREAS, City Council Ordinance No. 95 -10, established the Seward Register of Historic
Places in order to locally recognize properties important in Seward's history; and
WHEREAS, an application to place the Seward Light and Power Company Intake Building
on the Seward Register of Historic Places was submitted and reviewed by the Historic Preservation
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Light and Power Company Intake Building application has been
reviewed and the recommendation approved by the Resurrection Bay Historical Society as per
procedure for nomination to the Seward Register of Historic Places; and
WHEREAS, at its February 17, 2010 meeting, the Seward Historic Preservation
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Commission determined that the Seward Light and Power Company Intake Building was eligible for
listing on the Seward Register of Historic Places; and
WHEREAS, at its March 17, 2010 meeting, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission
approved Resolution 2010 -02, recommending that the Seward City Council place the Seward Light
and Power Company Intake Building on the Seward Register of Historic Places.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby places the Seward Light and Power Company Intake
Building on the Seward Register of Historic Places as authorized by Seward City Code 15.15.010.
Section 2. This designation is to recognize historical significance only, with no other legal
ramifications.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, this 26 day of
April 2010.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -041
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
illard E. Dunham, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Amberg, Dunham
NOES: Smith
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Jea Lewis J
Cit Clerk
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 12, 2010
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Through: Phillip Oates, City Manage v o
From: Patricia Linville, Library Director q -
Agenda Item: Nomination to place the Seward Light and Power
Company Intake Building on the Seward Register
of Historic Places
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Register of Historic Places was established by City Council Ordinance 95 -10, in order
to recognize properties that were important in Seward's history, help change the way the community
perceives its historic resources, and encourage private citizens and public officials to preserve these
resources.
An application to place the Seward Light and Power Company Intake Building on the local register
was recently submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission. The building, which is located near
the head of Lowell Canyon, served an important role in supplying power to the City of Seward from
1923 - 1950.
In accordance with the Commission's established nomination procedure, a copy ofthe Seward Light
and Power Company Intake Building local register application was forwarded to the Resurrection
Bay Historical Society. The Resurrection Bay Historical Society supported the application.
At their March 17, 2010 meeting the Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved
Resolution 2010 -02, supporting the placement of the Seward Light and Power Company Intake
Building on the Seward Register of Historic Places.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No
1. Comprehensive Plan (1990) X
The Comprehensive Plan supports the promotion of Seward's history.
2. Strategic Plan (1999) X
The Strategic Plan supports the preservation, promotion and recognition of the unique heritage ofthe
historic sites and buildings. The plan encourages the efforts to raise public awareness and the
appreciation of local history, and culture.
INTENT: Placement of the Seward Light and Power Company Intake Building on the Seward
Register of Historic Places. This designation is to recognize only historical significance with no other
legal ramifications.
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FISCAL NOTE:
The City of Seward will have no costs associated with the placement of the Seward Light and Power
Company Intake Building on the Seward Historic Register.
Approved by Finance Department
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes NO X
RECOMMENDATION: Council approves resolution 2010 -py i , placing the Seward Light and
Power Company Intake Building on the Seward Register of Historic Places.