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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -051
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS BY THE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DURING THE 2010 INDEPENDENCE DAY
CELEBRATION
WHEREAS, Seward City Code 10.10.040 prohibits the discharge of fireworks in Seward
unless specifically approved by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce will be again, sponsoring a fireworks display on
Sunday the 4th of July, 2010, at 12:01 a.m. with an alternate date of Monday July 5 at 12:01 a.m.
and is requesting City Council approval; and
WHEREAS, the site for the discharge of the fireworks has been identified as the new
breakwater area and has been approved by the Fire Chief as required in City Code; and
WHEREAS, the City has traditionally allowed the Chamber of Commerce to provide a
fireworks display within the City in conjunction with its Fourth of July celebration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. As a part of its Fourth of July Celebration, the Seward Chamber of Commerce is
authorized to discharge fireworks within the City at a time and place that has received the
prior approval of the City Fire Chief.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 24
day of May, 2010.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Willard E Dunham, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -051
AYES: Valdatta, Keil, Smith, Amberg, Shafer, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bardarson
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
ohanna Dollerhide, CMC
Acting City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: May 24, 2010 � sets,
To: Mayor and Council Members % 1712
From: David Squires, Fire Chief 1iAS
Thru Phillip Oates, City Manage
Agenda Item: 2010 Fireworks Permit
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Chamber of Commerce is requesting permission from City Council to hold fireworks
display on Sunday July 4, 2010 at 12:01 am at the new breakwater area ( Uplands). They have stated
that their alternate date is Monday July 5, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., if there is inclement weather on the
Fourth.
Seward City Code 10.10.040 prohibits the discharge of fireworks in Seward unless specifically
approved by the City Council. The City has traditionally allowed the Chamber of Commerce to
provide an annual fireworks display within the City in conjunction with its Fourth of July celebration.
The fireworks will be presented by "Fire Art by Griz ".
The Seward Chamber of Commerce stated that they will work directly with the Seward Fire
Department to ensure that the fireworks show is presented in a safe manner. The location has been
reviewed and approved. The Chamber has also stated that they will supply two guards to keep the
public away from the set up and discharged area.
INTENT: Permit fireworks display for the 4 of July, 2010
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward
City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of
Procedures.
Other: Not Applicable
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FISCAL NOTE: There is no fiscal impact.
Approved by Finance Department: i4 6 � / � /0
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approves Resolution 201 i authorizing the discharge of fireworks by the Chamber of
Commerce during the 2010 Independence Day Celebration.