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L.• CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,828 FROM
THE STATE OF ALASKA HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE TO
CONSTRUCT AN IDITAROD TRAIL CENTENNIAL MONUMENT AT
TRAILHEAD PARK, AUTHORIZING IN -KIND COSTS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $14,552, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources Office of Historic
Preservation has awarded a grant to the City of Seward Historic Preservation Commission to
build a monument in celebration of the Centennial of the Historic Iditarod Trail; and
WHEREAS, the monument will be a '100-year' structure that will serve to
commemorate the trail and educate the public long after our celebrations have passed; and
WHEREAS, the planned monument, elegantly crafted in stone and bronze, will remain a
steadfast reminder for many generations to come that Seward is, `Mile 0' of the National Historic
Iditarod Trail; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost is estimated at $36,380, with a federal share of
• $21,828 less surcharge of $2,380 for a total of $19,448 and a local match of $14,552; and
WHEREAS, the City's match for this project will be provided through the in -kind
services of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission, the Seward Trailblazers and the
Resurrection Bay Historical Society and other private citizens and businesses; and
WHEREAS, this project is compatible with the powers and duties of the Seward Historic
Preservation Commission as stated in Seward City Code 2.30.425(a)(5).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The city manager is authorized to accept a grant from the State of Alaska in
the amount of $21,828, with a State grant surcharge of $2,380.
Section 2. In -kind contributions from non -City sources in the amount of $14,552 are
hereby accepted for the project.
Section 3. Total project funds in the amount of $36,380 are appropriated as follows: 1)
$21,828 from State grant funds account no. 271- 2714 - 4680- 0200;and 2) $14,552 from in -kind
contributions account no. 271- 2714 - 4680 -0900; to the Iditarod Trail Centennial Monument
Lip Fund contracted services account no. 271- 2714 -5390.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -017
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Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward this 14 day of March,
2011
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E. Dunham, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Smith, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: March 14, 2011 o f set
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Through: City Manager Phillip Oates
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From: Patricia Linville, Library Director
Historic Preservation Commission Liaison
Agenda Item: Iditarod Trail Centennial Monument Grant
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources Office of Historic Preservation has
awarded a grant to the City of Seward Historic Preservation Commission to build a monument in
celebration of the Centennial of the Historic Iditarod Trail. The cost of the project is $36,380
with $19,448 coming from Federal reimbursable funds. The state surcharge for the proposed
project is $2,380. The applicant share totals $14,552, including $6,500 cash committed from the
Seward Iditarod Trailblazers and the Resurrection Bay Historical Society (RBHS). The
remaining applicant share of $8,052 will be contributed as in -kind labor and services from the
Seward Historic Preservation Commission, the Seward Iditarod Trailblazers, the RBHS and
other private citizens and businesses.
The grant application states: "What makes the Iditarod Trail Centennial Monument unique is that
while much has been done to mark this historic occasion, Seward lacks a `100 -year' structure
that will serve to commemorate the trail and educate the public long after our celebrations have
passed. The planned monument, elegantly crafted in stone and bronze, will remain a steadfast
reminder for many generations to come that Seward is, `Mile 0' of the National Historic Iditarod
Trail."
The work as outlined in the grant includes:
• May 15 2010 - Design and Materials List completed
• June 15 2010 — Select contractors after completing bidding process.
• September 15 2010 — Foundation and stone base structure of monument completed.
• June 15 2011 — Bronze statue of sled dog and bronze plaques telling the history of the
Iditarod Trail with accompanying maps have been ordered and received.
• August 28 2012 — Official unveiling of Iditarod Trail Centennial Monument on
Founder's Day, August 28 as part of Seward's celebration of 100 years since
incorporation.
This project is compatible with the powers and duties of the Seward Historic Preservation
Commission as stated in Seward City Code 2.30.425(a)(5): "Work toward the continuing
education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history."
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.
Reference Seward City Code 2.30.425(a)(5)
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FISCAL NOTE:
There is no cost to the City for this grant other than some in -kind staff assistance.
Approved by Finance Department:
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RECOMMENDATION: .‘
Council approve Resolution 2011 -d authorizing the City Manager to accept Grant Project
#10537 Iditarod Trail Centennial Monument from the State of Alaska Historic Preservation
Office to Construct an Iditarod Trail Centennial Monument and appropriating funds.
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