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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -045
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS BY THE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DURING THE 2011 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
Monday the 4 of July, 2011, at 12:01 a.m. with an alternate date of Tuesday 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 uplands
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
13 111 day of June 2011.
THE CITY 0 EWARD, ALASKA
illard E . am, Mayor
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -045
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Smith, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
4 ohanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 13, 2011
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From: David Squires, Fire Chief
Thru Phillip Oates, City Manager
Agenda Item: 2011 Fireworks Permit
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Chamber of Commerce is requesting permission from City Council to hold their
fireworks display on Monday July 4, 2011 at 12:01 am at the new breakwater area (Uplands). They
have stated that their alternate date is Tuesday July 5, 2011 at 12:01 a.m. or July 8 or 9th, 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, 2011
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
FISCAL NOTE: There is no fiscal impact.
Approved by Finance Department:
RECOMMENDATION:
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City Council approves Resolution 2011- authorizing the discharge of fireworks by the Chamber
of Commerce during the 2011 Independence Day Celebration.