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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -052
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
STATE OF ALASKA, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES,
DIVISION OF FORESTRY AND THE CITY OF SEWARD
WHEREAS, pursuant to AS 41.15.010, et seq., the State of Alaska is responsible for the
protection of natural resources and watersheds on all state, private, and municipal lands; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 2 and 9 of the Seward City Code of Ordinances, the Seward
Fire Department is responsible for fire protection within its fire service area boundaries; and
WHEREAS, an intergovernmental cooperative agreement has been negotiated between the
City of Seward and the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, in
order to provide more comprehensive fire protection from wildland fires and protection of our
community; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Fire Department has examined the proposed agreement and
recommends adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. That the Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement, a copy of which is attached
hereto, between the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and the
City of Seward is adopted, and the City Manager is authorized to execute and effectuate this
agreement.
Section 2. That the 2011 Annual Operating Plan format attached hereto is approved, and the
City Manager is authorized to execute annual operating plans substantially in this format throughout
the duration of the Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 27 day of
June, 2011.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -052
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AYES: Valdatta, Smith, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bardarson
ABSTAIN: None
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: 27 June 2011
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From: Eddie Athey, Deputy Fire Chief
Agenda Item: Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement between the State of Alaska,
Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and the City of
Seward.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Alaska Statute 41.15.010 provides that "It is the intent of AS 41.15.010- 41.15.170 (that the
State of Alaska) to provide protection (from wildland fire and other destructive agents),
commensurate with the values at risk, on land that is owned privately, by the state, or by a
municipality."
The City of Seward Fire Department recognizes we have an obligation to provide protection to
life and property from wildland fires within our area of responsibility, subject to available
resources, funding, and personnel. Therefore, it is to the mutual advantage of the city and the
state to coordinate efforts in the prevention, detection, and suppression of wildland fires.
Additionally it is in the best interests of the city and the state that wildland fires be suppressed
quickly and efficiently to minimize the destruction of natural resources and the threat to life,
property, and the community.
INTENT:
Enter into a cooperative agreement between the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources,
Division of Forestry and the City of Seward for continued protection of our community and its
natural resources.
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: N/A
FISCAL NOTE:
This agreement may result in possible increased revenue based on the demand for resources within
the Kenai Peninsula Borough during fire season, which .nno se accurately estimated.
Approved by Finance Department: -ed-/glijalli -„
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ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approves Resolution 2011- 05G authorizing the City Manager to approve an
intergovernmental Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement between the State of Alaska, Department
of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and the City of Seward.