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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2012 -063
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT STATE OF
ALASKA CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT "HISTORIC
PRESERVATION FUND FFY 12 TRAVEL AND TRAINING GRANT" A
FEDERAL GRANT THAT PROVIDES TRAINING FOR LOCAL
GOVERNMENT HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEMBERS
REQUESTING $6,732.00, INCLUDING $4,039.00 FEDERAL SHARE AND
$2,693.00 APPLICANT SHARE IN THE FORM OF IN -KIND VOLUNTEER
LABOR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, pursuant to the National Park Service Historic Preservation Act of 1966, certain
federal share matching grants for historic preservation projects are available to certified local
governments; and
WHEREAS, Certified Local Government Grant "Historic Preservation Fund FFY 12 Travel
and Training Grant" provides funds to train and educate 2 current Seward Historic Preservation
Commissioners in attendance to the 2012 National Preservation Conference entitled "Moving
Beyond Traditional boundaries "; and
WHEREAS, the grant was awarded and received June 27, 2012; and
WHEREAS, board training and travel total $6,732.00 including $4,039.00 Federal share and
$2,693.00 applicant share in the form of in -kind volunteer labor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to accept CLG Grant
"Historic Preservation Fund FFY 12 Travel and Training Grant" to provide training and travel for 2
Seward Historic Preservation Commissioners.
Section 2. Funds for board training and travel total $6,732.00.00 and are appropriated to
account no. 101 - 1111 -5140.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2012 -063
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 13 day of
August, 2012.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
:
David Seaward, ayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Terry, Seaward
NOES: Casagranda
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: August 13, 2012 F y A 1
To: City Council
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Through: City Manager, Jim Hunt
From: Library Director, Patricia Linville
Agenda Item: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to accept a State of Alaska
Federal Grant
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources Office of History and Archaeology has
awarded a grant to the City of Seward, Historic Preservation Commission to attend a training
conference entitled, "Beyond Boundaries" in Spokane, Washington from October 31- November 3,
2012.
The total travel and training costs for 2 commissioners to attend this conference is $6,732.00 with
$4,039.00 coming from Federal reimbursable funds. The remaining applicant share of $2,693.00 will
be contributed as in -kind labor and services from the Seward Historic Preservation Commission.
The conference provides an opportunity for the attendees to interact with the local preservation
community, bringing their depth of knowledge and expertise to bear on local issues. It also provides
local community leaders with affordable and accessible high - caliber professional development
opportunities. Participants learn from leading experts and practitioners, share tactics and
achievements, and explore challenges and successes in our region. The conference will include
interactive education sessions, field sessions with hands -on exploration of preservation sites, affinity
sessions for partnership building and networking, and on- your -own activities that inform, teach and
connect. Engage in vital conversations about how we can expand the role of preservation in
revitalizing cities, combating sprawl, creating jobs, saving energy, preserving landscapes, and
building community. The conference will challenge the preservation community to work with
traditional and new partners to increase preservation's relevance in modern communities and become
better advocates for the movement in our hometowns.
INTENT:
To utilize the State of Alaska Federal Grant Funds to educate and train 2 Seward Historic
Preservation Commissioners at the National Preservation Conference "Beyond Boundaries" in
Spokane, Washington from October 31- November 3, 2012.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan (document source here): 3.9.1.2 Page 29 X
2. Strategic Plan (document source here): Page 13 X
3. Other (list): X
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FISCAL NOTE:
The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources Office of History and Archaeology Certified
Government Grant in the amount of $4039.00 will be appropriated to the Boards and Commissions
account 101 - 1111 -5140 and expended on conference registration, travel and subsistence as indicated
in the grant application. The remaining $2693.00 accounts for applicant in -kind contribution.
Approved by Finance Department: . ,�
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ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION: ,,
Council approve Resolution 2012 - authorizing the City Manager to accept "Historic Preservation
Fund FFY 12 Travel and Training Grant" from the State of Alaska Historic Preservation.
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