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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2012 -094
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE FIRE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
FOREST SERVICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AND THE CITY OF SEWARD
WHEREAS, the Forest Service has responsibility for prevention, detection and suppression
of wildland fires on National Forest administrated lands, and on adjacent lands or intermingled State
and private lands for which the Forest Service has assumed fire management responsibility through
agreements with the State of Alaska, Division of Forestry and the Bureau of Land Management, and
WHEREAS, the Seward Fire Department has responsibility for prevention, detection and
suppression of all fires including wildland fires within the City of Seward; and
WHEREAS, structures and land protected by the Seward Fire Department are intermingled
or adjacent to lands protected by the Forest Service; and
WHEREAS, it is mutually advantageous and in the best interest for the Seward Fire
Department and the Forest Service to coordinate their efforts in the prevention, detection and
suppression of wildland fires in and adjacent to their areas of responsibility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Council hereby finds that, for the reason stated above, the Cooperative Fire
Management agreement is in the public interest.
Section 2. The Cooperative Fire Management agreement between the Forest Service USDA
and the City of Seward is hereby approved in substantial form as attached hereto and the City
Manager is authorized to sign the agreement in substantial form on behalf of the City of Seward.
Section 3. The Council authorizes the Fire Chief to review and modify the Annual
Operating Plan (AOP) in accordance with the terms of the Mutual Aid Agreement.
Section 4. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 10`" day of
December, 2012.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2012 -094
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Seaward, yor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Terry, Seaward
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
!ohanna inney
ity Clerk
(City Seal)
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: December 10, 2012 , l °F sF$
Through: Jim Hunt, City Manager;'
From: David Squires, Fire Chief
Agenda Item: Cooperative Fire Control Agreement between the Forest Service,
United States Department of Agriculture and the City of Seward
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward and US Forest Service has had a cooperative fire management agreement for a
number of years that has proven beneficial to both parties. The agreement is in effect for a period of 5
years, at which time it is revisited and updated. We are now at our five year point.
The US Forest Service is the primary organization tasked with prevention, detection and suppression of
wildfires with the Chugach National Forest. The agreement with the Forest Service would provide for
cooperation in the prevention, detection and suppression of wildland fires within the protection areas of
the City of Seward and the Chugach National Forest.
This agreement is intended to ensure that both parties are aware of their respective responsibilities before,
during and after a wildland fire. It allows for the Seward Fire Department to be reimbursed by the Forest
Service for personnel and equipment costs associated with a suppression effort. In addition through this
agreement the Forest Service will provide wildland fire fighting equipment and training to the members
of the Seward Fire Department.
Based on the fact that the mission of both departments are similar in nature and that the jurisdictions of
both departments not only border each other but intermingle, it would be beneficial to the public if both
agencies were cooperating in their efforts to reduce the risk of loss of life and property caused by
wildland fires.
INTENT: Renew cooperative agreement between the US Forest Service and the City of Seward Fire
Department, for continued protection of the community.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan (document source here): Page 5, fourth paragraph X
2. Strategic Plan (document source here): X
3. Other (list): City Council Resolution 2005 -26 5th Whereas X
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FISCAL NOTE:
May result in possible increase revenues and grant opportunities, which cannot be estimated at this time.
Approved by Finance Department:. A_ ∎ .f _,
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approves Resolution 2012- 6cI+ authorizing the City Manager to sign the Cooperative Fire
Management Agreement between the Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture and the
City of Seward.