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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013 -039
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT OF
EDWARD ATHEY AS FIRE CHIEF
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief position was opened for recruitment and Deputy Chief, Edward
Athey, applied for and has been offered the position; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.20.015 of the City Code requires the City Manager's selection for
the Fire Chief position to receive approval from the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Athey is an asset to the City's administration team, the fire department and
the community; and
WHEREAS, in addition to serving as the City of Seward's Deputy Fire Chief since 2006,
Edward Athey has served as the incident commander at City Emergency Operation's Centers during
local emergency events for 5 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Athey has over 28 years of experience in the field of firefighting and
emergency services; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Athey's certification include Firefighter II, Fire Investigator, Fire
Instructor, Fire Officer, Hazardous Material Operations, Fire Inspector I & II, Trainer for Emergency
Operations ICS 300/400, Emergency Medical Technician III, EMT Instructor, Commercial Building
Inspector and Fire Plans Examiner, and many others too numerous to list making Mr. Athey uniquely
and highly qualified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. Council approves the City Manager's appointment of Edward Athey as Fire Chief
effective June 1, 2013.
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 28
day of May, 2013.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA 3
RESOLUTION 2013 -039 J
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
D4 , David Seawar , Mayor `'
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Terry, Seaward
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Jr hanna Kinney, CMC, J
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: May 28, 2013
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From: Jim Hunt, City Manager 4
Subject: Approval of Fire Chief Athey
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION
The City of Seward, Fire Chief position was open internally on April 4 2013 and then to the public. Onsite
interviews were conducted by the City Manager and an interview committee. Based on education, experience
and communication skills, Edward Athey was selected for the Fire Chief position.
Mr Athey has been served as the Deputy Fire Chief since mid 2006, and has served as the incident commander
at City Emergency Operation's Centers during local emergency events for 5 years. Mr. Athey is extensively
qualified and holds multiple certifications including: Firefighter II, Fire Investigator, Fire Instructor, Fire
Officer, Hazardous Material Operations, Fire Inspector I & II, Trainer for Emergency Operations ICS 300/400,
Emergency Medical Technician III, EMT Instructor, Commercial Building Inspector and Fire Plans Examiner.
Deputy Chief Athey has over 28 years of experience in the firefighting /fire safety field and enjoys a good
working relationship with multiple local fire safety and medical organizations.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan (document source here): section 3.8, public safety X
2 Strategic Plan (document source here): Page 11, prepare for natural X
disasters, establish a plan. Page 18, maintain a safe community.
3. Other (list): X
INTENT: To authorize the City Manager to appoint Edward Athey as Fire Chief effective June 1, 2013.
FISCAL NOTE
Funding for this position is currently in the Fire Department's budget.
Finance Department: 4 Z 1, 1 4
ATTORNEY REVIEW Yes No X_
RECOMMENDATION: 031
Council approves Resolution 2013- , authorizing the City Manager's appointment of Edward Athey as Fire
Chief effective June 1, 2013
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