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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2017-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, REQUESTING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL REINFORCE THE COMMISSION'S PURSUIT
OF PRESERVATION OPPORTUNITIES REGARDING CITY OWNED
FORT RAYMOND PROPERTIES AND ASSETS
WHEREAS,it is the responsibility of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission to assist
with the continuing education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community
history; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission wishes to assist with the
ongoing responsibilities it holds as a Certified Local Government(CLG),which requires provision
for recognition of the historically significant activities, structures and the people who helped build
Seward; and
WHEREAS,the Commission has continuously received Certified Local Government grants
for historic preservation activities; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the responsibilities with the Powers and Duties of the Historic
Preservation Commission(Seward City Code 2. 30.425); and
2) Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological
Resources within the community,
4)Act in an advisory role to other officials and departments of local government
Regarding the identification and protection of local historic and archaeological
Resources, and
7) Review local projects and recommendations about the effect on properties
Identified in the local historic preservation inventory.
Note: The local historic inventory is different from the local Register of Historic
Places. The inventory only requires that the historic or archaeological resource
be more than 50 years old.)
WHEREAS,Seward City Council Ordinance No. 95-10 established the Seward Register of
Historic Places in order to locally recognize properties important to Seward's history; and
WHEREAS,the establishment of World War II's Fort Raymond was a significant historic
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-001
and formative development for the community of Seward; and
WHEREAS,substantial portions of the former Fort Raymond remain under public ownership
through the City of Seward therefore facilitating straightforward historic preservation initiatives;and
WHEREAS, time is of the essence, as opportunities to determine historic preservation
priorities for Fort Raymond properties and assets will continue to dwindle as the area may be subject
to appropriation and development by public and private entities in the near term;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SEWARD HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION that:
Section 1.To competently evaluate the remaining historical substance of the Fort Raymond
site and weigh that against community needs,regulatory regimes and with the preservation needs of
the community in mind,the Historic Preservation Commission requires participation of the organs of
city government, specifically those in occupation of any portion of the district, those engaged in
strategic planning, and those responsible for execution of those plans.
Section 2. The Historic Preservation Commission hereby recommends that these parties take
heed of the dwindling opportunities for preservation of Seward's heritage at these physical sites.
Section 3. Further,the Historic Preservation Commission recommends that the City Council
campaign for engagement between these parties to arrive at outcomes for existing structures and sites
that are thoughtfully determined and in the community's interest.
Section 4. Finally, where preservation of sites and structures in part or in whole are not so
determined to be practical,the Historic Preservation Commission recommends that alternate forms
of preservation be pursued so that the community's heritage remains represented.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission of the City of
Seward, Alaska, this 15th day of February, 2017.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Linda Lasota, Chair
AYES: Lasota, Kurtz, French, Woelkers
NOES: None
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-001
ABSENT: Erickson, Hepworth
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: None
J. anna Kinn' J'C
C Clerk
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