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PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2010-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, SUPPORTING AND
PROVIDING RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE CREATION OF A
SEWARD OMBUDSMAN AND BUSINESS RETENTION AND
EXPANSION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, The Seward Economic Development Assessment 2010 recommended the
creation of an ombudsman position; and
WHEREAS, subsequent meetings reviewing this document held by the council,
PACAB, Chamber Board, community and business members discussed the various aspects of
this position; and
WHEREAS, an economic development ombudsman position would serve as the primary
point of contact for existing Seward area businesses and attracting businesses to the Seward area
businesses and attracting new businesses the Seward area and as a liaison between the business
community and relevant government departments and commissions; and
WHEREAS, this position would create and follow the approved formal Business
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Retention and Expansion Program for the community; and
WHEREAS, this position would assist in growing existing business and recruiting new
businesses; and
WHEREAS, this position will be most effective if independent of the City
administration in developing its findings and recommendations but with the necessary
cooperation of the administration in order to fulfill its functions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. For the reasons stated in the recitals, the board recommends council authorize
the development of an ombudsman position and business retention and expansion program to be
implemented by a qualified employee or by contract with the chamber of commerce with such
contract detailing the specific services to be provided.
Section 2. The contract would have a base amount identified with an incentive
compensation plan developed based on performance parameters to be determined.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2010-06
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the City of
Seward, Alaska,this 4th day of August, 2010.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Ron Long,Chair
AYES: Oliver, Schaefermeyer, Buck, Long
NOES: None
ABSENT: Altermatt, Tougas, Butts
ABSTAIN: None ............. .
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The city clerk was not present for this meeting; this resolution was drafted from the August 4, 2010 meeting
minutes.