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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2004-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE THE
POSSIBILITIES OF EXPANDING THE CITY BOUNDARIES TO ANNEX
ADJACENT AREAS SURROUNDING THE CITY OF SEWARD AND TO
ENCOURAGE PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING A POSSIBLE
ANNEXATION BY HOLDING A PUBLIC MEETING IN JULY
WHEREAS, over the years a continuing interdependent relationship has developed between
the residents living within the boundaries of the City of Seward and residents who live outside the
city boundaries and;
WHEREAS, residents living outside the city boundaries benefit from services provided by
the City of Seward including but not limited to; flood control, electrical services, city police, harbor
and fire protection services, health service, library, access to businesses, and recreation and schools
to name a few; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to explore the possibility of further uniting the
residents within the boundaries of Seward with those outside the boundaries of Seward; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to explore the feasibility, public interest, and cost
benefits of annexation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA THAT:
Section 1. The administration is directed to bring recommendations back to council with
regard to soliciting public input and advice for developing a plan of annexation.
Section 2. The city council hold a public meeting the week ofJuly 26, and invite residents of
Lowell Pt and Bear Creek, Kenai Peninsula Borough Administration, and a representative from
Homer.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2004-60
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council ofthe city of Seward, Alaska this 24th day
of May, 2004.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Vanta Shafer, Mayor'
AYES: Dunham, Branson, Valdatta, Amberg, Anderson, Clark, Shafer
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
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Erin Leaders, Assistant City Clerk
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