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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2020-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION, RECOMMENDING COUNCIL ACCEPT THE
STATE OF ALASKA HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND
MATCHING FY2020 CLG GRANT #20005: SEWARD
HISTORICAL TOUR PUBLIC EDUCATION SIGNAGE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Historic
Preservation Office offers a 40/60 matching Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Program annually
to Certified Local Governments(CLG); and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) has applied
for and been awarded several HPF-CLG Grants in the past; and
WHEREAS, the commission received notification for FY2020 HPF-CLG grant
proposals on December 17,2019 with an application deadline of January 30,2020; and
WHEREAS, one FY2020 HPF-CLG priority for grant funding is to increase public
awareness of historic preservation; and
WHEREAS, one of the assigned powers and duties(Ord 94-04 2.30.425) of the SHPC is
to work toward the continuing education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and
community history; and
WHEREAS, the SHPC in discussion with local community groups and business
individuals has determined that there is a clear economic benefit to promoting economic tourism
and community pride through the continuing education of citizens regarding local historic
preservation and community history; and
WHEREAS, SHPC and Staff submitted an HPF-CLG Grant application on January 27.
2020 to create public educational signage for a Seward historical tour; and
WHEREAS, the HPF-CLG Grant #20005 project was approved and the grant agreement
was received by the City Staff on July 17, 2020 from the State Historic Preservation Office; and
WHEREAS, the estimated total project cost is $28,825, which includes $11,530 City
share for in kind and cash and whereas the cost to the city is anticipated to be deferred
significantly by an estimated 300 in kind volunteer hours reimbursable at an estimated rate of
$25.43 in addition to in kind services from community groups and businesses and where the sum
balance of the remaining project cost of$17,295 will be borne by Federal share; and
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2020-03
WHEREAS, there is an additional 8.5% State indirect cost to the City of$1,470; and
WHEREAS, grant funds will be administered by City Staff and expenditures reimbursed
after invoices are submitted; and
WHEREAS, the period of the grant upon full execution ends June 30, 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SEWARD HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission urges the Seward City Council
to adopt a resolution in support and acceptance of the FY2020 HPF-CLG Grant #20005: Seward
Historical Tour: Public Education Signage Project
Section 2. Upon council approval, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission will
collaborate with City Staff to implement the project, provide necessary in kind volunteer hours
and donations, and ensure proper documentation for the FY2020 HPF-CLG Grant#20005.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City of Seward, Alaska, this 13th day of August,
2020.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Cheryl See 1 Chair
AYES: Kurtz, Benoit, Libbrecht, Furlong, Seese
NOES: None
ABSENT: Woelkers, Ward
ABSTAIN: None
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