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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION'S PRIORITIES FROM FEBRUARY 2021 THROUGH
FEBRUARY 2022
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission's responsibilities are listed in SCC
2.30.325 Powers and Duties; and
WHEREAS, at its February 11, 2021 regular meeting, the Historic Preservation
Commission (HPC) reviewed and approved their Priorities for February 2021 through
February 2022; and
WHEREAS, with the passage of the Historic Preservation Commission Resolution
2021-002 on February 11, 2021, HPC recommends City Council approval of the 2021 Historic
Preservation Commission Priority List from February 2021 to February 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby approves the following list of Priorities
and Goals for the Historic Preservation Commission from February 2021 through
February 2022:
ANNUAL REPORTING
• Annual report to council
• Annual Certified Local Government (CLG) grant report to the State Historic
Preservation Office
PUBLIC OUTREACH
• Coordinate efforts with Community Development regarding the identification and
protection of local historic and archaeological resources
• Enhance understanding of the economic benefits of Heritage Tourism
• Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month in May by proclamation
• Award the Annual Seward Historic Preservation Award in May
• Improve the Seward Historic Preservation Commission online presence
SEWARD HISTORIC STRUCTURES & SITES
• Review local projects and recommendations about the effect on properties
' identified in the local historic preservation inventory
• Update, review, and submit the Seward Inventory of Historic Sites to the Offices
of History and Archaeology according to the guidelines for the Alaska Heritage
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-026
Resources Survey, with annual review
• Promote and continue to nominate structures and sites to Seward Local Register
• Support the historic Hoben Park and assist with planters
• Engender the preservation and use of the Jesse Lee Home properties for Park use
• Track and monitor the progress of the Fort Raymond Subdivision
• Identify the Ten Most Endangered Historic Properties in Seward
SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN (Undated 2017)
• Promulgate economic incentives, historical preservation and education
• Develop historic preservation initiatives and projects
• Advance the Historic Overlay District
OTHER COMMISSION TASKS
• Generate ideas, set priorities, and submit an application for consideration, and take
action on CLG grant opportunities that stimulate knowledge of local history,
heritage tourism and cultural awareness
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 22nd
day of February, 2021.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
City
Casagranda, McClure, DeMoss, Osenga, 13aciaan, Seese, Terry
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: February 22, 2021
To: City Council
From: Historic Preservation Commission
Agenda Item: Resolution Adopting the Historic Preservation Commission Priorities
from February 2021 to February 2022
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Annually, the Historic Preservation Commission establishes their priorities. The Commission
approved their priorities at the February 11, 2021 regular meeting.
At their February 11, 2021 meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission approved Resolution
2021-002 recommending City Council approval of their Priorities from February 2021 through
February 2022.
INTENT:
The intent of this resolution is for council to adopt the Historic Preservation Commission Priorities
for February 2021 through February 2022. The board would like to work with council on achieving
these goals.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes
No
N/A
Comprehensive Plan: The Historic Preservation Commission's priorities
1.
work towards achieving the goals listed in the Seward Comprehensive
X
Plan.
Strategic Plan: The Historic Preservation Commission's priorities share
2.
the same Vision Elements for History and `Sense of Community' noted
X
in the Strategic Plan.
3.
Other (list):
X
ATTORNEY REVIEW: No
FISCAL NOTE: The City will have no costs associated with the approval of the Historic
Preservation Commission Priorities.
Approved by Finance Department: N/A
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2021-026, Adopting the Historic Preservation
Commission Priorities From February 2020 Through February 2021.