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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION 2004-77
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA IN SUPPORT OF THE MULTI-AGENCY CENTER AND THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEWARD CONFERENCE CENTER WITHIN
THIS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Seward recognizes that the development of a Multi-Agency Center
that co-locates federal and state administrative offices and visitor components into a single building
that also includes a conference center represents a significant opportunity to keep jobs in Seward
thereby expanding our economy; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has supported this concept for many years and has
demonstrated its commitment by resolution and investment as well being a co-signer on a previous
project Memorandum of Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution 2003-140, which requested funding for
a Multi-Agency Center that includes a conference center as a federa11egislative priority; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution 2003-100 adopting the Seward
Waterfront Study which supports the development of a Multi-Agency Center including a co-located
conference center as part of the revitalization of downtown Seward; and
WHEREAS, a conference center as part of the Multi-Agency Center is a viable option
available for creating a financially sustainable conference facility in Seward in that construction costs
are to be federally funded and operational costs will be shared with other users; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Council supports the Multi-Agency Center including the Seward
Conference Center being constructed in downtown Seward to further economic development.
Section 2. The administration is directed to take an active lead role in pursuing and helping
to develop the plan for the Multi-Agency Center and Seward Conference Center.
Section 3. The Conference Center must become a self sustaining facility, operated under an
appropriate management agreement to be determined.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2004-77
Section 4. The Multi-Agency Center and Seward Conference Center will be developed
consistent with the Seward Waterfront Study as previously approved and designed in such a manner
so as to insure maximum visitor impact and pleasure.
Section 5. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 12th day of
July, 2004.
~H~. SEWARD, ALASKA
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Willard Dunham, Vice Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Branson, Valdatta, Clark, Anderson, Amberg, Dunham
None
Shafer
None
ATTEST:
an LeWI
ty Clerk
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