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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-073
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ADOPTING THE 2024 CITY OF SEWARD HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN WITH THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH AND
CITY OF SELDOVIA
WHEREAS, the City of Seward recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people
and property within the City of Seward; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has prepared a multi -hazard mitigation plan, hereby
known as 2024 City of Seward Hazard Mitigation Plan with the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB)
and City of Seldovia in accordance with federal laws, including the Robert T. Stafford Disaster
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended; the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as
amended; and the National Dam Safety Program Act, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 City of Seward Hazard Mitigation Plan with the KPB and City of
Seldovia identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and
property in the City of Seward from the impacts of future hazards and disasters; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of the plan by the City of Seward demonstrates its commitment
to hazard mitigation and achieving the goals outlined in the 2024 City of Seward Hazard Mitigation
Plan with the KPB and City of Seldovia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby adopts the 2024 City of Seward Hazard Mitigation
Plan with the KPB and City of Seldovia.
Section 2. While content related to the City of Seward may require revisions to meet the
plan approval requirements, changes occurring after adoption will not require the City of Seward
to re -adopt any further iterations of the plan.
Section 3. Subsequent plan updates following the approval period for this plan will require
separate adoption resolutions.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 16th
day of December 2024.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-073
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Warner, Barnwell, Crites, Osenga, Wells, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Finch
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Resolution 2024-073
City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: December 16, 2024
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director
Subject: Resolution 2024-073: Adopting the 2024 City of Seward Hazard Mitigation
Plan with the Kenai Peninsula Borough and City of Seldovia
Background and justification:
FEMA requires a local jurisdiction to formally adopt a Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) to enable
the jurisdiction to remain eligible for FEMA hazard mitigation project grant funding.
The City of Seward recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property within
the City of Seward. Through assistance from the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB), the City of
Seward has prepared a multi -hazard mitigation plan, hereby known as the 2024 City of Seward
Hazard Mitigation Plan with the KPB and City of Seldovia.
This HMP complies with federal and state hazard mitigation planning laws such as the Robert T.
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended; the National Flood Insurance
Act of 1968, as amended; and the National Dam Safety Program Act, as amended.
The 2024 City of Seward Hazard Mitigation Plan with the KPB and City of Seldovia identifies
mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property in the
City of Seward from the impacts of future hazards and disasters.
Adoption of this plan by the City of Seward demonstrates its commitment to hazard mitigation
and achieving the goals outlined in the 2024 City of Seward Hazard Mitigation Plan with the KPB
and City of Seldovia.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: Vol 1; 2.2.9 — Public Safety
"Review, update and support the Hazard Mitigation Plan"
Strategic Plan:
Other:
N/A
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0
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Resolution 2024-073
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
Available Fund Balance
Yes
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature:
Administration Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
Other:
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