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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-061
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, RECOMMENDING COUNCIL TO ACCEPT AND
APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE ALASKA HISTORIC
PRESERVATION FUND HPF-CLG GRANT #24007 FOR THE HOBEN
PARK RESTORATION PROJECT SPONSORED BY THE SEWARD
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND CITY MANAGER
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Office of History &
Archaeology awarded to the City of Seward, a Certified Local Government (CLG), a 60/40
matching Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Program Grant #24007; for the Hoben Park
Restoration Project in the amount of $24,000 in federal funds on May 5, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager requested the Council's authorization to apply for the CLG
Grant on April 14, 2025 (Resolution 2025-036); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this grant project is to restore the original iron fence, which is
currently in possession of Seward Parks and Recreation, and the need to replant Hoben Park's
original vegetation: lilac and rose bushes; and
WHEREAS, the timeline expected to achieve this grant project would begin July 2025
and is expected to end in September 2026 which is manageable based on consultation with the
potential contractor and the Parks & Recreation Department; and
WHEREAS, with the City of Seward, the Seward Historic Commission has successfully
in the past received and executed three Historic Preservation Fund grants for Hoben Park's
restoration (FY2009 Grant #09511; FY2007 #07482; FY2006 #06472); and
WHEREAS, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission has received immense support
from the community through Letters of Support from organizations such as the Alaska Sealife
Center, Iditarod Trailblazers, Pioneers of Alaska, and Seward Rotary Club; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the community to restore and preserve Seward's
historic properties with which the City of Seward has been entrusted providing enjoyment and
economic benefit for visitors and residents alike.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager and Seward Historic
Preservation Commission to accept the HPF-CLG Grant funds of $24,000 from the State of Alaska
to complete the Hoben Park Restoration Project.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-061
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 23`d
day of June 2025.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
Osenga, Finch, Barnwell, Crites, Warner, Wells, McClure
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 23, 2025
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Allison Stacy, Museum Curator
Subject: Resolution 2025-061: Recommending Council to accept and appropriate
funds from the Alaska Historic Preservation Fund HPF-CLG Grant #24007
for the Hoben Park Restoration Project
Background and justification:
In Resolution 2025-036, the Council authorized the City Manager and Seward Historic
Preservation Commission to apply for a 60/40 matching Certified Local Government Grant
Program through the State of Alaska's Office of History & Archaeology to pursue the Hoben
Park Restoration Project. On May 5, 2025, the State of Alaska awarded the City of Seward a
grant in the amount of $24,000.
Hoben Park is one of Seward's eleven properties listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. The park's original iron fence needs restoration (currently in the possession of the
Seward Parks & Recreation Department), and the original vegetation, lilac and rose bushes, need
to be replanted. The timeline for achieving this grant project is expected to begin in July 2025
and end in September 2026, which is manageable, based on consultations with the potential
contractor, Storm Chasers Marine, and the Parks & Recreation Department.
The Seward Historic Preservation Commission has successfully received and executed three
Historic Preservation Fund grants in the past to preserve Hoben Park. It is in the best interests of
the community to continue the restoration and preservation efforts of Seward's historic
properties, which the City of Seward has been entrusted to manage, providing enjoyment and
economic benefits for visitors and residents alike.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 24,000
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): HPC Fund 30016-XXXX-XXXX-0153
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
X
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: