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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2002-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF THE FORT RAYMOND
SATELLITE FIRE STATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO PURSUE FUNDING.
WHEREAS, the Community Strategic Plan and Comprehensive Plan identified objectives
for public safety, transportation facilities and community appearance, and the completion of this
station will provide to the people of Seward an upgrade in emergency response; and
WHEREAS, the property located on Lot lOA, Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat No.1,
which is located adjacent to the Seward Highway, Sea Lion Avenue and Dimond Boulevard is
owned by the city and is zoned institutional which allows emergency services as an outright use; and
WHEREAS, the station will allow for a more timely response to emergencies located in
existing as well as future expansion areas for the northern sections of the city; and
WHEREAS, due to geographic location ofthe city and the potential for being physically
divided during certain natural disasters, development ofthis new station will provide for positioning
of resources in the area to better serve the community; and
WHEREAS, fire protection is crucial to meet demands of any future development to include
private, industrial and airport expansions. This location will help ensure continuance of current ISO
ratings for the citizens and businesses of Seward; and
WHEREAS, at the January 8th, 2002 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting the
Commission approved Resolution 2002-05, supporting the concept of the construction of the Fort
Raymond Satellite North Fire Station at the proposed location.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA.
Section 1. It is in the public interest to have a fire station located in the northern section of
the community for providing resources in times of disaster and to promote development.
Section 2. The City Administration is authorized to pursue any and all grant funding sources.
Section 3. This resolution take effect immediately upon it's adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 14th day of
January, 2002.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2002-007
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Edgar Blatchford, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Blatchford, Branson, Brossow, Calhoon, Clark, Off, Shafer
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ATTEST:
(City Seal)
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