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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 99-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, SUPPORTING FULL FUNDING FOR THE LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM
WHEREAS, more than 367 projects have been constructed in 45 different Alaskan
communities and on State Parks lands since the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was
established in 1965; and
WHEREAS, thanks to local and state matching funds, the $28 million dollars that Alaska
has received from the L WCF Stateside program has enabled more than $55 million dollars worth
of public recreation facilities to be constructed; and
WHEREAS, the L WCF Stateside program is an integral component in meeting the outdoor
recreation needs of our state and local residents and provides essential support to our tourism
industry; and
WHEREAS, Seward has utilized a portion of these L WCF funds to construct a restroom /
shower house, pavilion wind walls, Obihiro park, an outdoor volleyball court, horseshoes area, adult
recreation area, provided for landscaping, provided ADA access to Two Lakes Park, will construct
a gazebo, improve trails and purchase private lots within the park boundary - all of which serves the
recreation needs of our residents and thousands of visitors each year; and
WHEREAS, Seward could benefit from LWCF with a listing of future possible projects
such as Centennial
Park, restrooms, ballfields, an ice rink and trial improvements; and
WHEREAS, no Stateside program has been available to Alaskan communities since 1995;
and
WHEREAS, Senator Frank Murkowski has introduced the Reinvestment and Environmental
Restoration Act (S 25) which would provide $340 million for the Stateside L WCF program; and
WHEREAS, Representative Don Young has introduced the Conservation and Reinvestment
Act of 1999 (HR 701) which would provide $383 million.fonhe Statesi<ie LWCF program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 99-033
Section 1. The City of Seward thanks Senator Murkowski and Congressman Young
for their leadership in introducing these important bills.
Section 2. The City of Seward urges full funding for the Stateside Land and Water
Conservation Fund program.
Section 3. Individuals are encouraged to write letters of support for LWCF to our
Alaska Congressional Delegation.
Section 4.
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council ofthe city of Seward, Alaska, this 22 day
of March, 1999.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Edgar Blatchford, Vice-Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Blatchford, Callahan, Gage, King, Orr, Shafer
None
Satin
None
ATTEST:
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Patrick Reilly
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