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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 92-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, SUPPORTING CONTINUED FEDERAL
FUNDING OF THE PROPOSED ALASKA JOB CORPS
CENTER IN PALMER, ALASKA
WHEREAS, the federal Office of Management and Budget has recently announced
its intent to redirect $6 Million from the proposed Alaska Job Corps Center to existing job
corps programs; and
WHEREAS, the state of Alaska, the Mat-Su Borough and the city of Palmer have
contributed a total of $8 Million to facility construction and development, and $1.2
Million has been spent for architectural services; and
WHEREAS, the development of an Alaska Job Corps Center would play an
important role in the state's efforts to address Alaska's high rate of unemployment; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the plan to redirect funding for this facility, Alaska will
lose 80 direct new jobs as well as educational and training opportunities for more than
240 students annually;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The Office of Budget and Management is urged to re-instate funding
for the proposed Alaska Job Corps Center in Palmer, Alaska.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this
9th day of March, 1992.
THE C!TY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Donald W. Cripps; Mayor
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 92-033
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Bencardino, Crane, Cripps, Dunham, Krasnansky, Swartz & White
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Perkins Coie, Attorneys for the city of
Seward, Alaska
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(City Seal)
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Fred B. Arvidson
City Attorney