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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 93-008
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE SEWARD ASSOCIATION
FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MARINE SCIENCE'S ALASKA
SEA LIFE CENTER PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine Science
(SAAMS) has contracted with Cambridge Seven Associates, Inc., to develop a conceptual
plan for the proposed Alaska Sea Life Center and to prepare project promotional
materials; and
WHEREAS, this project has been funded primarily from private monetary
contributions and donations of time and services from various individuals and businesses
in Seward and throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, the city of Seward has long considered this project to be a viable and
highly desirable one as evidenced by both the dedication of valuable waterfront property
to house the facility and a $50,000 appropriation made to SAAMS under the provisions
of Resolution No. 91-135: and
WHEREAS, the Alaska Sea Life Center will provide much needed research and
rehabilitation services and will become a major tourist attraction for Seward, thus
benefiting all of southcentral Alaska through the influx of visitors to the state while
providing public education through its exhibits, displays and aquarium; and
WHEREAS, the project will be a major urban renewal effort and will considerably
enhance the attractiveness of the downtown area for residents and visitors alike; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska Sea Life Center will provide more than 30 direct jobs and
will account for many more employment opportunities in needed support and ancillary
facilities such as a new hotel, a convention center, gift shops, restaurants and other visitor
dependent businesses; and
WHEREAS, upon the opening of the Alaska Sea Life Center, Seward will become
a major port of call for cruise ships and will play an indirect role in providing the
revenues to support proposed new docks in Resurrection Bay; and
WHEREAS, the research facility has the potential to bring in millions of federal
and foreign dollars in grants to scientists and to address and solve many of the issues
threatening Alaska's fishing industry;
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 93-008
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The SAAMS project to construct and operate the Alaska Sea Life Center
has been determined to be a high priority for the city of Seward, and this project has the
full support of the City Council.
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
25th day of January, 1993.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
A TIEST:
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Dave W. Crane, Mayor
Bencardino, Crane, Darling, Krasnansky, Sieminski, 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