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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMIS-
SION, SUPPORTING AND RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT
OF THE SEWARD AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the State Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is nominating the
Seward Airport Improvement Project to the State Transportation Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, the project consists of reconstructing the crosswind runway in order to remove
stumps that are pushing through the surface; and providing spot improvements to the main runway
to remove stumps and address erosion problems created by Resurrection River on the north side of
the runway; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project will address existing safety hazards for aircraft operating
at the airport, and protect the airport from structural damage caused by Resurrection River erosion;
and
WHEREAS, the Seward 20 1 0 Comprehensive Plan's transportation element states that there
is a need to continue to operate the Seward Airport in an efficient and safe manner that meets the
expected demand for Seward air service; and
WHEREAS, improving Seward's State Airport is identified as a goal of the City's 1999
Strategic Plan which specifically supports developing a flood mitigation project to protect the runway
from flooding; and
WHEREAS, maintaining a safe and efficient airport facility is in the best interest of the
aircraft operators, residents, visitors, State of Alaska, and City of Seward.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission hereby supports the Seward
Airport Improvements Project sponsored by the State Department of Transportation and Public
Facilities, and further recommends City Council support of the project.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 4th day
of September, 2001.
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