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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-92
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, PLEDGING A CONTRIBUTION OF $2500 TO THE PROPOSED
STATEWIDE METHAMPHETAMINE ABUSE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN
WHEREAS, at a recent Kenai Peninsula Conference of the Mayor's meeting, Kenai
Peninsula Borough Mayor John Williams informed the Mayors about an initiative sponsored by the
Kenai Peninsula Borough, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, and the Municipality of Anchorage to
start a statewide methamphetamine abuse education program; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Williams is attempting to raise a local cash match and seed money for
the program from Borough organizations and municipalities; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Williams has requested that Municipalities in the Borough pledge
$2,500.00 toward the campaign; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has experienced the effects of methamphetamine abuse on
individuals, families, and the community at large; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration wishes to help address this problem and believes that
... community education is a vitally, important component of this effort.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to pledge $2,500.00 for the proposed
State-wide methamphetamine abuse education program described by Mayor Williams.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to make appropriations to fulfill this
pledge at the time when the program is established, expenditure rules are formalized, and the funds
are requested.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 28th day of
August, 2006.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-92
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 28, 2006
Thru: Clark Corbridge, City Manager
From: Chief Tom Clemons
Agenda Item: Statewide Methamphetamine Abuse Education
Campaign Pledge
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
At a recent Kenai Peninsula Conference of the Mayor’s meeting, Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor John
Williams informed the Mayors about an initiative sponsored by the Tri- Borough Commission which is
composed of the Kenai Peninsula Borough, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the Municipality of
Anchorage to start a statewide methamphetamine abuse education program.
The Tri-Borough Commission has taken the lead on a state-wide campaign designed to demonstrate the
deadly hazards of abusing meth. They are currently trying to raise municipal, State, and matching private
sector funds to launch a public information campaign.
Mayor Williams is attempting to raise a local cash match and seed money for the program from Borough
organizations and municipalities. Mayor Williams has requested that Municipalities in the Borough pledge
$2,500.00 toward the campaign.
INTENT:
Participate and support the Statewide Methamphetamine Abuse Education Campaign.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
FISCAL NOTE:
Approved by Finance Department: ________________________
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2006-______, authorizing the City Manager to pledge $2,500.00 for
the proposed State-wide methamphetamine abuse education program described by Mayor Williams and
make appropriations to fulfill this pledge at the time when the program is established, expenditure rules are
formalized, and the funds are requested