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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-134
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ADOPTING THE RESURRECTION RIVER DEBRIS
MAINTENANCE PLAN AS REQUIRED BY FEMA UNDER PROJECT
DR-I072-AK
WHEREAS, the Resurrection River Task Force was established in May 1997 to
determine the proper course of action for use of federal and state Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program funding related to debris removal and maintenance from a specific project area of the
Resurrection River; and
WHEREAS, the Resurrection River Task Force has representation from numerous state,
federal, and local agencies including the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the City of Seward; and
WHEREAS, continued Resurrection River maintenance is critical to the protection of
public resources in and around Seward, Alaska including the airport, harbor, Alaska Railroad and
the Seward Highway; and
WHEREAS, the Resurrection River Task Force completed the required Resurrection
.... River Debris Maintenance Plan (the "Plan") with direct support of local, state and federal
agencies; and
WHEREAS, flood hazard mitigation has proven to be cost effective across the nation
and in the State of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward passed Ordinance 98-10 acknowledging a financial
commitment to address mitigation issues including maintenance of the Resurrection River area
on an as-needed basis; and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough passed Ordinance 98-55 acknowledging a
financial commitment to address mitigation issues throughout the borough, including
maintenance of the Resurrection River area on an as-needed basis; and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough and City of Seward are cooperatively
responsible for debris maintenance in the original project area of the Resurrection River as
specified in the FEMA funding for the original proj ect.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Resolution 2006-134
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
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Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby adopts the Resurrection River Debris
Maintenance Plan as revised in September 2006.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute all documents necessary to
effectuate this resolution and deems this Plan to be III the public's interest.
Section 3. This resolution takes effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 11 th day of
December 2006.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES:
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Dunham, Valdatta, Bardarson, Thomas, Amberg, Shafer
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: December 11, 2006
Through: Administration
From: Christy Terry, Executive Liaison Boards and Commissions
Agenda Item: Adopting the Resurrection River Debris Maintenance Plan
BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION:
This resolution recommends adoption of the Resurrection River Debris Maintenance Plan. The
Resurrection River Debris Maintenance Plan is required by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) for the City to continue to be eligible for FEMA assistance. The plan was
drafted in cooperation with the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service
Area Board, and multiple Local, State and Federal Agencies. Specific hazards and flood types
are identified in the Resurrection River project area and an outline is provided of action items
and objectives designated to remove Resurrection River debris in a manner that will mitigate
negative effects of flooding in the Resurrection River.
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly adopted the Resurrection River Debris Maintenance
Plan on October 24, 2006 via Resolution 2006-93. The Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area
Board adopted the plan on October 2, 2006.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST
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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
: While the adoption of the Plan itself does not represent a cost to the City, as a
partner responsible for flood mitigation in Resurrection River, the City of Seward will incur
potentially significant future costs associated with maintenance and mitigation efforts.
Approved by Finance Department: ___________________________
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RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approves Resolution 2006-134, adopting the
Resurrection River Debris Maintenance Plan as required by FEMA under project DR-1072-AK.