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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD, RECOMMENDING THE DISSOLUTION OF THE PORT AND
COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD AND RECOMMENDING THE SANCTIONING
OF A NEW "PORT AND HARBOR COMMISSION"
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has realized significant growth of its Port and Small Boat Harbor
operations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward desires to have a comprehensive Community Economic Development
and Marketing Plan; and
WHEREAS, the existing Port and Commerce Advisory Board operates in an advisory capacity only,
without sufficient resources and authority to properly formulate and develop the necessary Community
Economic Development and Marketing Plan, while acting as a liaison and advisory board to the City Council
concerning Port and Small Boat Harbor Operations; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Seward to have an empowered commission
dedicated as a liaison between the public and City Council relating to operational matters of the Port and Small
Boat Harbor without the burden of developing and initiating a Community Economic Development and
Marketing Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE PORT AND
COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Seward dissolve the current Port and Commerce Advisory
Board as previously established by resolution.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Seward create and empower a Port and Harbor
Commission to oversee and facilitate the growth of the Cities Port and Small Boat Harbor.
Section 3. The City Council of the City of Seward solicit applications from and appoint seven citizens
of the City of Seward as Commissioners; to act on all matters pertaining to Port and Small Boat Harbor
operations, as empowered and directed by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City of Seward, Alaska, Port and Commerce Advisory Board this
4h day of February, 2004.
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
Deborah Altermatt, Chair
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