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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-057
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS BY THE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DURING THE 2007 INDEPENDENCE DAY
CELEBRATION
WHEREAS, Seward City Code S I 0.1 0.040 prohibits the discharge of fireworks in Seward
unless specifically approved by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring a fireworks display on
Wednesday the 4th of July, 2007, at 12:01 a.m. and has requested city council approval; and
WHEREAS, the City has traditionally allowed the Chamber of Commerce to provide a
fireworks display within the City in conjunction with its Fourth of July celebration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. As a part of its Fourth ofJuly Celebration, the Seward Chamber of Commerce is
authorized to discharge fireworks within the City at a time and place that has received the prior
approval of the City Fire Chief.
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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 11 th
day oOune, 2007.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Vanta Shafer, Mayor
Dunham, Val datta, Bardarson, Schafer, Thomas, Amberg, Shafer
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 11, 2007
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: David Squires, Fire Chief
Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager
Agenda Item: 2007 Fireworks Permit
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Chamber of Commerce has requested permission from City Council to hold a fireworks
display on Wednesday July 4, 2007 at 12:01 am at the new breakwater area, in front of the Harbor
View Condominiums.
Seward City Code 10.10.040 prohibits the discharge of fireworks in Seward unless specifically
approved by the City Council. The City has traditionally allowed the Chamber of Commerce to
provide an annual fireworks display within the City in conjunction with its Fourth of July celebration.
The fireworks will be presented by “Fire Art by Griz”.
The Seward Chamber of Commerce stated that they will work directly with the Seward Fire
Department to insure that the fireworks show is presented in a safe manner. The location has been
reviewed and approved. The Chamber has also stated that they will supply two guards to keep the
public away from the set up and discharge area.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this resolution statement 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 2007- , authorizing the discharge of fireworks by the Chamber of
Commerce during the 2007 Independence Day Celebration.