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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2008-054
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DURING THE 2008 INDEPENDENCE DAY
CELEBRATION
WHEREAS, Seward City Code 10.10.040 prohibits the discharge of fireworks in Seward
unless specifically approved by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce will be again, sponsoring a fireworks display on
Friday the 4th of July, 2008, at 12:01 a.m. with an alternate date of Saturday July 5th at 12:01 a.m. and
is requesting City Council approval; and
WHEREAS, the site for the discharge of the fireworks has been identified as the new
breakwater area, in front of the Harbor Lights Condominiums, and has been approved by the Fire
Chief as required in City Code; 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 of July 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.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, and this 23rd day
of July, 2008.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Clark Corbridge, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
Dunham, Valdatta, Bardarson, Amberg, Kellar, Corbridge
None
Smith
None
ATTEST:
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Je Lewis, CM
Ci Clerk
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 23, 2008
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: David Squires, Fire Chief
Thru Phillip Oates, City Manageri~~
Agenda Item: 2008 Fireworks Permit
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Chamber of Commerce is requesting permission from City Council to hold fireworks
display on Friday July 4, 2008 at 12:01 am at the new breakwater area, in front of the Harbor Lights
Condominiums. They have stated that their alternate date is Saturday July 5th, 2008 at 12:01 a.m.,
this date will be used if there is inclement weather on the fourth.
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 again be presented by "Fire Art by Griz".
The Seward Chamber of Commerce stated that they will work directly with the Seward Fire
Department to ensure 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 discharged area.
INTENT:
Permit fireworks display for the 4th of July, 2008
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.
Other: not ayplicapable
FISCAL NOTE: None
Approved by Finance Department:
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2008-{authorizing the discharge of fireworks by the Chamber of
Commerce during the 2008 Independence Day Celebration.
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