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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA ACCEPTING A GRANT TO PROVIDE PUBLIC ACCESS TO
THE SEWARD CEMETERY INFORMATION, FOR $8,881, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, pursuant to the National Park Service Historic Preservation Act of 1966,
certain federal share matching grants for historic preservation projects are available to
certified local governments; and
WHEREAS, Certified Local Government Grant #10532 provides funds to develop a
website of information about Seward's cemetery inhabitants, thus making this information
available publically; and
WHEREAS, Council granted permission to submit the grant application on October
12, 2009 with the passage of Resolution 2009 -097; and
WHEREAS, news that the grant was awarded was received December 2, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The funds to accomplish the work to provide access to the Seward
Cemetery information total $8881, including $5,329 Federal share and $3552 applicant
share in the form of in -kind volunteer labor; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2010 -107 accepted but did not appropriate grant funds; and
WHEREAS, The City Council is fully cognizant of the obligations and responsibilities
that will be incurred by the City of Seward upon acceptance of such grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby authorizes the manager to accept CLG Grant
#10532 to provide public access to Seward cemetery information and appropriate funds.
Section 2. That funds to accomplish the work of Providing Access to the Seward
Cemetery Information total $8881.00, including $5,328 Federal share and $3552
applicant share in the form of in -kind volunteer labor.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -016
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City 14 Y Y ty of Seward this 14 day of March, yogi
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THE CITY 0 SEWARD, ALASKA
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Willard E. Dunham, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Smith, Bardarson. Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Dunham
NOES: None
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ABSTAIN: None
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: March 14, 2011 a yof self,
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From: Patricia Linville, Library Director
Historic Preservation Commission Liaison
Agenda Item: Seward Cemetery Grant
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Although this grant was accepted on November 8, 2010, Resolution 2010 -107 did not contain
language to appropriate funds. The new resolution both accepts and appropriates the funds
described below.
The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources Office of Historic Preservation has
awarded a grant to the City of Seward Historic Preservation Commission to build a monument in
celebration of the Centennial of the Historic Iditarod Trail. The cost of the project is $36,380
with $19,448 coming from Federal reimbursable funds. The state surcharge for the proposed
project is $2,380. The applicant share totals $14,552, including $6,500 cash committed from the
Seward Iditarod Trailblazers and the Resurrection Bay Historical Society (RBHS). The
remaining applicant share of $8,052 will be contributed as in -kind labor and services from the
Seward Historic Preservation Commission, the Seward Iditarod Trailblazers, the RBHS and
other private citizens and businesses.
The grant application states: "What makes the Iditarod Trail Centennial Monument unique is that
while much has been done to mark this historic occasion, Seward lacks a `100 -year' structure
that will serve to commemorate the trail and educate the public long after our celebrations have
passed. The planned monument, elegantly crafted in stone and bronze, will remain a steadfast
reminder for many generations to come that Seward is, `Mile 0' of the National Historic Iditarod
Trail."
The work as outlined in the grant includes:
• May 15 2010 - Design and Materials List completed
• June 15 2010 — Select contractors after completing bidding process.
• September 15 2010 — Foundation and stone base structure of monument completed.
• June 15 2011 — Bronze statue of sled dog and bronze plaques telling the history of the
Iditarod Trail with accompanying maps have been ordered and received.
• August 28 2012 — Official unveiling of Iditarod Trail Centennial Monument on
Founder's Day, August 28 as part of Seward's celebration of 100 years since
incorporation.
This project is compatible with the powers and duties of the Seward Historic Preservation
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Commission as stated in Seward City Code 2.30.425(a)(5): "Work toward the continuing
education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history."
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.
Reference Seward City Code 2.30.425(a)(5)
FISCAL NOTE:
There is no cost to the City for this grant other than some in -kind staff assistance.
Approved by Finance Department:
RECOMMENDATION: b \V I IOV VI�,l� i�wl IQ°
Council approve Resolution 2011 - authorizing the City Manager to accept Grant Project
#10537 Iditarod Trail Centennial Monument from the State of Alaska Historic Preservation
Office to Construct an Iditarod Trail Centennial Monument and appropriate funds.
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