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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 96-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION, RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF THE SEWARD COMMUNITY
CEMETERIES MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Seward,the Pioneers, Oddfellows,Masons and American Legion each
own or operate cemeteries; and
WHEREAS,there are no established codes authorizing the management nor regulations guiding
the use of the city cemetery; and
WHEREAS, there are no burial permits required,inadequate mapping and minimal burial records
associated with the community' s cemeteries; and
WHEREAS, a properly managed and maintained cemetery reflects well on community image and
provides peace of mind for relatives of deceased friends an family; and
WHEREAS, cemeteries are an important part of our history and culture in that epitaphs on the
markers reveal important genealogical information which may be lost in other records; and
WHEREAS, a "cemetery action plan" has evolved from numerous public hearings, meetings
with cemetery owners, direct contact with cemetery users and other interested parties.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission that:
Section 1. It has reviewed the "The Seward Community Cemeteries Management Action
Plan," and recommends adoption and implementation by the Seward City Council.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission this 24th day of
July, 1996.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Donna Kowalski, Chairman
Seward Historic Preservation Commission
Resolution No. 96-01
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AYES: Capra, Hart, Kowalski, Mulholland, Seavey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Darling, Galvano
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Linda S. Murphy, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(City Seal)