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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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RESOLUTION 2021-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION APPROVING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION PRIORITIES FROM FEBRUARY 2021 TO FEBRUARY
2022
WHEREAS,the Historic Preservation Commission's responsibilities are listed in SCC
2.30.325 Powers and Duties;and
WHEREAS, at its December 10, 2020 and January 14, 2021 meetings, the Historic
Preservation Commission granted Chair Seese&Vice Chair Ward the authority to review and
update the commission's Priorities and Goals list for 2021,and to bring it back for commission
approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The following list of Priorities and Goals from February 2021 through
February 2022 is hereby approved by the Commission and recommended to City Council
for their approval:
ANNUAL REPORTING
• Annual report to council
• Annual Certified Local Government(CLG)grant report to the State Historic
Preservation Office
PUBLIC OUTREACH
• Coordinate efforts with Planning and Zoning regarding the identification and
protection of local historic and archaeological resources.
• Enhance understanding of the economic benefits of Heritage Tourism.
• Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month in May by proclamation.
• Award the Annual Seward Historic Preservation Award in May.
• Improve the Seward Historic Preservation Commission online presence.
SEWARD HISTORIC STRUCTURES & SITES
• Review local projects and recommendations about the effect on properties identified
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in the local historic preservation inventory.
• Update,review, and submit the Seward Inventory of Historic Sites to the Offices of
History and Archaeology according to the guidelines for the Alaska Heritage
Resources Survey, with annual review.
• Promote and continue to nominate structures and sites to Seward Local Register.
• Support the historic Hoben Park and assist with planters.
• Engender the preservation and use of the Jesse Lee Home properties for Park use.
• Track and monitor the progress of the Fort Raymond Subdivision.
• Identify the Ten Most Endangered Historic Properties in Seward.
SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN (Undated 2017)
• Promulgate economic incentives, historical preservation and education.
• Develop historic preservation initiatives and projects.
• Advance the Historic Overlay District.
OTHER COMMISSION TASKS
• Generate ideas, set priorities, and submit an application for consideration,and take
action on CLG grant opportunities that stimulate knowledge of local history,heritage
tourism and cultural awareness.
Section 2.This resolution will be brought forward to City Council for approval.
Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of
Seward,Alaska,this 11 th day of February, 2021.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
Cheryl Seese, air
AYES: Benoit,Ward,Pemberton, Libbrecht, Seese
NOES: None
ABSENT: Woelkers
ABSTAIN: None
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