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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2004-075 I I I Sponsored by: Historic Preservation Commission CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2004-75 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMMISSION PRIORITIES WHEREAS, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission wishes to assist the City Council with the ongoing responsibilities associated with being a Certified Local Government, which requires recognition of the historically significant activities, structures, sites and the people who helped build Seward; and WHEREAS, the Commission has become very active over the past several years and has helped emphasize community spirit and Seward's history by sponsoring numerous off-season events supported and attended by local residents, visitors and guests; and WHEREAS, a few of the events have been: the Seward Red Light District presentation in 2002, the State of Alaska Historical Commission 2002 summer meeting; the Seward Centennial Symposium in 2003; the First Friday Fireside Historical Lecture Series during 2003- 2004 and the "Blast from the Past" celebration in 2004; and WHEREAS, the Commission has continuously received grants for historic preservation activities, such as training for staff and commissioners in 2002 and 2004, the grant to present the Seward Centennial Symposium, the Historic Structure Report for the Jesse Lee Home, the production of a historic structure web site in 2003 and the grant for updating the Seward Historic Preservation Plan, which was approved in 2004; and WHEREAS, the Commission was proud to represent the community by receiving the 2003 Esther Billman Award of Excellence from the Alaska Historical Society for the outstanding Seward Centennial programs; and WHEREAS, the Commission provides recognition each year to an outstanding contributor to Seward's history by awarding the annual Seward Historic Preservation Award; and WHEREAS, in order for the Commission to continue to assist the Council by providing this level of service to the community; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to continue to have the Seward Historic Preservation Commission highlight the history of Seward and the surrounding areas. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA THAT: CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2004-75 Section 1. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission continue to maintain their priorities and programs of interest in the history of Seward and the associated activities within the prevue ofthe Commission. 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 26th day of July 2004. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ~~/ JI;dr Vanta Shafer, May r AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Dunham, Branson, Valdatta, Amberg, Clark, Anderson, Shafer None None None ATTEST: ",'1111'", ....','I OF SE~t'", !to"~""" ........ "Y.t\'.. .:- c} .~n'?>Poit1l:-.:1() -:;. ~ ..~u- €\ ~ .. -.:5;' _____ a " 0,11 _ : ~ 8 ~ .. . S"l!'":'\ ~ ' ,~ : . : ~; i,. . ~ 8 : ..: ~J,. ,~ :.. .. . . .. ... .....- <I ... ':. -. f\, .0 :: ~ l~...~"A, 49;......... 'l' :- .... _.6" '._ ~)"; ~ ~~ ...~.'I... "-<;,"),.... ....., ~ OF A~r;~.. . """""'II"'~ (City Seal) Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: June 28, 2004 Through: Phil Shealy, City Manager From: Malcolm G. Brown, Planner Agenda Item: Seward Historic Preservation Commission priorities BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The Seward Historic Preservation Commission wants to be proactive with assisting Council with the City of Seward’s ongoing responsibilities it has as a Certified Local Government. Resolution 2004-XX identifies the Commissions’ priorities, and requests Council’s guidance and approval. The three areas which the commission has identified are: public outreach, historic structures and sites and historic preservation plans. Identifying the Commission’s priorities and activities will facilitate more efficient use of Commission and staff planning, time and other resources. An attachment with a brief listing of Commission accomplishments has been included to demonstrate the Commission’s ability to support historic activities. A letter of support from the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resource (DNR) Office of History and Archaeology has also been included. DNR has also provided a pamphlet discussing the benefits of being a Certified Local Government. DNR has been very supportive of our community’s ongoing involvement with preserving history and heritage and has awarded at least one grant each year to the City of Seward. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No 1. Comprehensive Plan (1990) X ____ The Comprehensive Plan supports historic preservation (page 19). 2. Strategic Plan (1999) X ____ The Strategic Plan encourages preserving history and sense of community (page 13). 3. Seward Historic Preservation Plan (1996) X ____ The Historic Preservation Plan supports a wide variety of preservation activities. 4. Seward City Code X ____ SCC 2.30.425. Powers and duties. (a) It shall be the responsibility of the historic preservation commission to: (1)Develop a local historic plan that will include provisions for identification, protection and interpretation of the area's significant resources. Such a plan is to be compatible with the Alaska Historic Preservation Plan and to produce information compatible with and for the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey. (2)Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological resources within the community. (3)Review and comment to the state historic preservation officer on all proposed National Register nominations for properties within the community area. (4)Act in an advisory role to other officials and departments of local government regarding the identification and protection of local historic and archaeological resources. (5)Work toward the continuing education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history. (6)Support the enforcement of the Alaska Historic Preservation Act, AS 41.35. (7)Review local projects and recommendations about the effect on properties identified in the local historic preservation inventory. (b)The Commission shall have no authority to expend or commit City funds without first obtaining approval by and any necessary appropriations from the City Council. (Ord. 94-04) FISCAL NOTE: No direct costs are associated with approving these priorities. Approved by Finance Department:__________ RECOMMENDATION: City Council approve Resolution 2004-XX, granting approval of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission priorities.