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Home My WebLink AboutRes2022-014 Historic Preservation Priorities Sponsored by: Historic Preservation Commission Postponed: February 14, 2022 Amended &Approved: April 11, 2022 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2022-014 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION PRIORITIES FROM FEBRUARY 2022 TO FEBRUARY 2023 WHEREAS,the Historic Preservation Commission's(HP)responsibilities inSewandCity Code are: 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. WHEREAS, at the December 9, 2021 and January 13, 2022 meetings, the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed and updated their priorities and goals for 2022; and WHEREAS, with the passage of HP Resolution 2021-001 on January 28, 2022, the Historic Preservation Commission requests council approval of their 2022 priorities from February 2022 to February 2023. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that: Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby approves the following list of Priorities CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2022-014 and Goals for the Historic Preservation Commission from February 2022 through February 2023: REPORTING • Quarterly reports to council • Annual Certified Local Government(CLG)grant report to the State Historic Preservation Office (February) 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. • Maintain the Seward Historic Preservation Commission online presence. SEWARD HISTORIC STRUCTURES & SITES • Provide research about local projects and recommendations about the effect on properties identified 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 by assisting with planters and working towards restoring its historic character. • Provide research regarding the preservation and use of the Jesse Lee Home properties for Park use. • Identify the Most Endangered Historic Properties in Seward. SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN • Provide historical preservation and education. • Develop historic preservation initiatives and projects. 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, , CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2022-014 tar heritage tourism and cultural awareness. Section 2.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council • toe City of Seward, Alaska, this 11`h day of April, 2022. T E • ' _1 '/ WARD ASKA Ad /LIAI Christy Terry, ayor AYES: Casagranda, DeMoss, Calhoon, Osenga, McClure, Wells, Te NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Brenda J. Ballou, MMC City Clerk (City Seal)...•I I I9,, �..•y OF SFI,j,_'•, , G . O . = • I SEAL = • _. - 1 "*..'e DF A\PSt'.