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Resolution 2022-068
May 12, 2022
City administration requests the following amendment:
The following whereas clause becomes the ninth clause (the amended resolution is attached):
WHEREAS, the city found finds that an emergency exists due to the landslide with the
public due to road closures, financial injury to the local businesses, and the continued threat to
persons and property from these conditions; and
Sponsored by: Bower
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-068
A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Seward, Alaska, Ratifying
the City Manager's Actions Regarding the Manager's Declaration of an
Emergency and Declaring A State Of Emergency In The City Of Seward Due
To A Landslide On Lowell Point Road And Requesting Assistance
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2022, at approximately 7:40 pm, the City of Seward experienced
a very large landslide on Lowell Point Road that resulted in the Lowell Point community being cut
off from road access to Seward; and
WHEREAS, fortunately, there were no injuries reported; and
WHEREAS, estimates indicate the landslide is more than 200 feet high and 300 feet wide,
containing over 40,000 cubic yards of debris; and
WHEREAS, Lowell Point Road is a critical infrastructure for the City of Seward and the
residents of the Lowell Point community; and
WHEREAS, city wastewater and electric lines are in Lowell Point Road; and
WHEREAS, until the landslide site becomes stabilized, the extent of potential damage to
the road and infrastructure, and cost estimates for removing debris remains unknown; and
WHEREAS, the city manager declared an emergency on May 7, 2022; and
WHEREAS, consent by the City Council must be obtained if the declaration of disaster is
continued or renewed for a period in excess of seven days; and
WHEREAS, the city found finds that an emergency exists due to the landslide with the
public due to road closures, financial injury to the local businesses, and the continued threat to
persons and property from these conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward hereby requests financial assistance as the costs of this
unexpected event are far beyond the City's expertise and funding availability.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. A disaster emergency per AS 26.23.140; is declared to exist within the City of
Seward.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-068
Section 2. It is requested that the Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor declare that a disaster
emergency exists as described in AS 26.23 and provides borough assistance to the City of Seward
in its response and recovery from this event.
Section 3. Further, it is requested that if the borough exceeds its ability to assist the City
of Seward, they request appropriate support from State agencies and that the Governor of the State
of Alaska be requested to declare a disaster emergency as provided for in AS 26.23.020.
Section 4. If the Governor of the State of Alaska cannot adequately support the response
and recovery needed by the City of Seward, it is requested that the Governor request appropriate
support from the President or appropriate federal agencies.
Section 5. The City Manager's Declaration of Emergency which went into effect on May
7, 2022, is hereby extended by the City Council of the City of Seward, beginning May 12, 2022,
and shall remain in effect until recovery efforts have concluded.
Section 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 12th
day of May, 2022.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Christy Terry, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballou, MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)