HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2023-124 HP CLG Grant Sponsored by: Historic Preservation Commission
Failed: November 13, 2023
Request for Reconsideration: November 14, 2023
Motion to Reconsider Approved: November 27, 2023
Approved: November 27. 2023
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2023-124
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE BROWN & HAWKINS FIRE
SUPPRESSION SYSTEM PROJECT FOR THE HISTORICAL BUILDING
LOCATED AT 205,207 & 209 FOURTH AVENUE AND RECOMMENDING
THE CITY MANAGER ACCEPT AND ADMINISTER FEDERAL
FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES
WHEREAS, Brown & Hawkins was founded in 1903 by TW Hawkins and Charles
E. Brown as a mercantile and grocery store that provided settlers with supplies; and
WHEREAS, one of Alaska's first banks was operated in Brown & Hawkins which to this
day remains preserved within the buildings along with many other stories of not only Seward's
history,but Alaska's and the Nation's history as well; and
WHEREAS, the recent fire in Lahaina, Hawaii has touched home to Seward as we
remember and never forget our own history of when the east side of Fourth Avenue entirely burnt
down as the code and construction of our historic buildings leave our history vulnerable; and
WHEREAS, Brown & Hawkins is recognized by The United States and the State as it is
recorded on the Nation's Register of Historic Places, the State's Register of Historic Places, and
Seward's list of Historic Places; and
WHEREAS,Brown&Hawkins recently was selected by the National Parks Service for a
Historic American Building's Survey (HABS) that will be completed November 2023, and the
survey will be recorded in the Nation's Library of Congress; and
WHEREAS, Brown and Hawkins hosted President Harding in 1923 as well as President
Obama in Sweet Darlings in 2015; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward recognizes the importance and value of partnership
opportunities with.local organizations and their United States and State governments; and
WHEREAS,the Darling Family Trust,owners of Brown&Hawkins, have requested bids
to install a fire suppression system at Brown & Hawkins Buildings; and
WHEREAS, three contractors have submitted bids to equipped 205, 207 and 209 Fourth
Avenue with a fire suppression system; and
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-124
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WHEREAS, the Resurrection Bay Historical Society finds the project to greatly
contribute to the preservation of Seward's history and is sponsoring the project; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost is estimated to be $337,844 of which $50,000 of the
project is to be federally funded through The Alaska Department of Natural Resources Certified
Local Government Grant (CLG)program; and
WHEREAS, to complete the CLG grant application, a City Council and Historic
Preservation Commission Resolution must be passed and approved; and
WHEREAS,the Historic Preservation Commission supports this project as it protects and
preserves Brown & Hawkins and it highly supports the preservation and safety of Seward's
history that is important to both The State of Alaska and The United States history; and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council directs the city manager to authorize and accept federal
funds from The Department of Natural Resources for the installation of a fire suppression
system located at 205, 207 & 209 Fourth Avenue.
Section 2. The City Council directs the city manager to authorize the city finance
department to withhold 2% of all funds received to cover the cost incurred to the City to process
the grant funding.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 27'h
day of November 2023.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Barnwell,Crites, Calhoon, Wells, McClure
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City Council Agenda Statement .
Meeting Date: November 13, 2023
To: City Council
Through: Historic Preservation Commission
From: City Clerk
Subject: Resolution 2023-123: Supporting The Brown& Hawkins Fire Suppression
System Project For The Historical Building Located At 205, 207 & 209
Fourth Avenue And Recommending The City Manager Accept And
Administer Federal Funding Provided By The Alaska Department Of Natural
Resources
Background and justification:
Historic Preservation Commission held a Special Meeting on October 19, 2023 and approved
Resolution 2023-003: A Resolution Of The Historic Preservation Commission Of The City Of
Seward, Alaska, Supporting The Brown & Hawkins Fire Suppression System Project For The
Historical Building Located At 205, 207 & 209 Fourth Avenue And Recommending The City
Manager Accept And Administer Federal Funding Provided By The Alaska Department Of Natural
Resources
This resolution is now being brought forward to City Council for approval.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 50,000
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
x Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s): Fund to be created
Not budgeted
x Not applicable
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Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):03000-1210-8103
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking F1 Water Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Note:amounts are unaudited
Available Fund Balance 10/31/23. $
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
RYes Attorney Signature:
X Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
Adopt
Resolution
x Other: N/A
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