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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2003-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS BY THE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DURING THE 2003 INDEPENDENCE DAY
CELEBRATION
WHEREAS, Seward City Code S 1 0.1 0.040 prohibits the discharge of fireworks in Seward
unless specifically approved by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City has traditionally allowed the Chamber of Commerce to provide a
fireworks display within the City in conjunction with its Fourth of July celebration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. As a part of its Fourth of July Celebration, the Seward Chamber of Commerce is
authorized to discharge fireworks within the City at a time and place that has received the prior
approval ofthe City Fire Chief.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council ofthe City of Seward, Alaska, this 9th day
ofJune,2003.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 9, 2003
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Jean Lewis, City Clerk
Agenda Item: Resolution 2003-62
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Chamber of Commerce has requested permission from City Council to hold a
fireworks display on Friday, July 4, 2003 at 11:59 pm at Wellington Pavilion. If rained out,
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permission is requested to hold the display on Saturday July 5 or Sunday, July 6 at
11:59 pm.
Seward City Code 10.10.040 prohibits the discharge of fireworks in Seward unless
specifically approved by the City Council. The City has traditionally allowed the Chamber
of Commerce to provide an annual fireworks display within the City in conjunction with its
Fourth of July celebration. The fireworks will be again be presented by Fire Art by Griz.
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The Seward Chamber of Commerce stated that they will work directly with the Seward Fire
Department to insure that the fireworks show is presented in a safe manner. The Chamber
has also stated that they will supply two guards to keep the public away from the set up
and discharge area, same as in years past.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No
1. Comprehensive Plan _____ _____
2. Strategic Plan _____ _____
3. Other _____ _____
4. Not applicable _____ _____
FISCAL NOTE:
Approved by Finance Department: __________________________
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RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2003-62, authorizing the discharge of fireworks by the
Chamber of Commerce during the 2003 Independence Day Celebration.