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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2003-89
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF ALASKA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE CITY OF SEWARD AND
APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE AMOUNT OF $16,500 IN
ORDER TO DEVELOP A SEWARD NATIONAL HISTORIC SITES
TROLLEY TOUR
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska Historic Preservation Office of the Department
of Natural Resources has provided the City of Seward with Historic Preservation Fund
grant funds totaling $16,500 for the purpose of developing a Seward National Sites
Trolley Tour; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost is anticipated to be $16,500 with a federal
share of $9,900 and a local match of $6,600 from in kind contributions and expenses; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Seward has nine (9) National Register Historic Sites and
nine (9) sites on the local Seward Register of Historic Places; and
WHEREAS, a multi-media tour dedicated to the sites will create a greater
appreciation for the history of Seward; and
WHEREAS, the community will benefit from providing higher visibility for the
historic sites.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Historic
Preservation Fund grant from the State of Alaska Historic Preservation Office of the
Department of Natural Resources and appropriate funds for the amount of $16,500 in
order to develop the Seward National Historic Sites Trolley Tour.
Section 2. The amount of $6,600 is hereby transferred from the General Fund,
fund balance account no. 101-3070-0271, to the Historic TrolIey Tour Fund no. 271-0-
3070-0 and the project budget totaling $16,500 is hereby appropriated and authorized to
account no. 271-2715-5xxx.
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Section 3. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2003-89
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City of Seward, Alaska this 25th day of
August 2003.
THE. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Stu Clark, Mayo
AYES:
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ABSENT:
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Shafer, Branson, Dunham, Orr, Valdatta, Amberg, Clark
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 25, 2003
Through: Phil Shealy, City Manager
From: Malcolm G. Brown, Planner
Agenda Item: Authorizing the City Manager to execute a
grant agreement between the State of Alaska Historic Preservation
Office of the Department of Natural Resources and the City of
Seward and appropriate funds for the amount of $16,500 in order
to develop a Seward National Historic Sites Trolley Tour
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Alaska State Historic Preservation Office of Department of Natural Resources wishes to
execute a grant agreement with the City of Seward. The grant money comes from the federal
Historic Preservation Fund. This funding will be used to develop a Seward National Historic
Sites Trolley Tour. In order to access this grant funding, the City Manager will need to be
authorized by Council to execute a grant agreement between the State of Alaska and the City of
Seward.
The funding will be used for the following:
A)Purchase and install multimedia equipment in the Chamber of Commerce trolley.
B)Collect printed and visual data from public domain and private sources to be
incorporated into multimedia presentation format.
C)Study tour routes that best suit tour times and traffic patterns.
D)Produce the multimedia presentation which will include narration, printed and visual
material.
E)Train Chamber of Commerce personnel in the proper use of the multimedia
presentation and promote the tour.
In addition to the sites on the National Registry, the tour will also visit sites on the Seward
Historic Registry. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission plans to put the tour together
with the Seward Chamber of Commerce.
This project will raise awareness of Seward’s history and the need to preserve it. It will also
provide another activity for the summer visitors and will be beneficial to the visitor industry.
The total cost of the project is $16,500. The Federal share of the project is $9,900, the State will
keep $1,500 as a surcharge, leaving $8,400. The non-federal share of the project which the City
will be obligated to provide is $6,600. This can be done with in-kind services, donations, labor
and cash. The Seward Chamber of Commerce has committed $1,045 in cash for the project, and
members of the Chamber have agreed to provide up to $1,000 of in-kind labor, shop usage and
cash. The Historic Preservation Commission has agreed to provide up to $4,555 of in kind
which will contribute towards personal services and assistance to the contractual services, for a
total of $6,600.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes No
1. Comprehensive Plan (1990) X ____
The Comprehensive Plan supports saving historic buildings and the promotion of Seward’s
history.
2. Strategic Plan (1999) X ____
The Strategic Plan encourages the recognition, rehabilitation and preservation of Historic Sites
and Buildings.
3. Historic Preservation Plan (1996) X ____
Emphasizes continuing the education of citizens regarding local history.
FISCAL NOTE:
This project will have a total cost of $16,500 with a Federal share of $9,900 (including the
State’s 10% administration fee) and a local match of $6,600. The City’s local match will include
in-kind donations of labor from the Historical Preservation Commission, donations of labor and
shop usage from citizens, and cash from the Seward Chamber of Commerce.
Approved by Finance Department:_________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2003-83, authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement
between the State of Alaska Historic Preservation Office of the Department of Natural Resources
and the City of Seward and appropriate funds for the amount of $16,500 in order to develop a
Seward National Historic Sites Trolley Tour.