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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 89-103
A RESOLUTION OF THE eITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, DECLARING A STATE OF DISASTER
IN THE CITY OF SEWARD AND REQUESTING ASSISTANCE
WHEREAS, commencing on August 25, 1989,the city of Seward
sustained losses and threat to life and property resulting from
torrential rains; and
WHEREAS, the city of Seward is a political subdivision within
the state of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the following conditions exist as a result of the
disaster: extensive damage to roads, bridges, flood control dikes
and levees, water and sewer facilities, power and harbor facili-
ties, as well as personal and real property; and
WHEREAS, the threat of danger or further damages continues to
exist in Seward with further rains anticipated by the National
Weather Service; and
WHEREAS, the emergency measures taken and to be taken to
prevent further damage or protect life and property within the city
of Seward are estimated to have a cost in excess of Two Hundred
Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($275,000); and
WHEREAS, further repairs and damage mitigation will be
necessary; and
WHEREAS, the severity and magnitude of the emergency is beyond
the timely and effective response capabilities of local resources;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. A disaster emergency is declared to exist within
the city of Seward.
section 2. Further, it is requested that the Governor declare
a disaster emergency to exist as provided for in AS 26.23 and
provide such assistance as is requested and/or request additional
assistance from the President or appropriate federal agencies where
state capability is not adequate.
Section 3. Furthermore, the CITY COUNCIL CERTIFIES that the
city of Seward has or will expend resources as a result of this
disaster for which no state or federal reimbursement will be
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 89-l03
requested and which constitutes a substantial expenditure on the
part of the city of Seward.
section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward,
Alaska, this 28th day of August, 1989.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Dunham, Gieseler, Hilton, Meehan, Noll, O'Brien, Simutis
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None
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Perkins Coie, Attorneys for the
city of Seward, Alaska
(City Seal)
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Fred B. Arvidson
City Attorney
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