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Sponsored by: Historic Preservation Commission
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE "SAVE OUR PAST, SECURE OUR FUTURE"
AS THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION PROJECT FOR
NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH DURING THE MONTH
OF MAY 2006
WHEREAS, "Sustain America - Vision, Economics, and Preservation" is the theme for
National Preservation Month - May 2006, cosponsored by the State of Alaska, Alaska Association
for Historic Preservation and the National Trust for Historic Preservation; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission held a work session on February
21, 2006 and to select a project in celebration of National Historic Preservation Month; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission approved Resolution 2006-02
selecting "Save Our Past, Secure Our Future" focusing on the Jesse Lee Home as the local
celebration project for National Historic Preservation Month throughout the month of May 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Commission plans to involve the local students, educators, CIVIC
organizations and general public in the celebration by sponsoring the following event:
Power point presentation on the Jesse Lee Home and Benny Benson
to present and encourage the community to support restoration ofthe
Jesse Lce Home and Leadership School.
WHEREAS, the citizens of Seward have enjoyed and participated in past celebrations in
honor of National Historic Preservation Month; and
WHEREAS, thc community appreciates the significance of historic preservation to the future
vision and economics of Seward.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby supports the Seward Historic Preservation Commission
project selection of "Save Our Past, Secure Our Future" focusing on the Jesse Lee Home as the local
celebration project for National Historic Preservation Month throughout the month of May 2006.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2004-44
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 24th
day of April 2006.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Vanta Shafer, Mayor
AYES:
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 24, 2006
Through: Clark Corbridge, City Manager
Malcolm Brown, Planner
From: Donna Glenz, Planning Assistant
Agenda Item: Supporting “Save Our Past, Secure Our Future” as the Historic Preservation
Commission project for National Historic Preservation Month during the
month of May 2006
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education and advocacy to save
America's diverse historic places and revitalize our communities. Each year a topic is selected and
communities across the country celebrate during the month of May. This year the National Trust for
“Sustain America
Historic Preservation announced the theme for Preservation Month, May 2006 as:
– Vision, Economics and Preservation
". Preservation Month 2006 is co-sponsored by the State of
Alaska, Alaska Association for Historic Preservation and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
On February 21, 2006 the Seward Historic Preservation Commission held a work session to discuss
and plan a project in celebration of National Historic Preservation Month. Commissioner Park has
volunteered to develop a power point presentation for the celebration project. The committee has
chosen “Save Our Past, Secure Our Future” focusing on the Jesse Lee Home as the local celebration
project for National Historic Preservation Month in the month of May 2006.
At the April 5, 2006 Historic Preservation Meeting the Commission unanimously approved
Resolution 2006-02 selecting “Save Our Past, Secure Our Future” as the Historic Preservation
Commission project for National Historic Preservation Month during the month of May 2006. The
Commission plans to involve the local students, educators, civic organizations and general public in
the celebration by sponsoring the following event:
Power point presentation on the Jesse Lee Home and Benny Benson,
to present and encourage the community to support restoration of the
Jesse Lee Home and Leadership School.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No
1. Comprehensive Plan X
Supports the promotion of Seward's history.
2. Strategic Plan X
Value and protect Seward's historic character,
culture and physical attributes, all of which
contribute to its strong sense of community.
3. Historic Preservation Plan X
Continuing education of citizens regarding local history.
FISCAL NOTE:
No financial obligations are to be incurred by the City of Seward.
Finance Approval_________________________
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2006-xx, Supporting “Save Our Past, Secure Our Future” as the Historic
Preservation Commission project for National Historic Preservation Month during the month of May
2006.