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Sponsored by: Corbridge
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF THE MARINERS
MEMORIAL FOR THE SMALL BOAT HARBOR
WHEREAS, many historic settlers of Resurrection Bay arrived by boat; and
WHEREAS, the first pioneer settlers of Seward arrived by steamship from Seattle; and
WHEREAS, Seward's position as an ice-free seaport in south-central Alaska has directly
influenced our history and economy; and
WHEREAS, Seward currently does not have a memorial honoring those who have
risked hazardous sea voyages in the course of building our community and others who lost their
lives in our local waters; and
WHEREAS, the fishing industry has been a mainstay of the community for more than a
century; and
WHEREAS, memorial plaques commemorating local mariners do not have a dedicated
memorial for display; and
WHEREAS, the Mariners Memorial would provide a good venue for Seward's annual
Blessing of the Fleet and other marine-oriented ceremonies, and
WHEREAS, a Mariners Memorial will serve as a monument to our maritime history;
and
WHEREAS, a donation in March 2004 of $1000 (one thousand dollars) by the Kenai
Fjords Yacht Club has started a Mariners Memorial Fund through the 2003 Seward Centennial
non-profit account; and
WHEREAS, resolutions of support for the concept of the Mariners Memorial have been
passed by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board, the Seward Historic Preservation
Commission and the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission; and
WHEREAS, additional donations and grants to fund the design, construction, and
maintenance of a Mariners Memorial will continue to be sought by local organizations and
individuals.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-49
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Seward,
Alaska that:
Section I. The Council of the City of Seward, Alaska supports the concept of a Mariners
Memorial for the Seward Small Boat Harbor.
Section 2. The design, construction, and maintenance of the memorial will be funded by
grants and donations to the Mariners' Memorial Fund.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 8th day
of May, 2006.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Vanta Shafer, Mayor .
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Dunham, Valdatta, Lorenz, Thomas, Schafer, Bardarson, Shafer
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: May 8, 2006
Through: Clark Corbridge, City Manager
From: Malcolm Brown, Planner
Agenda Item: Supporting the concept of the Mariners
Memorial for the Seward Small Boat Harbor
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Kenai Fjords Yacht Club has submitted a request of support for the concept of a
Mariners Memorial for the Seward Small Boat Harbor. This has been an ongoing project for
several years.
Numerous civic and social organizations throughout the community support the Mariners
Memorial. Letters of support, including the Port and Commerce Advisory Board, Resolution
2004-07 the Historic Preservation Commission, Resolution 2006-01 and the Planning and
Zoning Commission 2006-10 are included in the packet for review.
A Mariner’s Memorial Fund has been established at the First National Bank. Local
organizations and individuals will continue to pursue additional donations and grants to fund the
design, construction and maintenance of the Mariner’s Memorial.
FISCAL NOTE
This activity does not require appropriation of any funds.
Approved by Finance Department _________________________________________________.
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2006-XX, supporting the concept of the Mariners Memorial for the
Seward Small Boat Harbor.