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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION PROJECT TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOP A LOCAL
REGISTER OF HISTORIC TREES AND PLANTS
WHEREAS, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission has selected a project to
develop and work towards the establishment of a Local Register of Seward Historic Trees and
Plants; and
WHEREAS, the Local Register of Seward Historic Trees and Plants is proposed to help
increase public awareness about the important contribution of trees and shrubs to Seward's
history and heritage; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary goals of the Local Register of Seward Historic Trees and
Plants are to:
1. Recognize and designate individual heritage trees and shrubs, or groves of trees with
area significance.
2. Educate the public about the value of the history of these trees and shrubs.
3. Promote appreciation ofthe trees and shrubs.
4. Help to retain and protect, through education and awareness, these trees and shrubs, as
part of Seward's heritage; and
WHEREAS, the Local Register of Seward Historic Trees and Plants will mirror the
Seward Registry of Historic Places.
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 to develop and work towards the establishment of a Local Register of
Seward Historic Trees and Plants.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-59
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
22nd day of May, 2006,
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: May 22, 2006
Through: Clark Corbridge, City Manager
Kirsten Vesel, Assistant City Manager
Malcolm Brown, Planner
From: Donna Glenz, Planning Assistant
Agenda Item: Supporting the Historic Preservation Commission project to research
and develop a Local Register of Historic Trees and Plants
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Members of the public have suggested the Commission develop a program to recognize and designate
individual heritage trees and shrubs in the local community.
On March 8, 2006 the Seward Historic Preservation Commission held a work session to discuss the
merits of the project and chose to move forward in developing a program to recognize and designate
trees and shrubs of local historic significance.
Commissioner Park volunteered to chair the committee to develop the program. The program for the
Local Register of Seward Historic Trees and Plants will mirror the Seward Registry of Historic
Places. The following preliminary goals were discussed:
1. Recognize and designate individual heritage trees and shrubs, or groves of trees with area
significance.
2. Educate the public about the value of the history of these trees and shrubs.
3. Promote appreciation of the trees and shrubs.
4. Help to retain and protect, through education and awareness, these trees and shrubs, as
part of Seward's heritage.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST
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Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
Other:__________________________________________________________________
FISCAL NOTE:
Supporting this activity does not require appropriation of any funds.
Approved by Finance Department __________________________
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-59
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2006-59, selecting as a Historic Preservation Commission project the
research and development of a Local Register of Historic Trees and Plants.