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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL SEWARD HISTORIC
PRESERVATION AWARD
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Historic Preservation Commission to work toward
the continuing education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history; and
WHEREAS, an annual Seward Historic Preservation Award will serve to publicly recognize
the citizens and /or organizations who contribute to historic preservation in Seward; and
WHEREAS, the award will educate and raise the public awareness regarding the importance
of local historic preservation; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission approved Resolution 2011 -001, as a
revision to Resolution 95 -09, which recommended that the City Council establish an annual Seward
Historic Preservation Award.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The annual Seward Historic Preservation Award is hereby established.
Section 2. The Historic Preservation Commission shall be responsible for the development
of the Seward Historic Preservation Award including creating the nomination form and evaluating
the nominations.
Section 3. Upon recommendation from the I- Iistoric Preservation Commission, the City
Council shall award the recipient(s) of the Seward Historic Preservation Award annually in May
through proclamation of the Mayor.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 14` day of
March, 2011.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION YEAR -015
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Willard E. Dunham, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Smith, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: March 14, 2011 4 oF sew
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Agenda Item: Resolution 2011 -XXX, Historic Pres. Award
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
In 1995, the City Council passed a resolution approving the Historic Preservation Commission's
resolution that proposed initiating an annual award recognizing individuals in the community for
their contributions to the preservation of Seward's history. Recently, it came to the attention of
the HPC that some grammar, dates, and department names needed to be revised. They have
passed a new resolution (2011 -001) with corrections and updates. Attached are the Resolution
95 -09, Resolution 2011 -001, and the proposed resolution to be passed by the City Council.
INTENT:
The intent is to honor and recognize Seward citizens and organizations who have contributed to the
preservation of Seward's history.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
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 or Other
Plans or Policies:
Yes (List Below) No
FISCAL NOTE: This award has no impact on the city finances.
Approved by Finance Department: 49144..
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No V
RECOMMENDATION:
Review resolution and take a vote.
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