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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2015-013 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Sponsored by: Butts, Terry RESOLUTION 2015-013 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, PROVIDING IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS, INCLUDING CITY LAND,FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELOCATING AND CONSTRUCTING A NEW ANIMAL SHELTER WHEREAS,the City of Seward's current shelter is outdated,small,has no restroom,is difficult to clean,is located within a residential area,and mixes all types of animals causing a stressful and unsafe environment; and WHEREAS,the City of Seward recognizes the need for a more adequate animal shelter for the citizens in this area; and WHEREAS,the concept for a new shelter will meet Association of Veterinarians Shelter Standards providing a clean, safe, quiet, and low-stress environment that will encourage adoption, decrease disease, provide comfort,health; provide enrichment and hope for pets;be enjoyable for caregivers; attract local and visitor volunteers; promote community hope and pride; and help rehabilitate animals; and WHEREAS,the City of Seward recognizes that"Cause for Paws"and"SOS Pets"are community based entities leading community groups including the Seward Community Foundation, PUPS and hundreds of businesses and residents in support of a new animal shelter; and WHEREAS,successful fundraising events have been and continue to be held including the Fur Ball, microchip clinics, pet parades, pet walks, Fourth of July softball tournaments, first aide classes and ASLC Wildlife Rescue Run; and WHEREAS,the City of Seward recognizes the public will benefit from contributions of an in- kind match of land, materials and/or labor to what"Cause for Paws"and"SOS Pets"have raised for a new animal shelter. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that: Section 1. The administration shall designate a parcel for the relocation and construction of a new city animal shelter. Section 2. Final site designation and in-kind contributions will return to Council by means of additional resolution/s. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2015-013 PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward,Alaska,this 9th day of February, 2015. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA 3-3 4vda44,ey4/ can Bardarson,Mayor AYES: Keil, Terry, Squires, Butts, Darling, Bardarson NOES: None ABSENT: Casagranda ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: J•hanna ney, CMC Sty Clerk (City SealA,,_�,m C$= ♦�� oc.4 ¢en�afe �r1 4.0 vow v..• • •• � • crr _ rn • � "".a3-... 9tl rn • ♦ "7 Via. `:4 �..,,.¢" .P?� '4