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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04222013 City Council Laydowns T. Ismonade6Daya Alaska Creating New Entrepreneurs For Alaska ...One Stand At a Time! FACT SHEET Lemonade Day is a nation-wide endeavor that teaches kids the skills they need to be successful in the future. Youth learn to set goals, develop a business plan, establish a budget, seek investors, provide customer service, and give back to the community. Lemonade Day is the perfect opportunity for a community to show kids they care and train the next generation of entrepreneurs through a FREE, fun, engaging, and experiential activity. When it is: Saturday May 11, 2013 - Lemonade Day Alaska will be a statewide event. The objective of Lemonade Day Alaska is to give children of all socio-economic backgrounds, in all neighborhoods, the opportunity to learn about starting their own business. We will have 3,500 registrations for Lemonade Day Alaska 2013. Young people participate for FREE. It begins when they register to participate and receive a Lemonade Day backpack full of resources. The young person and a caring adult complete each lesson together. Youth of all ages, pre-K through high school, can participate at no cost. Youth put their new knowledge and skills to work when they open for business on May 6th, with their very own lemonade stand. Each child keeps all revenue earned from their business and are encouraged to save a little, spend a little, and give a little to their favorite charity. Kids learn how to: • Set Goals • Find Investors • Select a site •Advertise • Build a "store" • Purchase supplies • Make a product • Serve Customers • Tally receipts • Balance expenses • Open a bank account • Give back to the community Past Success: Anchorage held its second Lemonade Day on May 6, 2012, with more than 2500 kids participating. These youth sold 156,000 glasses of lemonade, earned revenues of $287,000 and contributed more than $68,000 to local charities. Community Event: There are opportunities for participation for families, businesses, schools, youth and community organizations, as well as faith based groups. All can unite for a common purpose — training the next generation of entrepreneurs. I 1 For More Information: r Johnna Golden, State Director •. •` University of Alaska: Center for Economic Development of Phone: 907-786-5445, cell: 907-350-0895 e-mail:jlgolden©uaa.alaska.edu! http://alaska.lemonadeday.org/ Lemonade Day Alaska SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2013 .j771 Marketing & Promotion City Contract Seward Chamber of Commerce, CVB Tentative Bud.et 50%of 2011 bed tax revenue $170,000.00 City of Seward Marketing Print and Web Advertising $6,500.00 AK Bus Monthly, Fish Journal AAA,AK Mag, KPTMC, WHERE,ATIA, Life After 50, $13,500.00 Milepost $4,000.00 Graphics/Production Seward.com/AK Channel $3,500.00 Sponsorship of Activities(AK State Chamber,ATIA) $2,840.00 Seward Guide Distribution $7,000.00 Seward Guide Postage and Freight $14,282.00 Overhead Cost $51, .� � ade Shows/Forums, $4,000.00 Sports& Rec Show Display $3,000.00 Co-Op Trade Show Participation _ $2,500.00 PME Travel $3,100.00 Pacific Marine Expo $1,250.00 Anchor's Awei•h Boat Show $1,200.00 GA Sports Show Travel $1,400.00 Great Alaska Sportsmans Show $1,500.00 Fbanks&Mat-Su Show Travel $1,500.00 Fbanks, Mat-Su Show Booth $12,480.00 Overhead Cost $31,930.00 Media Support $400.00 Media Support/Journalist trips to Seward $400. 0 EcDev Programs and Services' $3,000.00 Cruise Ship Industry Travel $13,000.00 Other Industry Recruiting _ $1,000.00 Conference Brochure $2,000.00 Chamber Open House 2013 $1,200.00 Social Media Workshops: Members _ $3,000.00 Indus &Or•anizational Memberships $5,000.00 Relocation Packet, Promos, Give-aways $2,250.00 Industry Conference(Attendance) $6,000.00 EcDev Webpage/Aerial Postcard $9,130.00 Overhead Cost $45,580.00 Conferences $1,250.00 Alaska State Chamber Conference _ $1,250.00 ATIA Fall Conference $350.00 Alaska Travel Industry Registration $1,000.00 KPTMC Board Participation & Conference $4,785.00 Overhead Cost $8,635.00 Event Promotion $6,600.00 Brochures&Guides $600.00 MMR&SSD, Hal T,Advertising/Logo Design $1,000.00 July 4th Advertising $10,000.00 Salmon Derby Advertising $725.00 Halibut Tournament Advertising $1,640.00 Spring Break-up Festival Advertising $4,000.00 Winter Advertising: FOX News, SnowRider, FAM Tour $6,768.00 Overhead Cost 31,333.011 Community Event $500.00 Military Appreciation $500.00 $47,445.00_ Overhead Allocation $170,000.00 Total City 2013 21 :4:::11b COI • . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . - . .... .. .. - •• ., ;.... , . . . , , . . ,...._, , .. . . , t..,..,,,,. , .2_•1. ,., .. .... 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">6 ,i‘ Lr ..CD r '"f"n • ..". rb 4Z14 a) C) a ( U ‘4,11, ""A BriefOverview the & State laska is called"the Great Land,"and its greatness defies easy description.The state has five distinct regions,each with its own unique climate,resources,landscape,people,and potential. The vast physical resources of this state are unique.Demand for Alaska oil,gas,gold,coal,and other minerals remains high. Fishing, forestry, and gravel continue to play a principal role in Alaska's future.Tourism is strong, resulting in demands for increased access to the scenic beauty of our state. Beyond the economic considerations, the intangible resource of Alaska as a place of wilderness, beauty,and a special way of life continues to lure people to the last frontier. Seward is located on the Kenai Peninsula in the diverse Southcentral region,where urban conve- niences mingle with nearby wilderness. Home to roughly half the state's population, Southcentral Alaska is characterized by busy seaports, oil refineries, recreational area, and rich farmland, all with promising economic futures. $omejuuick Alaska facts: ► 2010 population:Approximately 626,932 ► Land area:586,412 square miles, 16.1%of the total land area in the U.S. ► Water area:86,051 square miles,34.3%of the total water area in the U.S. 4 ► Population density:1.08 people per square mile lot. ► Urban population:70.9% H 1st ory �.. . .„ . . �F- n 1792,Russian Explorer Alexander Baranof sailed into what is now known as Resurrection Bay.Baranof remem- bered those sheltered waters in 1793 when he chose a place to build the Phoenix,perhaps the first ship built on the west coast of North America.The earliest American history of Resurrection Bay began in the 1890s with the arrival of Captain Frank Lowell and his family. In 1903,John and Frank Ballaine and a group of settlers arrived nearby to build a railroad.They named their town in honor of William H. Seward, President Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of State, who was responsible for negotiating Alaska's purchase from Russia in 1867. In 1915, President Woodrow Wilson chose Seward as the ocean terminus of the main railroad route into Alaska's interior.Seward's year-round ice-free harbor and fledgling railroad made it a logical choice for this important venture.The fate of the railroad fluctuated for many years until the advent of World War II.Then Resurrection Bay became a strategic military port, and by 1944 the railroad was one of the most prosperous in the United States.The 1964 "Good Friday”earthquake was centered 95 air miles northeast of Seward and measured 9.2 on the Richter Scale.The quake, several tsunami waves, and resulting fires severely damaged the town and the rail yards, but all were eventually restored. Today,Seward is once again a busy port city.Founder John Ballaine's prediction of a gateway in and out of Alaska's interior has come true. Government eward is a home-rule city located within Kenai Peninsula Borough.In its council-manager form of government, 5 the city manager is appointed by an elected seven-member council.The borough is responsible for area-wide planning, education, solid-waste management, taxation, and assessment. Locally authorized service areas provide hospital, fire, emergency, and recreation services.An elected mayor serves as the chief administrator and works with an elected nine member borough assembly. Seward elects a representative to the Kenai Borough Assembly and is represented in the state legislature by regional representatives in the Senate and the House. In addition to Seward, Senate District R includes Homer and Kodiak,while House District 35 includes both Seward and Homer.During the legislative session, residents can participate in the state government process through a local Legislative Information Office. Seward has a number of federal,state,and local government offices,providing services for everything from road maintenance to recreation. Federal 011ices in Seward r '.. - Department of Agriculture:Chugach National Forest,Seward Ranger District I ► Department of Interior:National Park Service,Kenai Fjords National Park Headquarters Coast Guard Cutter M/V Mustang and Shore Support Facility Military Recreation Camp(Army and Air Force) i US Post Office—Class A Facility .,.‘tit, National Marine Fisheries State of Alas ka 0 Iii ces in Seward Alaska Court System:District court/resident magistrate and land recordings Alaska Railroad Corporation:Dock agent i of Se Department of Corrections:Spring Creek Correctional Facility u t:; ' c Department of Labor:Alaska Vocational Technical Center and Employment/Job Services Center A;, + Department of Health and Social Services:Division of Youth&Family Services and Division 'vs- j A of Public Health Department of Natural Resources:Division of Parks,Caines Head State Recreation Area • ' Department of Public Safety:Alaska State Troopers,Alaska Bureau of Wildlife Enforcement J J / �' Department of Transportation and Public Facilities:Highway and airport maintenance University of Alaska Institute of Marine Science Seward Marine Center Legislative Information Office m- I . 0-11,_ C•fcrfe Alaska Bureau of Wildlife Enforcement 224-3935 City of Seward Alaska Railroad 224-2268 PO Box 167 Alaska State Troopers 224-3346 Seward, Alaska 99664 Alaska Vocational Technical Center 224-3322 Telephone: (907) 224-4047 Court System 224-3075 Facsimile: (907) 224-4038 Employment Services 224-5276 Kenai Peninsula Borough 224-2001 Seward Chamber of Commerce, Kenai Peninsula College 224-2285 Conference &Visitors Bureau Legislative Information Office 224-5066 PO Box 749 Public Health 224-5567 Seward, Alaska 99664 Seward Elementary School 224-3356 Telephone: (907) 224-8051 Seward Middle School 224-9000 Seward High School 224-3351 Facsimile: (907) 224-5353 Spring Creek Correctional Facility 224-8200 www.seward.com Youth&Family Services 224-5236 University of Alaska Fairbanks'Seward Marine Center 224-5261 City Clerk/Elections 224-4046 City Manager 224-4047 Community Development 224-4048 e eli Finance Department 224-3331 Fire Department 224-3445 Army Recreation Center 224-2659 Harbormaster 224-3138 Air Force Recreation Center 224-5425 Library 224-4082 Chugach National Forest,Seward Ranger District 224-3374 Parks and Recreation 224-4054 Kenai Fjords National Park Headquarters 422-0500 Campgrounds&Parks 224-4055 National Marine Fisheries 224-5348 Programs&Sports Office 224-4054 Post Office 224-3001 Teen&Youth Center 224-5472 US Coast Guard Cutter M/V Mustang 224-5202 Police Department Business Office 224-3338 Community Resources Department of Motor Vehicles 224-4037 Alaska SeaLife Center 224-6300 Resurrection Bay Historical Society Museum 224-3902 Providence Seward Medical Center 224-5205 -,:t40.; :_--,- ,,,,,� It',. , �T ,, .,. . Providence Seward Mountain Haven Long Term Care 224-2900 F..-aa. .ti SEWARD ALASK 1 , ,f _ , ; A Qutekcak Native Tribe 224-3118 ' �' t �` r - le SeaView Community Services 224-5257 :. ! Seward Phoenix Log 224-4888 Seward Senior Center 224-5604 �`' 0 907—Statewide Area Code R {- `no�11���i Se/Mard A Safe aror iili..„ y it,,, • Seward®corn 1Gasit,a Sray•rs t t. ® • 4011 .4 i = ` 1 ___,41 ,% f i / I . it f ..._ . '..4.Prittir --, ' .,- `•-• Zr. :,--.---,::: .....:-.* —z__.4---J,-- ...._ i 1 0-i-2-_-_ _-__ - J---' - e*-- - , . . it'ae . . •, ,,. ,.. : .� _ . -__1. ,,'mss:_t c, Lf',.'-i....,--4 .,, , Ault ,..__,.., .. : - ••... - 1‘ : •��� A. tl,it•s , ,• ' - MO __. .__ Art% . _ ? �� /i - 1 1111•1 :M11111111.1.111MMIMME The Seward Chamber of Commerce, Conference and Visitors Bureau, has promoted economic development and served Seward visitors since 1906.The Chamber hosts industry familiarization activities in Seward and sponsors two of the state's largest special events: the annual Fourth of July Celebration and Mt. Marathon Race® and the annual Seward Silver Salmon Derby®. Other community events and group conferences provide a year-round boost for the local economy. Industry/Economy Seward V a ri n e Industrial Center The Seward Marine Industrial Center is a hundred-acre industrial development complex equipped with a 5,000-ton Synchrolift capable of handling vessels up to 335 feet,a 250-ton Travelift and dock.Storage,repair services,rail,cargo dock,staging area,water, electricity,and fuel are also available. Commercial Fishing and Processing Fishing and related services provide an important source of income for Seward. Gear and tackle suppliers, fish processors, charter outfits,and financial services reflect continuing support for both commercial and recreational fishing.Seward is one of the largest halibut processors in North America.Local processors freeze,can,and ship large quantities of salmon,crab,and bottom fish. They also process herring bait for local fishermen,herring roe for Eastern markets,and fish meal for pet food and fertilizer products. The Seward Mariculture Technical Center and Shellfish Hatchery operates an aquatic farm and hatchery at the University of Alaska Fairbanks'Seward Marine Center. Seward Coa I Export Terminal The coal export terminal in Seward transships virtually all of the Alaska- mined coal(delivered via the Alaska Railroad)and ships it to the Pacific Rim and other markets.Accommodations at the coal dock include a 900-foot dolphin berth with 58'draft;a fixed shiploader with luffing and slewing;and a stacker/reclaimer conveyor system. Tourism Tourism ranks third in economic impact for Alaska and is second only to retail trade in terms of private-sector employment in Alaska. Each year, more than 1.5 million visitors come to Alaska,and Seward's visitor market has been experiencing strong growth annually.Seward is a main port for several cruise lines and greeted more than 147,000 passen- gers in 2005. The Seward Chamber operates a visitor information center and promotes the community to tourists and travel planners.Public and private developers are enhancing Seward's visitor industry with a conference center and meeting room facilities.As the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park,tourism is a natural for Seward. Spring Creek Correctional Facility The State of Alaska operates a long-term maximum security correc- tional facility.The complex is locates cross Resurrection Bay from the city and accommodates more than 400 inmates.The facility employs residents year-round,helping make a stable local economy. Excavation/Construction Services Excavating,land clearing,snow removal,concrete,pile driving,sand and gravel,and heavy equipment services are offered. In addition, several building contractors are available for virtually any construction project.These services, along with the abundant gravel supply in Seward,meet the needs of any excavation and construction project. GovernmentLocal,state,and federal governments generate a large percentage of the year-round employment in Seward. 11. 4 Seward has a rich and diverse business base, providing access to the companies and Professional Services individuals who can help make your business a success. The Seward Chamber of Commerce can provide you with referrals to professional member businesses that have a commitment to making the Seward business community a strong and vibrant one. Professional services are technical,unique or infrequent functions performed by independent contractors or consultants who have expertise in that given field.Seward proudly offers professional services in Banking&Financial,Computer&Internet,Civil Engineer- ing,Insurance,Real Estate,Telecommunication and more. Harbor/ Varine Center PortSeward's port facilities are among the finest in the Pacific.The ice-free harbor combined with easy access to rail and highway services make Seward an excellent base for importing and exporting.Continued trade with Asia and the Pacific Northwest promises consistent growth and development for Seward.Seward is the home port of the Coast Guard Cutter Mustang, and honorary home port to the Blue Crew of the nuclear submarine USS Alaska. Near Seward,Resurrection Bay narrows to about 2 to 3 miles wide,with depths of more than 500 feet.Tides are moderate,with only slight currents averaging 0.2 to 0.6 knot.The Bay offers an outstanding location from marine development with deep-water,open- ocean wave protection,close ocean access,low currents,no ice,moderate winds,and availability of suitable land. Harbor The Seward Small Boat Harbor is an important commercial and recreational center in Southcentral Alaska,serving the Kenai Peninsula,Anchorage area,and Matanuska Valley with a facility designed to comfortably accommodate more than 650 vessels.As a full-service facility that operated year-round,the Seward Harbor is the third busiest harbor in Alaska,serving a large commercial fishing fleet and the sport fishing and tourism industries,as well as thousands of recreational boaters annually. Renovations and new construction are increasing the number of available slips and improving the safety and efficiency of the harbor for both commercial and recreational users. Tern^ i n a I Facilities f Alaska Railroad Passenger Dock:700'dock with three docking sites 1.East:600'length,35'draft 2. West:600'length,35'draft 3.South:200'length,35'draft ii Alaska Railroad Freight Dock:500'x 200'with mooring dolphin&catwalk at the seaward end 4 University of Alaska Wharf:140;26'draft d Resurrection Bay Seafoods:253;14'draft 46 i 1 4 North Dock:430;25'draft owls • ,'.' ''I / 4 Seward Coal Facility:900;58'draft ii. $ ,.• , 4 4Polar Seafoods 170;21'draft 14 � % 4 Synchrolift Dock:350;24'draft ' i i Seward Small Boat Harbor:current 650-vessel capacity with fuel,repair,supply services, --� expansion under construction ri Seward Fish(Icicle) Support Seryices Private businesses in Seward offer all the necessary support services,including pilot boat,barge assist and tug,chandlery and repair,vessel agents,stevedoring,dock support staff,divers,marine surveyors and inspectors, electrical service repairs, vessel storage and monitoring, and equipment rentals. 28 acres of upland property are available for cargo storage. Repair S e ry i ce The finest vessel repair services in Alaska are available at the Seward Marine Industrial Center.Manda- tory Coast Guard and American Bureau of Ships(ABS)inspections can be performed in Seward,avoid- ing costs associated with traveling to repair facilities outside Alaska.A state-of-the-art Synchrolift is capable of handling vessels up to 335 feet long.A rail transfer system and pit allow movement to three dry berthing areas.The Seward Synchrolift is the only facility of its kind in Alaska. ant% IMF, 5 C Other Services include: ► A 50-ton Travelift for vessels up to 58 feet long ► A 250-ton Travelift for vessels between 45 and 127 feet long ► 12-ton hydraulic boat trailer ► Crawler track cranes up to 140-ton capacity ► Numerous cranes and lifts with up to 45-ton capacity ► 61 acres of cleared,graded,and utility-supplied land A bulk fuel plant is located in Seward and on the dock. Gasoline, diesel, propane, and F Services lubricatingproducts are available. A tank farm and fuel pipeline provide direct dockside PP fueling at all the major docks. Transportation Seward's importance as a commercial center springs from the ease of transportation to Seward from Interior Alaska and Anchorage,the state's largest city.Seward is the only ice-free Alaska port serviced by road and rail and a state-owned airport offers additional transportation options. R o a d vvaY s Seward is linked by the all-weather Seward Highway to Anchorage,Fairbanks,and the Alaska Highway. Bus and commercial trucking services to and from Anchorage are available daily.Travel time is about 21/4 hours for the 125-mile stretch between Seward and Anchorage.The grand vistas and abundant wildlife to be seen on the drive have earned it designation as a National Forest Scenic Byway and an All-American Road.It is one of the most beautiful highways in the country. R a i I ro a d The City of Seward was founded as the ocean terminal for a railroad to Interior Alaska. Its deep harbor and ice-free port continue to ensure the future of the Alaska Railroad's cost-effective services from Seward to Anchorage and Fairbanks.Each year over 1.4 billion pounds of cargo transit the Port of Seward via the Alaska Railroad,linking Alaska with the rest of the United States and countries of the Pacific Rim.The railroad provides freight and container trans- port connections,as well as daily summer passenger connections to Anchorage and most of Alaska. In 2001 the Alaska Railroad Corporation constructed a new freight dock and overhauled the existing dock as a passenger- only facility.Separating the operations increased the safety,efficiency,and comfort for both freight customers and cruise line passengers. Renovations include connection to city water service, improved access to the upload area,and highmast area lighting for safe year-round use. AirThe Seward Airport is owned and operated by the State of Alaska. Classified as a Local Airport by the State of Alaska, Seward Airport provides secondary access to the community and recreational use opportunities and is available as an emergency airstrip.Seward Airport has two paved runways,4,535 feet and 2,289 feet.Fuel is available.Local and Anchorage- based air taxi businesses provide air service to Seward. Marine Seward is a port for container, general, and break-bulk cargo shipped inland via railroad. Harvests from local fisheries offloaded by numerous vessels have made Seward one of the top commercial fishing ports.The Seward Coal Terminal is a major shipping point for coal exports bound for markets in the Pacific Rim and other international markets. Making about 50 landings,cruise ships call at Seward during the summer as part of the city's expanding tourism industry. 1.11 How to do Sell/lard 3usiness in Seward • v�tw/ Gv c cewa v-K1 Seward corn 1Gas�- 5t-Ael-.5 eve. c \_ -'.. �! ` 1 SAA. • `-_ f •.i ` y - _ --t,'_- s .� - - Il a L,.� 4 , ',,, _ rl 44.44, ^6 � ill , 71 ,,'"r'r -i" ..: A.? 400,-.'ii.:4r. .76t4:4•... , s. w There is a reason why people say "Alaska Starts Here" in Seward: With its small town charm and big town outdoor,athletic and cultural events,this is a great place to call home.We also boast a great school system,excellent health care facilities,and access to some of the most talented and well-educated employers in the state.In these pages you will see why Seward is the place to launch,relocate,or expand your business. Seward is a progressive community that enjoys a beautiful and scenic natural Alaskan environment with numerous visitor attrac- tions.This town encourages diversity and economic growth for business.As the southern terminus of the Alaska Railroad and the only multi-service,ice-free port with rail and road services to the Interior,Seward has historically been a transportation center and is strategically positioned for Pacific Rim maritime commerce.Types of businesses already established in Seward are fish process- ing companies,canneries,the Alaska Vocational Technical Center,the state's only coal export facility,a state maximum-security correctional facility,ship services and repairs,the northernmost sea research facility,the Alaska Sealife Center,the Kenai Fjords National Park headquarters,many tourism related businesses,and the University of Alaska's Institute of Marine Science.Seward also is the proud future homeport of the new Arctic Research vessel MN Sikuliaq. Seward is the gateway to the Kenai Fjords National Park;was named All-American City in 1963, 1965,and 2005;and enjoys a low mill rate of 3.12.Within the city a 7%sales tax and a 4%bed tax are collected. Incorporated in 1912,Seward is a home-rule city located within the Kenai Peninsula Borough.The population within city limits is about 2,700 people, and approximately 3,000 people live just beyond our city boundaries.Some of the services provided by our local government are a 24-hour police depart- ment,fire department with 30 active volunteers,library,hospital,public works,boat harbor,community development,engineer- ing and building,parks&recreation,youth center,water/wastewater,and our own electric utility. Why Seward is agreatplace to' d o business! ce forausl We found g y be helpful in every way,with an open door policy to work with us to get our business projects completed.They amazed us when they were always considerate about the cost to us for the improvements were trying to make!It is that personal touch along with the fact that the entire community is full of warm,caring,giving people.Last but not least,the greatest blessing is God's beauty surrounding us each day!It is like living in a postcard'—Mary and Mark Kulstad—Hotel Seward&Ms Gene's Place "Alaska is such an amazing place.The sea,mountains,rivers,insane wilderness,sky,wildlife,fish,people...Everyday is a new adven- ture.I love this place,my friends,living here,and my job!"—Joe Tougas Owner/Operator Catalyst Marine Engineering • Building & Sites Local real estate contacts &information about available property: Integrity Reality Seward Real Estate Co. Alaska Multiple Listing Service PO Box 505 Seward,AK 99664 11694 Seward Hwy. http://www.alaskarealestate.com (907)224-8450 Phone 907-224-3350 www.integrityrealtyalaska.com Fx:907-224-3388 www.sewardrealestate.com Developing new property or remodeling existing property: Seward Building Department 316 Fourth Avenue Seward,AK 99664 Responsible for the inspection of building construction projects,including Structural elements,Plumbing,Heating and cooling, Ph:(907)224-3445 and Electrical systems. Fx:(907)224-8633 EducationSeward is home to the Resurrection Bay campus of Kenai Peninsula College. Approximately 50 students attend classes,and the campus is staffed by a site director and between five and ten adjunct faculty.The program's classes, held at Seward High School,are provided rent-free thanks to an agreement between the College and the School District.In addition, Seward has developed a number of additional educational facilities.Students come from throughout the state to receive training in a variety of vocational occupations at the Alaska Vocational Technical Center.The Alaska Sea Life Center has distinguished Seward as the home of one of the world's premiere cold-water marine centers. Elementary and secondary schools in Seward are very strong. Four schools in the community are attended by 554 students. Financial Edward Jones First American Title First National Bank Wells Fargo Bank 232 4th Avenue Insurance Company 303 4th Avenue 908 3rd Avenue Community Seward,AK 99664 P.O.Box 469 Seward,AK 99664 Seward,AK 99664 (907)224-6878 500 Adams St.Suite 100 (907)224-4200 (907)224-5283 Seward,Alaska 99664 (907)224-5272 Licenses & City Government City of Seward 5th& Permits PO oxd167 s St. • Seward,AK 99664 ', 907-224-3331 www.CityofSeward.us BusinessLicenses Seward City Code requires that all businesses operating in the city obtain a City of Seward business license.Please call City Clerk's Office at(907)224-4067 or stop by City Hall to start the process.We strongly recommend new businesses contact the Community Development Department before starting the licensing process,to confirm the business use is allowed outright at the intended business location. The following are requirements for obtaining a city business license: •A completed city business license application,with application fee of$30.Licenses are renewed annually. •Proof of a valid State of Alaska business license,available at http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/CBP/,for a cost of$50 annually(and occupational license,if applicable) •State of Alaska Occupational Business License(if applicable) •Registration with the Kenai Peninsula Borough to collect sales tax at no cost.Businesses file tax returns on a quarterly basis.Call(907)262-4441,ext.2175,for sales tax questions. •The City of Seward Community Development Department will confirm business consistency with zoning regulations. •Authorization from City Departments that all taxes due and accounts are current. Taxation Seward and the State of Alaska have no personal income tax. Real/personal property tax within the city is at a low ®l 3.12 mils.The real/personal property tax outside the city,but within the borough is at 4.5 mils with an additional 0.5 mils for the Seward/Bear Creek Area Flood Service Board.The sales tax for Seward is 4%.The sales _ tax for the borough is 3%.Seward also has a 4% bed tax.SBCFSA taxes and KPB property taxes also apply within the City of Seward. / ;r • t • I Ut i lities Water is supplied by nine wells and is treated and distrib- uted throughout Seward. Collected sewage is carried by pipes to a secondary treatment lagoon. Almost all homes are fully • , plumbed. Refuse collection is provided by the city under contract;the 1.1 borough provides solid waste disposal. The borough refuse transfer ' 144 . facility is located on Hemlock Street in Seward.Seward Electric System purchases power from Chugach Electric and owns six standby diesel generators.Electricity is provided by the City of Seward. Workforce Total Seward population:2,830 people Per capita income:$20,360 Average income of male full-time,year-round worker:$36,9001 Average income of female full-time,year-round worker:$30,5081 Residents in labor force:53.63% Unemployment:6.5%(August 2012,Alaska rate also at 6.5%) Occupation Percentage of Population Management,professional,and related occupations 27.96% Service occupations 27.96% Sales and office occupations 25.05% Farming,fishing,and forestry occupations 2.81% Construction,extraction,and maintenance occupations 8.22% Production,transportation,&material moving occupations 8.02% Class of Worker Private wage and salary workers 61.62% Government workers 27.86% Self-employed workers in own not incorporated business 10.02% Unpaid family workers 0.5% I Relocating, reviewing property, leasing or purchasing city land: Seward Community Development Department 410 Adams St.Room 203 Responsible for providing community resource information services to promote community development and implementation Seward,AK 99664 of Council and Administration planning,zoning,historic preservation,and city land management policies.Provides Ph:(907)224-4048 development and business license reviews,special use permits and variances,zoning administration and enforcement,and Ph:(907)224-4049 other work products. Fx:(907)224-4085 Electrical Department Public Works 501 Railwa Depot BuildingResponsible for operations of the Street Department,Shop Y P 434 6th Avenue Department,Snow and Ice Department,Municipal Buildings, Seward,AK 99664 Seward,AK 99664 Telephone:(907)224 4073 Community Center,Water Department,and Sewer Department. p Telephone:(907)224-4005 Downtown/Harbor Seward has two business districts, downtown and the waterfront. Each district has an abun- dance of shops,coffee houses,galleries,and restaurants. The area has over 100 charter boat operators and a dozen tour boat operators,with much of the tourism market revolving around the Kenai Fjords National Park.Many organizations offer cruises into the park to see the majestic uniqueness and beauty.• - Over 100,000 cruise ship passengers visit Seward annually.Seward is also the proud • home port of the US Coast Guard Cutter Mustang and routinely welcomes members : of the US Naval Fleet. • Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) Large vessel repair and maintenance can now be done in our state of the art dry dock and shipyard facility,Seward Ships Dry dock.Available is a 300 foot,3,600 ton displacement ship lift,two docks and a basin. This shipyard is located within the Seward Marine Industrial Center across Resurrec- tion Bay east of Seward,and offers over 60 acres of leasable uplands to support your business.Although municipal leases Seward Boat Harbor are based on fair-market value, the PO Box 167 Seward,AK 99664 city has used various tools to assist _. _ '�`•y 0 " Ph:(907)224-3138 development such as incentive `'' Fx:(907)224-7187 , Email:harbormaster@cityofseward.net leases based on job and/or capital Standing by VHF Channel 17 investment, industrial development bonds,and land sale. EconomicBase The mainstays of Seward's economy are commercial fishing,commerce and tourism.Tourism is a big deal in quaint Seward, with Anchorage residents and other visitors coming to town to enjoy the recreational opportunities.More than 100,000 cruise ship passengers pass through Seward,as they begin or end their cruises. The State of Alaska,City of Seward,Providence Medical Center,Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine Science,School District,and Safeway are the largest employers in Seward.Also,Spring Creek Correctional Facility employs a staff of 200 Correctional Officers and Jailers,many of whom are Seward residents. Charters, Taxis, and Lodcinc Charter businesses will also need to contact the Seward Small Boat Harbor for required information and paperwork such as registration to collect passenger fees and insurance required by City Code to operate as a charter business.If operating a vehicle for hire business(or taxi),a vehicle for hire permit is also issued.To obtain a vehicle for hire permit,the following are required: •A completed vehicle for hire application for each vehicle used for a for-hire service.A$100 permit fee is charged for each vehicle. •Proof of valid insurance on each vehicle intended for hire •Proof of a valid chauffeur's license for each listed driver on the vehicle for hire permit application Lodging businesses or B&B's with 5 or fewer units are also required to obtain a lodging permit.To obtain a lodging permit, the following are required: •Confirmation from the Community Development Department that the use is zoned correctly and allowed outright(Please see this department FIRST before pursuing a lodging permit.) • A successful annual life safety inspection conducted by the Seward Fire Department •Completion of Lodging Permit and Hotel/Motel(Bed Tax)forms 3usiness esources LOCAL/30R0UGH RESOURCES Seward's businesses are the strength of our community- providing jobs, local philanthropy,and an avenue for entrepreneurs to follow their dreams. Most members of the Seward Chamber of Commerce CVB have fewer than 5 employees, and span a wide diversity of industries.The Seward Chamber is committed to connecting our business members with the resources they need to succeed and thrive. Resources exist locally,throughout the state,and at the national level.Through the links below,businesses should be able to find the assistance they need to meet their goals. •Government actions frequently affect the business community.The Seward Chamber has launched Seward Business Voice,a website highlighting national,state,and local issues affecting business.Learn about the issues,and support the Chamber Board through Action Alerts.Seward Business Voice is your one-stop connection to our national,state,and local elected leadership. •An excellent source of local business assistance in Seward is the Alaska Small Business Development Center.Hosted by the University of Alaska and funded in part by the US Small Business Association,the center provides free,confidential technical business assistance and low-cost business training.Call the SBDC directly to make an appointment. Telephone:(907)260-5629 •The Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District(KPEDD)supports businesses by assisting with business plan develop ment,preparing businesses for obtaining commercial loans,providing access to capital,and providing technical support through the KPEDD Business Incubator program.KPEDD assists communities with capacity building.Capacity building starts with community involvement.Telephone:(907)283-3335 •Local financial institutions can offer assistance obtaining funding for commercial business enterprises. The Chamber will also provide access to many Alaska and national resources for business support and assistance. Seward Chamber of Commerce,Conference&Visitors Bureau•PO Box 749•Seward,Alaska 99664•Telephone:(907)224-8051 , • III' . , ..... . iikw ,,, i4 , 1.0 CD ,•,. AV ' ' * ' /- '. I ,,. '1.2risitallb " „ lie * ' i ti, .:iii 1 : I . ' f - _ \lc ii - - I (1191% ; I ' , - t ' "71 i t i , ' 1— ilirill* . 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In 2005, Seward was again recognized by the National Civic League as an All America City.This prestigious award reflects Seward's can-do spirit and a history its citizens working together to ensure a positive quality of life. Resurrection Bay is a glacial fjord that extends south from the mouth of the Resurrection Re s u r re c t i o n Bay River.The bayis about 25 miles longand 3 to 5 miles wide.Near Seward,the baynarrows to about 2 to 3 miles wide,with depths of more than 500 feet. Resurrection Bay offers an outstanding location for marine development with deep water,open ocean wave protection,close ocean access, low currents,no ice,moderate winds,and availability of suitable land.The Bay's fair winds, low tides, weak currents, and north-south orientation make for relatively calm waters. CI i m a to Despite its location at Latitude 60 degrees North, Seward enjoys a temperate maritime climate with cool summers and relatively warm winters.The temperate climate is due largely to the moderating influence of currents flowing through the nearby Gulf of Alaska. Seward weather tati: OP ► ► Typical rainfall:65 to 75 inches per year ► Average snowfall:81 inches per year :1111 ► Mean annual temperature:45 degrees Fahrenheit III ► Prevailing winds:north and south Education Elementary a n d Secondary Education The William H. Seward Elementary School has 22 classrooms and capacity for 500 students.The Seward Middle School,completed in January 2006,can serve up to 250 students in 2 grade-based academic clusters.Seward High School, home of the Seahawks and Tsunami Swim Team, boasts a high graduation rate and is proud to send most of its graduates on to postsecondary education pursuits.All three schools are operated by the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and along with providing the required academic programs, boast cultural, musical,and arts programs as well as an extensive marine biology program.The Education Alliance and alternative education programs supplement the public system. After-school sports programs offer everything from football to skiing to volleyball.The schools and graduating students receive considerable support from the community through generous scholarship programs. AVTEC — Alaska Institute ofTechnolocy The Alaska Institute of Technology is Alaska's oldest and largest institute providing skills training in a wide variety of industrial and technological fields, including some of the fastest growing industries in the state, such as mining,pipeline construction and healthcare.AVTEC students choose from comprehensive programs in nearly 20 different fields,each with industry-approved certifications and/or licenses.Students benefit from small class sizes,hands-on instruc- tion and one-on-one guidance. AVTEC's Alaska Maritime Training Center uses a world-class full-mission ship simulator to train mariners for jobs ranging from deckhand to tanker pilot.For a complete list of courses,see http://www.avtec.edu The Kenai Peninsula College — Resurrection Bay Extension Site College Resurrec- tion e insula tion Bay Extension Site offers classes for credit through the University of Alaska system.Courses are offered to the commu- nity during the fall and spring semesters.Qualified high school seniors are able to take advantage of the college programs through the Jump Start program,allowing them to accumulate transferable college credits at a greatly reduced price. University of Alaska Fairbanks' Seward VarineCenter FaebanksVeSewardf Marska ine Center is a world-renown coastal research center for the University's School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences.It provides wet and dry laboratories for conducting long-term,shore side marine research and an oceanographic research vessel,the Alpha Helix,for conducting deep-water research. Scientists from various US and world oceanographic research institutes study various sub-arctic fish,birds and mammals,and a wide spectrum of the physical,chemical and biological properties of the marine ecosystem. Its research has been conducted throughout the Alaska coastal region, Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea and Chukchi Sea and has benefited commercial fishermen and resource planners. Alaska SeaLife Center The Alaska SeaLife Center is a world-class facility dedicated to marine research, rehabilitation, and public education. It is the only non-governmental facility in the United States with a permit to research Steller sea lions.The center's research facilities attract leading scientists from around the world.Working in teams with graduate students, technicians, and agency scientists, researchers seek ways to save marine species,sustain Alaska's fisheries, and help the ocean recover from industrial damage. Marine mammals and birds that are sick,injured,or stranded are cared for at the center.Animals unable to return to the wild find a home at the SeaLife Center,in habitats that create natural surroundings. HousiHo u s i n & Economy Seward residents choose from an extensive array of housing options. Land is ng available for purchase and many areas have already been subdivided with ready utilities.Private homes range in price from$150,000 and it is not uncommon for larger homes to also host Bed and Breakfast enterprises.Several condominium complexes exist throughout town,and rental units are available year-round.According to 2010 US Census,of the 1,124 housing units in the community,928 were occupied. Seward's workforce is divided between full-time,year-round occupations and seasonal(spring-fall)employment.Opportuni- ties exist for young workers in a variety of career fields offering after-school,weekend,and summer hire positions. The 2006-2010 American Community Survey (ACS) estimated 1,231 residents as employed.The public sector employed 24.9%1 of all workers.The local unemployment rate was 6.7%.The percentage of workers not in labor force was 37.7%.The ACS surveys established that average median household income (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $43,188 (MOE +/-$19,114).The per capita income (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $28,613 (MOE +/-$5,453). About 14.5% of all residents had incomes below the poverty level. Culture lX Recreation Things to do and ways to relax abound in Seward.Seward's attractions include a movie theater,community center,museum,library,art galleries,and much more. City of Seward Parks & Recreation Department heCity cwad Recreation Department(SPRD)offers yearround recreation for residents and visitors.Parks,trails,and ball fields are sprinkled around the city.The list is topped by Waterfront Park,a favorite beach camping site on Resurrection Bay.In addition to water and electric hookups, the park boasts a bike path, sand volleyball, horseshoes, a skate court, basketball court, picnic pavilions,flower gardens,a playground,and more.Recreation extends indoors all year.The Teen and Youth Center meets the needs of active youth,while the Seward Senior Center caters to the older population. Programs offered at the AVTEC gymnasium include weight lifting, racquetball,sauna,aerobics,volleyball,sports leagues,and youth field trips.SPRD enjoys a good reputation for invitational events such as basketball,volleyball,and softball tournaments,and 5K and 10K runs.The Community Schools program,operating during the school year,offers specialty classes for all ages in everything from flyfishing and tax filing to cross-country ski lessons. SOS V i I italy Recreation 'e s o r t s Seward is the only Alaska community to host Army and Air Force recreation resorts. The year round facilities are provided for active duty and retired military personnel.Among the offerings are townhouses,motel rooms,cabins,trailers,and campsites; boat and fishing equipment rentals;sightseeing and fishing charters;winter recreation rentals;a recreation hall;and a lodge with food service. OutdoorAct i v i t i e s by 3 oat hundreds of islands, fjords, and glaciers of Kenai Fjords National Park. Considered one of the jewels of the National Park System, Kenai Fjords provides the adventurer a chance to view whales,seals,sea lions,and sea birds in their natural environment.A corner of the park is accessible by road,allowing visitors to actually walk to Exit Glacier, part of the massive Harding Icefield. Nearby Caines Head State Recreation Area and the Chugach National Forest also offer a wide variety of activities such as hiking,biking,camping,sightseeing,wildlife photogra- phy,sport fishing,and hunting. Community Services FireProtection Seward's fire protection services surpass current and projected levels of demand.Two full-time fire officers direct a 30-member volunteer force serving the city.Outlying areas are served by the Bear Creek Fire Service Area,where a rural fire department of volunteers operates under the Kenai Peninsula Borough.Emergency medical services are provided by the Seward Volunteer Ambulance Corps,staffed by trained EMTs with a physician sponsor. Ea W E n f o rce Tie n t Law enforcement services include a city police department that also provides school drug awareness education, animal licensing and control, motor vehicle registration, driver licensing, a 14-inmate jail, and 24-hour dispatch with radio communication with Alaska State Troopers, local fire departments,and the ambulance corps.Dispatch monitoring includes marine VHF,National Weather Service,911,and emer- gency CB channel.Alaska State Troopers serve the outlying areas. Water/Sewer/Electric The local water/wastewater system and the electric system are owned and operated by the city. Solid Waste Solid waste disposal is provided by the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Business and residential refuse collection is provided by the city through a contractor. Co T m u n i ca t i o n s Complete media services connect Seward with the rest of Alaska and the world. The telephone system includes local and long-distance service,high-speed internet connec- tions, and cellular service with capacity in the current system for up to 15,000 additional connections. A fiber optic cable connects Alaska with the US West Coast and Japan. Seward has two local newspapers and an online newspaper:two daily papers, the Anchorage Daily News and the Peninsula Clarion, are also available. Radio stations include one local and two Homer-based broadcasts.Free and pay TV are available,as is public television. H e a I t h Services The Providence Seward Medical Center offers primary care medical services and short-stay, emergency room,laboratory,radiology,home health care,and physical therapy services.The center staffs five physicians and one mid-level practitioner. Providence Seward also operates the Seward Mountain Haven Long Term Care.Other health-related services in Seward include two clinics,a dentist,and chiropractic and private physical therapy care.SeaView Community Services,a nonprofit human resource agency,provides mental health counseling,chemi- cal dependency counseling,respite care,and social services.