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Seward City Council
Agenda Packet
SpecialCity Council Meeting
January 23, 2017
City CouncilChambers 6:30 p.m.
The City of Seward, Alaska
SpecialCity Council Meeting
January 23, 2017 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers
Jean Bardarson
1.Call To Order
Mayor
2.Pledge Of Allegiance
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3.Roll Call
4.Citizen Comments On Any Subject Except Those Items
Marianna Keil
Scheduled For Public Hearing.\[Those Who Have Signed
Vice Mayor
In Will Be Given The First Opportunity To Total Time For
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This Agenda Item.\]
5.Approval Of Agenda
Ristine Casagranda
Council Member
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6.New Business
David Squires
1.Resolution 2017-009,Declaring A State Of Disaster
Council Member
Emergency Due To Extreme Weather And Heavy Snow In
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The City Of Seward And Requesting Assistance.
Sue McClure
7.Council Comments
Council Member
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8.Citizen Comments
Deborah Altermatt
Council Member
9.Council And Administration Response To Citizen
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Comments
Erik Slater
10.Adjournment
Council Member
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James Hunt
City Manager
Johanna Kinney
City Clerk
Will Earnhart
City Attorney
City of Seward, Alaska Council Agenda
January 23, 2017 Page 1
SPECIAL MEETING REQUEST
Pursuant to Seward City Code 2.10.030 (2), this is to serve as the written notice
calling a Special City Council Meeting on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
for the purpose of:
Resolution 2017-009,Declaring AState OfDisaster Emergency Due To
Extreme Weather And Heavy Snow In The City Of Seward And
Requesting Assistance.
Signed this 23rd day of January, 2017.
Mayor
City Manager
2 Council Members
Upon this request the City Clerk will give due and proper notice as required by
sec 2.10.032
(No business shall be transacted other than stated above.)
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SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
Pursuant to Seward City Code 2.10.030 (2), this is to serve as the written notice
calling aSpecialCityCouncil Meeting on Monday, January 23, 2017at 6:30 p.m.
for the purpose of:
Resolution 2017-009,Declaring A State Of Disaster Emergency Due To
Extreme Weather And Heavy Snow In The City Of Seward And
Requesting Assistance.
The meeting will commence in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Adams Street,
Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend the meetings.
Posted: 12:29 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2017
City Hall bulletin board
U.S. Post Office
Harbormaster's Building
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Sponsored by: Hunt
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, DECLARING A STATE OF DISASTER EMERGENCY DUETO
EXTREME WEATHER AND HEAVY SNOWIN THE CITY OF SEWARD
AND REQUESTING ASSISTANCE
WHEREAS,commencing on, January 20, 2017 the City of Seward and outlying areas began
to experienceheavy snow fall resulting in threat to life and property; and
WHEREAS,on January 21, 2017 the City Manager issued a Disaster Emergency
Declaration, requesting interagency assistance; and
WHEREAS,Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Navarre and KPD Emergency Manager Scott
Walden were notified of the City’s situation and Declaration; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward is a political subdivision within the Kenai Peninsula
Borough and the State of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, City crews were monitoring the situation and working to keep emergency
services roads open. By Saturday morning January 21, 2017, over two and a half feet of snow had
fallen and city crews have worked throughout the weekendto mitigateexcessive damage and protect
nearby structures and city utility infrastructure; and
WHEREAS,costsassociated withthisevent are unexpected and unbudgeted; and
WHEREAS,the City of Seward hereby requests financial assistancedue to conditions
beyond the control of the City’s personnel and resourcesand requiring the combined forces of other
agencies; therefore the Cityrequests inter-jurisdictional aid and assistance; and
WHEREAS,consent by the city council must be obtained if the declaration of disaster is to
be continued or renewed for a period in excess of seven (7) days.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. A disaster emergency per AS 26.23.140; is declared to exist within the City of
Seward, as attached hereto.
Section 2. It is requested that the Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor declare a disaster
emergency to exist as described in AS 26.23 and provide assistance to the City of Seward in its
response and recovery from this event.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-009
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Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 23
day of January, 2017.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Jean Bardarson, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
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Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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