ITEM TITLE:
#25-32 - Authorizing the Submission of a 2025 Rasmuson Foundation Tier One Grant Application for the Multi-Phase Wayfinding Project
SUBMITTED BY: Martha Barberio, Economic Development Director
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: N/A
Unencumbered Balance: N/A
Funding Source: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City Manager of the City of Valdez is authorized by Valdez City Council to submit a grant application to the Rasmuson Foundation for the Wayfinding Project by utilizing the Rasmuson Foundation Tier One Grant program with total project costs not to exceed $35,000
The wayfinding project celebrates the city’s rich heritage, cultural identity, and sense of place through vibrant disposable murals and interpretive signage. By connecting key landmarks and local stories, the project transforms Valdez into a walkable, open-air gallery that inspires pride, reflection, and exploration for residents and visitors alike.