2026 NAPC Forum

The Anchorage Municipal Assembly is considering Resolution AR No. 2026-206, which authorizes the appropriation of a $3,825 reimbursable grant from the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Office of History and Archaeology (OHA). The funds are designated for the State Grant Fund (231900) to support the 2026 National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) Forum Travel Grant for the Planning Department. The grant is intended to cover travel expenses for Wanetta Ayers, a Historic Preservation Commissioner, to attend the NAPC Forum in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The conference is scheduled to take place from July 22 through July 26, 2026. The NAPC Forum is a national event focused on historic preservation issues, offering sessions and workshops for commissioners and staff. The resolution emphasizes that the training and professional development provided by the forum support the Historic Preservation Commission's responsibilities under Anchorage Municipal Code (AMC) 4.60.030. The resolution is scheduled for reading on July 21, 2026, and will take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Assembly.