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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
I"' RESOLUTION 2011 -064
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
APPROPRIATING $250,000 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF
ALASKA FOR ALUTIIQ PRIDE SHELLFISH HATCHERY
IMPROVEMENTS AND EXPANDING SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE IN
ALASKA
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska has granted the City of Seward $250,000 in funds for the
Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery; and
WHEREAS, the funds will be used to improve the Shellfish Hatchery and expand the
Shellfish industry in Alaska; and
WHEREAS, shellfish aquaculture is a growth economic industry in Seward.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City of Seward hereby accepts grant funding in the amount of $ 250,000 from
him the State of Alaska for the Aluiitq Pride Shellfish Hatchery improvements and expanding shellfish
aquaculture in Alaska.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $250,000 is hereby appropriated from state grant
revenues account number 101- 0000 - 4680 -0200 to grant pass through account number 101 -1180-
5998.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 22" `� day of
August 2011.
THE CITY 1 F SEWARD, ALASKA
` illard E. 1 nham, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -064
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: Smith
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 22, 2011
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Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager
From: Michelle Weston, Assistant City Manager
Agenda Item: Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery Funding
Appropriation
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward received a 2012 State Legislative Grant of $250,000 for the Alutiiq Pride
Shellfish Hatchery. The funding will continue facility maintenance and improvements in energy
efficiency, with $100,000 going towards developing reliable oyster seed. The project scope of work
is outlined in the 2011 Alaska Legislature project snapshot report as attached.
INTENT: To authorize the City Manager to appropriate $250,000 in state funding for the Alutiiq
Pride Shellfish Hatchery.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the
Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council
Rules of Procedures or Other Plans or Policies:
FISCAL NOTE:
This project is funded entirely by grant funds with no match required.
Approved by Finance Department: fp/7/j
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval of Resolution 2011 - ! appropriating $250,000 as a grant from the State of
Alaska for the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery.
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