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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2012 -062
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM SEAVIEW COMMUNITY
SERVICES RECEIVED THROUGH A STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES
GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,805.00 FOR THE PURPOSES OF
ASSISTING THE SEWARD PREVENTION COALITION IN PLANNING
AND IMPLEMENTING A TOWN HALL MEETING AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS
WHEREAS, since 2005 the Seward Prevention Coalition (SPC) has been working with
multiple community partners to "...design a broad prevention and early intervention plan to reduce
behavioral risk factor, and to increase protective factors related to substance use, abuse and
dependency; mental health; suicide and overall community wellness."; and
WHEREAS, Seaview Community Services (SCS) staff has written and received grants to
fund the activities of the SPC; and
WHEREAS, community wide surveys and focus groups determined that there is a perception
of "...acceptance and tolerance of underage alcohol use..."; and
WHEREAS, Seward Prevention Coalition has received funds to plan and implement a Town
Hall Meeting to discuss the issue of perceived tolerance for underage drinking.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept and appropriate funds to assist
the Seward Prevention Coalition in planning and implementing a Town Hall Meeting.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $1,805.00 is hereby received and appropriated to
account no.101 -0- 4680 -0200 and expensed to 101 -1500 -5790.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2012 -062
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 13 day of
August, 2012.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Seaward, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Terry, Seaward
NOES: Casagranda
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Through: City Manager Jim Hunt
From: Patricia Linville, Library Museum Director, Seward Prevention Coalition
Agenda Item: Accepting funds from Seaview Community Services for the Seward
Prevention Coalition, Town Hall facilitation
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Since 2005 the Seward Prevention Coalition (SPC) has been working with multiple community
partners to "...design a broad prevention and early intervention plan to reduce behavioral risk factor,
and to increase protective factors related to substance use, abuse and dependency; mental health;
suicide and overall community wellness." (SPC Partner MOU) Partners include staff from Seward
Police, Library Museum, Parks and Recreation, AVTEC, Public Health, Ministerial Association
Qutekcak Native Tribe, Seward Schools, Office of Children's Services and others. Seaview
Community Services (SCS) staff has written and received grants to fund the activities of the SPC.
Previous grant funded community wide surveys and focus groups determined that there is a
perception of "...acceptance and tolerance of underage alcohol use..." On April 17, 2012 the SPC
hosted a Town Hall Meeting (THM) to present information and begin a community wide dialogue
about the issue. Planners and participants of this first THM expressed a desire to continue the
dialogue. These funds are to be used to support a facilitator to assist with the planning and
implementation of the second THM.
The proposed budget and flyer from the initial THM are attached.
INTENT:
Utilize funds received to assist the Seward Prevention Coalition in planning and implementing a
Town Hall Meeting.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (3.9.1.1): Support community engagement
1. programs that promote positive adult youth relationships and activities X
that enhance health and well -being across the generations.
2 Strategic Plan (pg 2): " ...further the social and economic well -being of
its citizens. " X
3. Other (list): Seward Prevention Coalition MOU X
FISCAL NOTE:
The funds received ($1805.00) from Seaview Community Services general account fully fund the
Town Hall Meeting planning and implementation.
Approved by Finance Department: 1 •
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ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2012- D(Vicepting $1805.00 and appropriating funds to assist
the Seward Prevention Coalition in planning and implementing the Town Hall Meeting.