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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2017-045 Sponsored by: Hunt CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2017-045 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING EXPENDITURES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,500 TO PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION WHICH COULD INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF AN ELECTION CONCERNING A BALLOT MEASURE ADDRESSING COUNCIL AND MAYORAL TERMS OF OFFICE WHEREAS, the Seward City Council approved Resolution 2017-041 on July 24, 2017 providing for the submission to the qualified voters of Seward the question (Proposition 1) of electing council members and the mayor to three year terms,with two council seats to be filled each year; and WHEREAS, the City will publish information regarding the proposition in newspapers of local circulation prior to the election of October 3, 2017, aimed at informing the public about the proposition and its implementation if approved by the voters; and WHEREAS,there are expenses for such publication,in this case not to exceed$1,500;and WHEREAS,in accordance with 2AAC 50.360(b),in order to publish information that might be considered to have an influence on the outcome of an election the City Council must authorize and appropriate funds for any associated expenses. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes expenditures in an amount not to exceed $1,500 for the purpose of publishing information as to the nature and implementation of the proposition placed on the ballot with the adoption of Resolution 2017-041. Section 2. The City Council further directs and authorizes the city Clerk,Manager and other City officers,officials and employees,as may be appropriate,to register and to complete and file all necessary reports, forms and notices for election-related expenditures under AS 15.13, or as may otherwise be required by law. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 14`h day of August, 2017. CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2017-045 THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA 71) 111 can Bardarson, Mayor AYES: Casagranda, Keil, Squires, McClure,Alterman, Slater, Bardarson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: ( JopaK4nnecer ' (City Seal) ypFSEA;,, t �• 9 '\ �1� � • = SEAL = • � r : ♦- I , z ��: OF A P.•"" Agenda S atement 41) �4 , Meeting Date: August 14, 2017 qP Through: James Hunt, City Mana4 From: Ron Long,Assistant Manag Agenda Item: Authorizing the expenditure of funds that could be considered to influence the outcome of an election regarding council and mayoral terms of office. BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The Seward City Council approved Resolution 2017-041 on July 24,2017.This resolution provides for Proposition 1 to be placed on the October 3'd,2017 general election ballot,seeking voter approval or non-approval to elect city council and mayoral seats to three year terms rather than two year terms. It is in the public interest to provide information to voters on the content and background of the Proposition,and how it would be implemented if approved by the voters.The desire is to inform the public rather than to convince them to vote for or against the proposition. Regardless, 2AAC 50.360(b)requires that the City Council must authorize and appropriate funds if an education process could be considered to have an influence on the outcome of an election. Alaska Statute 15.13.145 requires that"a municipality may not use money to influence the outcome of an election concerning a ballot proposition unless the funds have been specifically appropriated for that purpose by the elected body." Since the budget has adequate funds for the cost of advertisement, no additional appropriation is required in this case. The Clerk, on behalf of the Council,will disclose any expenditures related to the dissemination of information on a report to the Alaska Public Offices Commission, as required by AS 15.13.040 and AS 15.13.050.INTENT: To inform the public about the proposition and how it would be implemented if approved by voters. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A 1. Comprehensive Plan X 2. Strategic Plan X 3. Other (list): FISCAL NOTE: There is no budget impact since an additional appropriation is not required.Funds for these expenses are within the City Council advertisin: b dget line. Approved by Finance Department: ,�, . LAAll ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X RECOMMENDATION: Seward City Council adopts Resolution 2017-,to authorize expenditures for providing proposition information to the public. Agenda Statement 4 sets. Meeting Date: August 14,2017 � ��'o To: City Council N �LAS�P Through: Jim Hunt, City Manag From: Norm Regis, Harbormaster Agenda Item: One Year Lease, Exit Marine, LLC Approximately.942 acres of Land at SMIC BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION: Exit Marine, LLC is starting a new boat repair business in Seward. The business has the necessary financing to develop the approximately .942 acre proposed lease site located in the northeast portion of the City Storage yard at the Seward Marine Industrial Center. Exit Marine desires long term lease of this site, but the replat necessary to create the lease parcel will take a minimum of several months. In order to be operational this season Exit Marine wishes to enter into a month to month lease of up to one year in anticipation of a long term lease after the plat process is finished. Attached Exhibit A shows the parcel. Exit Marine would like to have the electric utilities in the ground prior to winter, and understands that if the Council does not approve the future long-term lease that any funds spent installing the in-ground electrical service are not refundable. The purpose of this lease is to allow Exit Marine use of the land for the time necessary to complete the platting process in anticipation of a long term lease which may or may not be approved by the Seward City Council. INTENT: To approve a month to month agreement for up to one year to lease land to Exit Marine, LLC at SMIC. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A 1 Comprehensive Plan (document source here): This lease meets the plan X goals to develop SMIC as a major industrial area of the community. Strategic Plan (document source here): Attract New Industry: 2 Develop an aggressive marketing campaign which highlights the diverse X resources, and quality of life that make Seward a great place to live and establish a business or industry. (Page 5) 3. Other(list): FISCAL NOTE: The rent is $600.00 per month plus tax. The lease rate is based on the 2015 appraisal of a nearby parcel, with increases since that time based on the Consumer Price Index. Approved by Finance Department: .s' .e;t.cAt ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2017- authorizing the City Manager to approve a one-year lease with Exit Marine, LLC.