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Sponsored by: Clark Corbridge
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2005-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PAY DUES OWED TO THE ALASKA POWER ASSOCIAITON
(FORMERLY ARECA) FOR THE YEAR 2005 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$16,117.00
WHEREAS, the Alaska Power Association CAP A, formerly ARECA) is the organization
representing telephone and electric utilities in the State of Alaska; and,
WHEREAS, the AP A organization provides a forum and opportunity for interaction and
professional coordination of Electric Utility activities and is an extremely valuable organization for
the City to belong to and participate in; and
WHEREAS, the dues for APA for the year 2005 is $16117.00; and
WHEREAS, these dues represent a very small increase of$24.00 over 2004 dues; and
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WHEREAS, it is important for the City of Seward to maintain contact on a professional
basis with other electric utilities in the State of Alaska, and in the Nation, in order to benefit from
their larger sizes which allows us to participate in multiple training and education programs which
we cannot afford to support on the local level.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA THAT:
Section 1.
The City Manager is authorized to pay the year 2005 dues to AP A in the amount
of$16,117.00
Section 2.
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2005-32
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 23rd day of
May 2005.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Vanta Shafer, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Branson, Dunham, Valdatta, Amberg, Clark, Lorenz, Shafer
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting date: May 23, 2005
Through: Clark Corbridge, City Manager
From: Tim Barnum, Manager Electric Utility
Agenda Item: Payment of 2005 Alaska Power Association Dues
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Alaska Power Association (formerly ARECA) is the organization representing telephone and
electric utilities in the State of Alaska. It is extremely important for the City of Seward to meet
and work with other electric utilities on common problems of all types and have a voice on
electrical issues on the local, state, and national political arena. This is the most valuable
organization to which the City of Seward Electric Utility belongs.
City of Seward dues for 2004 were 16093.00. The 2005 dues are 16,117.00, an increase of
$24.00.
The money is budgeted in account 501-5400-5130. Council approval is required since the dues
exceed $10,000.00
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No
1. Comprehensive Plan
2. Strategic Plan
3. Other
4. Not applicable X
FISCAL NOTE:
Money is budgeted in Account 501-5400-5130.
Approved by Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION
:
City Council approve Resolution 2005- authorizing the City Manager to pay year 2005 dues for