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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -059
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DIRECT CITY
STAFF TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO TRANSFER THE SEWARD MUSEUM
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TO THE CITY OF SEWARD FROM
THE RESURRECTION BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND PRESENT THE
PLAN TO COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL IN
OCTOBER 2010
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has supported the Seward Museum in -kind and fiscally
since 1965; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Museum, as part of the Seward Community Center, operates in
the street level floor of that building under a Joint Management Agreement with the City of
Seward; and
WHEREAS, the City has contributed an annual stipend to the Seward Museum for
several years, varying between $1000 and $5000; and
WHEREAS, the City has staffed the museum with a library museum assistant since 2008;
and
WHEREAS, the current volunteer director of the Museum, Lee Poleske, has indicated he
will retire from his position as director and curator in 2011; and
WHEREAS, the transfer plan will include increased staffing of the museum by City
employees as recommended in the Seward Community Library Museum Business plan; and
WHEREAS, estimated cost to operate the Museum as is currently operated is $73820.48.
including 2009 Expenses incurred by Resurrection Bay Historical Society totaling $17863.52,
current city employee (.35FTE library museum aide) $7902.96 and proposed $48054.74 (Range
17A) for full time curator position to replace current volunteer manager; and
WHEREAS, a complete plan will be brought to Council in October 2010 for consideration
and approval; and
WHEREAS, direction by Council to create a plan to continue the services and programs
of the Seward Museum will insure a future for Seward's history, its preservation, protection and
accessibility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -059
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Section 1. The City Council directs the City Manager and City staff to develop a plan to
transfer the Seward Museum operation and maintenance to the City of Seward from the
Resurrection Bay Historical Society.
Section 2. The plan will be presented to Council for consideration and approval in October
2010.
Section 3. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 12 day of
July 2010.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Willard E. Dunham, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Shafer, Amberg, Dunham 11
NOES: None
ABSENT: Keil, Smith
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: July 12, 2010
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Through: Phillip Oates, City Manag °'
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From: Patricia Linville, Library Director
Agenda Item: A Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to direct City staff to
develop a plan to transfer the Seward Museum operation and
maintenance to the City of Seward from the Resurrection Bay
Historical Society and present the plan to Council for consideration
and approval in October 2010.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
This resolution requests that Council direct the City Manager and City Staff to create a plan to
transfer the operation and maintenance of the Seward Museum from the Resurrection Bay
Historical Society to the City. The plan to transfer will insure the museum's future and is in
keeping with the current plan to build the Seward Community Library Museum.
The City of Seward has supported the Seward Museum in -kind and fiscally since 1965. The City
agreed to renovate an earthquake damaged building on Third and Railway known as the Peel
House for the RBHS. When that project was deemed too expensive, the basement of City Hall
was offered as a place to display artifacts. No rent or utilities were charged for the use, RBHS
paid all other costs. When the post office moved to a new location the City proposed to the
Senior Center and Historical Society that the old building be turned into a Senior
Center /Museum /Community Center. Both groups agreed to the proposal. A bond issue to pay
for the building and its remodeling was passed in 1987. The facility was ready for occupancy
in 1989. Currently, the Seward Museum, as part of the Seward Community Center, operates
in the street level floor of that building under a Joint Management Agreement with the City
of Seward. The City has contributed an annual stipend to the Seward Museum for several
years, varying between $1000 and $5000.
The current volunteer director of the Museum, Lee Poleske, has indicated he will retire from
his position after twenty odd years. Therefore, the transfer plan will include increased
staffing of the museum by City employees as recommended in the Seward Community
Library Museum Business plan. Estimated cost to operate the Museum as is currently operated
is $73820.48. Estimate includes 2009 Expenses incurred by Resurrection Bay Historical Society
totaling $ 17863.52, current city employee (.35FTE library museum aide) $7902.96 and proposed
$48054.74 (Range 17A) for full time curator position to replace current volunteer manager.
These estimates will be more detailed in the proposed transfer plan. A complete plan will be
brought to Council in October 2010 for consideration and approval.
The direction by Council to create a plan to continue the services and programs of the
Seward Museum will insure a future for Seward's history, its preservation, protection and
accessibility.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
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Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
INTENT:
This resolution requests that Council direct the City Manager and City Staff to create a plan to
transfer the operation and maintenance of the Seward Museum from the Resurrection Bay
Historical Society. The plan will be presented to Council for consideration and approval in
October 2010.
ATTORNEY REVIEW: No
FISCAL NOTE:
Estimated cost to operate the Museum as is currently operated is $73820.48. Estimate includes
2009 Expenses incurred by Resurrection Bay Historical Society totaling $17863.52, current city
employee (.35FTE library museum aide) $7902.96 and proposed $48054.74 (Range 17A) for full
time curator position to replace current volunteer manager.
Approved by Finance Department 9 40
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2010 -5°1 that directs the City Manager and City Staff to create a plan to
transfer the operation and maintenance of the Seward Museum from the Resurrection Bay
Historical Society and present the plan to Council in October 2010 for consideration and
approval.
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