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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING A NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE
HUMANITIES (NEH) CHALLENGE GRANT CH- 50802, A 3:1
MATCHING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE LIBRARY MUSEUM AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Seward and the Seward Community Library Building
Committee, with the continued support of the Council, have been working to raise funds to build
a new facility to house the library and the museum; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Community Library Museum Building Committee contracted
with Madelyn Walker of Pen and Primer to work with City Staff to complete a National
Endowment for the Humanities Challenge grant application; and
WHEREAS, on December 23, 2010 the City of Seward was notified of an award offer
from NEH of $500,000; and
r.. WHEREAS, the grant requires a 3:1 match of non - federal funds; and
WHEREAS, staff has confirmed with NEH that funds received from the State of Alaska
are eligible as the complete match.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The Council accepts the terms and conditions of National Endowment for the
Humanities Challenge Grant #CH -50802 in the amount of $500,000 and appropriate funds.
Section 2. State of Alaska funds awarded to the library museum project are eligible as
the match for the NEH Challenge Grant.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
25`" day of April 2011.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA .aril
RESOLUTION 2011 -029
THE CITY I SEWARD, ALASKA
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: April 25, 2011
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Through: Phillip Oates, City Manage
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From: Patricia Linville, Library Museum Director
Agenda Item: National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Challenge Grant
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward and the Seward Community Library Building Committee, with the continued
support of the Council, have been working to raise funds to build a new facility to house the
library and the museum. Milestones in the project progress include City purchase of a
designated site, nearing completion of 100% design and construction documents, hiring of
project and construction management, passing a local general obligation bond in October 2009,
receiving an appropriation of $4.7M for construction from the State of Alaska on April 3, 2010
and the award of $500,000 from Rasmuson Foundation in November 2010.
The Seward Community Library Museum Building Committee contracted with Madelyn Walker
of Pen and Primer to work with City Staff to complete the application for NEH Challenge funds
in 2008. The first application submitted in May 2009 was rejected as "too early" although the
project received many favorable comments. NEH personnel urged the committee to resubmit for
the next grant cycle and the project was awarded $500,000 in December of 2010.
The NEH Challenge grant requires a 3:1 non - federal match. Through correspondence with NEH
grant administrators it has been determined that the $4.7M received from the State of Alaska is
eligible as the complete match. The required documents and email stating eligibility are
attached.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
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 accept NEH Challenge Grant for $500,000 and
appropriate funds.
ATTORNEY REVIEW: No
FISCAL NOTE: Each of the $500,000 awarded by NEH is eligible for match by the State of
Alaska grant funds received for the library museum project.
Approved by Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2011- 0� , accepting the terms and conditions of NEH Challenge
Grant #CH- 50802, 3:1 Challenge grant in the amount of $500,000 and appropriate funds.