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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -053
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING A ONE YEAR CONTRACT FOR S533,210.00
WITH THE STATE OF ALASKA, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, TO
PROVIDE FOR OPERATING THE SEWARD COMMUNITY JAIL AND
HOUSING PRISONERS CHARGED AND /OR SENTENCED UNDER
ALASKA STATUTES
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has received a proposed one year contract from the State of
Alaska for the operation of the Seward community Jail; and
WHEREAS, the contract amount for the City of Seward is $533,210.00, this amount has
increased by $83,738.00 from the 2010 contract, to operate the Seward Community Jail in
accordance with the attached contract from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby authorizes the city manager to enter into a one
year contract for $533,210.00 with the State of Alaska, Department of Corrections, to provide for
operating the Seward Community Jail and housing prisoners charged and /or sentenced under Alaska
Statutes.
Section 2. The City Council herby instructs the administration to continue lobbying for
additional state funding of the Seward Community Jail such that the local tax payers are not asked to
subsidize the cost of operating the jail for state - related offenses.
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 27` of June
2011.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -053
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
i and E. Dunham, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Smith, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bardarson
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
J • anna Kinney
Pity Clerk
(City Seal)
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 27 2011 4 o sett,
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Agenda Item: Renewal of Jail Contract between the Department
of Corrections and the City of Seward
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward has entered into contracts with the Department of Corrections for many years
and this renewal is being presented for adoption. The State of Alaska will pay the City of Seward
$533,210.00 to operate the Seward community Jail in accordance with the conditions set forth in the
attached contact. This contract will be in force from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
INTENT: To authorize the City Manager to renew the Jail Contract between the City of Seward and
the Department of Corrections.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the
Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council
Rules of Procedures or Other Plans or Policies:
FISCAL NOTE: The City of Seward will receive the sum of $533,210.00 from the State of Alaska
for this contract. This is an increase in the amount of $: 8.00 from the previous years.
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Approved by Finance Department: du l eguaa
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No ig
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval of Resolution 2011 - , authoring a contact between the City of Seward and
the State of Alaska, Department of Corrections that provides for the City of Seward to operate the
Seward Community jail, and house prisoners charged and /or sentenced under Alaska Statutes. The
State will pay the City $533,210.00 to provide the service.
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