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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2012 -040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING A ONE YEAR CONTRACT FOR $556,000.00
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 $556,000.00, an increase of
$22,790.00 from the 2011 contract, to operate the Seward Community Jail in accordance with the
attached contract from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
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
los year contract for $556,000.00 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 hereby instructs 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.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2012 -040
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 11 day of
June, 2012.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
( David Seaward, y o r
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Shafer, Casagranda, Terry, Seaward
NOES: None
ABSENT: Keil
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 11 2012
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To: Jim Hunt, City Manager ci y �A
From: Tom Clemons Chief of Police q
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
$556,000.00 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, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
INTENT: To authorize the City Manager to renew the Jail Contract between the City of Seward and
the Department of Corrections.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NA
1 Comprehensive Plan: (document source here): (Page 14) Public X
Safes
2 Strategic Plan (document source here): (Page 18) Promote a Safe X
Community
3 Other (list):
FISCAL NOTE: The City of Seward will receive the sum of $556,000.00 from the State of Alaska
for this contract. This is an increase in the amount of $22,790.00 from the previous year.
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval of Resolution 2012- 0 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 $556,000.00 to provide the service.
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