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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013 -049
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE ALASKA ONLINE WITH
LIBRARIES (OWL) PROJECT FOR AN AWE EARLY LITERACY
STATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,953.00 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, in April, 2013 the State of Alaska's Online With Libraries (OWL) Project staff
offered to fund the purchase of an AWE Digital Learning Solutions Early Literacy Station for the
Seward Community Library Museum; and
WHEREAS, the Early Literacy Station is a stand -alone computer equipped with educational
games and activities appropriate for children from pre - school to 8 years of age; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Seward Community Library Museum submitted a successful
application for the equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept and appropriate funds to
purchase an AWE Digital Learning Solutions Early Literacy Station for the Seward 'Community
Library Museum.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $2,953.00 is hereby received and appropriated to
account no. 101- 0000 - 4680 -0200 to the Library Small Tools and Equipment account no. 101 -1500-
5460.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 24 day of
June, 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Seaward, ay i r
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013 -049
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Terry, Seaward
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: June 24, 2013 ��` 1
To: City Council „.)
Through: City Manager Jim Htn '
From: Patricia Linville, Library Museum Director
Agenda Item: Accepting funds from Alaska OWL (Online with Libraries) Project
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
In April 2013 the OWL Project staff contacted the Library Museum Director to ask if there was
interest in receiving an AWE Early Learning Computer Station for the facility. The learning station
is a stand -alone computer equipped with educational games and activities appropriate for children
from pre - school to 8 years of age. A brochure detailing the features is attached.
Staff filed the grant application which was reviewed and accepted. Grant monies have been received
and the equipment was ordered and received.
The grant application and agreement are attached.
INTENT:
Receive and appropriate funds for the purchase of AWE Early Learning Station for the children's
room of the Library Museum.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (3.9.1.1): Support community engagement
1. programs that promote positive adult youth relationships and activities X
that enhance health and well -being across the generations.
2. Strategic Plan (pg12): "...expand Library Services, .... " X
3. Other (list):
FISCAL NOTE:
The funds received ($2953.00) from Alaska OWL Project grant program will fully fund this project.
Approved by Finance Department: 1 / `
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2013- accepting $2953.00 and appropriating funds to
purchase an AWE Early Literacy Station.