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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-045
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING A DONATION OF $2,000 TO THE
RESURRECTION BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HOST THE
MUSEUMS ALASKA / ALASKA HISTORICAL SOCIETY JOINT
ANNUAL CONFERENCE OCTOBER 1-4, 2014 TO BE HELD IN
SEWARD, ALASKA
WHEREAS, on October 1-4, 2014, the Alaska Historical Society and Museums Alaska,
the statewide museums association, will hold their annual joint conference in Seward; and
WHEREAS, this is the first time Seward has hosted the meeting, and Resurrection Bay
Historical Society members are working with Museums Alaska and Alaska Historical Society to
host the event; and
WHEREAS, the conference theme for the Alaska Historical Society is Gateways: Past,
Present and Future and will focus attention on the area's vibrant past, including the deep history
of Alaska Native people, Russian shipbuilding and fur trading, and Seward's role as a port and
transportation hub in the American era; and
WHEREAS, the conference theme for Museums Alaska is Milestones: Interpreting
Events That Change The Course Of Communities and will explore the opportunities and
challenges museums face in commemorating community milestones ranging from the tragic to
the triumphant; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated the conference will bring about 200 visitors to Seward; and
WHEREAS, at the March 24, 2014 council meeting, the City Council discussed and
directed to have a resolution come forward to authorize a donation to the Resurrection Bay
Historical Society to help with hosting the event; and
WHEREAS, it was requested to have a $2,000 donation come from the City Council and
City Manager budgets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council and the City Manager are authorized to make a
donation of$2,000 to the Resurrection Bay Historical Society to help with hosting efforts of their
2014 Joint Annual Conference in Seward, Alaska.
Section 2. $1,000 is authorized from Mayor/Council Promotions account number 101-
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-045
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1110-5730 and $1,000 is authorized from the City Manager's Contingency Fund account number
101-1120-5690 for this donation.
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 12th day of
May, 2014.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES: Keil, Casagranda, Terry, Squires, Butts, Bardarson gloi
NOES: None
ABSENT: Darling
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: May 12, 2014
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Agenda Item: Authorizing a donation of $2,000 to the 1CA-0,
Resurrection Bay Historical Society to host the
Museums Alaska / Alaska Historical Society
Joint Annual Conference October 1-4, 2014, held
in Seward, Alaska.
BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:
At the March 24, 2014 City Council meeting, council directed a resolution come forward to
donate $2,000 towards hosting the 2014 Alaska Historical Society / Museums Alaska Joint
Annual Conference. This is the first time this conference has been held in Seward and is
expected to bring in approximately 200 visitors. Staff has been meeting with conference hosts
Resurrection Bay Historical Society to assist with logistics during planning for the event.
During this meeting, the City Council and City Manager agreed to bring forward a resolution that
would split the donation between their two budgets.
INTENT:
The intent of this resolution is to give formal authorization for a check to be written to the
Resurrection Bay Historical Society in the amount of$2,000, split between Mayor/Council and
the City Manager's budgets, to assist with hosting the 2014 Museums Alaska / Alaska Historical
Society Joint Annual Conference in October.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (document source here): 3.1.1 Economic Sectors
and Location: Recreation and tourism generate a significant part of
Seward's economy....... Support services vary to meet the needs of
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different visitors......These visitors help support local lodging,
restaurants, gifi stores, groceries, fishing supply outlets, and the
ASLC......
Strategic Plan (document source here): Page 12—Recreation and
2. Leisure—provide diverse,year-round, indoor and outdoor recreational,
educational, and cultural opportunities and facilities for residents and
visitors
3. Other (list):
FISCAL NOTE: $1,000 would be expended from the Mayor/Council Promotions account #:
101-1110-5730 and $1,000 from the City Manger's contingency account #: 101-1120-5690 to
the Resurrection Bay Historical Society.
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2014-045, donating $2,000 to the Resurrection Bay Historical
Society to host the Museums Alaska / Alaska Historical Society Joint Annual Conference
October 1-4, 2014, held in Seward, Alaska.