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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-053
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FIVE YEAR
CONTRACT FOR $670,821.00 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 amendment to the five 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 $670,821.00, this amount has
increased by $15,357.00 from the 2013 contract, to operate the Seward Community Jail in
accordance with the attached contract from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
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 an
amendment to the five year contract for $670,821.00 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 23`d day of
June 2014.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-053
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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AYES: Keil, Casagranda, Terry, Squires, Butts, Darling, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 23111, 2014
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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
$670,821.00 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, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
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: (2.2, Page 14) Public Safety: Continuously X
plan for future police services, including police auxiliary programs,
to ensure the highest level of public safety within the community.
2 Strategic Plan: (Page 18) Promote a Safe Community X
3 Other:
X
FISCAL NOTE: The City of Seward will receive the sum of$670,821.00 from the State of Alaska
for this contract. This is an increase in the amount of$15,357.00 from the previous year.
Approved by Finance Department: 4i4
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval of Resolution 2014-053authoring 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 $670,821.00 to provide the service.
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