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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-082
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $20,000 TO RELOCATE SEWARD'S STATE OF ALASKA,
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE OFFICE AND RENOVATE
OFFICE SPACE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) contracts an
office though the City of Seward, operated out of City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the space that the DMV is located in is insufficient and often overfull; and
WHEREAS, suitable office space is available on the second floor of the City Hall
building; and
WHEREAS, moving the DMV to the second floor of City Hall will allow the DMV's
customers a larger, dedicated space and the City of Seward's utility customers better access and
more space at the utility counter; and
WHEREAS, new signage, furniture and advertising is necessary for the DMV to move
,., to the available space; and
WHEREAS, with minimal repairs, administrative offices will be moved to the space
vacated by the DMV with this move; and
WHEREAS, the public will be better served by updated and increased space made
available by this DMV relocation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the appropriation of an amount not to
exceed $20,000 from general fund unassigned fund balance account number 01000-0000-3400
to the General Services buildings account no. 01000-1180-8102 for the relocation of State of
Alaska, Department of Motor Vehicle Offices and renovation of the vacated office space.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 13th day of
October, 2014.
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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-082
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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can Bardarson, Mayor
AYES: Keil, Casagranda, Terry, Squires, Butts, Darling, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: October 13, 2014 ; . ;
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From: Jim Hunt, City Manager
Agenda Item: Approving the appropriation of up to $20,000 to move the State of Alaska,
Department of Motor Vehicles, Seward Office
BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:,
The City recently relocated its Community Development offices to the City Hall Annex building,
freeing up the south end of the 2nd of City Hall.The State of Alaska contracts with the City of
Seward to operate a Department of Motor Vehicle office,located in City Hall.The DMV Office is
often over filled with patrons who end up lining the hallway and utility space while waiting their
turns.Moving the DMV office to the space most recently occupied by the Community Development
offices, on the second floor of City Hall, will provide more space for DMV customers as well as
allowing utility customers more space and better access to the utility counter. Administrative and
finance offices will shift into the vacated space. New signage, costs for advertising the move and
other cost will be captured in this appropriation.
INTENT: To approve the appropriation of an amount not office exceed
space 2 ,00 from use.general fund
to move the Seward DMV office and renovate the
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes No NA
X
1
Comprehensive Plan: "Coordinate and involve public agencies
affecting the economic and social life of Seward."
2 Strategic Plan: (Page 2) City Mission
X
X
3 Other:
FISCAL NOTE: Funding in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 will come from the General
Fund's unassigned fund balance account.
Approved by Finance Department: G fACiu'0'
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of Resolution 2014-by'',approving and appropriating an amount not to exceed$20,000,
to relocate the Seward Department of Motor vehicle offices, and renovate office spaces.