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Administration & HumHuman Re s o .rC s
Pursues goals, priorities, and policies set by Council
Provide agendas, resolutions, and communications to Council and the public
Manage departments and functions of the City
Support boards and commissions
Pursue legislative priorities with state and federal lobbyists
Work with attorneys on legal matters of the City
Facilitate leases, contracts, assessments
Represent the City with the State and other agencies
1 Manage human resources
4 Respond to FOIA requests
Negotiate labor agreements and resolve disputes
Oversee MIS Division to maximize efficiency and manage information
Work with Council to develop a comprehensive plan and vision
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MIS Division supports City operations through the application of
computer and telecommunications technology.
Manage, maintain and secure City computers and networks
4 Improve information flow among City departments
re Maintain and support department-specific computer applications
Protect and store information
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Move to Open Source software to achieve cost efficiencies
;;X Provide software training
Manage telephone systems and migrate to PBX/VOIP
%75 Manage and maintain camera security systems
Maintain and develop website
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Clerks Department
Serves as Public liaison, Parliamentarian, Records Historian .
Attends all meetings and records minutes of meetings
Maintains all legislative history, historic records of City
Updates the city code, assists with Code review
Drafts and sends letters from the Mayor and Council
Administers all city elections
Decide merits of initiatives and referendums
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Updates city manuals
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Attest city manager, city council, and staff signatures and notarizes
documents
Informs Mayor and Council of upcoming events and pending meetings
Acts as Public Information Officers during times of disaster.
Manages Council and City Clerk budgets.
Prepares meeting agendas, copy packets for meetings
Manages City business license system for over 600 businesses
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Administer Sister City and exchange program with Japan
Publishes resolutions, agenda statements and ordinances
Updates NEWS on City website and email lists
Handles all city document requests and FOIA requests
Accepts burial applications
Posts all notices of public meetings
Serves as main contact for public requests
Disseminates City information
Records RFP's and bids for City projects
Processes and manage appeals
Conducts legal research .
Assembles and disseminates the City calendar weekly
Submits financial disclosures to APOC
Manages applications for all Boards & Commissions
Corresponds with the ABC Board annually on compliance
Attends bond closings
Prepares proclamations, appreciation letters, etc.
FinanceDe artment
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❖ rocesses Payroll and manage employee benefit plans
❖ Pays all City bills
+ Develops and manages internal controls
❖ Processes utility bills (electric, water, sewer, garbage)
•: Oversees meter reading and interpret tariffs
❖ Manages, develops, and reports grants
•:Centralizes purchase of major items
• Provides accounting and financial reporting
•: Receives all City funds
❖ Reconciles all accounts and bank statements
❖ Manages investments
❖ Develops City budget
❖ Prepares City financial report
+ Manages annual audit function
•:4 Provides cost-benefit analysis for City projects
❖serves as Hospital liaison
Community Developmeni. Uc e t
Guides community growth IAW Comprehensive Plan
Encourages economic growth through planning and zoning
Promotes Seward as attractive location for development
Promotes recreation facilities and development standards
that improve quality of life
Performs comprehensive planning and zoning enforcement
Assists with transportation planning
Provides Administrative support - Planning & Zoning ,
PACAB, and Historic Preservation Commissions
Provides liaison to various civic groups
General Services
Accounts for contributions to external
organizations ( Chamber, seniors , etc . )
Accounts for costs benefiting all
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Police Department Police
Enhances Public Safety and enforces laws
Conducts ABC Board Inspections
Patrols City to detect and deter crime
Conducts Bicycle Safety/Registration
Assists Civil Agencies, Motorists, Medical Community
Manages Lost and Found
Conducts Security and Welfare Checks
Manages DMV and conducts driving tests
Oversees Vehicle Inspection Program
Oversees DARE Program
Provides School Resource Officer Program
Oversees Strengthening Families Program
Provides Cop Talk in the newspaper
Administers Citizens Police Academy and Junior Police Academy
Manages Animal Control
Police Department - uispatch
Logs all Calls of Assistance and Service
Provides Radio/Telephone Dispatch for Police
Oversees Chauffer Licensing
Monitors 911 and Dispatch Services
Dispatches call-outs for Electric, Water, Sewer, Public
Works, Emergency Medical Service, Fire calls
Monitors Jail and Spring Creek Alarms
Provides Video Monitoring at Port and other locations
Police Department - Corrections •
Processes and Book Inmates
Ensures safety and well - being of Inmates
Enforces facility rules and regulations
Transports Inmates
Maintains secure and clean jail facility
Provides finger printing services
Fire Department
Provides Fire suppression & rescue operations on land, water, mountain
Investigates fire events (insurance, State Fire Marshal's office, others)
Provides fire education (schools, daycares, businesses, governments) in
proper use of fire extinguishers, emergency exiting, smoke and
carbon monoxide detector location/use, City's emergency plan
¢:• Promotes safety at community events (car show, Health Fair, Safety night
at the School, Car seats)
❖ Conducts life safety (fire) inspections & assists Building dept. with inspections
•: Conducts Plan Review for compliance with State/Local Codes
•: Develops, interprets, enforces Codes adopted by the City
•* Provides emergency management training for City personnel and community
•: Provides training for volunteers, Firefighter 1 & 2 levels, and drivers
Q:r Conducts minor maintenance on all department vehicles and equipment
•:t Maintains fire department infrastructure
Oversees inspection of City's fire extinguishers, fire suppression, alarm
systems
•4 Maintains City's Emergency Operations Plan
gym• Coordinates community emergency planning
a#� Researches, applies for and manages Fire Department grants
Maintains records on emergency response, equipment, vehicles and personnel
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Engineering and Building
Ensures residential and commercial structures comply with Codes to
limit fire hazards, flood damage, control unsightly construction, limit
1 property owner disputes, and protect infrastructure
Permits residential and commercial construction (Plan reviews,
y inspection services, and Certificate of Occupancy)
Administers building codes adopted by the City including
International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code
Mechanical Code (IMC) , plus State-
(IRC), and the International
;; adopted codes such as the National Electric Code andthe Uniform
Plumbing Code
Processes permits (approximately 300 field inspections and 50 plan
reviews annually)
Manages City in-house capital projects, including engineering
services, construction administration, consultant management,
community involvement, RFP and IFB development, Council
presentations, contract management, cost control, etc.
Public De artment Works
Maintains City streets, buildings/facilities, heavy equipment,
vehicles, drainage ditches, road signs, culverts
Plans, installs, or supervises installation of utilities in right-of-way
Reviews proposed land partitions, land use variances, street
vacations, zoning changes and building site plans
Inspects street, water and sewer drainage improvement construction
Performs Street Maintenance (grading, dust control, pavement
repair, street sweeping, winter sand/salt applications, snow
removal , street and traffic control signing , striping, and drainage
ditch/piping)
Maintains City buildings (City Hall, Police & Fire Departments,
Library, Harbor, Public Works, Parks & Recreation Center, Animal
Shelter)
Repairs and maintains all city equipment and vehicles
Provides safe community water supply
Operates and maintains water distribution lines, water storage tanks,
fire hydrants, main line gate valves, water pressure reducing
stations
Operates wastewater collection main lines, sanitary sewer manholes,
wastewater lift/pump stations, wastewater lagoon
Municipal Building
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Parks and
Provides recreational, educational, social, cultural activities
Protects, improves, promotes Seward's park lands and natural resources
Improves quality of life, physical and mental well being of individuals through
positive opportunities and choices
Parks and Campgrounds
Teen and Youth Center
Sports and recreation programs (youth and adult)
Community schools program
Total costs of s1 .2M offset by s638K in revenues (covers 54% of costs)
Manages Emergency Shelters during disasters
a Manages Parking Enterprise operations
Applies for and administers capital projects for parks/campgrounds
Applies for and administers youth program grants
Develops and pursues Parks & Recreation Master Plan
Promotes staff education, training, certification (e.g . playground safety, ADA
compliance, inclusive recreation)
Facilitates Use Agreements (AVTEC facility, schools)
Maintains parks and recreation website
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P&R: Parks IV[aintenance
Parks:
Waterfront Park, Two Lakes Park, Iditarod Park, Adams Street
Recreational Area, Obihiro Park, William's Park, Hoben Park, Kawabe Park,
Benny Benson Memorial Park, Forest Acres Park, Pocket Parks: (Larry
Urbach Park, Adopt-a-Park gardens, WhaleTail Wayside), Mariners
Memorial
Playgrounds:
Third Avenue Playground, Ballaine Playground, Gateway Park, Forest Acres
Playground, Citizens Playground
Amenities:
Pavilions, gazebos, out-buildings, Second Lake Ice Rink, Memorials
(benches, trees, other gifts donated to the community, outdoor art
murals), interpretive panels, painted garbage dumpsters and similar
projects
Trails:
Two Lakes Park Trail, National Historic Iditarod Trail & Bikepath, Dale B.
Clemons Memorial Boardwalk
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Sports Fields & Play Areas:
Boulder Stadium, "The Little League Field", Citizens' Field, Jon Perry
Softball Field (care/maintenance, not ownership), Evan Casey Skate Park,
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BMX Track, TYC 1/2 Basketball Court, Forest Acres Tennis/Basketball Court,
r Sand Volleyball court will be displaced by the Community Built Playground
in 2008
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Campgrounds: < 500 total campground sites, < 100 Water + Electricity
sites. Iditarod Campground, Waterfront Park, "Tent Area" William's Park,
• Marathon, Harbor side, Forest Acres, Forest Acres, Spring Creek
Campgrounds generate $481K per year to General Fund
Parks and Recreation: •
'Been and Youth Center
Provides social, educational and recreational activities for teens and
youth
Offers positive opportunities and choices, safe environment for kids
Promotes leadership, community service, and mentoring through the
following volunteer activities where children earn funds for TYC :
Pumpkin Prowl, Breakfast with Santa, Halloween Carnival Booths,
Holiday Train, "Eat Dessert First," Polar Bear Festival Carnival
Booths, Teen Council Scholarship Program, Sponsoring a UYBL
Team, Sponsoring various activities at Seward High School, Music
& Art Festival booth, working at the TYC Snack Shack
Youth Services : Generally Kindergarten through 6th Grade.
Includes After School Program, "School Is Out" Day Camps, School
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Vacation Camps, dances , Summer Day Camps, Field Trips, 4th of
July Parade, Lights On Afterschool
Teen Services : 7th through 12th Grade. Includes Dance-A-Thou,
Dances, DJ Club, Special Events, Drop-in Programs, hosting varsity
team activities at the TYC
P&R: Sports and_ Recreation
Classes: Hoops Camp, Vacation Days Sports Camps, field trips; officials clinics
Leagues: Urbach's Youth Basketball League, Youth Soccer, Adult Basketball,
Women's Basketball, Competitive and Recreational Volleyball, Competitive and
Recreational Softball Racquetball
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FM Special Events: Super Saturday Clean Up, Diaper Derby, Easter Egg Hunts,
ON: Pumpkin Prowl, Terry's Tires Bike Rodeo, Breakfast with Santa
Races: Polar Bear Pink Cheeks Triathlon, Exit Glacier Race, Bear's Den Bear
Bell Run, Essential One Fun Run, Teen Harvest 2-on-2 Basketball Tournament
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Tournaments: Wells Fargo, Breeze Inn Avalanche Classic, TelAlaska Spring
y ° Classic, Cupid's Cup, Stylin' Stitches Top Gun, Turkey Reverse (promotes
winter tourism in Seward)
Public Use: Sauna, Racquetball, Open Gym, Open Volleyball, Indoor Park,
Weight Room, Roller skating, other special uses
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Provides educational and socio-cultural events and programs
Offers positive opportunities and choices to individuals from all
age groups, for their leisure time activities
Provides access to the public schools for all community residents
for recreational opportunities
Coordinates efforts to engage "Neighbors Teaching Neighbors" for
over 31 years. The seasonal coordinator focuses on : classes,
public use and special event coordination . Examples of each are :
v Classes : (differ across years) Basket weaving, sign
language, arts, self-defense, decorating, computers, photography,
CPR/AED/First Aid, sewing .
v Public Use : racquetball, open basketball, Wally ball, gym,
indoor soccer, weight room, Hall walking, Archery league.
v Special Events : Seward Shake, National Trails Day, Super
Saturday Barbecue.
Seward Pu �. lic Libra
Books and non-print media for loan
Reference services
Public access computers
Community meeting space
Reading areas for adults and children
Wireless Hot spot
Notary public
Test proctoring
Public use copier
Fax Services
Public documents
Library Service for Spring Creek
Children's story hour
Teen programs
Adult programs
Passport Acceptance Facility (October 2007)
City of Seward
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Animal control
Legal services
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, Some snow removal
Software programming
(laserfiche, accounting, utility billing)
Professional services such as property appraisals, project
management, engineering , officiating , diving ,
environmental services
Collections
GIS services for community development
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Marketing ( Chamber of Commerce)
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Ship Lift facility
Utility engineering and construction services
Lobbying
Audits
LI Elevator maintenance
Restroom maintenance in harbor
Custodial services at TYC and AVTEC
ri Small engine repair
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possible for RFP
City shop (maintenance activities and roads)
Snow removal
F /3 Campgrounds
Parking
Accounting
Harbor operations
Lease vs . purchase motor pool fleet
Residential building inspections
Cleaning/maintenance
Cemetery maintenance
Parks maintenance
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Summer garden maintenance
Boat Lift
2.25.035. -Engineering and construction department—Powers and duties.
The Engineering and Construction Department shall:
1. Work with the Public Works Department to provide for the planning, design, construction,
maintenance and repair, and improvement of all public works owned or operated by the City;
2. Provide necessary technical engineering services to other City departments;
3. Coordinate the engineering and planning activities of the water and sewer utilities owned and
operated by the City on matters of mutual concern,between the utilities and public works;
4. Inspect all construction work done by and for the City and require compliance with all contracts
made in connection therewith;
5. Prepare all official maps of the City and maintain such records as are necessary for the
fulfillment of the departmental function, and shall record thereon any changes on the official
copy maintained by the Department;
6. Provide other services and duties as may be reasonably related and as directed by the City
Manager;
7. Provide for the lawful compliance of new construction and building renovation within the City
limits by the issuance of building permits and the performance of building inspections, regulating
buildings, housing, fire zones, plumbing,heating and electrical installations;
8. Provide for the abatement of dangerous buildings and public nuisances according to law;
9. Coordinate services with the borough assessor to provide such records of building changes which
would affect the borough assessed valuation for tax purposes;
10. Plan and manage municipal capital and special construction projects;
11. Work with the Public Works Department to obtain easements necessary for the maintenance and
extension of the water and sewer utilities;
12. Be responsible for the function of traffic engineering for the City;
13. Work with the Public Works Department to provide policies and procedures pertaining to the
management, operation, design, construction, repair, development, maintenance, improvement
and extension of the City water and sewer utilities;
14. Cooperate and coordinate departmental efforts with the Fire Department and the Public Works
Department in the installation, repair and maintenance of a water system adequate for the needs
of the Fire Department.
2.25.045. -Finance department—Powers and duties.
The Finance Department shall:
1. Formulate,recommend and administer policies and procedures on all city financial matters;
2. Prepare and maintain all necessary and appropriate financial records and statements and reports
for the city; specifically, annual and quarterly reports reflecting revenues and expenditures of the
individual departments, current monthly statements reflecting unencumbered balances for all city
accounts;
3. Review the proposed biennial budget for all departments of the city and consolidate them into a
proposed biennial city budget for presentation to the city manager and city council;
4. Establish procedures and provide for the administration of the city's various insurance policies,
advising as to the status and expiration of all the various policies;
5. Maintain the inventory of property for the city;
6. Administer the city employees' retirement program;
7. Provide for telephone, cashier and utilities billing services;
8. Maintain such records as necessary for the fulfillment of the departmental function;
9. Provide for the payment of all valid warrants and claims against the city;
10. Provide for the city payroll function;
11. Provide other services and duties as directed by the city manager;
12. Provide for all city purchases in conformity with the procedures established for that purpose (see
title 6);
13. Maintain supply storage facilities and inventorying and stock control records as necessary;
14. Maintain all related department records as required;
15. Provide for signing of purchase orders not exceeding $500.00 by the purchasing/benefits clerk
upon authorization by the city manager and in conformance with the procedures established for
that purpose;
16. Provide for the administration of the city employee insurance program;
17. Provide for the administration of workers' compensation and OSHA regulations.
2.25.055. - Fire department—Powers and duties.
The fire department shall:
1. Formulate, recommend and administer policies and procedures pertaining to the enforcement of
fire regulations;
2. Be responsible for the prevention of fires, the protection of life and property against fires and the
removal of fire hazards;
3. Be responsible for providing emergency services as equipment provides;
4. Be responsible for the construction, maintenance and repair of all city fire alarm facilities;
5. Provide for the enforcement of the fire prevention code by the inspection of businesses and other
premises for fire hazards and compliance with the Code;
6. Provide for the conduct of fire prevention programs;
7. Notify the borough assessor and city building inspector of all property damaged by fire within
the city;
8. Provide other services and duties as directed by the city manager.
2.25.065. - Harbor department—Powers and duties. 1261
The harbor department shall:
1. Formulate, recommend and administer policies and procedures pertaining to the
operation of the Seward harbor and its facilities;
2. Collect harbor fees and charges and maintain such records as are necessary for the
fulfillment of the department function;
3. Provide for the enforcement of all city regulations pertaining to the harbor;
4. Provide for the operation, maintenance and collection of fees for the city camping
facilities;
5. Provide other services and duties as directed by the city manager.
2.25.075. - Electric utility department—Powers and duties.
The electric utility department shall:
1. Recommend a schedule of fees and rates to be charged for services performed by the
electric department;
2. [Reserved.]
3. Provide other services and duties as may be reasonably related and as directed by the city
manager;
4. Provide policies and procedures pertaining to the management, operation, design,
construction, repair, development, maintenance, improvement and extension of the
electric utility owned and operated by the city;
5. Maintain such maps and records as are necessary for the fulfillment of the departmental
function and record thereon any changes on the official copy, which shall be filed with
the city clerk and maintained by the department;
6. Obtain easements necessary for the maintenance and extension of the electrical system;
7. Provide advice and assistance in formulating policies and rate schedules to be used in the
sale of services and answer customers' inquiries regarding the electrical tariff;
8. Install, maintain and operate the street lighting system of the city;
9. Provide for the necessary inspections relative to new and extended electrical services.
2.25.085. - Public works department—Powers and duties.
The public works department shall:
1. Work with the engineering and construction and electric utility departments to provide
for the planning, design, construction, maintenance and repair, and improvement of all
public works owned or operated by the city;
2. Recommend a schedule of fees and rates to be charged for services performed by his
department;
3. Provide other services and duties as may be reasonably related and as directed by the city
manager;
4. Maintain such maps and records as are necessary for the fulfillment of the departmental
function and record thereon any changes on the official copy, which shall be filed with
the city clerk and maintained by the department;
5. Provide advice and assistance in formulating policies and rate schedules to be used in the
sale of services and answer customers' inquiries regarding the water and sewer services;
6. Operate the city garage and machine shop, keeping a record of the work performed;
7. Maintain the operating records of all motorized equipment used or operated by the city;
provide for a preventive maintenance program for all mechanical equipment owned and
operated by the city; provide maintenance for all public buildings and mechanical
equipment of the city;
8. Be responsible for the function and maintenance of all markings for traffic control placed
upon the streets or curbs;
9. Work with the engineering and construction department to provide policies and
procedures pertaining to the management, operation, design, construction, repair,
development, maintenance, improvement and extension of the city water and sewer
utilities;
10. Cooperate and coordinate departmental efforts with the fire department and the
engineering and construction department in the installation, repair and maintenance of a
water system adequate for the needs of the fire department; provide for the necessary
inspections relative to new and extended water and sewer services.
2.25.095. -Police department—Powers and duties.
The Police Department shall:
1. Operate and maintain the City jail facility;
2. Enforce all traffic regulations (see title 11);
3. Be responsible for the preservation of public peace and order, the prevention and
detection of crime and apprehension of offenders, the protection of persons and of
property, and the enforcement of the law;
4. Provide for the annual sale of unclaimed property at public auction or as specified by
law;
5. Coordinate law enforcement activities with other governmental entities;
6. Operate and maintain the City animal control shelter and provide for the administration
of the animal control laws (see chapter 9.05);
7. Maintain all related department records as required;
8. Provide other services and duties as directed by the City Manager.
2.25.125. -Parks and recreation department—Powers and duties.
The Parks and Recreation Department shall:
1. Organize various recreational programs for individuals of all ages within the City;
2. Coordinate recreational activities and programs with the Kenai Peninsula Borough
Community Schools programs and other local recreational entities;
3. Maintain City recreational facilities;
4. Provide other services and duties as directed by the City Manager.
2.25.135 -Library museum department—Powers and duties.
The Library Museum Department shall:
1. Assemble, preserve and administer, in organized collections,books and related educational and
recreational material in order to promote the communication of ideas and enrich the personal
lives of residents of the City of Seward;
2. Collect, preserve and make accessible materials relating to the history of Seward,the
Resurrection Bay area and the eastern Kenai Peninsula of the State of Alaska;
3. Organize library and museum related programs for residents of the City of Seward;
4. Consult with the Seward Community Library Association, Inc., a nonprofit Alaska corporation,
which may serve in an advisory capacity to the Library Director and the City Council on matters
of interest to the community with respect to the operation of the City Library and its programs;
5. Consult with the Resurrection Bay Historical Society, Inc., a nonprofit Alaska corporation,
which may serve in an advisory capacity to the Library Museum Director and the City Council
on matters of interest to the community with respect to the operation of the City Museum and its
programs;
6. Manage, operate and maintain the city's library museum facilities and programs, including
materials and collections.
2.25.145. - Community development department—Powers and duties.
The Community Development Department shall:
1. Provide for long and short term and municipal planning with regard to the city comprehensive
plan, land use plan and other internal plans for the use of city owned lands;
2. Provide overall management, as coordinated with other departments, of City owned lands and
tidelands to include their use, development, lease, acquisition, sale, appraisal and platting;
3. Formulate, recommend and administer policies and procedures pertaining to City zoning
regulations;
4. Develop and maintain demographic and other resource information about Seward;
5. Provide staff services in the field of community promotions such as development of City
displays, graphics and brochures;
6. Provide staff services in the field of economic development by working with businesses, groups
and individuals interested in locating in Seward by supplying land use, permitting and statistical
information;
7. Maintain a reference library of plans, reports and documents about or pertaining specifically to
Seward; and
8. Provide other services and duties as directed by the City Manager.
2.20.045. - City clerk. [23]
The position of city clerk is hereby established and the individual appointed by council shall have
the following duties:
1. He shall be the clerk of the council, shall attend all meetings of the council and shall keep a
record of its proceedings.
2. He shall keep all ordinances, resolutions, contracts and agreements of the city and authenticate
such records as shall be necessary.
3. He shall publish ordinances, resolutions and other legal notices as required.
4. He shall administer all city elections and maintain related records.
5. He shall keep informed of all matters pending before the council and other bodies as council may
require.
6. He shall keep and maintain appropriate files and records for the accomplishment of his duties.
7. He shall attest to the city manager's signature on all contracts, except as otherwise provided
herein, as approved by the council.
8. He shall administer all oaths required by law.
9. He shall be custodian of the city seal and the official records of the city.
10. He shall have the power to appoint deputies, if needed, provided that the appointment of all
deputies shall be approved by a majority vote of the council.
11. He shall supervise the city clerk department and shall be responsible for the employment of all
employees in the city clerk department subject to the limitations set forth in subsection (10),
above.
12. He shall perform the duties set forth in the charter.
13. He shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by law or the city council.
2.20.035. - City manager duties. [21]
The city manager shall have the following duties:
1. He shall be the chief administrative officer of the council and shall perform the duties of his
office under authority of and shall be accountable to the council. He shall supervise and
coordinate the work of the appointed officers and departments of the city, except the city
attorney, city clerk and city clerk department, and he shall act as coordinator between those
officers and other administrative officers.
2. He shall sign for the city-approved contracts, leases and agreements as authorized by the city
council.
3. He may recommend the council's sale and lease of materials,property, equipment and real estate
of the city.
4. He shall negotiate such contracts and leases as the council may authorize.
5. He shall recommend to the council a schedule of fees and rates of all types of services performed
by the city departments.
6. He may recommend to the council any basic organization and plans for the city departments and
enforce changes as approved by the council.
7. He shall prescribe and enforce such rules and regulations as may be deemed necessary for the
operation and management of all offices and departments of the city under his control.
8. He shall submit annually a report on the preceding year's financial and administrative activities
of the city to the council.
9. He shall present to council a biennial budget proposal for the city, pursuant to § 5.05.010 of the
Seward City Code.
10. He shall appoint the personnel officer and provide for the management and administration of the
city personnel regulations pursuant to Ordinance No. 437, as amended.
11. He shall provide for long and short term and municipal planning.
12. He shall provide input and aid in the field of economic development by working with businesses,
groups, and individuals interested in locating in Seward.
13. He shall perform the duties as set forth in the charter.
14. He shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by the council.
Comparison of 2003, 2008 and 2010
Seward Community Library Museum
Budget,Staff,Services, Programs and Use
Library 2003 2008 2010
Budget Personnel$193,857 Personnel$261,051 Personnel$287,563
Non-personnel Non-personnel$103,381 Non-personnel$111,800
$81,982 Total$364,433 Total$399,363
Total$275,839
Full Time Employees 4.15(3 ft&2 pt) 4.5(4 ft&1 pt) 4.5(4 ft&1 pt)
Volumes 30198 31457 32532
Circulation 51266 70811 61318
Visits 54858 87860 76585
Computer Use 13004 11227 Y4 hr sessions 15000)4 hr sessions(estimated)
7000 wireless(estimated) 7264
Card Holders 4393(2005) 5019 5855
Hours Open annually 2704(6 days) 3100(7 days) 3100(7 days)
Key to how some services are *Grant Funded @City Funded $Revenue
funded...
Services One Notary on staff $@ Notary available all open hours $@ Notary available all open hours
Interlibrary Loan @Interlibrary Loan @Interlibrary Loan
4 Public Computers,1 *@ 4 Public Adult Computers *@ 4 Public Adult Computers
child's *@ 2 Young Adult Computers *@ 2 Young Adult Computers
Library Services for *@ 1 Children's computer *@ 1 Children's computer
•
SCCC *@ Library Services for SCCC *@ Library Services for SCCC
Faxing @ Wireless @ Wireless
Copying $Passport Acceptance Agent $Passport Acceptance Agent
Test proctoring @ Part time museum staffing @ Part time museum staffing
Earthquake Movie @ Historic Preservation Liaison @ Historic Preservation Liaison
during summer Test Proctoring Test Proctoring
$On-line Traffic School Testing $On-line Traffic School Testing
$Faxing $Faxing
$Copying $Copying
*Digital Archives *Digital Archives
*@ Audio and E-book Book *@ Audio and E-book Book Download
Download @ E-books for Children/YA
@ E-books for Children/YA *Catalog available on-line
*Catalog available on-line @Bits of History
Play and Chat Partnership Parents as Teachers Partnership
$Earthquake Movie Seward Prevention Coalition
Imagination Library Partnership
Active Volunteer Program
$Earthquake Movie
2003 2008 2010
Programs Summer Reading *@ Summer Reading *@ Summer Reading
Preschool Story Hour Preschool Story Hour Preschool Story Hour
Day Care Story Basket Day Care Story Basket Day Care Story Basket
Adult Summer *@ Anime Afternoon *@ Anime Afternoon
Reading Drawing Halloween Carnival Booth Halloween Carnival Booth
@ Film Movement @ Film Movement
*Marcia Talley Author *@Annual Adult Book Discussion Series
*Comics Author Bret Uher *Author Bruce Hale
Breanne's Bionicals *Mad Science Show
Scheduled Local Storyteller *Musicians J and Jim Family Show
*@ Statehood Grant/Symposium *Magic Workshop
Beer-Making Workshop *Teen Reading Raffle
@ Love and Forgiveness Book *Iditarod Centennial Monument Grant
Discussion Series *Cemetery Survey Information Grant
@ Big Read/Amy Tan *Hoben Park Fountains Grant
@ We the People Bookshelf *Fran Ulmer for Civic Awareness Month
Comparison of 2003, 2008 and 2010
Seward Community Library Museum
Budget, Staff,Services, Programs and Use
Notes:
2012 will library museum staff will assume operation of the Seward Museum as is currently operated. New duties will
include:
• Setting policies and procedures and implementation for accepting/deaccessioning items into the collection with
RBHS as advisory
• Maintaining the collection with RBHS as advisory
• Scheduling and manning open hours at the museum
• Scheduling and implementing museum programs
• Preparing for move into new facility in 2013
Museum Statistics
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Attendance 4884 4173 4163 5620 3953 4718
Admissions revenue $11812 $8996 $8966 $13027 $8932 $10586