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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-085
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE ALASKA STATE LIBRARY
FOR A CONTINUING EDUCATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,250.00,AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, in 2017, the Alaska State Library sought applications for the Continuing
Education Grant from public library staff; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska State Library encourages use of this grant to meet the continuing
education requirement for the Public Library Assistance Grant for public library directors; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Community Library & Museum receives the Public Library
Assistance Grant annually; and
WHEREAS,the Continuing Education Grant is an ongoing grant program that reimburses
the cost of training through a conference, course, or event; and
WHEREAS, the reimbursement for in-state training will not exceed $1,250; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Seward Community Library & Museum requested a
Continuing Education Grant to attend the 2017 Alaska Library Association in Ketchikan,Alaska on
February 23-26, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska State Library approved the Director's request for the Continuing
Education Grant; and
WHEREAS,the Seward Community Library&Museum Director attended the 2017 Alaska
Library Association in Ketchikan, Alaska on February 23-26, 2017.
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 a Continuing Education Grant
from the Alaska State Library and appropriate funds to reimburse travel costs for the Seward
Community Library Museum.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of$1,250.00 is hereby received and appropriated from
state grant revenue account no. 01000-1500-4252 to the Library Museum education account no.
01000-1500-7303.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-085
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Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska,this 27th
day of November.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
David Squires, Ma r
AYES: Casagranda, Keil, McClure, Slater, Towsley, Horn, Squires
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballou!MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: November 27,20170L►. `r'0o
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From: Valarie Kingsland, Library Museum Director
Agenda Item: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, Accepting
Funds from the Alaska State Library for a Continuing Education Grant in the
Amount of$1,250.00, and appropriating funds
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Alaska State Library annually seeks applications for the Continuing Education Grant from
public library staff and encourages public library directors to use this grant to meet the continuing
education requirement for the Public Library Assistance Grant. The Seward Community Library and
Museum receives the Public Library Assistance Grant annually.
The Continuing Education Grant is an ongoing grant program that reimburses the cost of training
through a conference, course or event. The reimbursement for in state training is not to exceed
$1,250.
The Alaska State Library approved the Seward Community Library&Museum Director's request for
a Continuing Education Grant to attend the 2017 Alaska Library Association in Ketchikan,Alaska
on February 23-26, 2017.
The grant report and receipts were turned in May 31, 2017.
INTENT:
Council approval to receive and appropriate grant funds to reimburse up to$1,250.00 of the cost for
the Library Museum Director to attend the 2017 Alaska Library Association in Ketchikan,Alaska on
February 23-26, 2017, from the Alaska State Library.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (3.7.1): Support efforts to continuously improve X
the quality of educational facilities and services.
2. Strategic Plan (pg12):"...expand Library Services,.... " X
3. Other(list): X
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FISCAL NOTE:
The funds received ($1,250.00) from the Alaska State Library covers approximately 90% of the
travel expenses to Ketchikan, Alaska. (total cost=$1383.53).
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X Not Applicable
RECOMMENDATION:
1. City Council approve Resolution 2017-085 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Seward,Alaska,Accepting Funds from the Alaska State Library for a Continuing Education
Grant in the Amount of$1,250.00, and appropriating funds.
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