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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA AND THE
STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION
OF MOTOR VEHICLES, TO OPERATE THE SEWARD OFFICE OF
THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has entered into a contract with the Division of Motor
Vehicles (DMV) for many years; and
WHEREAS, the current DMV contract is due for a three-year renewal to expire June 30,
2021; and
WHEREAS, the DMV pays the City of Seward 30% of the fees collected from boat,
snow machine and ATV transactions; and
WHEREAS, the DMV pays the City of Seward 30% of the fees collected from motor
vehicle transactions, excluding Motor Vehicle Registration Tax and Surety Bond deposits; and
WHEREAS, the DMV pays 50% of the fees collected from driver's license and
identification card transactions; and
WHEREAS, the DMV pays the City of Seward 100% of the fees collected from road
tests; and
WHEREAS,the amount of revenues received in 2018 was $76,803; and
WHEREAS, the funds paid to the City of Seward by the State of Alaska Department of
Administration are used to offset a portion of the costs associated with operating the Seward
DMV office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to enter into a contract with the State of
Alaska Department of Administration, Division of Motor Vehicles to provide for the City of
Seward to operate the Seward Division of Motor Vehicles office.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-009
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
28th day of January, 2019.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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David Squires, Mayor
AYES: McClure, Towsley, Horn, Seese, Osenga, Lane, Squires
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Brenda J. Ballo, MMC
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Agenda Item:
Agenda Statement
January 28, 2019
Seward City Council
Jeff Bridges, Interim City Man�
Three-year contract with the��rtment of Administration,
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to Operate the Seward DMV
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward has contracted with the Department of Motor Vehicles (D MV) to operate the
Seward location of the DMV for a number of years. The current contract is due to expire on July
1 si, 2019. The Department of Administration is requesting another three-year contract with the City
of Seward, set to expire on July 1st, 2021.
The DMV pays the City of Seward a percentage of various transactions in order pay for the
operation of the Seward DMV office:
1.30% of the fees collected from boat, snowmachine and ATV transactions
2.30% of the fees collected from motor vehicle transactions, excluding Motor Vehicle
Registration Tax and Surety Bond deposits
3.50% of the fees collected from diver license and identification card transactions
4.100% of the fees collected from road tests
INTENT: To enter into a three-year contract with the State of Alaska Department of
Administration, Department of Motor Vehicles to operate the Seward DMV through July 1 si, 2021.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NIA
1. Comprehensive Plan (document source here):X
2. Strategic Plan (document source here):X
3. Other (list):X
FISCAL NOTE: In 2018 the City of Seward received $76,803 in revenues from providing DMV
services. These funds are used to offset a portion of the costs associated with operating the Seward
DMV Office. Personnel costs in 2018 were approximately $85,500. Other costs include
miscellaneous office supplies, utilities and space costs which are borne by the police department
budget and not separately identified as DMV costs.
Approved by Finance: �,1d;;;> ,.J/ved1,<A;j)
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X---------
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2019-009 authorizing the city to enter into a
three year contract with the State of Alaska Department of Administration, Department of
Motor Vehicles to operate the Seward DMV through July 1 si, 2021.
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