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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-071
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING $1,000,000 FROM NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINES
AND ALLOCATING $500,000 TOWARD THE CITY'S DEVELOPER
REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM AND DONATING $500,000 TO THE
SEWARD PREVENTION COALITION FOR USE BY HAPPY YOUTH
PROGRAMS & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (HYPER) TO HELP FILL
THE NEED FOR CHILDCARE IN SEWARD, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS
WHEREAS, in May, 2021, Norwegian Cruise Lines gave funds to various municipalities
in Alaska who experienced economic hardship due to a lack of cruise ship tourism in 2020 and
2021 due to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on May, 26, 2021, the City of Seward received $1,000,000 in funds from
Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL); and
WHEREAS, the intent of NCL's gift was to aid in the economic recovery of the
' community; and
WHEREAS, on June 7, 2021, the Seward City Council held a work session to discuss
various options for how best to allocate the funds; and
WHEREAS, the best use of the funds was determined to be for the express purpose of
funding the City's Developer Reimbursement Program and helping address the need for childcare
in Seward.
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 funds from Norwegian Cruise
Lines in the amount of $1,000,000 for the purpose of rebuilding the City of Seward economy.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $1,000,000 is hereby accepted to revenue account no.
01000-0000-4253.
Section 3. Funding in the amount of $500,000 is hereby appropriated to Council pass-thm
payment account no. 01000-1110-7809 for the Seward Prevention Coalition for Happy Youth
Programs & Educational Resources (HYPER) for the purpose of addressing childcare needs.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-071
Section 4. Funding in the amount of $500,000 is hereby transferred to the Developer
Reimbursement Program fund account no. 80071-0000-3700-0000-01000 for the purpose of
expanding City utilities.
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 28'
day of June, 2021.
AYES: DeMoss, McClure, Casagranda, Seese, Osenga, Baclaan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tent' '
ABSTAIN: None
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 28, 2021
To: City Council
From: Janette Bower, City Manager
Agenda Item: Accepting $1,000,000 from Norwegian Cruise Lines and allocating funds
towards the specific purpose of providing community -based child care and
for expanding city utilities.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, cruise ship travel was halted in 2020 and is not likely to
return to normal levels until 2022. This lack of tourism has had a dramatic negative impact
on Seward businesses and the entire community. Norwegian Cruise Lines has responded
by giving six Alaska communities funds ranging from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 to assist
in economic recovery. The intent is for local leaders to determine how this gift can best be
put to use in aiding the unique needs of each community. Of the six communities that are
being given these funds, Seward is the only location outside of Southeast Alaska. During
the work session on June 71h, City Council determined that the best use of these funds was
to provide funds to the Seward Prevention Coalition to purchase or lease a building for use as a
child care facility and for expanding city utilities.
INTENT: Accept the gift of $1,000,000 from Norwegian Cruise Lines and appropriate funds for the
express purpose of community -based child care and expansion of city utilities.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes
No
N/A
1.
Com rehensive Plan (document source here):
2.
Strategic Plan (document source here):
x
3.
Other (list):
X
x
FISCAL NOTE:
Funds were accepted to the General Fund miscellaneous revenue account no. 010000-0000-4253.
This resolution will transfer $500,000 of these funds to the Developer Reimbursement Program
account no. 80071-0000-3700-0000-0100. The remaining funds will be appropriated to Council's
pass-thru payments account no. 010000-1110-7809 to be paid to the Seward Prevention Coalition
for HYPER.
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
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RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the $1,000,000 gift from Norwegian Cruise Lines and use these funds to provide community -
based child care and for expanding city utilities.
Resolution 2021-071
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