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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-139
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND
APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE FY2022 ARPA GRANT, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $37,777 FOR THE SEWARD TECHNOLOGY AND
COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT PROJECT ON BEHALF OF THE
SEWARD COMMUNITY LIBRARY & MUSEUM
WHEREAS,the Seward Community Library and Museum was notified of the ARPA
grant in August with an application deadline of September 15, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the priority of the grant funding is to purchase 4 new children's
computers with enrichment programs already downloaded; and
WHEREAS,to purchase nine (9) computers and monitors for young adults and adults
for the purpose of providing technology for job seekers, access to government and city
services, distance educations access, etc.; and
WHEREAS, to purchase a server that can provide more reliable and faster internet
speeds to help with demands of our patrons; and
WHEREAS, to purchase and install security cameras for safety and security for the
Seward Community Library& Museum in the Wi-Fi service areas and building exterior to protect
resources; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Community Library and Museum submitted the FY2022 ARPA
Grant on September 14, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Technology and Community Enrichment Grant project was
approved, and the grant agreement was received November 19, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the estimated total project cost is $37,777.00; and
WHEREAS, the estimated in-kind donations from the city are 124 hours; and
WHEREAS, grant funds will be administered by the City staff and expenditures
reimbursed after invoices are submitted; and
WHEREAS,the period of the grant upon full exactions ends September 30, 2022,with no
options for extension.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-139
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1.The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept and appropriate grant funds to
pay vendors for services rendered to fulfill the FY2022 ARPA Grant: Seward Technology and
Community Enrichment project.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of$37,777 is hereby accepted from the FY2022 ARPA
Federal Grant revenue account no. 01000-1500-4251-0070 and appropriated to Library Small
Tools&Equipment account no. 01000-1500-7217-0070.
Section 3. 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 December, 2021.
TIE F SEW: ' •
hristy Ter , Mayor
AYES: Calhoon, Casagranda, DeMoss, Wells, McClure, Terry
NOES: • None
ABSENT: Osenga
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballou, MMC
411 City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: December 13, 2021
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Bailey Sayler, Library Director
Agenda Item: Resolution 2021-139: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and
Appropriate Funds from the FY2022 ARPA Grant, in the Amount of$37,777
for the Seward Technology and Community Enrichment Project on Behalf
of the Seward Community Library & Museum
Background and justification:
Accepting this grant of$37,777, will provide 13 new computers/monitors (4 in the Children's room
and 9 for the Patrons' use), a server, and security cameras for the Seward Community Library &
Museum.
Consistency checklist:
Comprehensive Plan: Support Efforts to continuously improve the quality of educational facilities
and services. (3.7.1)
Strategic Plan: Providing opportunities for equal access to information, technology, lifelong
learning, community enrichment, and the preservation of Seward's heritage.
Fiscal note:
Is this a budgeted expense? ❑ Yes ❑✓ No
If yes, from which line item?
Funds will be appropriated to Library Small Tools & Equipment account no. 01000-1500-7217-
0070. All equipment costs will be covered by this Federal ARPA grant.
Finance Department approval: 14
Attorney Review✓:
Yes ❑ Not applicable ❑✓
Recommendation
City Council approve Resolution 2021-139.