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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02102022 Historic Preservation Special Meeting PacketHistoric Preservation Commission Agenda Packet Special Meeting Thursday, February 10, 2022 Council Chambers, City Hall 6: 00 p.m. F Se 4 SPECIAL MEETING REQUEST Pursuant to Seward City Code 2.10.030 (2), this is to serve as the written notice calling a Special Historic Preservation Commission Meeting on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of: Historic Preservation Commission, CLG Grant #200005 - Walking Tour Project, unauthorized solicitation of public funds. The meeting will commence in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Adams Street, Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend the meetings. Signed this 8t" day of February, 2022. Chair UJ City Manager 2 Commissioners Upon this request the City Clerk will give due and proper notice as required by SCC 2.10.032 (No business shall be transacted other than stated above.) SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE Pursuant to Seward City Code 2.10.030 (2), this is to serve as the written notice calling a Special Historic Preservation Commission Meeting on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of: February Historic Preservation Commission, CLG Grant #200005 - Walking Tour Project, unauthorized solicitation of public funds. The meeting will commence in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Adams Street, Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend the meetings. All public is invited to attend. Posted: Monday, February 8, 2022 City Hall bulletin board U.S. Post Office Harbormaster's Building Seward Community Library Museum The City of Seward, Alaska HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA 6" February 10, 2022 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers Cheryl Seese Chair Term Expires May, 2022 Sue Ward Vice Chair Term Expires May, 2023 Tanguy Libbrecht Commissioner Term Expires May, 2023 Mary Ann Benoit Commissioner Term Expires May, 2024 Dona Walker Commissioner Term Expires May, 2024 Art LeMaster Commissioner Term Expires May, 2023 Vacant Commissioner Term Expires May, 2022 Stephen Sowell Assistant City Manager Bailey Sayler Library Museum Director Brenda Ballou City Clerk 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING [Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.] 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a commission member so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda] 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS A. Proclamations and Awards — None B. Other Reports and Announcements — None C. Presentations — None City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Agenda February 10, 2022 Page I 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Other New Business Items 1. Historic Preservation Commission, CLG Grant 9200005 - Walking Tour Project, unauthorized solicitation of public funds. 8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS — None 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS 10. COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 11. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Agenda February 10, 2022 Page 2 MEMORANDUM Meeting Date: February 10, 2022 From: Brenda Ballou, City Clerk Agenda Item: Historic Preservation Commission, CLG Grant 9200005 - Walking Tour Project, unauthorized solicitation of public funds BACKGROUND On September 14, 2020, the Seward City Council approved Resolution 2020-079 to accept grant funds from the state's Historic Preservation Fund (Certified Local Government Grant 9200005) for the purpose of creating a Walking Tour of historic properties throughout Seward. The CLG grant award was for $17,295, and the city's match amount was $3,970 plus 300 hours of in -kind volunteer hours. On May 24, 2021, the Seward City Council approved Resolution 2021-061 to accept additional grant funds from the state (as Amendment 91 to the original grant). The additional CLG grant funds in the amount of $6,705, brought the project grand total to $27,970 ($17,295 + $3,970 + $6,705), plus the 300 in -kind volunteer hours. UNAUTHORIZED SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS On June 4, 2021, a private campaign was initiated by some commissioners to solicit public donations for the purpose of covering what they believed could be potential funding shortfalls. This action was not brought to the commission for deliberation, nor was a request brought to city council to authorize a public donation solicitation. The result of the private campaign was that $7,200 was collected: DONOR AMOUNT Lezlie Wilfer $200 Iris Darling 1,000 Seward Rotary 1,500 Arctic Paradise B&B 100 Northern Lights Home Staging 100 Sweet Darlings 500 Tony's Bar & Liquor Store 500 Cobble Company 500 Two Black Dogs Property 200 Coastal Heritage Accommodations 100 Apollo Restaurant 100 Carol Lindsey 1,500 Toloff Rentals 200 Lynn Hohl 100 Fourth Avenue Lodging 500 Catherine Byars 100 TOTAL $7,200 These public donations were held by the city in an account, unspent and sequestered from the grant funds. Seward City Code 2.30.425 (b) states, "The commission shall have no authority to expend or commit city funds without first obtaining approval by and any necessary appropriations from the city council." Addressing a budget shortfall by soliciting contributions from the public is a city council decision. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Historic Preservation Commission vote to return these funds, and take ownership to correct this situation by: 1. Requesting the Library Director or City Clerk draft check requests for returning the funds as listed above; and 2. Authoring a letter from the commission to accompany the checks, explaining the reason why the donations are being returned. Alternatively, if the commission believes the donations should not be returned, the commission may draft a resolution for city council requesting that council allow the commission to keep and use the funds. Sponsored by: Historic Preservation Commission CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2020-079 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF ALASKA HISTORIC. PRESERVATION FUND (HPF) INTHE A.IOUNT OF $17,295, WITH A REQUIRED MATCH OF $3,970, FOR THE FY2020 CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) GRANT #20005 "SEWARD HISTORICAL TOUR: PUBLIC EDUCATION SIGNAGE" PROJECT ON BEHALF OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS WHEREAS, the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Historic Preservation Office offers a 40160 matching Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Program annually to Certified Local Governments (CLG); and WHEREAS, the City of Seward Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) has applied for and been awarded several HPF-CLG Grants in the past; and . WHEREAS, SHPC received notification for FY2020 HPF-CLG grant proposals on December 17, 2019 with an application deadline of January 30, 2020; and WHEREAS, one FY2020 HPF-CLG priority for grant funding is to increase public awareness of historic preservation; and WHEREAS, one assigned SHPC pm ver and duty is to work toward the continuing education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history (Ord 94-04 2.30.425): and WHEREAS, the SHPC has received letters of support for this project from local cnmtriur7ity groups and businesses for the economic benefit of promoting economic tourism and community pride through education of local historic preservation and community history; and WHEREAS, SHPC and Staff submitted a HPF-CLG Grant application on January 27, 2020 to create physical public educational signage for a Seward historical tour; and W'IIERE:kS, the HPF-CLG Grant #20005 project was approved and the grant agreement �k as received by the City Staff on July 17, 2020 from the State Historic Preservation Office; and WHEREAS, the estimated total project cost is $28,825, which includes $11,530 City share and $17,295 for Federal share; and WHEREAS, there is an additional 8.5% State indirect cost to the City of $1,470; and CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2020-079 WHEREAS, the estimated City share consists of' S 3970 cash, plus 300 in -kind volunteer hours and other in kind and donated goods and services to make up the total cost to the City; and W H E RE AS, grant funds will be administered by City Staff and expenditures reimbursed after invoices are submitted; and WHEREAS, the period of the grant upon full execution ends June 30, 2021 with no option for an extension. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. The City Manager is hereby autl'iorl/ed to accept and appropriate grant funds to pay vendors for services rendered to fulfill the FY2020 IIPF-CLG Grant #20005: Seward Historical Tour: Public Education Signage Project. Section 2. Funding in the amount of $17,295 is hereby acccptc(l to state grant revenue account number 01000-1111-4252-0011 and appropriated to contracted services account number 01000-1111-7009-00 l 1.. Section 3. funding in the amount of $3,970 is hereby appropriated from the General Fund reserve account number 01000-0000-3400 to contracted scrti ices account nutnhcr 01000- 1111-7009-0011. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 10 day of September, 2020. I'lI F,C11) 0U SEN%'ARD, ty Terry, 1VWyor AYES: Seese, Osenga, Baclaan, McClure, Terry NOES: None ABSENT: Crites ABSTAIN: None CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2020-079 ATTEST: ZIA, 0 - , 4 L; reni al. gallou'ohw City Clerk 'o"sa...,s,� (City Seal) -" of SCzy�'•. r r r =� SEALS A � 'rrrrrrrsar�r�s rya SHPC Agenda Statement Meeting Date: September 14, 2020 To: City Council Through: Seward Historical Preservation Commission Agenda Item: A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Seward, Accepting Grant Funds From The State Of Alaska Historic Preservation Fund In The Amount Of $17,295 With A Required Match Of $3,970 For The FY2020 CLG Grant #20005: Seward Historical Tour: Public Education Signage Project On Behalf Of The Seward Historic Preservation Commission, And Appropriating Funds BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Historic Preservation Office annually offers matching Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Program grants to Certified Local Governments (CLG). The City of Seward is a Certified Local Government and has received several of these grants in the past. The match consists of 60%a Federal Share and 40% Sponsor Share. The Sponsor Share may include in -kind volunteer hours, donated work and funds. An 8.5% State indirect cost on the Federal Share is also required. The Alaska State Historic Preservation office sent a notification for a FY2020 HPF-CLG grant proposals on December 171h, 2019 with a deadline of January 30, 2020. The Commission assigned a CLG Grant committee to work on the application consisting of HP Commissioners Tanguy Libbrecht, Wolfgang Kurtz and Sue Ward due to the very short timeframe between the notification, subsequent HP meetings and the application deadline. This project proposes to install physical interpretive signs to highlight sites of interest as part of a Historic Seward Walking tour. The primary purpose of the project is to increase awareness of Seward's historic district sites and their significance. (i.e. sites 50 years or older by creating a walking tour of 25 important historic sites located in Seward. A secondary purpose is SHPC believes there is a cultural and economic benefit to the creation of a walking tour in our historic Seward downtown area for more identified locations of interest and "things to do in Downtown Seward" for the over 100 cruise ships and their passengers who visit in the summer months. Letters of support were received from: Seward City Manager, Seward Chamber of Commerce, Seward Senior Center, Resurrection Bay Historical Society, and the Pioneers of Alaska, Seward. The Commission has formed committees to implement the project plan and to work with and secure permission for properties not owned by the City of Seward. The Commission plans to complete the project by the end of May 2021 in time for the 2021 tour season. The grant proposal was approved by the Alaska Historical Preservation Commission, who reviewed the applications submitted, on April 27, 2020. Due to staffing changes at the State Historic Preservation Office and the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the City of Seward did not 128 receive the grant agreement until July 17, 2020. The grant period begins upon full execution of the grant agreement and ends June 30, 2021, with no option for an extension. Total Project Costs (see grant application Budget Table) Personal Services: $5,000.00 Contractual: $17,825.00 Supplies/Materials: $4,500.00 Travel: $1,500.00 Total Estimated Project Costs: $28,825.00 City Share (see grant application Budget Table) Cash Match: In -Kind Goods and Services: Donated Goods and Services: Estimated City Share of Project Costs: $2,500.00 $2,381.00 (local contributions) $7,629.00 (300 volunteers hours x $25.43) $12,510.00 Plus 8.5% cash State Indirect on Federal Share: $1,470.00 Total Estimated City Cost: $131980.00 ($3,970.00 cash) Federal Share (see grant application Budget Table) Expected cash reimbursement: $17,295.00 City Monetary Share Cash: $2,500.00 8.5% cash State Indirect on Federal Share: $1,470.00 $3,970.00 INTENT: Council approval to accept of the FY2020 HPF-CLG Grant #20005: Seward Historical Tour: Public Education Signage Project and appropriate the City cash share of $3,970.00 to reimburse the vendors for services rendered for the project. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NIA Comprehensive Plan 2.2.3 Support activities initiated by the Seward 1. Historic Preservation Commission (SHPQ. 3111111 Promote x seasonal and year-round tourism, including heritage tourism. 2 Strategic Plan: Growth Management and Land Use Planning pg. 9-I1 History and Sense of Community pg. 13 x Other (list): Seward Historic Preservation Plan 7.1 Opportunities: Educate citizens on historic preservation and the benefits to our community. Historic sites should be identified and labeled. Enhance 3 heritage tourism opportunities. Develop a sense of history among the populous by recognizing local culture. 8.1 Immediate Action: Identify x and share economic benefits of historic preservation. 8.2 Long -teen Ambitions: Educate local community about preservation in order to engage therm in ,reservation efforts. `N FISCAL NOTE: The City will receive up to $17,295 in grant revenue reimbursement and will utilize its own matching funds in the amount of $3,970. The matching funds are not included in the budget and will come from the General Fund reserves. Approved by Finance Department: __CfB ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No RECOMMENDATION: 079 1. Approve Council Resolution 2020- , A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Seward, Accepting The Funds From The State Of Alaska Historic Preservation Fund Matching FY2020 CLG Grant #20005: Seward Historical Tour: Public Education Signage Project On Behalf Of The Seward Historic Preservation Commission And Appropriating Funds. 2. Direct City Manager to accept of the FY2020 HPF-CLG Grant #20005: Seward Historical Tour: Public Education Signage Project and appropriate the City cash share of $3,970.00 to reimburse the vendors for services rendered for the project. 19111 Sponsored by: Bower SUBSTITUTE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2021-061 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ACCEPTING GRANTFL iN DS FROM TH E STATE OF ALASKA HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND (HPF) — Ai%IENDNlENT #1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,705 FOR THE F1'2020 CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) GRANT #20005 "SEWARD HISTORICAL TOUR: PUBLIC EDUCATION SIGNAGE" PROJECT ON BEHALF OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS WHEREAS, on Jule 17, 2020, the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Historic Preservation Off ice awarded a 40/60 matching Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Program Grant ,=20005 Seward Historical Tour: Public Education Signage Project to the City of Seward, a Certified Local [government (C l-G) in the amount of $18,765 in federal funds; and '*N'IIEREAS, the purpose of this grant project is to install interpretive signs to highlight sites of interest as part of a 1 listoric Sc,.�'ard Walking Tour; and WHEREAS, on September 14, 2020,.the City of Seward accepted the HPF-CLG Grant #20005 Seward Historical Tour: Public Education Signage Project on behalf of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) via Resolution 2020-079; and WHEREAS, SHPC began grant work on the project at the October 8, 2021 HP regular meeting and accumulated 847.45 in kind Commissioner volunteer hours by March, far beyond the 300 hours committed for the City's match; and WHEREAS, SHPC researched, labored and worked �%ith property owners to establish a list of properties, develop signs. submit drafts for revic«-. sceure volunteer work for a map and finalize signs for production, and WHEREAS, on April 23, 2021, SHPC submitted a request to increase the federal share by $6,705, for a grant total of $24,000 to cover costs of signage design, production, and associated installation materials expected to exceed the original reimbursement to the City; and WHEREAS, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) submitted Amendment 1, Budget Aclj ustnicrnt for approval on April 30, 2021 to increase the federal share: by S6,705 to meet project goals and to use in kind volunteer hours to meet the City's 40% Sponsor Share of $4,470; and WHEREAS, SHPC recommends accepting the Amendment 1, Budget Adjustment for HPF-CLG Grant #20005 Seward Historical Tour: Public Education Signage Project so the CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2021-061 community o#' ScN+ and may experience the full benefit of this project this summer; and WHEREAS, the period of tlic "I-MIt u1)on full execution ends June 30, 2021 with no option for an extension. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCI L OF TH E CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept Amendment #1, Budget Adjustment and appropriate funds in the amount of $6,705 from stEite grant revenue account no. 01000-1111-4252-0011 to contracted services account no. 01000-1 1 1 1-7009-0011 to pay vendors for scry ices rendered to fulfill the HPF-CLG Grant #20005: Seward Historical Tour: Public Education Signage Project. Section 2. T17is resolutiOtl shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 24th day of May, 2021. AYES: Sce c. C'asag7anda, Baclaan, DeMo,, NOFS: Nonc ABSI-N : None ABSTAIN: None A TT: � i MC City Clerk (C"ity Seal} OF SFW'�r, Rj LJ r :•° SEAL �a i �n OF ++°+r++n�a a i�• Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: May 24, 2021 To: City Council Through: Janette Bower, City Manager From: Valarie Kingsland, Library & Museum Director Agenda Item: A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Seward, Accepting Funds From. Amendment 1, Budget Adjustment For The Alaska Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) CLG Grant #20005 For The Seward Historical Tour: Public Education Signage Project On Behalf Of The Seward Historic Preservation Commission And Appropriating Funds. BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Historic Preservation Office awarded a 40/60 matching Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Program Grant #20005 in the amount of $18,765 to the Seward Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) of the City of Seward, a Certified Local Government (CLG), on July 17, 2020, for the Seward Historical Tour: Public Education Signage Project. This project proposes to install interpretive signs to highlight sites of interest as part of a Historic Seward Walking tour. City of Seward Council Resolution 2020-079 was approved on September 14, 2020 and funds were appropriated. The match consists of 60% Federal Share and 40% Sponsor Share. The Sponsor Share may include in -kind volunteer hours, donated work and funds. An 8.5% State indirect cost on the Federal Share is also required. The SHPC began grant work for this project at the October 8, 2021 SHPC regular meeting and accumulated 847.45 in kind Commissioner volunteer hours by March, far beyond the 300 hours committed to for the City's match. The commission researched, labored and worked with property owners to establish a list of sites, develop signs, submit drafts for review, secure volunteer work for a map and finalize signs for production. There has been much community interest and support for this project as well as monetary donations to ensure the success of this project. The SHPC submitted a request on April 23, 2021 to increase the federal share of this grant from $18,765 to $24,000, an increase of $5,235, to cover costs of signage design, production and associated installation materials expected to exceed the original reimbursement to the City. The State Historic Preservation Office submitted Amendment 1, Budget Adjustment for approval on April 30, 2021 to increase the federal share by $5,235 to meet project goals and to use in kind volunteer hours to meet the City's 40% Sponsor Share of $3,216. There is also an increase in the 8.5% State Indirect on Fed Share for Amendment 1 of $410 to be paid in cash by the City. Amendment 1 Budget Adjustment includes an increase in the federal share by $5,235 and moving funds from personal services to contractual services. All other provisions remain the same. The full 73 execution of the grant agreement ends June 30, 2021, with no option for an extension. Expect a presentation to Council on June 28tn Cost Categories Original Amend. 1 Change Contractual 17,825 27,971 10,146 Personal Services 5,000 5,000 Supplies & Materials 4,500 2,395 (2,105) Travel 1.500 1,500 Subtotal 28,825 36,866 8.041 Project Costs for Grant Calculation Purposes 40% Sponsor Share of Project 11,530 14,746 3,216 (City Cost, vol. hours) 60% Fed. Share of Project Costs 17,295 22,120 4,825 (Cash to City) 8.5% State Indirect on Fed Share 1,470 1,880 410 (City Cost, cash) Total Federal Share 18,765 24,000 5.235 (Fed Cost) Subtotal 28,825 36,866 8,041 Potential Reimbursement to City 17,295 22.120 4,825 INTENT: Council approval to accept the Amendment 1, Budget Adjustment for the HPF-CLG Grant #20005 for the Seward Historical Tour: Public Education Signage Project and appropriate the Fed Share of Project Costs of $4825.00 in cash for the City to reimburse the vendors for services rendered for the project and $410 for the State Indirect on Fed Share to be paid by the City in cash. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A Comprehensive Plan 2.2.3 Support activities initiated by the Seward 1. Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC). 3111111 Promote x seasonal and ear -round tourism, including herita e tourism. 2 Strategic Plan: Growth Management and Land Use Planning pg. 9-11 History and Sense of Community pg. 13 x Other (list): Seward Historic Preservation Plan 7.1 Opportunities: Educate citizens on historic preservation and the benefits to our community. Historic sites should be identified and labeled Enhance 3 heritage tourism opportunities. Develop a sense of history among the populous by recognizing local culture. 8.1 Immediate Action: Identify x and share economic benefits of historic preservation. 8.2 Long-term Ambitions: Educate local community about preservation in order to engage them in preservation efforts. FISCAL NOTE: Funds received from the Historic Preservation Fund for HPF-CLG Grant #20005 will be appropriated from state grant revenue account no. 01000-1111-4252-0011 to Seward Historic Preservation Commission account number 01000-1111-7009-0011 to reimburse vendors for services rendered for this grant project. Matching funds in the amount of $410 will be appropriated from General Fund reserves account no. 01000-0000-3400. 74 Approved by Finance Department: ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No RECOMMENDATION: l 1. Approve Council Resolution 2021- d� ` , A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Seward, Accepting Funds From Amendment 1, Budget Adjustment For The Alaska Historic Preservation Fund HPF-CLG Grant #20005 For The Seward Historical Tour: Public Education Signage Project On Behalf Of The Seward Historic Preservation Commission And Appropriating Funds. 2. Direct City Manager to accept Amendment 1, Budget Adjustment for the HPF-CLG Grant #20005 Seward Historical Tour: Public Education Signage Project and appropriate the City cash share of $4,825.00 to reimburse the vendors for services rendered for the project. 3. Appropriate $410 for the State Indirect Cost on Federal Share to be paid by the City in cash. rR