HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2023-028 Proposition 2 - City Manager Residency CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sponsored by: Mayor McClure
RESOLUTION 2023-028
Substitute
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, SUBMITTING THE QUESTION OF AMENDING SEWARD
CITY CHARTER CHAPTER 5.4(A) CITY MANAGER TO ELIMINATE
THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT TO THE QUALIFIED CITY OF
SEWARD VOTERS AT A SPECIAL ELECTION IN AND FOR THE CITY
OF SEWARD ON MAY 2, 2023
WHEREAS,the Seward City Charter may be amended by proceedings commenced by the
vote of four members of the council; and
WHEREAS, an amendment proposed by the council shall be submitted at the time of any
election to be held in the city,not less than 60 days after its proposal by the council, or at a special
election called by the council; and
WHEREAS,the amendment to Charter 5.4 (a), if approved by the city's qualified voters,
will eliminate language mandating city manager residency in the city limits; and
WHEREAS,at least four members of the council have determined it is in the best interests
of the city and its residents that the Charter amendment be put in forth to the City of Seward
qualified voters.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA,that:
Section 1. The City shall submit the following proposition to the qualified voters of the
City at the May 2, 2023, special city election:
Proposition No. 2
Seward City Charter Amendment
Shall the City of Seward Charter Chapter 5.4 (a) be amended to read as follows:
(new language is underlined and bolded, and deleted language is s efi
5.4 City Manager
(a) The city manager shall be chosen solely on the basis of his demonstrated
administrative qualifications, with particular emphasis on his training and
experience as a professional municipal administrator. He shal be A resident ^�
. The council shall provide in the code for
language enacting geographical boundaries within ten miles from mile
marker zero of the Seward Hijjhway for the manager's residence.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-028
Proposition No. 2 Yes
No
A yes vote approves repeals the residency requirement language.
A no vote retains the residency requirement language.
Section 2. The amendment set forth in Section 1 shalI become effective upon its approval
by a majority of the qualified voters voting on the question at the May 2, 2023 special election.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this ls`
day of March, 2023.
THE CITY OF SEWARD ALASKA
SAMM"lop
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: DeMoss, Finch, Barnwell, Osenga, Calhoon, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wells
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Bal ou, M
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: February 27, 2023
To: City Council
From: Sue McClure, Mayor
Agenda Item: Resolution 2023-028: Submitting the Question of Amending Seward City
Charter Chapter 5.4(a) City Manager to Eliminate the Residency
Requirement to the Qualified City of Seward Voters at a Special Election in
and for the City of Seward on May 2, 2023
Background and justification:
Due to the housing constraints in Seward, it has been difficult for city managers to find housing
within the Seward city limits. The proposed amendment allows for more housing opportunities for
city managers.
The Seward City Charter was established with the residency requirement. Due to similar difficulties
in other home-rule municipalities, several of the municipalities have removed the residency
requirement, resulting in more flexibility for finding housing for their city manager.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
X Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
X Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking F1 Wat F1 Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Note: amounts are unaudited
Fund Balance/Net position — unrestricted/unassigned $
Restricted/Unavailable Cash Balance: $
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance: $
Total Cash Balance: $
Note: Unrestricted Net Position represents the total non-capital assets of the fund less anyliabilities
while unrestricted cash represents the liquid spendable portion of these assets on a short-term
basis
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
x Yes Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
eApprove Resolution
Other: