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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-078
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER AN
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT WITH ROB
MONTGOMERY
WHEREAS, Rob Montgomery submitted his resignation as an employee of the City of
Seward on July 3, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Montgomery will continue to work in Seward through the duration of the
contract; and
WHEREAS, Montgomery, as the current general manager of the City's electric utility,
has given the City his resignation effective August 2, 2023, to begin performing energy and
communications consulting services; and
WHEREAS, Montgomery has more than 20 years of experience in the electric utility
industry and has served as general manager of Seward's electric utility for the past 2.5 years;
and
WHEREAS, Montgomery has proposed a consulting agreement with the City to
continue managing the electric utility beginning August 3, 2023 through December 31, 2023, as
the City determines how to best restructure its electric utility for the future, and
WHEREAS, the rate of pay provided for in this contract is in line with industry standards
given that no benefits are included in the compensation package; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to contract with Montgomery for this purpose.
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 an Independent Contractor
Agreement with Rob Montgomery.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $111,530.00 is appropriated from Electric
Enterprise Fund Unassigned Account number 15000-0000-3400 to Contracted Services Account
Number 15000-3000-7009.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 10th
day of July, 2023.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-078
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Finch, Osenga, Calhoon, Demoss, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wells, Barnwell
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: July 10, 2023
To: City Council
From: Norm Regis, Acting City Manager
Subject:
Resolution 2023-078: Authorizing The City Manager To Enter An Independent
Contractor Agreement With Rob Montgomery And Appropriating Funds
Background and justification:
Montgomery, as the current general manager of the City's electric utility, has given the City his
resignation effective August 2, 2023, to begin performing energy and communications consulting
services. Rob has served as the City's Electric Utility Director since January 2020 and has done a
tremendous job during this time period. Rob has worked for several large utility companies in the
United States and has over 20 years of industry experience. Montgomery has proposed a consulting
agreement with the City to continue managing the electric utility beginning August 3, 2023,
through December 31, 2023, as the City determines how to best restructure its electric utility for
the future.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 111,530.00
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in amount of:
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s): 15000-3000-7009
x
x
Not budgeted
Not applicable
$
$ 111,530.00
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
SMIC
Parking
Other
x
Electric
Water
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Available Fund Balance
$ 5,934,605
Finance Director Signature:
x
Yes
Attorney Signature: Sam Severin 7/3/2023
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
x
Approve Res.
Other: