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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-013
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD FROM THE PUBLIC
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $750.00 FOR A TRAVEL
STIPEND TO ATTEND THE PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 2024
CONFERENCE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, Seward Community Library & Museum received an invite by Public Library
Association to apply for a first-time attendee scholarship; and
WHEREAS, this includes full complimentary registration, one-year Public Library
Association membership, and a $750.00 travel stipend to attend the 2024 Conference; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Director Sue Drover was notified January 8th, 2024, of her selection
to receive the $750.00 travel scholarship to attend the Public Library Association 2024 Conference
held April 3-5 in Columbus, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Seward Community Library & Museum participates in the Public Library
Assistance Grant Program supported by the City in Resolution 2023-127
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes Sue Drover, Deputy Director Library &
Museum to attend the Public Library Association Conference, April 3 — 5, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio
on behalf of the Seward Community Library & Museum
Section 2. The City Council will accept and appropriate scholarship funds from the Public
Library Association not to exceed $750, designate as travel allowance and follow expenditure
guidelines.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 26th
day of February 2024.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-013
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Kris Peck
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City Council Agenda Statement
February 26, 2024
City Council
Kat Sorensen, City Manager
Sue Drover, Deputy Library & Museum Director
Resolution 2024-013: Accepting A Scholarship Award From The Public
Library Association In The Amount Of $750.00 For A Travel Stipend To
Attend The Public Library Association 2024 Conference and Appropriating
Funds
Background and justification:
Seward Community Library & Museum received an invite by the Public Library Association to
apply for complimentary full conference registration, one-year Public Library Association
membership, and a $750.00 travel stipend to the conference in Columbus, Ohio April 3-5.
Sue Drover, Deputy Director Library and Museum was notified on January 8, 2024 she was one
of the recipients of the of scholarships to attend in -person.
In December of 2023 the Seward Community Library and Museum also received a grant in the
amount of $7000.00 from the Public Library Assistance Grant Program to provide materials and
programs at the Seward Library and Museum, supported by the City in Resolution 2023-127.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 2.2.5 Education -Support the efforts of all educational organizations and
government agencies, including the Seward Community Library and
Museum to provide educational opportunities that incorporate community
resources into education programs
Encourage Cultural Activities, Expand Library Services, and Develop
Additional Recreational Facilities
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 750.00
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):
Not budgeted
$ 750.00
$
$
01000-1500-4252-0014: Library — State Grants, Continuing Education
Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
Available Fund Balance
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
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Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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ASSOCIATION
Letter of Agreement for PLA 2024 Scholarship Awardees
[in -person full conference awardees]
This will serve as an agreement between the Public Library Association (PLA)(the "Association"), a
division of the American Library Associati • ALA a d _�!, <t !�= a Awardee). By
signing the letter belo oayr (- w dee) ag ees to the following terms and
conditions in connection with the PLA 2024 Conference Scholarship.
Terms and Conditions:
• By accepting this award, the Awardee will be entitled to a complimentary PIA 2024 Conference
registration, a $750.00 travel stipend, and a year -long membership to the American Library
Association and the Public Library Association.
• The Awardee agrees to let the Association publish their name, their position (if applicable), their
organization or University (if applicable), and their image on PIA websites and press releases
related to the PIA Conference. A PLA staff member may also reach out and request a quote
from the awardee before or after the conference for promotional purposes.
• Parts of the original scholarship application may be quoted anonymously if permission was
granted in the application.
• Awardee agrees to submit a 400-600 word blog post recapping one session attended OR posting
daily on social media during the Conference, using PLA conference hashtags.
• Awardee will notify PLA of any change in status, including need to cancel Conference attendance
for any reason. If awardee accepts funds and is unable to attend the conference, the award will
become taxable income.
Please review the terms of this Agreement as outlined above, and if acceptable, sign and return to the
PLA office.
Date: 1/5/2024
Mary Davis Fournier, Public Library Association, div. of the American Library Association
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wardee Signature, Printed Title and Library Name (if applicable) !
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