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OTY OF SEWARD, .-iLASRA
RESOIXTION 2024.013
RESOLUTION OF 111LECITV.C.O1JNCIL OF CITY OF SEWARD.
ALASF:A.ACCEPTENG A SCUOLAX5HIP AWARD FROM THE PUBLIC
LIBRARY SSOC1ATMN A1101311iT OF 575,0110E0R A. TRAVEL
STIPEND TO ATTEND 111E PUBLIC LIBRARY -A7.5,4;;OCIATION 2024
CONFERENCE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS. iqe ad Community Library & 'Museum receive-4 :itfl ityke tty it- Library
Astsociation lo;upplY tor u finzt-time aural*, Nt...-1-iulanithiri; mid
WI:JEREM, this inoluilez coinplinlefttary tegh-ttatiesi. one-ar PLtt1i Librtry
ASweiation tnettillertiltitt and ;a xi 50..00 troM. tften cl to. al tend die' if,LI Coale rcgmel and
WHEREAS, Deputy Di Suq-_Dirover wntc notified Jun may gla. 2024.tif h,or select:km
to rucriye tho 75ctoo travel „cboiarship.to attend ilie Pahlie Library Asuctehit kin -2024 COnftrelittr
held April 3r5 in Cottinalus. Ohto:.and.
wirEREAS. eward Cni.gurtuniq Library & *sewn .par?italpaies in the Public Library
4:01sistinc-oGtirit PiOgrain ,iipprirte,t1 by the fir y in IZes-ohit ion 20-23:-, I 27
NOW: THEREFOR.E. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD., ALAgKik, 11141;
Sectlim 1. "The CO Council 'tii#hy lairltarties Sue Drover, Deplay _Director Librar &
kirmeutn &tend. the Pablic Librrey.fimmiation ronrerence. April 3 —5.2024 in Cti[umbtrs. ONO
.ombelullorille Seward Community Library .114 lAtisettro
Section L Th.e Cit) Cnnnril wi1L;jittmiL dpplopri.itc %chrillrambirk fundFrom iti Public
Library Assottiantati not toieweed S750. fle•signate a. travel allowance and follow expend:lure
Sectidn.4. This remlinion shall Lki effect initniol hite_ty _upon' mdricilisiti.
PAWED AND'APPROLVED by tilt City ,Couhrii 41110 .City iOlgeWartf, Alagka. this 26°
day of February 2024.,
THE CITY -OF SEWARD, .AKAAS
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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
Strategic Plan: Encourage Cultural Activities, Expand Library Services, and Develop
Additional Recreational Facilities
Other:
Certification of Funds
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
Finance Director Signature: PameJ Sea (acting)
Attorney Review
Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
Other:
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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 Associate ALA a d 1 e Awardee). By
signing the letter belov wp) ( wardee) ag ees to the following terms and
conditions in connection with he PLA 2024 Conference Scholarship.
Terms and Conditions:
• By accepting this award, the Awardee will be entitled to a complimentary PLA 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 PLA websites and press releases
related to the PLA 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
wardee Signature, Printed Title and Library Name (if applicable)
Date:
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