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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-042
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO UPGRADE THE
EXTERIOR DOORS ON MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE SEWARD
COMMUNITY LIBRARY & MUSEUM WITH ADA-COMPLIANT
SLIDING DOORS, USING A COMBINATION OF DONATED AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the current exterior doors on the main entrance of the Seward Community
Library & Museum are swing -out style doors and not well -suited for Seward weather and the
surrounding conditions; and
WHEREAS, this style door is easily caught by the wind and remains open, reducing
energy efficiency and creating an obstacle for patrons entering the building, particularly for those
with mobility issues; and
WHEREAS, the button to open the door is on the hinge -side, and patrons must maneuver
around the opening door to enter the building; and
WHEREAS, the doors have a steel divider that reduces the width of the opening; and
WHEREAS, replacing the existing swing -out style doors with ADA-compliant, sliding
doors will alleviate safety issues and improve energy efficiency; and
WHEREAS, quotes were obtained for the purchase and installation of automatic, sliding
exterior doors, and Replacement Glass of Anchorage, AK was found to be best contractor to
perform the work at a cost of $32,947.08; and
WHEREAS, funds donated to the Library & Museum, in the amount of $29,259.49, will
be used; the remaining balance of $3,687.59 will come from the Library & Museum department
operating budget — maintenance and repair expense account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to upgrade the exterior
doors of the main entrance of the Seward Community Library & Museum from swing -out style
doors to ADA-compliant sliding doors to improve overall accessibility and safety for patrons and
energy efficiency for the facility.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $29,259.49 is hereby appropriated in the account
01000-0000-2323 library donations. The rest of the necessary funds, $3,687.59 will be
appropriated in the department operating budget on the maintenance and repair expense account
01000-1500-7216.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-042
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Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 12th
day of August, 2024.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Osenga, Finch, Barnwell, Calhoon, Wells, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Crites
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Resolution 2024-042
City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 12, 2024
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Sue Drover, Director Seward Community Library & Museum
Subject: Resolution 2024-042 Authorizing the City Manager to Upgrade the
Exterior Doors on Main Entrance of the Seward Community Library &
Museum With ADA-Compliant Sliding Doors, Using a Combination of
Donated and Appropriating Funds
Background and justification: The current style of ADA-compliant doors on the Seward
Community Library & Museum are swing -out style. This style of door is not well -suited for the
main entrance of the building, particularly for the inherent weather conditions in Seward.
When opening, the swing -out door is easily caught by the wind and remains open, reducing the
energy efficiency of the building and creating an obstacle on the sidewalk. The button used to
open the door is on the hinge -side, and patrons must maneuver around the opening door to enter
the building. This is particularly problematic for patrons with mobility issues. There is also a
steel divider between the two swing -out doors that reduces the width of the opening. Replacing
the existing doors with ADA-compliant sliding doors would alleviate safety issues and improve
energy efficiency.
Quotes were obtained for the purchase and installation of an ADA-compliant, exterior, sliding
doors. Replacement Glass in Anchorage, AK was chosen as the best option for a total cost of
$32,947.08. Funds donated to the library, in the amount of $29,259.49, including a single
donation of $25,000 earmarked for the Library & Museum, will be used. The remaining balance
of $3,687.59 will come from the Library & Museum department operating budget — maintenance
and repair expense account.
rehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 1.3.4 Public Facilities and Services Goal: Continue to improve the quality
of public facilities and services made available to the residents of Seward.
3.7.1 Support efforts to continuously improve the quality of educational
facilities and services.
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Code:2.25.135 F. Manage, operate and maintain the city's library museum
facilities and programs, including materials and collections
Certification of Funds
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Resolution 2024-042
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 32,947.08
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 (✓):
X
Budgeted Line item(s): 01000-0000-2323 $ 29,259.49 and 01000-1500-7216 $3,687.59
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
X
Available Fund Balance
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
$ 10,356,586.55
Finance Director Signature: 5 a
Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
Other:
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