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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-072
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A GRANT
FROM THE PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION'S DIGITAL LITERACY
INCENTIVE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2024, the City of Seward submitted an application for the
Public Library Association's Digital Literacy Workshop Incentives supported by AT&T; and
WHEREAS, funding for this incentive provides. the. Cif- of Seward Community Library
& Museum with funding and resources to 'th`'basic digital literacy skills using PLA's
DigitalLearn courses and training materials; and
WHEREAS, on November 11,.2024�, the City�.of Seward was notified that the Public
Library Association had chosen the Seward Community Library; & Museum as a grantee of this
grant award in the amount of $5,000; and s'
WHEREAS, the staff will provide Digital Literacy. workshops for the community of
Seward expected to reach at least 30 attendees by. May of025.;''.,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THR'€ITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to accept grants funds in
the amount of $5,000 from the Public Library Association -_fair Digital Literacy Workshops.
Section 2. Accept funding in the amount of $5,000'is hereby transferred and appropriated
to the account 01000-1500-4253-0152 Library PLA Digital Literacy.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 16th
day of December 2024.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-072
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AYES: Warner, Barnwell, Crites, Osenga, Wells, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Finch
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Jod' urtz
Ac 'ng City Clerk
(City Seal)
Resolution 2024-072
City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: December 16, 2024
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Karen Cooper McLoughlin, Library & Museum Deputy Director
Subject: Resolution 2024-072: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Grant from
the Public Library Association's Digital Literacy Incentive Program in the
Amount of $5,000
Background and justification:
On October 18, 2024 the City of Seward submitted an application for the Public Library
Association (PLA) Digital Literacy Workshop Incentives supported by AT&T. On November 11,
2024, the City was notified that the American Library Association and Public Library Association
had chosen the Seward Community Library & Museum as a grantee of this grant award in the
amount of $5,000.00.
This incentive provides the City of Seward Community Library & Museum with funding and
resources to teach basic digital literacy skills using PLA's Digital Learn courses and training
materials. This grant will build technological skills for interested Seward community members.
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: $ 5,000.00
This legislation (✓):
X
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
Not applicable
X
$ 5,000.00
$
$
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Resolution 2024-072
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
X
Available Fund Balance
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature:
X
Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
X
Adopt Resolution
Other:
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