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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE ALASKA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
CENTER TO FUND THE SMALL BUSINESS ADVISOR POSITION FOR
THREE YEARS IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 PER YEAR
WHEREAS, the Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the City of
Seward will share the cost of funding the Small Business Advisor position in Seward for three
years; and
WHEREAS, since 2021, this position has been successful in helping Alaskan small
businesses access the resources available to them; and
WHEREAS, this position has been successful helping potential business owners in the
Seward area, and across the Kenai Peninsula, launch their small business; and
WHEREAS, 50% of the duties will include providing technical assistance to small
business owners; and
WHEREAS, 20% of the duties will include building awareness of the SBDC programs
and services by engaging key referral sources such as banks, lenders, professional firms, and other
business resource partners; and •
WHEREAS, 20% of the duties will include engaging in community outreach, public
presentations, partnerships, and other outreach activities to leverage SBDC and local resources;
and
WHEREAS, 10% of the duties will include other short-term programs and projects that
support the SBDC mission, such as providing training, participation in various entrepreneurial
events, and similar special projects.
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 enter into an agreement
to support the Seward Small Business Advisor position where the City agrees to fund two-thirds
of the position in the amount of $50,000 per year for a duration of three years.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $50,000 has been appropriated into the 25/26 biennial
operating budget.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-005
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 13th
day of January 2025.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Barnwell, Wells, Finch, Osenga, Warner, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Crites
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: January 13, 2025
To: City Council
From: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
Subject: Resolution 2025-005: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an
Agreement with the Alaska Small Business Development Center to Fund the
Small Business Advisor Position for Three Years in the Amount of $50,000
Per Year
Background and justification:
The Seward Small Business Advisor position funded by the City of Seward, the Alaska Small
Business Development Center (SBDC), and, formerly, the Seward Chamber of Commerce has
been successful in assisting Seward area residents with the creation of their small businesses.
Maintaining this position is an important aspect of creating successful small businesses in Seward
for a strong a year-round economy. Small businesses create jobs and generate tax revenue for the
city. These businesses touch all sectors of the economy, contribute to the small-town character of
the community, and keep local money in Seward.
With this resolution, beginning in 2025, the City of Seward will take over the funding
responsibility from the Chamber of Commerce and fund two-thirds of the position in collaboration
with the Alaska SBDC. This will allow the Chamber to use those funds for other economic
development purposes that support a year-round economy. The Seward Small Business Advisor
position will still be located at the Chamber of Commerce building.
In the three years this position has been operating in Seward, the Small Business Advisor has
logged 1360 advising hours to 186 clients in Seward. This supported 566 jobs and resulted in 32
new businesses started. Since working with the SBDC, Seward clients reported an increase in sales
of $6,290,897, with an average increase of $33,822. SBDC efforts in Seward resulted in
$18,818,334 in loans, grants, and equity investments made into Seward businesses.
Fifty percent of the job duties of the Small Business Advisor are to provide technical assistance
to small business owners (and potential owners), helping Alaskans access the myriad resources
available to them. The remaining duties are to build awareness of SBDC programs (20%); engage
in community outreach (20%); and other short-term projects that support the SBDC mission
(10%).
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information WI
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 3.1.1 Attract new business and industry to the greater Seward area
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 50,000
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in amount of:
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact
X
Funds are (✓):
X
$ 50,000
$
Budgeted Line item(s): Expenditures incorporated in the FY25/26 budget.
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
X
Available Fund Balance
X
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
Yes Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
$
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
Administration Recommendation
X
Adopt Resolution
Other:
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AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SERVICES
The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the City of Seward, agree the scope
of work will be performed in accordance with the following conditions:
1. Scope of Work:
The scope of work entitled, "Seward Center Partnership", is described in Exhibit A attached
hereto and by reference incorporated here.
2. Period of Performance:
The effective date of this contract shall be January 1, 2025, and shall terminate on December
31, 2027, unless amended by written mutual consent. No expenses will be reimbursed which
are incurred prior to the effective date or after the termination date without prior approval
from both parties.
3. Compensation:
The City of Seward will compensate the Alaska SBDC, on a reimbursable basis, for costs incurred
to complete the scope of work as described in Paragraph 1. Compensation shall be $25,000 per
year, billed once annually. Invoices will be submitted each year and will itemize costs as
detailed in the project budget (attached as Exhibit B). The City of Seward agrees to pay all
Alaska SBDC invoices within thirty (30) business days of receipt of invoice.
4. Indemnification
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law the City of Seward shall defend, indemnify,
and hold harmless the Alaska SBDC, University of Alaska, its Board of Regents, agents, officers,
and employees from or against any and all loss, expense, damage, claim, demand, judgment,
fine, charge, lien, liability, action, cause of action, or proceeding of any kind whatsoever arising
directly or indirectly in connection with the advice given by, the products supplied by, or the
performance of or activities of the Alaska SBDC, University of Alaska, its Board of Regents,
agents, officers, and employees, acting pursuant to this contract, whether the same arises
before or after completion of the Alaska SBDC's performance or the termination or expiration
of this Agreement, except for damages, loss, or injury resulting from the Alaska SBDC's
recklessness or intentional acts.
5. Venue and Applicable Law
Any civil action arising from this Agreement shall be brought in the state courts of Alaska in
Anchorage, Alaska. The laws of the State of Alaska_ shall govern the rights and duties of the
parties under this agreement.
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6. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Alaska SBDC makes no warranties, express or implied,
as to any matter whatsoever including, without limitation, the condition of any work performed
under this Agreement, or the merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or function of
any advice given or of any product prepared, made, or developed under this Agreement. The
City of Seward understands and accepts that all the Alaska SBDC's work, products and advice are
delivered "As Is" and without warranty.
7. Assignment
This Agreement shall not be assigned by either party without the prior written consent of the
other.
8. Ownership of Documents:
All reports, plans, trainings and documents and other materials prepared by the Alaska SBDC
under this Agreement that are specifically Alaska SBDC focused, as well as all existing Alaska
SBDC materials used through the Seward Center are the property of the Alaska SBDC and the
Alaska SBDC retains the intellectual property rights in these materials. Materials that are
developed through this partnership that are specifically City of Seward focused as well as any
existing City of Seward used through the Seward Center are the property of the City of Seward
and the City of Seward retains the intellectual property rights to these materials. The City of
Seward shall have a perpetual, royalty -free, non-exclusive, worldwide, and irrevocable right to
reproduce, publish, or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use the Alaska SBDC materials
developed through the Seward Center.
9. Termination of Agreement
Either party may terminate this Agreement with or without cause upon 30 days written notice.
In the event of termination, the City of Seward shall reimburse the Alaska SBDC for all
reasonable, allocable, and allowable costs incurred up to the effective date of termination.
10. Entire Agreement
This Agreement is the entire Agreement between the parties, and it supersedes all prior
agreements, discussions, or understandings, written or oral.
11. Modifications
The parties may modify or amend this Agreement only in a document signed by the authorized
representatives of both parties.
12. Nondiscrimination
In performing its duties under this agreement, the Alaska SBDC will not discriminate against any
person Rebased on race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
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of expression, marital status, political belief, religion, immigration status, mental or physical
disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or parenthood.
13. Confidentiality
Except as required by applicable law or by any court order, the Alaska SBDC agrees to treat
information clearly marked as confidential by the City of Seward in a confidential manner. This
means that the Alaska SBDC will use it and distribute it only as necessary to fulfill its obligations
under this Agreement. The parties understand, however, that this Paragraph does not prohibit
the Alaska SBDC from copying, distributing, and using the materials it develops or prepares
under this Agreement as provided under Paragraph 8.
14. Contact Persons and Notices
The contact persons for each party and the addresses to send Notices that are necessary under
this Agreement are:
Jon Bittner
Alaska SBDC
3211 Providence Drive
BOC 3, Suite 199
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 529-1103
jon.bittner@aksbdc.org
Kat Sorensen
City of Seward
410 Adams St
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-4012
ksorensen@cityofseward.net
15. By signing below, the parties certify that they have the authority to bind their agencies to
the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
SIGNED
Alaska Small Business Development Center
DocuSigned by:
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Jon Bittner
Executive Director
Date: September 4, 2024
SIGNED
City of Seward
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Kat .oren
City Manager
Date: / / 1
ATTEST
Kris Peck
City Clerk
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