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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-090
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH LIFTOFF LLC FOR A ONE-YEAR
RENEWAL OF THE CITY'S MICROSOFT 365 LICENSING
SUBSCRIPTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,829.60
WHEREAS, the City of Seward currently has a yearly subscription for Microsoft 365
licenses sold through Liftoff LLC; and
WHEREAS, these licenses enable City staff to have access to our email system, Microsoft
Office software suite, and additional Microsoft collaboration software tools; and
WHEREAS, these subscriptions are good for a 12-month period from November 23, 2025
to November 22, 2026; and
WHEREAS, by keeping the licenses active it will enable our staff to continue to have
access to their email and office software, both of which are vital to their ability to perform their
duties; and
WHEREAS, this subscription also ensures that City computers have access to the most
recent versions of the Microsoft Office software packages while continuing to receive the latest
security updates and patches for those pieces of software.
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 a purchase
agreement with LiftOff LLC for the renewal of Microsoft 365 license subscriptions for the period
of November 23, 2025 to November 22, 2026.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $47,829.60 is hereby appropriated on the FY25-26
City Operating Budget under the expense line 01000-1121-7022.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 8th
day of September 2025.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-090
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AYES: Osenga, Warner, Wells, Crites, Finch, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barnwell
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 8, 2025
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Dustin Phillips, IT Director
Subject: Resolution 2025-090: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Service
Agreement with LiftOff LLC for a One -Year Renewal of the City's
Microsoft 365 Licensing Subscription in the Amount of $47,829.60
Background and justification:
The City of Seward currently has a yearly subscription for Microsoft 365 licenses sold through
LiftOff LLC. These licenses enable City staff to access our email system, Microsoft Office
software suite, and additional Microsoft collaboration software tools. These subscriptions are good
for a 12-month period from November 23, 2025 to November 22, 2026.
This renewal to keep the licenses active is essential for the City to continue operations. It will
allow staff to continue to have access to their email and office software, both of which are vital to
their ability to perform their duties. This subscription also ensures that City computers have access
to the most recent versions of the Microsoft Office software packages while continuing to receive
the latest security updates and patches for those pieces of software.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 47,829.60
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): 01000-1121-7022
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Not budgeted
Not applicable
$ 47,829.60
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
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Available Fund Balance
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
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Yes
$
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Attorney Review
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
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