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Home My WebLink AboutRES2025-095 Grant Reader Rails ProjectSponsored by: Sorensen CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2025-095 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF ALASKA DIVISION OF LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES & MUSEUMS GRANT-IN-AID PROGRAM FOR THE SEWARD MUSEUM EXHIBIT READER RAILS PROJECT WHEREAS, the State of Alaska, Department of Education & Early Development, Division of Libraries, Archives & Museums, awarded Seward Community Library & Museum, a FY 2026 Grant -In -Aid Award for the Museum's Exhibit Reader Rails Project in the amount of $9,000 on August 28, 2025; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this grant project is to upgrade three permanent exhibits in the Seward Museum by adding museum reader rails, which will provide a contemporary look that complement the museum space and provide more visual accessibility to all visitors, including those with disabilities; and WHEREAS, the Seward Community Library & Museum Staff, Resurrection Bay Historical Society, and Seward Community Library Association reviewed museum visitor feedback and concluded that this is the best option for exhibit accessibility and exhibit presentation; and WHEREAS, this grant project will begin in October 2025 and is expected to end in June 2026; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the community to invest in this'projects so visitors to Seward Community Library & Museum can have interpretive,and memorable experiences of Seward's history and heritage. 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 and the Seward Community Library & Museum to accept the Grant -in -Aid funds of $9,000 from the State of Alaska in the account 01000-1500-4252-0155 State Grant Revenue Account for the Seward Museum Reader Rails Project. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 22nd day of September 2025. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2025-095 Page 2 of 2 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA S lirc ,e- Sue McClure, Mayor Crites, Wells, Barnwell, Warner, Osenga, McClure None Finch None 01,1111,4 •`0:1 OF SE'''•. • so • p v 11 4/ ' .,,'�.FOFALP`'l •�`• • SE AL • 1 1 City Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: September 22, 2025 To: City Council Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager From: Allison Stacy, Museum Curator Subject: Resolution 2025-095: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Funds from the State of Alaska Division of Libraries, Archives & Museums Grant -in - Aid Program for the Seward Museum Exhibit Reader Rails Project Background and justification: The Grant -in -Aid Program funds of $9,000 will support a new project at the Seward Museum as the Seward Community Library & Museum (SCLM) staff seek to upgrade three exhibits by adding museum reader rails. Exhibits are for everyone, and SCLM strives to make our exhibits as accessible as possible. The current text display is not suitable for someone with limited or low vision. Staff reviewed visitor feedback forms that reported the same concern and reader rails will be purchased to improve accessibility. When positioned at a comfortable height, reader rails ensure that display information is easily readable for a wide range of visitors, including children and individuals with limited mobility. Additionally, reader rails provide a cleaner and more contemporary look that will complement our museum space. The Seward Museum Curator has selected six reader rails designed and created by Upland Exhibits. Not only are these reader rails complementary to the exhibit space and size, with specific height and rail angles, but they are also easy to install and set up with a limited - person team. The Seward Museum is also seeking a long-term opportunity with these rails, which includes updating and replacing the acrylic panels to enhance the interpretation content. Upland Exhibits provides this service in-house and at a reasonable price. Once installed, the new look will not only capture the eyes of seasonal visitors but also give the community and volunteers something to be proud of, reflecting the hours of time and research that went into creating this museum. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: Strategic Plan: Other: X Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 9,000.00 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): 01000-15000-4252-0155 $ 9,000.00 X Not budgeted Not applicable Fund Balance Information Affected Fund (✓): General Boat Harbor Motor Pool X Available Fund Balance SMIC Parking Other X Yes Electric Water Attorney Signature: Not applicable Comments: Wastewater Healthcare Note: amounts are unaudited Finance Director Signature: Attorney Review Administration Recommendation X Adopt Resolution Other: