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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-123
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT FUNDS
FROM THE GULF OF ALASKA PACIFIC COD FEDERAL FISHERY
DISASTER RELIEF THROUGH THE PACIFIC STATES MARINE
FISHERIES COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,438.15
WHEREAS, the City of Seward is a municipality that depends on revenues from the
Pacific Cod Fisheries; and
WHEREAS, this fishery income makes up a significant share of local budgets, education,
public works and harbor operations; and
WHEREAS, between the years of 2019-2020 Seward met criteria to receive a one-time
relief payment; and
WHEREAS, the Harbor Deportment plans to use these funds to make much needed
upgrades to fish cleaning stations.
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 accept and appropriate
funds to the Harbor Department.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $9,438.15 is hereby accepted and appropriated to the
11000-2000-5922 Harbor Enterprise Fund State Grant.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 15th
day of December 2025.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Barnwell, Calhoon, Crites, Osenga, Draper, Warner, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-123
ATTEST:
P
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: December 15, 2025
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Tony Sieminski, Harbormaster
Subject: Resolution 2025-123: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Funds from
the Gulf of Alaska Pacific Cod Federal Fishery Disaster Relief through the
Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission in the Amount of $9,438.15
Background and justification:
The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission has played a role in managing and conserving
fishery resources along the West coast and Alaska for decades. In a letter dated October 14,
2025, we were informed that Seward was eligible to receive funds from the Gulf of Alaska
Pacific Cod Federal Fishery Disaster Relief for Communities/Borough through the Pacific States
Marine Fisheries Commission.
Payments to municipalities/boroughs were for communities affected by the disaster between
2015-2020 where the pacific cod fishery makes up a significant share of local budgets.
This payment is based on the state's 3% fishery business tax on shore -based landing and split
between other communities and boroughs that were also eligible to receive these funds.
The Harbor intends to use these funds to make much needed repairs to the fish cleaning stations
located within the facility.
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: $
This legislation (V):
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 (✓):
$ $9,438.15
$
$
X
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Harbor
Motor Pool
X
Available Fund Balance
X
Yes
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
$
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature:
Administration Recommendation
X
Adopt Resolution
Other: