HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2026-024 Closeout Pink Salmon Fishery GrantSponsored by: Sorensen
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2026-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
ACKNOWLEDGING THE CLOSEOUT OF THE PINK SALMON FISHERY DISASTER
RELIEF GRANT
WHEREAS, in 2020 the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) allocated grant
funds from the Pink Salmon Fishery Disaster Relief Fund to communities in the Gulf of Alaska
impacted by the Pink Salmon Fishery Disaster; and
WHEREAS, through Resolution 2022-110, the City Council accepted a grant in the amount of
$118,914 for the purpose of improving salmon passage by adding culverts to enhance access from
the lagoon to upstream waters; and
WHEREAS, PSMFC extended the deadline to utilize the grant funds through March 2025; and
WHEREAS, through Resolution 2024-051, the City approved a professional services agreement
with PND Engineers, Inc. for the development of a comprehensive project scope, design and
engineering services, and preparation of a Request for Proposals for construction of the fish
passage culvert connecting First and Second Lakes across Second Avenue to the lagoon, for a fixed
fee of $118,043.11; and
WHEREAS, the performance period of PSMFC Subaward No. 21-041G ended March 31,
2025, and the federal government has since liquidated the grant account, notwithstanding the
Commission's 120-day post -performance period to complete final drawdown activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA:
Section 1. The City Council hereby acknowledges the closeout of PSMFC Subaward No. 21-
041G and directs staff to complete all necessary administrative actions related to the grant file.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $82,630 will be transferred from the General Fund Unassigned
01000-0000-3710 to the 2016 Alaska Pink Salmon Fishery Disaster Relief Fund 80022-0000-3700
to close out the Grant Fund.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA THIS 9`h
DAY OF MARCH 2026.
S-IALAMY 0C 4.4.t4,
Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2026-024
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AYES: Warner, Barnwell, Osenga, Calhoon, Mcclure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Crites, Draper
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
X
City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: March 9, 2026
To: City Council
From: Sully Jusino, Finance Director
Sponsored By: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
Subject: Resolution 2026-024: Acknowledging the Closeout of the Pink Salmon
Fishery Disaster Relief Grant
Background and justification:
The Pink Salmon Disaster Relief Fund, administered through the Pacific States Marine Fisheries
Commission, provided grant funding for the design and engineering costs for the installation of a
fish passage culvert under Second Ave at the lagoon.
This resolution acknowledges the closeout of the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission
(PSMFC) Pink Salmon Fishery Disaster Relief Grant (Subaward No. 21-041G). In 2022, the City
of Seward accepted $118,914 to improve salmon passage between the lagoon and upstream waters
through culvert installation. The grant deadline was extended to March 31, 2025, and engineering
design services were authorized in 2024 to advance the project.
The grant performance period has now ended, and the federal government has liquidated the grant
account. This resolution formally documents the closeout of the subaward and authorizes
completion of all remaining administrative requirements.
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 (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in the amount of:
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s): Pink Salmon Grant Fund
X
$ 82,630
$ 82,630
$
$
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Not applicable
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
X
SMIC Electric Wastewater
Parking Water Healthcare
Other Pink Salmon Grant
Fund
Note: amounts are unaudited
Available Unassigned Fund Balance as of 12.31.25 $ 9,578,661
(unaudited)
Finance Director Signature:
sa, ez.d"f-e
Attorney Review
Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
X
Adopt Resolution
Other: