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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2026-030
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE 2026 VOLUNTEER FIRE
ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR THE SEWARD FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$8,200.95
WHEREAS, the Seward Fire Department applied for, and was awarded, a 2026 Volunteer Fire
Assistance Grant from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $8,200.95;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward is required to provide a minimum of 10% cash match as a
condition of the grant. Funding of $820.10 has been identified as the proposed match amount
within the current Volunteer Fire Department 2026 budget; and
WHEREAS, the grant must be used for purchasing equipment identified in the grant application.
The equipment requested was a Waterax portable pump system along with needed supplies and
tools with shipping; and
WHEREAS, this Waterax pump system will allow us to be better equipped when fighting wildland
fires in and around the Seward area and allows our firefighters the ability to draw and move water
efficiently from natural sources, improving suppression and structure protection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to accept the 2026 Volunteer Fire
Assistance Grant award in the amount of $8,200.95 to grant revenue account 01000-1221-4251.
Section 2. Matching funds in the amount of $820.10 are included in the 2026 budget and are hereby
appropriated to small tools & equipment expense account no. 01000-1221-7217.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA THIS 23rd
DAY OF MARCH 2026.
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Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2026-030
Pale 2 of 2
AYES: Osenga, Warner, Draper, Barnwell, Crites, Calhoon, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: March 23, 2026
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Clinton Crites, Fire Chief
Subject: Resolution 2026-030: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the 2026
Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant for the Seward Fire Department in the
Amount of $8,200.95
Background and justification:
The Seward Fire Department applied for and has been awarded a 2026 Volunteer Fire Assistance
(VFA) grant from the Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $8,200.95. The City is
required to provide a minimum of 10% cash match as a condition of the grant. Funding of $820.10
has been identified as the proposed match amount within the current Fire Department Volunteer
2026 budget.
The total project value is $9,021.05. The grant funds must be used for purchasing equipment
identified in the grant application. This year, the items requested were a Waterax portable pump
system along with needed supplies and tools used for Wildland Firefighting including shipping.
This Waterax pump system will allow us to be better equipped when fighting wildland fires in and
around the Seward area, giving our firefighters the ability to draw and move water efficiently from
natural sources, improving suppression and structure protection. This pump system will help
protect the lives and property of the citizens of Seward and help with neighboring agencies if
mutual aid is needed.
With the high cost of firefighting equipment, the Seward Fire Department continues to seek
funding for equipment. Applications for the US Forest Service grants are available annually,
pending legislative approval. The City of Seward is fortunate to have these grants to help the rural
fire depai tiuents and intend to apply whenever they are available.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: Volume 1-page 19, 3.8.2 Volume 2-page 27, 12.1
Strategic Plan: Page 18
Other:
2026 Budget
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 9,021.05
X
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $ 820.10
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s): 01000-1221-4251 / 01000-1221-7217
X
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
X
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Available Unassigned Fund Balance as of 12.31.25 $ 9,578,661
(unaudited)
Finance Director Signature:
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X
Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
X
Adopt Resolution
Other: