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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2026-032
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION'S LIBRARIES TRANSFORMING
COMMUNITIES PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2025, the City of Seward applied for the American Library
Association's Libraries Transforming Communities program; and
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2026, the City of Seward was notified that the American Library
Association has chosen the Seward Community Library & Museum as a grantee of this grant in
the amount of $10,000; and
WHEREAS, funding from this grant provides the Community Library & Museum with resources
to expand efforts to create more accessible programs, improving adaptive technology availability,
and engaging residents with disabilities through thoughtful, inclusive community -driven
initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the Community Library & Museum's goal is to ensure that every person in Seward,
regardless of ability, can participate fully in library life and access the resources they need to thrive.
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 grant funds in the
amount of $10,000 from the American Library Association.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $10,000 is hereby transferred and appropriated from the
General Fund to the Library & Museum budget to the 01000-15000-4253 GF Grants revenue
account.
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 2026-032
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AYES: Osenga, Warner, Draper, Barnwell, Crites, Calhoon, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: March 23, 2026
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Karen Cooper McLoughlin, Library & Museum Deputy Director
Subject: Resolution 2026-032: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Grant Funds
from the American Library Association's Libraries Transforming
Communities Accessibility Program in the Amount of $10,000
Background and justification:
On December 11, 2025, the City of Seward submitted an application for the American Library
Association's Libraries Transforming Communities Accessibility program. On February 27, 2026,
the City of Seward was notified that the Seward Community Library & Museum was awarded this
grant in the amount of $10,000.
This grant provides the Community Library & Museum with funding and resources to expand
efforts to create more accessible programs, improving adaptive technology availability, and
engaging residents with disabilities through thoughtful, inclusive community -driven initiatives.
Our goal is to ensure that every person in Seward, regardless of ability, can participate fully in
library life and access the resources they need to thrive.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
1
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): 01000-1500-4253
X
Not budgeted
Not applicable
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
X
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
Available Unassigned Fund Balance as of 12.31.25
(unaudited)
Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
$ 9,578,661
Finance Director Signature:
Attorne Review
Administration Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
Other: