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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2026-059
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM THE
SEWARD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MINI -GRANT PROGRAM AND THE ALASKA
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NOURISHED COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,000
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2026 the City of Seward submitted an application for the Seward
Community Foundation Mini -Grant; and
WHEREAS, and on May 23, 2026, the City of Seward was notified that the Seward Community
Library & Museum had been selected to receive a Seward Community Foundation Mini -Grant in
the amount of $670 and qualified for a 2:1 matching grant through the Alaska Community
Foundation's Nourished Communities initiative in the amount of $1,330, for a total grant award of
$2,000; and
WHEREAS, this funding provides the Seward Community Library & Museum with resources to
develop and implement the Seward Community Hydroponics Education Program; and
WHEREAS, the project will provide hands-on educational opportunities focused on hydroponic
growing, plant science, controlled environment agriculture, local food systems, and food
production through visible and interactive growing systems located within the Library & Museum;
and
WHEREAS, the program aims to increase community awareness of local growing opportunities,
support STEM learning, encourage lifelong learning, and provide opportunities to share produce
with community partners while collecting data to evaluate future program expansion; and
WHEREAS, grant funds will be used to purchase hydroponic growing equipment, educational
materials, program supplies, and related resources necessary to establish and operate the Seward
Community Hydroponics Education Program.
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 Seward Community
Foundation mini -grant in the amount of $670 and Alaska Community Foundation grant in the
amount of $ 1 ,330.
Section 2. Accept funding in the amount of $2,000 is hereby transferred and appropriated in the
Misc. Grant Library & Museum account 01000-1500-4253-0159. The expenditure will be
recognized in the expense account 01000-15000-7215-0159 Operating Supplies.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2026-059
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APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA THIS 22'
DAY OF JUNE 2026.
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Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Crites, Draper, Calhoon, Barnwell, Warner, Osenga, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 22, 2026
To: City Council
Through:
From:
Kat Sorensen, City Manager
Karen Cooper McLoughlin, Library & Museum Deputy Director
Subject: Resolution 2026-059: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Grant
Funding from the Seward Community Foundation Mini -Grant Program and
the Alaska Community Foundation Nourished Communities Initiative in the
Total Amount of $2,000
Background and justification:
On April 28, 2026, the City of Seward submitted an application for a Seward Community
Foundation Mini -Grant. On May 23, 2026, the City of Seward was notified that the Seward
Community Foundation had selected the Seward Community Library & Museum as a recipient of
a mini -grant in the amount of $670. In addition, the project qualified for a 2:1 matching grant
through the Alaska Community Foundation's Nourished Communities initiative in the amount of
$1,330. Together, these awards provide the Seward Community Library & Museum with $2,000 in
funding to develop and implement the Seward Community Hydroponics Education Program.
Funding in the amount of $2,000 is accepted and appropriated to the account 01000-1500-4253-
0159. Expenditures will be allocated to account 01000-1500-7215-0159.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding Source:
x
x
Fiscal Impact 1
Yes — Amount: $ 2,000.00 Budgeted:
No
General Fund:
Enterprise Fund:
Grant: Hydroponics Education Program
Other:
Finance Director Signature:
x
Yes
No
N/A
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Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
City Council Agenda Statement
Attorney Review
Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
Approve
Other: