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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2026-076
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE $10,000
FROM THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES INSPIRE! GRANT
PROGRAM FOR THE SEWARD MUSEUM WWII EXHIBIT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded to the City of Seward, through
the Seward Community Library & Museum, a 2026 — 2027 Inspire! Grants Award; for the Seward
Museum's WWII Exhibit in the amount of $10,000 in funds on August 12, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this grant project is to upgrade the WWII Exhibit in the Seward
Museum by adding reader rails, interpretation videos, and a mural, all depicting the history of Fort
McGilvray, Fort Raymond, and the social impact WWII had on the city; and
WHEREAS, the timeline expected to achieve this grant project would begin September 1, 2026,
and is expected to end on August 31, 2027, which is manageable based on past experiences
handling shipments of materials; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Community Library & Museum will upgrade its WWII exhibit by adding
museum reader rails, interpretation videos, and a mural remembering those who served and
acknowledging past military reunions here in Seward. The planned purchases will provide the
museum with a cleaner and more contemporary look that will complement the space and include
more updated technology that will attract a new visitor demographic; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the community to invest in this project, for it is through
the Seward Community Library & Museum that visitors and residents alike can have interpretive
and memorable experiences of Seward's history and heritage.
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 and the Seward Community
Library & Museum to Accept and Appropriate the Inspire! Grant Program Funds of $10,000 from
the Institute of Museum and Library Services to complete the Seward Museum WWII Exhibit
Project.
Section 2. Grant funding in the amount of $10,000 is hereby appropriated to the Federal Grant
Library & Museum revenue account 01000-1500-4251-0102. The corresponding expenditures in
the amount of $10,000 are hereby appropriated to the applicable Library & Museum expenditure
accounts under project 0102, consistent with the approved grant budget.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2026-076
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APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA THIS 14th
DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026.
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Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Warner, Barnwell, Osenga, Draper, Calhoon, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Crites
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 14, 2026
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Allison Stacy, Museum Curator
Subject: Resolution 2026-076: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and
Appropriate $10,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services
Inspire! Grant Program for the Seward Museum WWII Exhibit Project
Background and justification:
The Seward Museum will upgrade its WWII exhibit by adding museum reader rails, interpretative
videos, and a mural. Reader rails provide a cleaner and more contemporary look that will
complement the space and, more importantly, are designed to be accessible to all visitors, including
those with disabilities. The museum will also create three narrated summary videos, using images
and a script written by the museum, to share Seward's WWII history, including Fort McGilvray,
Fort Raymond, and the social impact on the town. This project will benefit the community and
seasonal visitors.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding Source:
x
x
x
Yes — Amount: $10,000 Budgeted:
No
General Fund:
Enterprise Fund:
Grant:
Other:
Finance Director Signature:
x
Yes
No
N/A
01000-1500-4252-0102 Federal GF Grants- Museum WWII
Exhibit
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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
X
Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
X
Approve
Other: