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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2026-078
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE NEW FITNESS EQUIPMENT
FROM TOP FITNESS FOR THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $82,354 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, as part of the new Community Center that was formerly the Middle School building,
the Parks & Recreation Department will provide access to exercise equipment as they are currently
doing at AVTEC; and
WHEREAS, the exercise equipment at AVTEC will not move to the new Community Center; and
WHEREAS, new equipment, chosen to meet community needs and appropriate for the space, will
be purchased in bulk from Top Fitness in Anchorage at a discounted rate; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the equipment is $75,354 with $7,000 for shipping for total cost of
$82,354.
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 purchase fitness equipment
from Top Fitness for the newly acquired Community Center.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $82,354 is hereby transferred and appropriated from 01000-
0000-3400 — General Fund Unassigned Balance to 01000-1410-8103 Parks Maintenance Capital
Equipment.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA THIS 28th
DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026.
Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2026-078
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AYES: Calhoon, Osenga, Warner, Draper, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barnwell, Crites
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 28, 2026
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Melanie Hauze, Parks & Recreation Director
Subject: Resolution 2026-078: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase New
Fitness Equipment from Top Fitness for the Parks & Recreation Department
in the Amount of $82,354 and Appropriating Funds
Background and justification:
The Sports & Recreation division of the Parks & Recreation Department is moving many of their
services to the Community Center that was formerly the Middle School building. One such service
is access to exercise machines and gym equipment previously offered at AVTEC. Equipment at
AVTEC was pre -owned and maintained by AVTEC and will not move to the new Community
Center.
Sports & Rec is proposing the purchase of new gym equipment to appropriately outfit the new
space and provide high -quality equipment for members. The equipment will be purchased in bulk
at a discounted rate from Top Fitness in Anchorage for $75,354 with $7,000 for shipping.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact:
Funding Source:
X
X
Yes — Amount: $82,354 Budgeted:
No
General Fund:
Enterprise Fund:
Grant:
Other:
X
Yes
No
N/A
01000-0000-3400 — Unassigned Fund Balance
Finance Director Signature: paawSu:aepn ma/et (acting)
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
City Council Agenda Statement
X
Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
X
Approve
Other: