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RESOLUTION 2011 -027
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$10,000 FOR CITY COUNCIL TRAVEL RELATED TO THE NEW ARCTIC
RESEARCH VESSEL, COASTAL VILLAGES RESEARCH FUND, AND
OTHER SIMILAR ECONOMIC INITIATIVES, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Seward is poised to benefit from a number of economic
development opportunities including the construction and home - porting of the new Arctic Research
Vessel in Seward, the possible relocation of Coastal Villages Research Fund fishing fleet vessels to
Seward, and other similar economic growth opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the City will benefit from city council members traveling on behalf of the
community, to attend meetings with legislators and business partners with the goal of encouraging
the expansion of economic opportunities in Seward; and
WHEREAS, the City's focus on economic development is aimed at diversifying the economic base of the community and promoting a stronger year -round economy which encourages
the expansion of year -round jobs; and
WHEREAS, the initial 2011 Budget included $17,000 for council travel and subsistence
costs and was upward adjusted by $5,000 via Resolution 2010 -116 on November 22, 2010 to
increase the total budget for travel and subsistence to $22,000 (with a $5,000 decrease in the
council's contingency account); and
WHEREAS, the estimated additional amount needed to cover council travel during 2011 is
$20,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The amount of $10,000 is hereby appropriated from the General Fund
undesignated reserves account no. 101- 0000 -3050 to the city council travel account no. 101 -1110-
5140, bringing the total city council travel budget for 2011 to $32,000.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -027
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 25
day of April, 2011.
THE CITY 1 F S,EWARD ALASKA
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' illard E. 1 n ham, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: Smith
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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C ity Clerk
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Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date:
March 28, 2011
From: Phillip Oates, City Managey ��ASr�P
Agenda Item: Supplemental Appropriation of $20,000 for Council
Travel
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward continues to focus significant effort on promoting and enhancing economic
development opportunities in Seward, with the goal of diversifying Seward's economic base, and
strengthening existing businesses and the local economy. Members of the city council have been important
advocates for Seward's efforts to maintain the arctic research vessel at the homeport of Seward, and have
participated in lobbying efforts at the local, state, and federal level, aimed at relocating the Coastal Villages
Research Fund fishing fleet to Seward. Continued participation by council members in these advocacy
efforts will promote Seward's efforts to bring year -round jobs to the community, and will strengthen the
relationships necessary to enhance local economic development opportunities.
The 2011 Budget currently includes $22,000 for council travel. The City Council generally participates in
travel to the Alaska Municipal League Conference, as well as specific lobbying efforts in both Juneau and
Washington, D.C. It is expected that additional travel will be necessary to solidify the efforts to bring the
Coastal Villages Research Fund fleet to Seward, as well as to take advantage of other economic
development opportunities.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans,
Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
INTENT:
The intent of this action is to increase the city council travel budget.
FISCAL NOTE: .
This appropriation will increase the total mayor and council travel budget to $42,000.
Approved by Finance X. #i1.eAiid. ,
ATTORNEY REVIEW: no
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council authorize an increase of $20,000 to the mayor and council budget, for a total 2011
Budget for mayor and council travel of $42,000.