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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013 -067
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE ALASKA DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,160.00 FOR
TRAVEL EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH PREPARATION FOR THE
ALASKA SHIELD 2014 EXERCISE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the 2014 Alaska Shield Exercise plans include a tsunami disaster; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward was the first "Tsunami Ready" city in the State of Alaska;
and
WHEREAS, travel funds were not requested for Seward when the Kenai Peninsula Borough
made plans to participate in the exercise; and
WHEREAS, grant funds are now available through the re- allocation of Homeland Security
Grant Program (HSGP) Funds and our request was granted.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept Homeland Security Grant
Program (HSGP) Funds in the amount of $8.160.00 for travel expenses.
Section 2. Funds in the amount of $8,160.00 are hereby appropriated from State Grant Funds
account no. 101- 0000 - 4680 -0200 to the Emergency Preparedness Travel Expense account no. 101-
1222 -5140
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 26 day of
August, 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013 -067
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Terry, Seaward
NOES: None
ABSENT: Casagranda
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Brenda J. Ba11ou
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Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: August 26, 2013 a �� , 9
Through: City Manager, Jim Hunt 'i'
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From: Fire Chief, Edward Athey
Agenda Item: Acceptance of Reallocated Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Funds
for travel in connection with 2014 Alaska Shield Exercise preparation.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Alaska Shield is a multi - agency, statewide emergency operations exercise that takes place every
2 years. The 2014 Alaska Shield exercise will be centered on the 50 Anniversary of the 1964
earthquake and tsunami experienced by many Alaska residents. Seward was struck especially hard by
that 1964 earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Seward was the first Tsunami Ready city in the State
of Alaska. Participation in the 2014 exercise would enhance the City of Seward's Emergency
Operations Plan by allowing staff to operate in another scenario and find area that need to be
modified to enhance our ability to protect and provide for our citizens.
When the funding first became available to participate in the planning stages of this exercise, the
Kenai Peninsula Borough was not aware Seward had not applied for funding to join the planning.
This was an over sight and we were able to correct this when funds became available for
reallocation. Staff applied for these funds to travel to the planning session in Anchorage, and the City
has been awarded funds in the amount of $8,160.
With acceptance of these funds, we will join the planning committee in August 2013 and continue to
be part of the 2014 Alaska Shield Exercise planning effort through 2013 and 2014 up to the date of
the actual exercise.
INTENT:
Accepting the reallocated HSGP Funds for travel to actively participate in 2014 Alaska Shield
Exercise. Exercises are to improve individual, organizational, and community performance
throughout the disaster cycle: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1 Comprehensive Plan (document source here): Public safety, Page 14 X
Natural Hazards, section 3.8.1.4
2 Strategic Plan (document source here): Plan and prepare for natural
disasters, Page 11
3. Other (list): Emergency Operations Plan/ preparedness and exercises X
FISCAL NOTE:
Grants funds in the amount of $8,160 will be used for travel costs related to participation in the
exercise, and the grant does not requirnne��a local match.
Approved by Finance Department: Jett, f.G1 `'
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Resolution 2013- OC)7ccepting the reallocated HSGP
Grant Funds for travel to actively participate in 2014 Alaska Shield Exercise.