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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-064
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FIVE YEAR
CONTRACT FOR $368,952.00 WITH THE STATE OF ALASKA,
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS,TO PROVIDE FOR OPERATING THE
SEWARD COMMUNITY JAIL AND HOUSING PRISONERS CHARGED
AND/OR SENTENCED UNDER ALASKA STATUTES
WHEREAS,the City of Seward has received a proposed amendment to the five year contract
from the State of Alaska for the operation of the Seward community Jail; and
WHEREAS, the contract amount for the City of Seward is $368,952.00, this amount has
decreased by $301,869.00 from the 2014 contract, to operate the Seward Community Jail in
accordance with the attached contract from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby authorizes the city manager to enter an
amendment to the five year contract for $368,952.00 with the State of Alaska, Department of
Corrections, to provide for operating the Seward Community Jail and housing prisoners charged
and/or sentenced under Alaska Statutes.
Section 2. The City Council herby instructs the administration to continue lobbying for
additional state funding of the Seward Community Jail such that the local tax payers are not asked to
subsidize the cost of operating the jail for state-related offenses.
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 27th day of July
2015.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-064
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
can Bardarson, Mayor
AYES: Darling, Keil, Butts, Squires, Terry, Casagranda,Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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ity Clerk
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: July 27, 2015 qp
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Through Jim Hunt, City Manager ,
From: Tom Clemons, Chief of Police
Agenda Item: Renewal of Reduced Jail Contract between the Department of Corrections
and the City of Seward
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward has entered into contracts with the Department of Corrections for many years.
This contract is being renewed for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, with a major
amendment in the form of a reduction in the compensation to the City of Seward by the State of
Alaska, to provide jail services. The State of Alaska will pay the City of Seward $368,952.00 to
operate the Seward community Jail in accordance with the conditions set forth in the attached
contract.
INTENT: To authorize the City Manager to renew the Jail Contract between the City of Seward and
the Department of Corrections, at a reduced rate of compensation.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NA
1 Comprehensive Plan: (2.2, Page 14) Public Safety: Continuously X
plan for future police services, including police auxiliary programs,
to ensure the highest level of public safety within the community.
2 Strategic Plan: (Page 18) Promote a Safe Community X
3 Other: X
FISCAL NOTE: The City of Seward will receive the sum of$368,952 from the State of Alaska for
this contract. The prior compensation for this contract was$670,821,reflecting an annual reduction
of$301,869, or 55%. The impact of this reduction is a negative cash flow impact to the General
Fund of$181,832, because $120,037 of the costs currently charged to the Jail, represent indirect
costs of police department and other administrative costs.
Approved by Finance Department: Jew 1
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ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No Not Applicable ,Vv
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval of Resolution 2015- 0�4-authorizing a contract between the City of Seward
and the State of Alaska,Department of Corrections that provides for the City of Seward to operate
the Seward Community Jail, and house prisoners charged and/or sentenced under Alaska Statutes.
The State will pay the City $368,952.00 to provide this service.
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