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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2018-048
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 $10,725.00 FOR
PURCHASE OF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS,the City of Seward has two emergency operations centers(EOC),one located
downtown in City Hall and one located at Seward Mountain Haven; and
WHEREAS,the recent tsunami warning of January 23,2018 highlighted our deficiencies in
our ability to communicate; and
WHEREAS,radio communications are a critical part of the EOC and both locations require
updated equipment; and
WHEREAS, telephone equipment is also critical in emergency situations and three new
satellite phones will help bridge the communications gaps we are experiencing; and
WHEREAS, grant funds are available through the reallocation of HSGP Funds and our
request for two base station radios and three satellite phone units was granted.
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 enter into a grant agreement with the
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) for the purchase of two base station radios and three
satellite phone units.
Section 2. Funds in the amount of$10,725.00 are hereby accepted from State grant funds
account no. 01000-1222-4252-0009 to the Emergency Operations Equipment account no. 01000-
1222-7217.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by Council.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2018-048
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska,this 29th
day of May, 2018.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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David Squires,May
AYES: Keil,McClure, Casagranda, Slater, Horn,Towsley, Squires
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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2. Strategic Plan (document source here):X
3. Other (list): Emergency Operations Plan Sec 1-7, 3-1, 4-27/28 X
FISCAL NOTE:
The City is not required to match this grant with any City funding and will receive sufficient grant
funds to cover the cost of this equipment purchase. Appropriated monies will be added to the
emergency preparedness division of the fire department.
Approved by Finance Department: ��
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable ___ _
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Resolution 2018-048 accepting the reallocated HSGP
funds in the amount of $10,725.00 for the purchase of two radio base stations and three satellite
phone units and appropriating funds.
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