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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE SEWARD CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE FOR A TOTAL DISTRIBUTION OF $260,454,
REPRESENTING HALF OF THE BED TAX COLLECTED IN 2017, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, on January 1, 1996, the City of Seward implemented a 4%bed tax; and
WHEREAS, beginning in 2001, the Seward City Council agreed to share 50% of the
budgeted bed tax with the Chamber for the express purpose of providing marketing services on
behalf of the community; and
WHEREAS, beginning in 2002 the Seward City Council began basing the contribution
to the Chamber on 50% of the previous full years' actual bed tax collected; and
WHEREAS, Seward City Council approved Resolution 2004-047 designating the
Chamber of Commerce the lead marketing entity for the City of Seward; and
WHEREAS, Seward City Council approved Resolution 2004-099 authorizing the City
Manager to enter into an agreement with the Seward Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of
promoting the City of Seward economic and tourism marketing; and
WHEREAS, the 2019 Budget authorized a contribution to the Chamber of$252,923; and
WHEREAS, 50%of the 2017 actuals totaled $260,454; and
WHEREAS, an additional appropriation of$7,531 is needed.
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 pay the Seward Chamber of
Commerce $260,454, representing half of 2017 bed tax receipts.
Section 2. Additional funding in the amount of $7,531 is hereby appropriated from the
General Fund Reserves account no. 01000-0000-3400 to the Chamber Contributions account no.
01000-1182-7801.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-015
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
Il`" day of February, 2019.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
David Squires, May
AYES: Towsley, McClure, Seese, Squires
NOES: Lane
ABSENT: Osenga, Horn
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Agenda Item:
Agenda Statement
February 11, 2019
Seward City Council
Jeff Bridges, Interim City Mana�
Authorizing payment in the amount of $260,454 to the Seward
Chamber of Commerce representing half of the bed tax collected in
2017.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
In 1996, the City of Seward implemented a 4% bed tax . In 2001, the Seward City Council agreed
to share 50% of the budgeted bed tax with the Chamber for the express purpose of providing
marketing services on behalf of the community. In 2002, Seward City Council began basing the
contribution to the Chamber on 50% of the previous full years' actual bed tax collected. In 2004
the City Council approved resolutions 2004-047 and 2004-099 which designated the Chamber of
Commerce as the lead marketing entity for the City of Seward and authorized the City Manager
to enter into an agreement with the Seward Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of promoting
the City of Seward economic and tourism marketing.
INTENT: Authorize the City Manager to pay the Seward Chamber of Commerce $260,454
representing half of the 2017 bed tax receipts.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NIA
Comprehensive Plan (document source here):
1. 2.2. 7 Community Partnerships X 2.2.11 Economic Base
3.1 Economic Development
Strategic Plan (document source here):
2. Economic Base X Attract New Industry
Develop an active marketing Campaign
3.Other (list):X
FISCAL NOTE: The 2019 budget for Chamber of Commerce contribution was $252,923. Half
of the actual bed tax receipts for 2017 was $260,454. An additional appropriation in an amount
of $7,531 is necessary in order to fulfill the agreement with the Chamber of Commerce.
Approved by Finance: .Jt1.-GJI:>Jw,J,l.,l�
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X---------
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2019- 015 authorizing the City Manager to pay
the Seward Chamber of Commerce $260,454 representing half of the 2017 bed tax receipts.
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