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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUPPORT THE
MERMAID FESTIVAL BY AMENDING THE PARKING ENTERPRISE
FUND BUDGET TO OFFSET THE VALUE OF OCCUPIED SPACES AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Mermaid Festival was created in 2017 by local business persons and
citizens in partnership with the Seward Harbor Opening Weekend; and
WHEREAS, the Mermaid Festival celebrates rejuvenation, develops a creative
community impact,and encourages local entrepreneurship; and
WHEREAS, the Mermaid theme was chosen to represent Seward's symbiotic
relationship with the seas,oceans and waterways; and
WHEREAS, the Mermaid Festival brings a notable number of visitors to Seward that
spurs shoulder season economic activity and tourism; and
WHEREAS, the third annual Mermaid Festival will be held May 17, 18, and 19, 2019;
and
WHEREAS, the Mermaid Festival is requesting the use of the City-owned South (paid)
parking lot for the entirety of May 17 and May 18,2019; and
WHEREAS, Seward City Code does not afford Administration the ability to waive
parking fees; and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain full transparency in governance and city management,
Administration is requesting support for the Mermaid Festival through a budget amendment to
offset the value of the occupied spaces; and
WHEREAS, there are 200 spaces in the South (paid) parking lot, representing a
seasonally-adjusted value of$1,000 per day; and
WHEREAS,the Mermaid Festival is requesting two days of occupancy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-041
Section 1. The Seward City Council supports the Mermaid Festival by amending the
budget to accommodate their occupancy of the South (paid) Parking Lot which is maintained and
managed by the City of Seward Paid Parking Department.
Section 2. Funding for the Mermaid Festival South (paid) Parking Lot occupancy is as
follows: $2,000 from the Parking Enterprise Fund Reserves account no. 13000-0000-3400 to
Parking Enterprise Fund Promotions Expense account no. 13000-2900-7805 with corresponding
revenue recorded in the Parking Enterprise Fund.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
22t day of April, 2019.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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David Squires, Mayor
AYES: Osenga, McClure, Towsley, Lane, Seese, Horn, Squires
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballou, MC
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FISCAL NOTE: This budget amendment results in a net zero financial impact to the Parking
Enterprise Fund. This amendment addresses the $2,000 accommodation required to support the
Mermaid Festival by appropriately adjusting revenues and expenses within the Parking Enterprise
Fund.
Approved by Finance Department: � �
ATTORNEYREVIEW: Yes ___ No
RECOMMENDATION:
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Council approve Resolution 2019-041 , authorizing a $2,000 budget adjustment within the
Parking Enterprise Fund in support of the Mermaid Festival.
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