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RESOLUTION 2019-078
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE SEWARD POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT OF $12,257.90 FROM THE $2 MILLION
DOLLARS ALLOTTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
AS PART OF SENATE BILL 142 FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND
RESPONSE AND EQUIPMENT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Seward Police Department has submitted for reimbursement
funding for the purchase of necessary equipment updates and replacements; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) has approved the reimbursement
funding for the following equipment: police radars, digital point and shoot cameras, as well as
replacement hand held radio batteries; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward Police Department has purchased the approved items
and submitted itemized receipts to DPS for reimbursement of the funds; and
WHEREAS, DPS will reimburse the Seward Police Department $12,257.90 for the
purchased equipment from the $2 million dollars allotted to DPS as part of Senate Bill 142.
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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 receive the
funds from DPS for the reimbursement of the above listed items.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of$12,257.90 is hereby received and appropriated to
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Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 9th
day of September, 2019.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
David Squires, Mayo
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-078
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AYES: Osenga, Seese, Horn, Towsley, Lane, McClure, Squires
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 9th, 2019
To: Seward City Council f
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From: Tom Clemons, Chief of Police
Through: Scott Meszaros, City Manager''✓
Agenda Item: Receipt of reimbursement for Police Department equipment
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Department of Public Safety(DPS)contacted the Seward Police Department and advised us that
they had pass through grant money available for the purchase of crime prevention and response
equipment that would enhance public safety.The Seward Police Department submitted a request for
reimbursement of the following equipment:
I) Police radars which allowing us to enforce traffic laws and promote public safety by
combating speeding.
2) Digital point and shoot cameras to document burglaries, auto accidents, trespass, simple
assaults etc. at the scene to aid in thorough investigations.
3) Replacement hand held radio batteries to keep officers connected with dispatch and each
other which promotes safety through open lines of communication.
DPS awarded the reimbursement grant to the Seward Police Department and will reimburse the total
amount of the purchased equipment from the$2 million dollars allotted to DPS as part of SB 142.
INTENT: To authorize the City Manager to accept the funds from DPS.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NA
.1 Comprehensive Plan: 2.2.9 (Page 14) Public Safety X
• Maintain an effective public safety communications network
in Seward, including an enhanced emergency 911 system and
corrected street addresses.
• Continuously plan for future police services to ensure the
highest level of public safety within the community
• Encourage annual reporting of crime statistics, analysis of
crime incidents, and recommendations for solutions.
• Support adequate police services and equipment.
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2 Strategic Plan: (Pape 18) Promote a Safe Community X
�3 Other: W., ,,.�„�„��_,�.s._�, ,,�
FISCAL NOTE: DPS will reimburse the City of Seward Police Department in full for the purchase
of the above listed equipment for the amount totaling $12,257.90.
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Approved by Finance Department: i 0,4j�
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMIVMNDATION:
Recommend approval of Resolution 2019. 078 authorizing the city manager to accept the funds
from DPS for the total amount of the purchased equipment from the $2 million dollars allotted to
DPS as part of SIB 142.
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