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OF SEWARD,ALASKA by: Meszaros
RESOLUTION 2019-082
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000 FROM
ALASKANS FOR LITTER PREVENTION AND RECYCLING FOR THE
ALPAR PROGRAM,AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, Seward Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded a grant from
Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling(ALPAR)in the amount of$3,000; and
WHEREAS, litter pick up and recycling are desired activities among community
members and visitors; and
WHEREAS, beautification projects are consistent with City of Seward's comprehensive
plan; and
WHEREAS, this grant funds the youth litter prevention patrol and reimburses personnel
expenses.
111 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 accept the grants in the amount of
$3,000 from the Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling for the ALPAR Program.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $3,000 is hereby accepted and appropriated to
account 30113-0000-4253-2019.
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 quires,Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-082
AYES: Horn, Lane, Towsley, Seese, McClure, Osenga, Squires
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 9, 2019
To: Seward City Council
Through: Scott Meszaros, City Manager f
From: Traci Petersen, Acting Parks& Recreation Director
Agenda Item: Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Litter Patrol grant
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION
Seward Parks and Recreation has been awarded a grant from Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling
{'ALPAR"), in the amount of$3,000. This grant funds the youth litter prevention patrol and reimburses
personnel expenses. Youth workers are paid minimum wage, $9.89, per hour as specified in the grant. Crew
positions are open throughout the summer and work discontinues after the Silver Salmon Derby.
In recent years, the litter prevention crew cleaned the downtown area, the beach, the harbor plaza, city
parks, streets, parking lots, playgrounds, as well as the Seward Highway out to the Chamber of Commerce
building. Youth crewmembers must be ages 14 to 17,as defined in the ALPAR grant requirements.
ALPAR Budget:
Salaries $2,000.00
Workers' Compensation 100.00
Social Security 200.00
Operating 700.00
TOTAL $3,000.00
Operating Supplies include: safety vests, litter pickers and uniforms.
INTENT: City Council accepts this grant, appropriate the funds and accept the litter patrol budget.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NA
1 Comprehensive Plan: 3.9.2.1 X
• Encourage citizens, as well as the city, to take an active role
in beautifying the community.
• Support the ALPAR
Strategic Plan: Page 2 X
• Growth and Management and Land Use Planning Vision
Element
3 Other 1993 Parks & Rec Master Plan X
FISCAL NOTE: This grant is being provided by Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling and
requires no matching funds
Approved by Finance Department:
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ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes m,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,m..........................................No
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2019-082 accepting a grant in the amount of$3,000 from the Alaskans for
Litter Prevention and Recycling.
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