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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT OF CORY BORGESON FOR
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,000
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has hired a new manager for the electric utility which
has been vacant since June 10, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Cory Bergeson, former Chief Executive Officer of Golden Valley Electric
Association, Fairbanks, Alaska, has been Interim Manager of the Seward Electric Utility since
June 23, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on September 14, 2020 council approved Resolution 2020-076 to extend
Bergeson's contract as Interim for an additional 22 weeks; and
WHEREAS, actual expenses proved to be higher than anticipated and the funding
authority for Borgeson's contract will end on or about January 11, 2020, falling short by two
weeks; and
WHEREAS, both the City of Seward and Bergeson desire to have Borgeson remain in
Seward for the remainder of the month; and
WHEREAS, the amount of $7,000 will cover the weekly compensation and living
expenses thru January 28, 2021.
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 continue the Professional Services
Contract between the City of Seward and Cory Borgeson with funding being approved thru
January 28, 2021.
Section 2. The contract extension will be performed at a cost not -to -exceed $7,000.
Section 3. The cost of this Independent Contractor Agreement will be borne by the
Electric Enterprise Fund and be charged to Electric Administration salaries account no. 15000-
3001-6000.
' Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-005
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
11ih day of January, 2021.
TH C O SEWARD,ALASKA
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AYES:
DeMoss, McClure, Casagranda, Baclaan, Osenga, Seese, Terry
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: January 11, 2021
To: City Council
Through: Norm Regis, Acting City Manager
From: Sam Hickok, Acting Finance Director
Agenda Item: A Resolution of the City Council of The City of Seward, Alaska, Authorizing
the funding of the Professional Services Contract of Cory Borgeson in the
amount of $7,000, to manage the Seward Electric Department thru January
28, 2021.
BACKGROUND & USTIFICATION:
Since June 23, 2020, Borgeson has been the Manager of the Seward Electric Department and has
been successful in carrying out the goals and objectives of the department. The Electric Manager
position has been filled with the hiring of Robin Montgomery who will start January 19, 2021.
Funding of $7,000 will allow Mr. Borgeson's contract to be continued through January 28, 2021.
INTENT:
Extend the Professional Services Contract of Cory Borgeson, to manage the Electric Department
thru January 28, 2021 for an amount not to exceed $7,000.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes
No
N/A
1.
Comprehensive PIan:
x
2.
Strategic Plan:
x
3.
Other:
FISCAL NOTE:
Funding will come from Electric Administration salaries account 15000-300I-6000, no additional
appropriation necessary.
Approved by Finance Department:.
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No_________________________ Not Applicable --
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RECOMMENDATION•
City Council approve Resolution 2021-005, authorizing the Acting City Manager to extend the
Professional Services Contract of Cory Borgeson, thru January 28, 2021 and to approve the
funding of $7,000.00 for the extension.
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