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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-109
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000
FROM THE ANCHORAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT CYBER CRIMES
DIVISION, THROUGH THE ALASKA INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST
CHILDREN (ICAC) TASK FORCE, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A µFRED
FORENSIC WORKSTATION,AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
THE µFRED FORENSIC WORKSTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$6,037.75,AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS,the Anchorage Police Department is the lead agency for the Alaska Internet
Crimes Against Children(ICAC)Task Force; and
WHEREAS, as lead agency of the Alaska ICAC, the Anchorage Police Department
controls the distribution and use, within Alaska, of Federal ICAC Task Force grant funds it has
received; and
WHEREAS,the Seward Police Department is an affiliate agency of the Alaska ICAC Task
Force; and
WHEREAS, to increase the Seward Police Department's ability to conduct ICAC
investigations the Seward Police Department is purchasing a Digital Intelligence µFRED Forensic
Workstation for a total of$6,037.75; and
WHEREAS, the Anchorage Police Department has authorized the reimbursement of
$5,000 of the $6,037.75 using its ICAC grant funds to the Seward Police Department upon
completion of the purchase.
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 the Anchorage Police Department ICAC grant funds for the reimbursement of the
above listed items.
Section 2.Funding is appropriated between a federal grant of$5,000 from Municipality of
Anchorage Police Department as a pass through from US Department of Justice, and $1,037.75
from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance. Revenue: 01000-1210-4251 (Federal Grant
Revenue), City Funding: 01000-1210-3400 (Unassigned Fund Balance), Expenses: 01000-1210-
8103 (Capital Equipment).
Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-109
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska,this 27th
day of September, 2021.
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Christy Ter , Mayor
AYES: McClure, Seese, Osenga, DeMoss, Casagranda, Terry
NOES: None
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 27, 2021
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Alan Nickell, Chief of Police
Agenda Item: Resolution 2021-109: Accepting Grant Funds in the Amount of$5,000 from
the Anchorage Police Department Cyber Crimes Division,through the Alaska
Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAO) Task Force, for the Purchase of a
pFRED Forensic Workstation, and Authorizing the Purchase of the pFRED
Forensic Workstation in the Amount of$6,037.75, and Appropriating Funds
Background and justification:
The Seward Police Department has been an active ICAC(Internet Crimes Against Children) affiliate
since spring of 2017. The Seward Police Department has conducted numerous ICAC child
pornography and child enticement investigations and have referred multiple cases to other agencies
around the United States. We are certified in BitTorrent and EMule investigations and have actively
run and monitored the BitTorrent and EMule UIS software since 2017 looking for local attempts to
download CSEM (Child Sexual Exploitation Material). We have software capable of processing and
examining devices such as computers, smart phones and tablets. Our ICAC members provide
annual presentations to local schools and other organizations.
The Seward Police Department wishes to purchase a Digital Intelligence pFRED Forensic
Workstation. We currently do not have a dedicated computer capable of efficiently processing
modern computer and cellular devices and the large amount of data now contained on such
devices. The pFRED system will provide the Seward Police Department the ability to quickly and
efficiently conduct ICAC investigations involving modern devices and large volumes of data.
The initial funds for the purchase of this equipment would come from the Seward Police budget and
Anchorage Police Department Cyber Crimes Division has agreed to partially reimburse the Seward
Police Department with Alaska ICAC Task Force grant funds.
Consistency checklist:
Comprehensive Plan: Comprehensive Plan: 2.2.9 Public Safety
• 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.
Strategic Plan: (Page 18) Promote a Safe Community
Other: N/A
Fiscal note: 2021 funding is appropriated between a federal grant of$5,000 from Municipality of
Anchorage Police Department as a pass through from US Department of Justice, and $1,037.75
from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance, which had a balance of$7,169,606 (audited) at
year end 2020.
Federal revenue will be coded to 01000-1210-4251 (Federal Grant Revenue)
City funding is from: 01000-1210-3400 (Unassigned Fund Balance)
Expenses will be located at: 01000-1210-8103 (Capital Equipment)
Finance Department approval:
Attorney Review:
Yes ❑ No ❑✓ Not applicable ❑
Recommendation
City Council approve Resolution 2021-109.