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RESOLUTION 2021-138
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND
APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE EASY ARPA GRANT, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $6,000 FOR THE SEWARD TECHNOLOGY AND
COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT PROJECT ON BEHALF OF THE
SEWARD COMMUNITY LIBRARY& MUSEUM
WHEREAS,the Seward Community Library and Museum was notified of the ARPA
grant in August with an application deadline of September 15, 2021; and
WHEREAS,the priority of the grant funding is to purchase an App that allows patrons
to check out books at the library; and
WHEREAS,to purchase a kiosk enclosure for an iPad to go inside the kiosk,so patrons
can have contactless check-outs; and
WHEREAS, $2,500 for Library materials; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Community Library and Museum submitted the Easy ARPA
Grant on September 14,2021; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Technology and Community Enrichment Grant project was
approved,and the grant agreement was received November 19, 2021; and
WHEREAS,the estimated total project cost is $6,000; and
WHEREAS, grant funds will be administered by the City staff and expenditures
reimbursed after invoices are submitted; and
WHEREAS,the period of the grant upon full exactions ends September 30,2022,with no
options for extension.
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 and appropriate grant funds
to pay vendors for services rendered to fulfill the Easy ARPA Grant: Seward Technology and
Community Enrichment project.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $6,000 is hereby accepted from the Easy ARPA
`r..• Federal Grant revenue account no. 01000-1500-4251-0070 and appropriated to Library Small
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-138
Tools& Equipment account no. 01000-1500-7217-0070.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward,Alaska,this 13th
day of December, 2021.
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AYES: Calhoon,Casagranda, DeMoss, Wells, McClure, Terry
NOES: None
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ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballou, MMC
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: December 13, 2021
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Bailey Sayler, Library Director
Agenda Item: Resolution 2021-138: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and
Appropriate Funds from the Easy ARPA Grant, in the Amount of $6,000 for
the Seward Technology and Community Enrichment Project on Behalf of
the Seward Community Library & Museum
Background and justification:
Seward Community Library & Museum applied for the Easy ARPA grant and has been selected as
a grant recipient. The grant funds are for a Library App for patrons to check out books, Kiosk for
self-check-out, an iPad, and $2,500 for Library materials.
Consistency checklist:
Comprehensive Plan: Support efforts to continuously improve the quality of educational facilities
and services. (3.7.1)
Strategic Plan: Providing opportunities for equal access to information, technology, lifelong
learning, community enrichment, and the preservation of Seward's heritage.
Fiscal note:
Is this a budgeted expense? ❑ Yes ❑✓ No
If yes, from which line item?
Funds will be appropriated to Library Small Tools & Equipment account no. 01000-1500-7217-
0070. Purchases will be covered by this Federal ARPA grant.
Finance Department approval: 14
Attorney Review✓:
Yes ❑ Not applicable ❑✓
Recommendation
City Council approve Resolution 2021-138.