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RESOLUTION 2022-085
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA,ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE
RASMUSSEN FOUNDATION GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF$7,000 FOR
THE MICROFILM SCANNER FOR THE SEWARD COMMUNITY
LIBRARY& MUSEUM
WHEREAS,the Seward Community Library and Museum was notified of the Rasmussen
Foundation Grant in April 2022; and
WHEREAS,the Seward Community Library and Museum submitted the Tier 1 Grant
Application from the Rasmussen Foundation in April 2022; and
WHEREAS,the Library Research Room Microfilm Scanner Grant was approved and the
grant agreement was received on November 19, 2021; and
WHEREAS,the priority of the grant funding is to purchase a new microfilm scanner and
new software; and
WHEREAS,the new system allows for efficient research and access to historic
newspapers on microfilm and allow digital files to email and drop box: and
WHEREAS,the cash donations from the City, the Resurrection Bay Historical Society,
and the Seward Community Library Association are$1,410 total for the one-year service contract,
installation&training, and freight; 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 July 31, 2023, 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 to pay
vendors for services rendered to fulfill the Tier 1 Grant from the Rasmussen Foundation.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of$7,000 is hereby accepted from the Tier 1 Grant from
the Rasmussen Foundation for the purchase of Microfiche, monitor, and software in the account
01000-1500-4253-0016 Misc. GF Grants, the expenses will be appropriated in the account 0100-
15000-7215-0016 Operating Supplies.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-085
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 8`h
day of August, 2022.
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Christy Terry a
AYES: DeMoss, Wells, McClure, Casagranda, Calhoon, Ose
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 8, 2022
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Bailey Sayler, Director, Seward Community Library & Museum
Agenda Item: Resolution 2022-085: Accepting and Appropriating Funds from the
Rasmussen Foundation Grant, in the Amount of $7,000 for the Microfilm
Scanner for the Seward Community Library & Museum
Background and justification:
The Seward Community Library&Museum current microfiche has stopped functioning. The Library
Director sought grants to help purchase a new one for patrons and researchers within the
community. We applied and were awarded a $7000 grant from the Rasmussen foundation for
purchasing the software and new microfiche for the Seward Community Library & Museum.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 7000
This legislation (✓):
✓ Creates revenue in the amount of: $ 7000
Creates expenditure in amount of: $
✓ Creates a savings in the amount of: $ 7000
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s): Microfiche has not been budgeted
✓ Not budgeted
Not applicable
Unassigned Fund Balance and Available Unrestricted Cash Balance Information
Fund (✓):
✓ General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking F1 Wat F1 Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Unassigned Fund Balance*: $ 2,971,784.17 *unaudited numbers 5/31/22
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance*: $ 7,739,659.54
Finance Signature:
196
Attorney Review
Yes Attorney Signature:
✓ Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
e✓ Adopt Resolution
Other:
197