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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-088
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE 2022 CITY OF SEWARD BUDGET TO
APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 TO INFLUENCE
THE OUTCOME OF ELECTION CONCERNING THE BALLOT
PROPOSITION SUBMITTING THE QUESTION OF SELLING THE CITY
OF SEWARD ELECTRIC UTILITY TO THE QUALIFIED CITY OF
SEWARD VOTERS AT A SPECIAL ELECTION IN AND FOR THE CITY
OF SEWARD ON MAY 2,2023
WHEREAS,Alaska Statute 15.13.145 (b)allows a municipality to influence the outcome
of an election concerning a ballot proposition or question if funds are specifically appropriated for
that purpose; and
WHEREAS, the appropriated funds may be used to disseminate information about the
time and place of an election and to hold an election, and to provide the public with nonpartisan
information about a ballot proposition; and
WHEREAS, Alaska Statute 15.13.145(d) requires the city to report the expenditures to
the Alaska Public Offices Commission; and
WHEREAS, the city wishes to provide information to the voters about the sale of the
electric utility in advance of an election; and
WHEREAS, although the city is permitted to provide neutral information about ballot
propositions, in an abundance of caution, an appropriation of funds in the amount of$25,000 is
requested to disseminate the information.
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NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA, that:
Section 1. Funding in the amount of$25,000 is hereby appropriated from the 2022 budget
from Electric reserves account no. 15000-0000-3710 and will be transferred to the General Fund
01000-0000-3700 for the purpose of providing information to voters which could possibly be
viewed as influencing the outcome of a ballot proposition which asks voters whether the city
should sell the electric utility.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of$25,000 is hereby appropriated from the Electric
Enterprise Fund to the General Fund Unassigned Account 01000-0000-3400 appropriating the
expense to the 01000-1110-7804 Elections Expense Account.
Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-088
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 8`h
day of August, 2022.
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ABSTAIN: None
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 8, 2022
To: City Council
From: Janette Bower, City Manager
Agenda Item: Resolution 2022-088: Amending the 2022 City of Seward Budget to
Appropriate Funds in the Amount of $25,000 to Influence the Outcome of
Election Concerning the Ballot Proposition Submitting the Question of Selling
the City of Seward Electric Utility to the Qualified City of Seward Voters at a
Special Election in and for the City of Seward on May 2, 2023
Background and justification:
Alaska Statute 15.13.145 (b) permits the city to influence the outcome of the election if funds are
appropriated for that purpose. This resolution appropriates the funds to influence the election.
Alaska Statute 15.13.145 (d) requires reporting and registration rules related to the appropriation to
be reported to the Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC). Following adoption of the resolution,
steps will be taken to comply with the requirements.
The appropriated funds may be used to disseminate information about the time and place of an
election and to hold an election, and to provide the public with nonpartisan information about a
ballot proposition. The amount requested, $25,000, will be used to disseminate information about
the electric utility and needed infrastructure, the cost of operating the electric utility, public
meetings, and other activities to provide information to voters. Please note this is an estimated
amount. Unspent funds will be returned to the electric reserves.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 3.7.1.4 "Continue to upgrade and expand utilities to meet existing needs
and encourage future development."
Strategic Plan: 13.3 Utilities
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 25,000
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
✓ Creates expenditure in amount of: $ 25,000
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
✓ Not budgeted
Not applicable
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Finance Signature:
Attorney Review
e✓ Yes Attorney Signature: 6�4, co (a
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
e✓ Adopt Resolution
Other:
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