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CITY OF SEWARD,
RESOLUTION 2022-101
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF HOLIDAY
DECORATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000 AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City Manager is formulating a plan to add holiday decorations in an
effort to increase winter commerce and community activities; and
WHEREAS,the City plans each year to grow the holiday infrastructure and work with
the Chamber of Commerce to hold events that encourage winter tourism; and
WHEREAS, the vision is to encourage a community-wide celebration of the holiday
season and bring new and more visitors to Seward during the wintertime; and
WHEREAS, funding for the holiday lights and decorations is not in the 2022 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1 Funding in the amount of$45,000 is hereby appropriated from General Fund
Unassigned Fund Balance account no. 01000-0000-3400 to General Services Operating Supplies
account no. 01000-1410-7215 within the 2022 operating budget.
Section 2. Purchases of holiday lighting and decorations are authorized in an amount not
to exceed $45,000.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the Ci • of Seward, Alaska,this 12th
day of September, 2022.
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AYES: DeMoss, Calhoon, McClure, Osenga, Casagranda, Terry
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wells
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-101
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 12, 2022
To: City Council
From: Council Member DeMoss
Agenda Item: Resolution 2022-101: Authorizing the Purchase of Holiday Decorations in the
Amount of $100,000, and Appropriating Funds
Background and justification:
The City Manager is formulating a plan to add holiday decorations in an effort to increase winter
commerce and community activities.The City plans each year to grow the holiday infrastructure and
work with the Chamber of Commerce to hold events that encourage winter tourism,while keeping in
mind the vision to encourage a community-wide celebration of the holiday season and bring new
and more visitors to Seward during the wintertime. The appropriation will allow for the purchase of
holiday decorations.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 3.6.1 Improve, expand and diversity year-round parks and recreational
opportunities for residents and visitors
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 100,000
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
✓ Creates expenditure in amount of: $ 100,000
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
✓ Not budgeted
Not applicable
Unassigned Fund Balance and Available Unrestricted Cash Balance Information
Fund (✓):
✓ General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking F1 Water F1 Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Unassigned Fund Balance*: $ 5,405,940.93 *unaudited numbers
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance*: $ 7,998,191.37
Finance Signature:
587
Attorney Review
Yes Attorney Signature:
✓ Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
e✓ Adopt Resolution
Other:
588