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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-105
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING THE
PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM THE ALASKA
STATE LIBRARY IN THE AMOUNT OF$7,000
WHEREAS, in January 2022, the Alaska State Library sought applications for the FY
2022 Public Library Assistance Grant; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Seward Community Library Museum submitted an
application for$7,000, with a match of$7,000 from the City, to purchase materials and build the
library collection for the benefit of the community in July 2022; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of these funds is to purchase books, periodical subscriptions,
media, digital e-books and audiobooks, and other material to build both the library and digital
library collections; and
WHEREAS,the required match funds are budgeted in the 2022 budget; and
WHEREAS, in August 2022, the Alaska State Library presented the Seward Community
Library Museum with an agreement for the Public Library Assistance Grant in the amount of
$7,000, with a City match of$7,000; and
WHEREAS, library staff and city administration signed the grant agreement with the
Alaska State Library in August 2022; and
WHEREAS, a total of$7,000 is to be appropriated and expended by June 30, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to accept the Public
Library Assistance Grant in the amount of$7,000 from the Alaska State Library.
Section 2. Funding is hereby appropriated as follows: $7,000 from Alaska State Library
Public Library Assistance Grant revenue account no. 01000-1500-4252-0001 to library material
account nos. 01000-1500-7200-0001.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward,Alaska, this 10th day of
October,2022.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-105
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
Sue McClure,Vice Mayor
AYES: DeMoss,Casagranda, Calhoon,Wells, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Osenga, Terry
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballou MC
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: October 10, 2022
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Bailey Sayler, Library & Museum Director
Agenda Item: Resolution 2022-105: Accepting and Appropriating the Public Library
Assistance Grant from the Alaska State Library in the Amount of $7000
Background and justification:
The Seward Community Library&Museum has applied for the Public Library Assistance (PLA) grant
and received the PLA grant.
The purpose of these funds is to purchase books, periodical subscriptions, media,digital ebooks and
audiobooks, and other material to build both the library and digital library collections. The required
match funds are budgeted in the 2022 budget.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 2.1 Community Vision and Values
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 14,000 (PLA Grant & budgeted matching funds
This legislation (✓):
✓ Creates revenue in the amount of: $ 7,000
✓ Creates expenditure in amount of: $ 7,000
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
✓ Not budgeted 15000-1500-7200
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*: $ 5,405,940.93 *unaudited numbers
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance*: $ 7,998,191.37
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Attorney Review
Yes Attorney Signature:
✓ Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
e✓ Adopt Resolution
Other:
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