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RESOLUTION 2022-112
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO
THE OPERATING CONTRACT AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT #4
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SEWARD AND SEWARD CITY TOURS, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, in 2010, the City of Seward began providing a shuttle bus service
between the Cruise Ship Terminal, the harbor, and historic downtown Seward; and
WHEREAS, the shuttle service has proven to be beneficial for visiting tourists,
Seward community members, and local businesses; and
WHEREAS,Resolution 2018-042 approved the contract between the City of Seward
and Seward City Tours for provision of shuttle bus services for 2018 and 2019; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2019-038 authorized Amendment No. 1 to the operating
contract which increased the contract rate by $21,720, extended the term by two years, and
added two optional one-year extensions pending City Council approval, and
WHEREAS, the operating agreement for 2021 was reduced in the scope of services
through Amendment No. 2 to the contract in response to the elimination of cruise ship visitation
to Seward due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2021-125 approved the extension of the operating agreement as
modified by Amendment#2 through 2022 at the base level of$83,800 with the expectation that a
supplemental resolution would be forthcoming, and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2022-010 approved Amendment # 3 to the operating contract,
which provided for the funding necessary to deliver services to the cruise ship visitation based
upon the finalized sailing schedule, and
WHEREAS, this resolution approves the final, one-year extension of the contract
through 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 extend the contract,
based upon the operational description in Amendment No. 3, between the City of Seward and
Seward City Tours.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-112
Section 2. Funding in the amount of$241,701 is hereby transferred and appropriated
in 2022 from the CPV fund 11113-0000-3710-0000-30051 to the Bus Transportation Fund
Contracted Services account no. 30051-0000-7009.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect upon approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 14th
day of November 2022.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Calhoon, DeMoss, Osenga,Wells, Finch, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
VACANT: One
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 14, 2022
To: City Council
From: Janette Bower, City Manager
Agenda Item: Resolution 2022-112 Approving the Optional One-Year Extension to the
Operating Contract ss Amended by Amendment #4 Between the City of
Seward and Seward City Tours, And Appropriating Funds
Background and justification:
The City of Seward's 2030 comprehensive plan specifically includes the provision of a seasonal
shuttle bus service which will add to local small business growth. The City of Seward has provided
for a shuttle bus service for this purpose since 2010 using funds from the Commercial Passenger
Vessel Tax (CPV).
The shuttle service has proven to be beneficial for visiting tourists, Seward community
members, and local businesses. Seward City Tours and the City of Seward entered an operating
agreement in 2018 to continue this valuable service to the community. The contract provided
for services in 2018-2020, with two optional, one-year extensions. This resolution approves the
final, one-year extension of the contract through 2023.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 8.2 Shuttle bus service
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 241,701
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
x Creates expenditure in amount of: $ 241,701
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
x Budgeted Line item(s): KPB CPV Account # 11113-0000-3710
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 KPB CPV
x $300,541.98
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Unassigned Fund Balance*: $ *unaudited numbers
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance*: $
Finance Signature:
Attorney Review
Yes Attorney Signature:
✓ Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
e✓ Approve Resolution
Other:
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Amendment No. 4
Amendment No. 4 to the agreement between the City of Seward and Seward City Tours,
dated April 23,2018 follows:
WHEREAS, in 2010, the City of Seward began providing a shuttle bus service between
the Cruise Ship Terminal, the harbor, and historic downtown Seward; and
WHEREAS, the shuttle service has proven to be of a benefit to visiting tourists, Seward
community members, and local businesses; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2018-042 approved the contract between the City of Seward and
Seward City Tours for provision of shuttle bus services for 2018 and 2019; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2019-038 authorized Amendment No. 1 to the operating contract
which increased the contract rate by $21,720, extended the term by two years, and added two
optional one-year extensions pending City Council approval, and
WHEREAS, the operating agreement for 2021 was reduced in the scope of services through
Amendment No. 2 to the contract in response to the elimination of cruise ship visitation to Seward due
to the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2021-125 approved the extension of the operating agreement as
modified by Amendment #2 through 2022 at the base level of $83,800 with the expectation that a
supplemental resolution would be forthcoming, and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2022-010 approved Amendment # 3 to the operating contract, which
provided for the funding necessary to deliver services to the cruise ship visitation based upon the
finalized sailing schedule, and
WHEREAS, this resolution approves the final, one-year extension of the contract through
2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual exchange of the promises of the parties
the agreed to amendment to the agreement as follows:
3. FEES shall read "2023 Seasonal Transportation Services $241,701"
Except as provided herein, all other terms and conditions of the originating agreement remain in
full effect. In witness thereof, the parties have set their hands and seals below:
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