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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-045
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPOINTING HARBORMASTER NORM REGIS AS ACTING
CITY MANAGER FOR UP TO SIX MONTHS BEGINNING MAY 11,2023,
WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND AS NECESSARY
WHEREAS,current City Manager Janette Bower has tendered her resignation and her last
day will be May 10, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the city council has begun the recruitment process to seek and hire a new
permanent city manager; and
WHEREAS, in order to ensure consistency for city operations while the employment
search is conducted, council has chosen to appoint an Acting City Manager rather than hire an
Interim City Manager; and
WHEREAS, Harbormaster Norm Regis has successfully served as Acting City Manager
several times in the past, and on April 10, 2023, Regis was selected by council to serve as Acting
City Manager once again; and
WHEREAS,in consideration for the additional responsibilities,a 50%salary increase will
be provided to Regis while he serves as Acting City Manager; and
WHEREAS, it is the belief of council that the appointment of Norm Regis as Acting City
Manager will help make the transition between city managers a smooth one.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. Harbormaster Norm Regis is hereby appointed as Acting City Manager
beginning May 11, 2023 for up to six months, with the option to extend as necessary.
Section 2. Funding for the temporary salary increase of 50% will come from the City
Manager Department budget.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 24`''
day of April, 2023.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-045
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
Sue McClure,Mayor
AYES: DeMoss,Wells, Finch, Barnwell, Calhoon, Osenga, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballo M
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 24, 2023
To: City Council
From: Brenda Ballou, City Clerk
Agenda Item: Resolution 2023-045: Appointing Harbormaster Norm Regis As Acting City
Manager For Up To Six Months Beginning May 11, 2023, With The Option To
Extend As Necessary
Background and justification:
City Manager Janette Bower tendered her resignation and her last day will be May 10,2023.Council
has begun the recruitment process to seek and hire a new permanent city manager, but in the
meantime, council desires to ensure consistency for city operations. Harbormaster Norm Regis has
successfully served as acting city manager on several occasions in the past, and on April 10, 2023,
Regis was selected by council to serve as acting city manager once again. A 50% salary increase is
in keeping with the last time Regis served as acting city manager, and there is no need for an
appropriation of funds.
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: $ 0
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $
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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Unassigned Fund Balance and Available Unrestricted Cash Balance Information
Fund (✓):
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking R Water Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Unassigned Fund Balance*: $ *unaudited numbers
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance*: $
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review✓ Administration Recommendation
RxYes x Adopt Resolution
Not applicable Other:
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