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OF SEWARD,ALASKA by: Sorensen
RESOLUTION 2023-127
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING AND APPRORIATING FUNDS FROM THE
STATE OF ALASKA, PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSISTANCE GRANT
PROGRAM,IN THE AMOUNT OF$7000 TO PROVIDE MATERIALS AND
PROGRAMS AT THE SEWARD COMMUNITY LIBRARY AND
MATCHING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Seward Community Library was notified of the State of Alaska, Public
Library Assistance grant August 2, 2023;
WHEREAS, the Seward Community Library submitted the grant application on March
22,2023; and
WHEREAS, to remain eligible for future grants the Seward Community Library must
meet four statutory requirements, submit the online Alaska Public Library Report for this fiscal
year grant by September 1, 2024, spend at least $3500 on library materials and online services;
and
WHEREAS, be open 48 weeks and the appropriate number of hours for our population
and type of library; and
WHEREAS, attend at least 6 hours of continued education during the current two-year
cycle, 7/1/2023-2025; and
WHEREAS, the City must match funds locally in the amount of$7000
WHEREAS, any portion of the grant not spent or encumbered by June 30, 2024, should
be returned to the State Library
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 and appropriate
the funds to fulfill the agreement with the Alaska Public Library Assistance Grant.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of$7000 is hereby accepted funds to 01000-1500-4252
Alaska State Grants and appropriated funds on the FY23 budget from 01000-1500-7215 Operating
Supplies
Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 27th
day of November 2023.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-127
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City Council Agenda Statement .
Meeting Date: November 27, 2023
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Bailey Sayler, Library &Museum Director
Subject: Resolution 2023-127: Accepting And Appropriating Funds From the State Of
Alaska, Public Library Assistance Grant Program, In The Amount Of$7000 To
Provide Materials And Programs At The Seward Community Library And Matching
Funds
Background and justification:
The Seward Community Library applied for a grant from the State of Alaska, Public Library Assistance
Program on March 22, 2023. They were notified on August 2, 2023,that they were selected to receive the
$7000 grant.
To remain eligible for future grants the Seward Community Library must meet requirements, reporting
deadlines,and spend at least$3500 on library materials and online services.They must be open 48 weeks and
the appropriate number of hours for our population and type of library. Attend at least 6 hours of continued
education during the current two-year cycle, 7/l/2023-2025.
The Seward Community Library must match funds locally in the amount of$7000 and any portion of the
grant not spent or encumbered by June 30, 2024, should be returned to the State Library.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with(citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 2.2.5 Education-Support the efforts of all educational organizations and
government agencies,including the Seward Community Library and Museum to
provide educational opportunities that incorporate community resources into
education programs
Strategic Plan: Encourage Cultural Activities,Expand Library Services,and Develop Additional
Recreational Facilities
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 14,000.00
This legislation(✓):
✓ Creates revenue in the amount of: $ 7,000.00
✓ Creates expenditure in amount of: $ 7,000.00
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
✓ Budgeted Line item(s): 01000-1500-4252
✓ Not budgeted 01000-1500-7215
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Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund(✓):
✓ General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking Water Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Note: amounts are unaudited
Available Fund Balance $ 8,071,766
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
FYes Attorney Signature:
v] Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
e✓ Adopt Resolution
Other:
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