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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PAY DUES OWED
TO THE ALASKA POWER ASSOCIATION (FORMERLY ARECA) FOR
THE YEAR 2007 IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,317.00
WHEREAS, the Alaska Power Association (AP A, formerly ARECA) is the organization
representing telephone and electric utilities in the State of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the AP A organization provides a forum and opportunity for interaction and
professional coordination of electric utility activities and is an extremely valuable organization for
the City to belong to and participate in; and
WHEREAS, the dues for AP A for the year 2007 is Seventeen Thousand Three Hundred
Seventeen Dollars $17,317.00; and
WHEREAS, the dues represent a 0.01 % increase and the funding ofa cash reserve account
as part of a business contingency plan; and
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WHEREAS, It is important for the City of Seward to maintain contact on a professional
basis with other electric utilities in the State of Alaska, and in the nation, in order to benefit from
their larger sizes which allows us to participate in multiple training and educational programs which
we cannot afford to support on the local level.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to pay the year 2007 dues to AP A in the amount
of Seventeen Thousand Three Hundred Seventeen Dollars $17,317.00.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-012
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council ofthe City of Seward, Alaska, this 12th
day of February, 2007.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: February 12, 2007
Through: Marvin Yoder, Interim City Manager
From: Tim Barnum, Electric Utility Manager
Agenda Item: Payment of 2007 Alaska Power
Association Dues
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Alaska Power Association (formerly ARECA) is the organization representing telephone
and electric utilities in the State of Alaska. It is extremely important for the City of
Seward to meet and work with other electric utilities on common problems of all types
and have a voice on electrical issues on the local, state and national political arena. This
is the most valuable organization to which the City of Seward Electric Utility belongs.
The dues for 2007 are Sixteen Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-three dollars ($16,833.00)
and a Reserve Surcharge of Four hundred Eighty-four dollars ($484.00). This brings the
total amount due to Seventeen Thousand Three Hundred Seventeen dollars ($17,317.00).
The City of Seward dues for 2006 were Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-six dollars
($16,656.00). The 2007 dues are Sixteen Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-three dollars
($16,833.00) an increase of One Hundred Seventy-seven Dollars ($177.00) and a reserve
surcharge of Four Hundred Eighty-four Dollars ($484.00).
The APA Board of Directors approved Policy II-6 that authorizes the establishment of a
cash reserve account for the trade association as part of a business contingency plan.
This surcharge is being applied to all Active and Contributing Members of the trade
association.
The money is budgeted in account 501-5400-5130. Council approval is required since
the dues exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00).
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the Seward City Code,
Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of
Procedures.
Other:
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FISCAL NOTE:
Money is budgeted in Account 501-5400-5130.
Approved by Finance Department:
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2007- authorizing the City Manager to pay year 2007
dues for Alaska Power Association (formerly ARECA) in the amount of Seventeen
Thousand Three Hundred Seventeen dollars ($17,317.00) from Account 501-5400-5130.