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RESOLUTION 2012 -023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROPRIATING $222,601 FOR A CONTRACT WITH FIRST
STUDENT FOR OPERATION OF THE SEASONAL SEWARD SHUTTLE
BUS SERVICE
WHEREAS, In 2010 Seward began providing a shuttle bus service between the cruise ship
terminal, the harbor and historical downtown Seward with Resolution 2010 -037; and
WHEREAS, the service has proved beneficial to the economic well -being of our community
and is valued by the cruise ship industry; and
WHEREAS, Seward intends to provide the same level of service in 2012 and 2013; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Seward City Code 6.10.310 the City of Seward released a
request for proposals on March 14, 2012 to include all the cost associated with providing the
services; and
WHEREAS, First Student Inc. was the successful proposer earning the most points using
criteria reported to the Seward City Council; and
WHEREAS, the shuttle bus has been funded from Commercial Passenger Vessel Excise Tax
receipts ( "Cruise Ship Tax ") and this is an appropriate use of the funds; and
WHEREAS, these services will facilitate the flow of visitors around the City of Seward
during summer months to maximize the Seward experience and provide a means to assist cruise
passengers transport their luggage between the Dale Lindsey Cruise Ship Terminal and the Alaska
Railroad Depot.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract between First
Student Inc. and the City of Seward in substantial form as attached hereto, with 2012 and 2013
operations not to exceed $222,601.
Section 2. The Seward City Council hereby appropriates the amount of $222,601 from the
commercial passenger vessel proceeds account no. 807 - 0000 - 3071 -0805 to the Bus Transportation
contracted services account no. 805- 8051 -5390.
kart Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2012 -023 .11
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 9 day of
April, 2012.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Seaward, ayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Terry, Seaward
NOES: None
ABSENT: Casagranda
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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J ihanna Kinney, CMC
ity Clerk
(City Seal)
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