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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO WAIVE LEASE
PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HE WILL PROVIDE
INCORPORATED FOOD PANTRY
WHEREAS, upon approval of Resolution 2013-047, the City of Seward negotiated and
entered into a lease agreement with the He Will Provide Inc. (HWPI) Food Pantry to utilize the
City Hall Annex basement for their food panty services; and
WHEREAS, the HWPI Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization that,
through volunteer services, provides between 50-60 families approximately 40,000 pounds of
food annually; and
WHEREAS, the HWPI Food Pantry is in good standing with the City of Seward lease
agreement paying either monthly or quarterly in an amount equal to $625 per month;and
WHEREAS, on January 14, 2019 there was a discussion item on the city council agenda
titled"Discuss eliminating rent for the He will Provide Food Bank"; and
WHEREAS, after council discussion, administration was asked to return with a
resolution authorizing the city manager to waive the HWPI lease payment requirements;and
WHEREAS, the HWPI Food Pantry intends to use the lease payment savings to
purchase food from local establishments, such as powdered milk,rice and beans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to change the lease payment requirements for
the He Will Provide Inc. Food Pantry to $300 per month.
Section 2.Amending the 2019 budget to reduce Rents and Leases revenue, account No.
01000-000-4380 by$3,900.
Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-005
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
28th day of January, 2019.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
David Squires, May
AYES: Osenga, Seese, McClure, Towsley, Lane, Horn, Squires
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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renda J.'Ball sr, MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Meeting Date:
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Agenda Item:
Agenda Statement
January 28, 2019
Seward City Council . .
Jeff Bridges, Interim City Manag�
Waiving Lease Payment Requirements with He Will Provide Inc.
Food Pantry
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward entered into a lease agreement with He Will Provide Inc. (HWPI) on August
2"d, 2013 following the approval of Resolution 2013-047.
HWPI is a 501(c)(3) registered non-for-profit currently in good standing with the City in their
lease payments. The HWPI Food Pantry pays either quarterly or monthly in an amount equal to
six hundred and twenty-five dollars ($625) per month.
The HWPI Food Pantry is open fifty-two (52) weeks per year all staffed by volunteers. In 2018
they gave out an estimated 40,000 pounds of food to a regular client base of 50-60 families.
On the January 14th Regular City Council meeting there was a discussion item titled "Discuss
eliminating rent for the He Will Provide Food Bank". After Council discussion, Administration
was directed to return with a Resolution to authorize the City Manager to waive the lease
payment requirements for the HWPI Food Pantry.
INTENT: To authorize the City Manager to waive the lease payment requirements for the He
Will Provide Inc. Food Pantry. .I
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: I Yes No NIA
1. Comprehensive Plan (document source here):X
2. Strategic Plan (document source here):X
3. Other (l.ist):I X
FISCAL NOTE: This action will result in a reduction in Lease and Rents revenue equal to $7,500
per year.
Approved by Finance: -�"-"""-�""'-'--"""h='.-/"""1;�"--,lf-'=--------
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X---
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2019- 005 authorizing the City Manager to waive
the lease payment requirement for the He Will Provide Food Pantry.
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