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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2019-013 Sponsored by: Bridges CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2019-013 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE SEWARD SENIOR CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000 WHEREAS, the City of Seward has supported the Seward Senior Center (SSC) throughout the life of the organization; and WHEREAS, the SSC provides services for seniors over the age of 60 offering essential and unduplicated services; and WHEREAS, the SSC uses supporting funds from the City to provide resources for our Seward seniors including healthy meals, important programs and a variety of crucial services; and WHEREAS, Seward City Council approved the 2019 budget that includes a $75,000 contribution to the SSC; and WHEREAS, on January 14, 2019, the City received the 2019 request from the SSC for the budgeted contribution. 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 pay the Seward Senior Center $75,000. Section 2. Funds for this contribution are contained within the 2019 budget, so no additional appropriation is required. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 11`h day of February, 2019. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA 111 David Squires, M or CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2019-013 AYES: Towsley, McClure, Seese, Lane, Squires NOES: None ABSENT: Osenga, Horn ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: 4 41 • Brenda J. Ballou, MC City Clerk (City Se ( OF�RP8%'s • .'?Go4TF�� o �% • : cr. r re = • i SEAL •= • E e tigTF QF A‘P' Meeting Date: To: From: Agenda Item: Agenda Statement February 11, 2019 Seward City Council Jeff Bridges, Interim City Manag� Authorizing payment in the am�� $75,000 to the Seward Senior Center BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The City of Seward has supported the Seward Senior Center throughout the life of the organization and does so through a yearly contribution. During the 2018 and 2019 budget cycle, the City Council reinforced their support when discussion about ending the contribution was quickly rejected and added back into the biannual budget. On January 14 1\ the Finance Director received a request from the Senior Center for the budgeted contribution. The Senior Center plays a vital role in the City of Seward. Serving citizens over the age of 60 and providing them with food, important programs and a variety of crucial services. The Senior Center relies on the City contribution funds to help accomplish their goals in maximizing their efforts in aiding our senior community. INTENT: Authorize the City Manager to pay the Seward Senior Center $75,000. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes Comprehensive Plan (document source here): 1.2.2.6 Health Care -Continue to support the Seward Senior Center X 2.2. 7 Community Partnerships Strategic Plan (document source here): 2.Recreation and Leisure XMaintain and enhance medical and social services Develop an active marketing Campaign,., .) .Other (list): No NIA X FISCAL NOTE: Funds for this contribution are contained within the 2019 budget, no additional appropriation is required. Approved by Finance: �±w ./b..u, 1� ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X------- -- RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2019-__ authorizing the City Manager to pay the Seward Senior Center $75,000. 013 48 49 50