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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-16
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 2006 IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,152.00
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 2006 is Seventeen Thousand One Hundred Fifty-
two Dollars $17,152.00; and
WHEREAS, the dues represent a 3.34% increase and the establishment of a cash reserve
account as part of a business contingency plan; and
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 2006 dues to AP A in the amount
of Seventeen Thousand One Hundred Fifty-two Dollars ($17,152.00).
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-16
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council ofthe City of Seward, Alaska, this 13th
day of February, 2006.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: February 13, 2006
Through: Clark Corbridge, City Manager
From: Tim Barnum, Electric Utility Manager
Agenda Item: Payment of 2006 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 2006 are Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-six dollars ($16,656.00) and
a Reserve Surcharge of Four Hundred Ninety-six dollars ($496.00). This brings the total
amount due to Seventeen Thousand One Hundred Fifty-two dollars ($17,152.00).
The City of Seward dues for 2005 were Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Seventeen
dollars ($16,117.00). The 2006 dues are Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-six Dollars
($16,656.00), an increase of Five Hundred Thirty Nine Dollars ($539.00) and a reserve
surcharge of Four Hundred Ninety Six Dollars ($496.00).
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 2006-16 authorizing the City Manager to pay year 2006
dues for Alaska Power Association (formerly ARECA) in the amount of Seventeen
Thousand One Hundred Fifty Two Dollars ($17,152.00) from Account 501-5400-5130.