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At a glance: Council passage of resolutions on facilities, fleet and consultancy; PACAB appointment
Summary
Seward council approved multiple resolutions July 27: library/museum HVAC upgrade ($175,366.85), middle school lease (as amended), a Northern Compass Group amendment (≤$50,000), and a Mercury Associates fleet assessment ($44,140). The council also appointed Linda Paquette to PACAB.
The Seward City Council approved several finance and contracting items July 27, voting unanimously on a slate of resolutions and one board appointment.
Key approved items: • Resolution 2026‑066 — Library and museum controls upgrade and steam humidifier replacement, $175,366.85. City manager explained the controls had reached the end of useful life and the replacement will stabilize climate control for artifact preservation.
• Resolution 2026‑065 — Lease of the former Seward Middle School and related appropriations; the council amended the appropriation in the resolution title from $233,000 to $150,000 before passing the measure. Administration described intended programming and staffing; council requested a detailed spending list for the one‑time funds.
• Resolution 2026‑067 — Amendment to the contract with Northern Compass Group to continue public engagement around electric utility options, not to exceed $50,000; council asked for contract clarity around phases and deliverables.
• Resolution 2026‑068 — Authorize Mercury Associates for a comprehensive fleet assessment for $44,140 to inventory vehicles, analyze maintenance, fuel efficiency and produce a replacement plan.
Additionally, the council appointed Linda Paquette to PACAB (term to expire January 2029) by general consent (no objections recorded).
