City Council Meeting 5/26/26

The City Council meeting of Seward on May 26, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. A key procurement action was the approval of Resolution 2026-053, authorizing the city manager to accept a proposal from CRW Engineering for professional design, engineering, and surveying services to expand electrical and water utility sites at the waterfront campground. The engineering contract is valued at approximately $119,000, with future construction costs to be determined and potentially funded through capital improvement funds and an enterprise fund for campgrounds and parking. The council also discussed potential lease agreements related to the Seward Middle School closure and ongoing governance and financial considerations for the city’s electric utility. Additionally, the council received updates on federal funding requests for infrastructure projects, including water main and sidewalk replacements, and a salmon enhancement fundraising initiative by local charter boat operators. No other contract awards or purchasing decisions were made during the meeting. The council voted unanimously to approve the agenda, consent agenda, and the engineering services resolution, and directed administration to proceed with further planning on the school lease and utility governance.