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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2009-028Sponsored by: Oates CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2009-028 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ESTABLISHING COUNCIL GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF SE WARD'S PRIORITIES PREPARED FOR 2009 THF, AMERICAN RECOVF,RY AND REINVESTMENT ACT WH F.REAS, the American Recovery and Reinveshnent Act was signed into law on 1'ebruary ] 7, 2009. Also known as the "economic stimulus package," this bill includes federal funds to be distributed by totmula and by competitive grants that Alaskan organizations, Boroughs, cities, and villages may apply for; and WHEREAS, most of the Act's fiuiding is in the areas of transportation, education, health, and energy; and WHEREAS, the City of Seward will be competing with other organizations and local governments across the nation; and WHEREAS, projects that have already been through the federal process and have engineering and design completed, or near completion, will have a better chance of initial success for these funds; and WHEREAS, projects that have been vetted through the public process will also have a better chance of initial success for these funds; and WHEREAS, the city manager has formed a staff task force to follow the Act and determine what finding maybe available to the City of Seward; and WHEREAS, this task force meets once a week to share their knowledge and provide updates to all Departments; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Department is coordinating with local non- profits and the schools to be sure they are provided information quickly; and WHEREAS, we are offering letters of support for any non-profit or school that intends to apply for stimulus funding for projects that enhance the City of Seward's quality of life; and WHEREAS, we have created a master project spreadsheet (attached and updated April 13, 2009) capturing potential projects that may qualify for stimulus funding; and WHEREAS, the "Stimulus Task Force" has been tasked to research potential funding sources and provide ongoing updates to dctcrniine whether or not we qualify for these funds; and CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2009-028 WHEREAS, we will aggressively pursue projects on this list if finding opportunities become available, if projects can be developed timely, if deadlines are achievable, and/or if matching funds are available; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a work on March 27, 2009 and addressed the following list of projects that requires city council's continued support in order to proceed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The Seward City Council approves and directs Administration to further research and refine the scope of work and cost estimates for the following list of projects. # DEPARTMENT PROJECT LEAD PROJECT 1 Harbor Anderson Construction of Z float 2 HarborlSMIC Anderson Port Security, Cameras, Fencing, Keycard Access 3 Harbor Anderson 5ton Crane 4 SMIC Anderson SSDD-transfer system 5 Harbor Anderson ARRV Dolphins & fueling capabilities 6 Harbor Anderson Boardwalk 7 SMIC Anderson 250-ton Wash down Pad- Storm water Prevention 8 SMIC Anderson Assistance with clean-up of contaminated material 9 SMIC Anderson SMIC StoragelMaintenance Yard- electrical improvements 10 Harbor Anderson N.E. Harbor fish cleaning station renovation project 11 Harbor Oates! Anderson Moving Coast Guard Building 12 Army Corps of Engineers Oates! Anderson Breakwater extension! Breakwater Deficiency 13 Army Corps of Engineers Oates/Anderson Improving and maintaining Lowell Canyon Public Works! 14 Water/Wastewater Casey Water Storage Tank Public Works! 15 WaterlWastewater Casey #3 Lift Station 16 Public Works Casey New Shop 17 Public Works Casey Old sewer and water line upgrades 18 Public Works Casey Extension of sewer and water 19 Streets Casey Seward Sidewalk Improvements 20 Public Works Casey ADA Design/ Build for City Hall Kenai Watershed Forum Public Works! 21 Water/Wastewater Ruffner 22 Library Linville Electric/ Public Works! 23 Harbor Foutz! Anderson Dairy Hill CulverU Fish Mitigation! Fish Ditch Library/ Museum Digital Meter Readers and Digital Monitoring Systems CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2009-028 24 Electric Foutz "'~ 25 Electric Foutz 26 Electric Fcutz 27 Electric Foutz 28 Community Development Terry 29 Community Development Terry 30 Community Development Terry 31 Community Development Terry 32 Community Development Oates! Terry 33 Community Development Oates! Terry 34 Fire Squires 35 Fire Squires 36 Fire Squires 37 Fire Squires 38 Fire Squires 39 Fire Squires 40 Fire Squires 41 Fire Squires 42 Police/ Fire Clemons! Squires 43 Police Clemons 44 Police 45 Police 46 Police 47 Police Parks &Rec- Parking & 48 Harbor 49 Parks &Rec Parks &Rec & Public 50 Works Parks &Rec & Public 51 Works 52 Hospital/ Providence 53 Hospital! Providence 54 Hospital! Providence 55 ASLC Clemons Clemons Clemons Clemons Sturdy/ Anderson Sturdy Sturdy! Casey Sturdy/ Anderson Erchinger/ Bolton Erchinger/ Bolton Erchinger/ Bolton Shaefermeyer Generator Warehouse Line upgrades- TBD LED light upgrades Upgrade generator spray nozzle Flood Priorities NRCS may purchase easements on any floodplain lands, City has submitted a list of suggested properties to the State, advertised, and sent to some property owners Removing debris Stabilizing Levees Mary Lowell Center Jesse Lee Home- Leadership Charter School Our project is to establish a LOSAP Program- encouraging retention and recruitment by offering a Length of Service Award to be earned by our volunteers. Forest Acres Annex Fire Station !Vehicle Storage/ possible EOC - dispatch plus shelter supply storage Equipment- air packs/ upgrading our current air packs with new systems for firefighter safety Renovations to Wesley Building to provide Fire Station/ apparatus bays/ offce space for several City Department Renovations to Wesley- Dual purpose facility Vehicle acquisition Demolition of residential housing Fire station upgrades- sprinkler Public Safety Facility Camera System Upgrade and Expansion (for city infrastructure) Traffc Enforcement Radars and Digital Dash Cameras for police vehicles Digital Siorage Unit, Mobile Data Terminals, programming, maintenance, and networking Security Closed Circuit Cameras and System (HS) Local Youth Mentoring Program Automated Parking System Evan Casey Skate Park Upgrade Water and Electric for pavilion South Harbor Uplands peripheral landscaping Medical records technology New CT scan equip. Infrastructure expansion Upgrade & Repair water intake system CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2009-028 Seawater heat pump systems- heat load for air handlers and 56 ASLC Shaefermeyer pavement (slab heat) Section 2. The Seward City Council approves and directs Administration to explore the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, signed into law on February l7, 2009, and pursue grants and loan opportunities as appropriate. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED Uy the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 13`h day of April, 2009. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ~~ Clark Corbridge, Mayor AYES: Dunham, Vatdatta, Bardarson, Smith, Kellar, Keil, Corbridge NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: ~,, ~, , ,~ Jca>? cwis, CMC 1 Cit}~ Clerk &,aaKaa~ai~ir Q,.? ro~ (City Seal) oa ,q '~ tir "R.-,fi~dsr n x1, r~ M dp w ~._ : } i +e m 0 a u ik E": a .. ... .. g ' ~ 4 tR ~ n '±y ~ ryearssa~an Council Agenda Statement Meetn~g Date: April 13, 2009 From: City Manager. Phillip Oates KK~ Agenda Item: Establishing Council Guidance and Support for the City of Seward's priorities prepared for the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: City Manager, Phillip Oates, tasked the city administration to conduct a city task force to track the American Recovery and Reuivestment Act that was signed into law on February 17, 2009. Also known as the "economic stimulus package," this bill includes federal funds to be distributed by formula and by competitive grants that Alaskan organizations, Boroughs, cities, and villages may apply for. Most of the Act's funding is in the areas of transportation, education, health, and energy. The City of Seward will be competing with other organizations and local governments across the nation. Projects that have already been through the federal process and have engineerurg and design completed, or near completion, will have a better chance of initial success for these funds. Projects that have been vetted through the public process will also have a better chance of initial success for these funds. The city manager has formed a stafftask force to follow the Act and determine what funding may be available to the City of Seward. This task force meets once a week to share their knowledge and provide updates to all Departments. The Community Development Department is coordinating with local non-profits and the schools to be sure they are provided information quickly. The City is offeru>_g letters of support for any non-profit or school that intends to apply for stimulus funding for projects that enhance the City of Seward's quality of life. The City has created a master project spreadsheet (attached and updated April 13, 2009) capturing potential projects that >~ qualify for stimulus funding. The "Stimulus Task Force" has been tasked to research potential funding sources and provide ongoing updates to determine whether or not we qualify for these funds. The City will aggressively pursue projects on this list if funding opportunities become available, if projects can be developed timely, if deadlines are achievable, andior if matching funds are available. It is important to note that many projects on this list may not qualify for funding sources but we do not want to limit our pursuit for grants. The City Council held a work on March 27, 2009 and addressed the list of projects that requires city cowrcil's continued support in order to proceed seeking and applying for grant opportunities. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures. FISCAL NOTE: There are no direct liscal impacts of this resolution. Each grant may or may not require matching funds, depending on the project and grant requirements. Approved by Finance Department: -~/Lf~zA~ RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Resolution 2009-~a~ , Estahlishnig Council Guidance and Support for the City of Seward's priorities prepared for the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvcstmcnt Act.