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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-093
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ACCEPTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE,
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF
COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS FY 2010 DESIGNATED
LEGISLATIVE GRANT FOR DREDGING CRUISE SHIP BASINS AND
APPROACHES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the purpose of the FY 2010 Designated Legislative Grant in the amount of
$4,500,000 is to provide funding to the City of Seward for use towards Dredging Cruise Ship
Berthing Basins and Approaches; and
WHEREAS, the objective of this project is to improve safety anal better meet cruise ship
passenger needs in Seward; and
WHEREAS, dredging is necessary for the City and the Alaska Railroad Corporation to
accommodate the cruise ship industry; and
WHEREAS, the project consists of dredging the approaches and berthing basins to a
depth of 45 feet to accommodate vessels up to 29 feet; and
WHEREAS, funds may be used toward contractual services and dredging, engineering,
design, planning, permitting and project management.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby accepts the FY 2010 Designated Legislative Grant in
the amount of $4,500,000 to the Cruise Ship Dredging fund #276-2764-4680-0200.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward this 28t~' day of
September, 2009.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-093
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES: Valdatta, Dunham, Smith, Keil, Corbridge
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bardarson
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 28, 2009
Through: City Manager, Phillip Oates,..-' ~~
From: Community Development Director Christy Terry
Agenda Item: Accepting the Department of Commerce
Community and Economic Development Division
of Community and Regional Affairs FY 2010
designated legislative grant for dredging cruise ship
basins and approaches and appropriating funds
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Division of Community and Regional Affairs administers various state and federal grants to
communities and the other type of organizations. Their mission is to promote strong communities and
healthy economies by providing information, technical, financial assistance and other capacity building
resources.
Dredging is necessary for the City and the Alaska Railroad Corporation to accommodate the cruise
ship industry's access to Seward. The objective of this project is to improve safety and better meet
cruise ship passenger needs in our port. The purpose ofthe FY 2010 Designated Legislative Grant is
to provide funding for the City of Seward for use towards Dredging Cruise Ship Berthing Basins and
Approaches. The project scope of work consists dredging the approaches and berthing basins to a
depth of 45 feet to accommodate vessels up to 29 feet.
Contingent on Council's approval, eligible project expenditures incurred between 4/19/09 and
6/30/2014 will be reimbursed. Funds may be used towards contractual services and dredging,
engineering, design, planning, permitting and project management.
INTENT: Accept and utilize State of Alaska Department of commerce and Community Economic
Development funds to improve the cruise ship berthing basins and approaches in Seward.
ATTORNEY REVIEW:
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.
Other:
FISCAL NOTE:
Approved by Finance Department: ~Z~L~L~
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2009-~ccepting the Department of Commerce Community and Economic
Development Division of Community and Regional Affairs FY 2010 designated legislative grant for
dredging cruise ship basins and approaches and appropriating funds.
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