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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009 -101
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR
2010 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as
top federal legislative priorities; and
WHEREAS, the list of projects is compiled and distributed to the Alaska Congressional
Delegation, the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and the City of Seward lobbyist; and
WHEREAS, this prioritized list validates the projects and focuses the efforts of the
administration in our lobbying efforts; and
WHEREAS, all the projects on this list are consistent with the City's Comprehensive
and Strategic Plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. This list of legislative projects is hereby declared to be the official legislative
priority list for the City of Seward for the 2010 Federal legislative session:
APPROPRIATIONS AND GRANTS
1. $2 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for reconnaissance and
initiation of a feasibility study for flood risk reduction at Lowell Creek in Seward
2. $2.1 million for Dock Improvements and two Mooring Dolphins for home basing the
Alaska Region Research Vessel at the Seward Marine Center in Seward
3. $1.465 million for completing a float for security and fire vessels in the Seward Small
Boat Harbor
4. $2.25 million appropriation for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces,
reconstructing new sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems
5. $300 thousand for moving the existing Coast Guard building in Seward to a more secure
location and completing economic development improvements at the existing site
6. $150 thousand for constructing an ADA Compliant Boardwalk on the South Harbor
Uplands of the Seward Small Boat Harbor
7. $1.15 million for establishing a Clinic at the Providence Seward Hospital that provides
primary health and wellness care to all residents (modeled after the Swedish Medical
Home Model in Seattle)
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8. $2 million for constructing a 100'x 80' metal building to house emergency response
equipment, and shelter supplies at the Fort Raymond Satellite Fire Station
9. $5 million grant for building the $10 million Seward Library/ Museum (local
contributions and a general obligation bond will provide a 100% match of $5 million to
complete the project)
AUTHORIZATIONS AND BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
1. Authorization language in the Water Resource Development Act that the $2.66 million
local government cost share paid by the City of Seward to the Arniy Corps of Engineers
satisfies the total cost share requirements for Phase 1 and Phase 2 Of the Seward Harbor
Expansion Project (additional costs were incurred in a second phase of the project to
correct a design deficiency by the Army Corps of Engineers)
2. Authorization language amending the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (Public
Law 110-114, 121 STAT. 1205) as follows:
a. Amending Section 5032
(1) by striking "Tunnel" from the title;
(2) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a);
(3) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a)(1);
(4) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a)(2).
b. Striking subsection (b) in Section 5032 and inserting language directing the
Secretary to conduct a study to determine whether an alterative method of flood
diversion in Lowell Canyon is feasible. Feasibility shall be determined based on
risk reduction rather than cost - benefit analysis. Federal cost share for the study
shall be the same as the Federal share for the original project.
3. Authorization language in the Energy Committee Public Lands Bill allowing the
Secretary of Interior to enter into an Agreement with the City of Seward to use and
operate the Kenai Fjords Parks Service Buildings (known locally as the Legends Building
and Old Solly Building) as a conference center for the mutual benefit of local
government agencies and the community of Seward
4. $250 thousand for operating the .Alaska strandings network and responding to marine
mammal and seabird strandings and mortalities throughout Alaska
5. $190 thousand for establishing an Alaska Climate Change Knowledge Network
(ACCKN) to foster coordination among the various entities with responsibilities for
collecting, interpreting, and using climate change data
6. $15 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for extending and improving the Alaska
Railroad Freight Dock in Seward
7. $2 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for controlling coastal erosion that
threatens the Lowell Point Road and critical public infrastructure
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8. $1.6 million for establishing the Jesse Lee Leadership Residential Charter School ($13.8
million will be provided through state and corporate grants)
9. S100 thousand for repairing and upgrading the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery for
developing shellfish aquaculture in Alaska
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
26 day of October, 2010.
THE CITY OF 'SWARD, ALASKA
Willard E. Dunham, Mayor
AYES: Kcil, Bardarson, Shafer, Smith, Valdatta, Dunham
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Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: October 26, 2009
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From: Phillip Oates, City Manage
Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2010 Federal Legislative Priorities
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that we identify as our top legislative
priorities. The list of projects is compiled into a package that is then distributed to the
Governor's Office, our legislators, the Kenai Peninsula Borough (for inclusion in their
legislative package), and our lobbyist. This prioritized list validates the projects and greatly
focuses the efforts of the Administration in our lobbying effort as we seek funding or other
resolution through Federal government.
The following list is submitted to the City Council for review and approval.
APPROPRIATIONS AND GRANTS
1. $2 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for reconnaissance and
initiation of a feasibility study for flood risk reduction at Lowell Creek in Seward
2. $2.1 million for Dock Improvements and two Mooring Dolphins for home basing the
Alaska Region Research Vessel at the Seward Marine Center in Seward
3. $1.465 million for completing a float for security and tire vessels in the Seward Small
Boat Harbor
4. $2.25 million appropriation for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces,
reconstructing new sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems
5. $300 thousand for moving the existing Coast Guard building in Seward to a more secure
location and completing economic development improvements at the existing site
6. $150 thousand for constructing an ADA Compliant Boardwalk on the South Harbor
Uplands of the Seward Small Boat Harbor
7. S1.15 million for establishing a Clinic at the Providence Seward Hospital that provides
primary health and wellness care to all residents (modeled after the Swedish Medical
Home Model in Seattle)
8. $2 million for constructing a I00'x 80' metal building to house emergency response
equipment, and shelter supplies at the Fort Raymond Satellite Fire Station
9. $5 million grant for building the $10 million Seward Library/ Museum (local
contributions and a general obligation bond will provide a 100% match of $5 million to
complete the project)
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AUTHORIZATIONS AND BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
1. Authorization language in the Water Resource Development Act that the $2.66 million
local government cost share paid by the City of Seward to the Army Corps of Engineers
satisfies the total cost share requirements for Phase 1 and Phase 2 Of the Seward Harbor
Expansion Project (additional costs were incurred in a second phase of the project to
correct a design deficiency by the Army Corps of Engineers)
2. Authorization language amending the Water Resources Development Act of 2007
(Public Law 110 -114, 121 STAT. 1205) as follows:
a. Amending Section 5032
(1) by striking "Tunnel" from the title;
(2) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a);
(3) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a)(1);
(4) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a)(2).
b. Striking subsection (b) in Section 5032 and inserting language directing the
Secretary to conduct a study to determine whether an alterative method of flood
diversion in Lowell Canyon is feasible. Feasibility shall be determined based on
risk reduction rather than cost- benefit analysis. Federal cost share for the study
shall be the same as the Federal share for the original project.
3. Authorization language in the Energy Committee Public Lands Bill allowing the
Secretary of interior to enter into an Agreement with the City of Seward to use and
operate the Kenai Fjords Parks Service Buildings (known locally as the Legends
Building and Old Solly Building) as a conference center for the mutual benefit of local
government agencies and the community of Seward
4. $250 thousand for operating the Alaska strandings network and responding to marine
mammal and seabird strandings and mortalities throughout Alaska
5. $190 thousand for establishing an Alaska Climate Change Knowledge Network
(ACCKN) to foster coordination among the various entities with responsibilities for
collecting, interpreting, and using climate change data
6. $15 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for extending and improving the Alaska
Railroad Freight Dock in Seward
7. $2 million in the Highway Transportation Bill far controlling coastal erosion that
threatens the Lowell Point Road and critical public infrastructure
8. S1.6 million for establishing the Jesse Lee Leadership Residential Charter School ($13.8
million will be provided through state and corporate grants)
9. $100 thousand for repairing and upgrading the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery for
developing shellfish aquaculture in Alaska
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2009- approving the City of Seward's Calendar Year 2010 Federal
Legislative Priorities.
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