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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009 -102
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR
2010 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as
top state legislative priorities; and
WHEREAS, the list of projects is compiled and distributed to the Alaska Legislature in
Juneau, the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and the City of Seward lobbyist; and
WHEREAS, this prioritized list validates the projects and greatly 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; and
WHEREAS, the 2010 Federal Economic Stimulus bill may make funding available from
federal and state agencies or departments to complete various projects on this list of state
legislative priorities.
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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 State legislative session:
1. STATE FUNDED PROJECTS WITH LOCAL MATCH
A. PUBLIC FACILITIES
(1) $5 million grant for building the $10 million Seward Library and Museum (local
contributions and a general obligation bond will provide a 100% match of $5 million
to complete the project)
(2) $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 (the City
will provide a $500 thousand match to complete the project)
(3) $2 million for expanding the Providence Seward Hospital Medical Clinic, moving the
CT scanner into the facility, increasing backup generator capacity, and improving
space for primary health care (the City provides $500 thousand annually for these
improvements)
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B. PORT AND HARBOR
(1) $1 million for inner- harbor improvements to repair and replace the "D" Floats in the
Seward Small Boat Harbor (the City will provide $500 thousand to complete the
project)
(2) $1.5 million for establishing mooring dolphins and dock improvements at the
University of Alaska Fairbanks Seward Marine Center in Seward (the City will
provide $500 thousand to complete the project)
(3) $150 thousand for constructing an ADA Boardwalk on the South Harbor Uplands of
the Seward Small Boat Harbor (the City will provide $50 thousand to this project)
C. ELECTRIC
(1) $5 million for completing the standby generator complex for the Seward Electric
Utility as a match for $6 million in City revenue bond funding (this project includes
erecting a new generator plant building — already under construction —and designing
and constructing a warehouse complex; automating generator controls through a
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, and completing
installation of 3 each 2.5 MW generators)
(2) $12 million for upgrading the transmission line to 115KV in Seward to reduce line
loss while improving efficiency and reliability of power distribution (the City is
providing $6 million in revenue bond funding for improvements to the electric utility)
(3) $300 thousand for installing automatic electrical metering equipment to improve
customer service, outage management, and load management (the City will provide a
100% match of $300 thousand to complete the project)
(4) $85 thousand for establishing improvements to redundant capabilities for providing
electrical power during emergencies, such as a tsunami, to the downtown and hospital
area of Seward (the City will provide a 100% match of $85 thousand for the project)
D. ROADS AND STREETS
(1) $750 thousand for improving and repairing streets, sidewalks, and roadway drainage
(the City provided $160 thousand in 2008 for these repairs)
(2) $250 thousand for paving and improving drainage in the northeast parking lot of the
Seward Small Boat Harbor (the City has obtained a matching grant of approximately
$200 thousand for design and preparation of the area for paving)
(3) $35 million for purchasing and installing replacement Seward Highway Bridges for
Ptarmigan Creek, Falls Creek, and Trail River
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2. ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER
(1) $450 thousand for refurbishing the saltwater intake system and relocating the
freshwater pumping system at the Alaska SeaLife Center (these critical capital
maintenance projects will help prevent closure of the facility and a catastrophic
economic impact on Seward)
(2) $2.3 million for establishing an Anchorage SeaLife Center Learning Annex in
partnership with the Port of Anchorage (operating costs will become the
responsibility of the Alaska SeaLife Center)
3. CRUISE SHIP HEAD TAX
(1) $2 million for building a new water storage tank and distribution system that will
establish the excess capacity that is necessary to provide water and improved fire
protection to cruise ships (this funding will match approximately $2.5 million from
stimulus funding and low- interest loans)
(2) $3 million for constructing a security float system that will improve security and fire
protection to cruise ships
(3) $300 thousand for relocating Seward's Coast Guard Building adjacent to the Cruise
Ship Dock Area and improving security to cruise ships and their passengers
(4) $500 thousand for improving the cruise ship pedestrian corridor between the Alaska
Railroad Terminal and Cruise Ship Terminal
4. STATE FUNDED PROJECTS
(1) $15 million in the DOT/PF Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program that will allow
the City of Seward to obtain a $1.465 million grant to complete construction of the
"Z" Float by providing a match of $1.465 million
(2) $155 thousand in the Department of Corrections Operating Budget to add an
emergency wastewater bypass (with valving and piping for the bypass) that will keep
the Spring Creek Correctional Facility sewage system operational in the event of a
system failure
(3) $35.154 million funding for the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC)
capital projects and the $1.4464 million increase in their operating budget for FY10
(4) $1.5 million for establishing storm water discharge infrastructure that includes a
security fence around the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial
Center (SMIC)
(5) $5 million from the Railbelt inter —tie funds for upgrading transmission lines between
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Anchorage and Seward.
(6) $2 million for controlling coastal erosion that threatens the Lowell Point Road (this
road provides the sole land access to critical public infrastructure, state and federal
parks, and a residential housing area)
(7) $860 thousand for building a Handicapped Accessibility Fish Cleaning Station in the
Northeast Launch Ramp Area of the Seward Small Boat Harbor
(8) $450 thousand for paving the road and parking lot on the South Seward Small Boat
Harbor Uplands area
(9) $1.7 million for doubling the capacity of the ship lift (synchrolift) and improving
dock capabilities at SMIC
(10) $4.5 million for completing sheet piling and adding moorage along the north side
of the Seward Small Boat Harbor
(11) $60 thousand for studying the feasibility of a hydro electric plant to produce
renewable energy in Seward
(12) $1 million for accomplishing levee maintenance and bed load removal in the
Fourth of July Creek and providing protecting the Spring Creek State prison
(13) $100 thousand for improving City ADA accessibility
(14) $68 thousand for purchasing and installing Energy Efficiency Boiler replacements
in City owned infrastructure
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5. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
(1) The highest priority for beneficial legislation is a State of Alaska General Obligation
Bond that includes $16 million for extending the SMIC basin breakwater that will
improve ship moorage, loading, and repair operations
(2) $100 thousand for repairing and upgrading the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery for
developing shellfish aquaculture in Alaska
(3) $13.8 million for the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home for stabilization of the Jesse Lee
Home for a leadership charter school
(4) Regulations permitting the use of a guaranteed cruise ship head tax revenue stream
for bonding of capital projects that benefit the cruise ship industry
(5) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP 18 -25.5) in the STIP
(6) Authorization for upgrading Seward Highway (MP 25.5 -36) in the STIP
(7) Authorization for upgrading the Sterling Highway (MP 45 -60) in the STIP
(8) Construction of a highway exit off the Seward Highway in the vicinity of MP 6 for
better and safer vehicle access to Camelot and Salmon Creek subdivisions
(9) Support for continuing Medicaid programs and capital cost reimbursement at not less
than current year funding levels
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(10) State funding for accomplishing the objectives of the library assistance Bill
(11) Return of service to Seward by the State Ferry Tustumena
(12) Alternative Energy Programs that encourage and fund participation by the City and
its electrical utility customers
(13) A rebate program for citizen purchases of energy efficient appliances (in concert
with disposal of old appliances) to reduce electric usage
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, 2009.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES: Valdatta, Smith, Bardarson, Shafer, Keil, Dunham
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ABSENT:
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: October 26, 2009 k ■
From: Phillip Oates, City Manager q�wsKP
Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2010 State 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 State government.
The following list is submitted to the City Council for review and approval.
1. STATE FUNDED PROJECTS WITH LOCAL MATCH
A. PUBLIC FACILITIES
(1) $5 million grant for building the $10 million Seward Library and Museum (local
contributions and a general obligation bond will provide a 100% match of $5 million
to complete the project)
(2) $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 (the City
will provide a $500 thousand match to complete the project)
(3) $2 million for expanding the Providence Seward Hospital Medical Clinic, moving the
CT scanner into the facility, increasing backup generator capacity, and improving
space for primary health care (the City provides $500 thousand annually for these
improvements)
B. PORT AND HARBOR
(1) $1 million for inner - harbor improvements to repair and replace the "D" Floats in the
Seward Small Boat Harbor (the City will provide $500 thousand to complete the
project)
(2) $1.5 million for establishing mooring dolphins and dock improvements at the
University of Alaska Fairbanks Seward Marine Center in Seward (the City will
provide $500 thousand to complete the project)
(3) $150 thousand for constructing an ADA Boardwalk on the South Harbor Uplands of
the Seward Small Boat Harbor (the City will provide S50 thousand to this project)
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C. ELECTRIC
(1) $5 million for completing the standby generator complex for the Seward Electric
Utility as a match for $6 million in City revenue bond funding (this project includes
erecting a new generator plant building- ---already under construction —and designing
and constructing a warehouse complex; automating generator controls through a
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, and completing
installation of 3 each 2.5 MW generators)
(2) $12 million for upgrading the transmission line to 115KV in Seward to reduce line
loss while improving efficiency and reliability of power distribution (the City is
providing $6 million in revenue bond funding for improvements to the electric utility)
(3) $300 thousand for installing automatic electrical metering equipment to improve
customer service, outage management, and load management (the City will provide a
100% match of $300 thousand to complete the project)
(4) $85 thousand for establishing improvements to redundant capabilities for providing
electrical power during emergencies, such as a tsunami, to the downtown and hospital
area of Seward (the City will provide a 100% match of $85 thousand for the project)
D. ROADS AND STREETS
(1) $750 thousand for improving and repairing streets, sidewalks, and roadway drainage
(the City provided $ 160 thousand in 2008 for these repairs)
(2) $250 thousand for paving and improving drainage in the northeast parking lot of the
Seward Small Boat Harbor (the City has obtained a matching grant of approximately
$200 thousand for design and preparation of the area for paving)
(3) $35 million for purchasing and installing replacement Seward Highway Bridges for
Ptarmigan Creek, Falls Creek, and Trail River
2. ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER
(1) $450 thousand for refurbishing the saltwater intake system and relocating the
freshwater pumping system at the Alaska SeaLife Center (these critical capital
maintenance projects will help prevent closure of the facility and a catastrophic
economic impact on Seward)
(2) 52.3 million for establishing an Anchorage SeaLife Center Learning Annex in
partnership with the Port of Anchorage (operating costs will become the
responsibility of the Alaska SeaLife Center)
3. CRUISE SHIP HEAD TAX
(1) $2 million for building a new water storage tank and distribution system that will
establish the excess capacity that is necessary to provide water and improved fire
protection to cruise ships (this funding will match approximately $2.5 million from
stimulus funding and low- interest loans)
(2) 53 million for constructing a security float system that will improve security and fire
protection to cruise ships
(3) $300 thousand for relocating Seward's Coast Guard Building adjacent to the Cruise
Ship Dock Area and improving security to cruise ships and their passengers
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(4) $500 thousand for improving the cruise ship pedestrian corridor between the Alaska
Railroad Terminal and Cruise Ship Terminal
4. STATE FUNDED PROJECTS
(1) $15 million in the DOT /PF Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program that will allow
the City of Seward to obtain a $1.465 million grant to complete construction of the
"Z" Float by providing a match of $1.465 million
(2) $155 thousand in the Department of Corrections Operating Budget to add an
emergency wastewater bypass (with valving and piping for the bypass) that will keep
the Spring Creek Correctional Facility sewage system operational in the event of a
system failure
(3) $35.154 million funding for the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC)
capital projects and the $1.4464 million increase in their operating budget for FY10
(4) $1.5 million for establishing storm water discharge infrastructure that includes a
security fence around the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial
Center (SMIC)
(5) $5 million from the Railbelt inter —tie funds for upgrading transmission lines between
Anchorage and Seward
(6) $2 million for controlling coastal erosion that threatens the Lowell Point Road (this
road provides the sole land access to critical public infrastructure, state and federal
parks, and a residential housing area)
(7) $860 thousand for building a Handicapped Accessibility Fish Cleaning Station in the
Northeast Launch Ramp Area of the Seward Small Boat Harbor
(8) $450 thousand for paving the road and parking lot on the South Seward Small Boat
Harbor Uplands area
(9) $1.7 million for doubling the capacity of the ship lift (synchrolift) and improving
dock capabilities at SMIC
(10) $4.5 million for completing sheet piling and adding moorage along the north side
of the Seward Small Boat Harbor
(11) $60 thousand for studying the feasibility of a hydro electric plant to produce
renewable energy in Seward
(12) $1 million for accomplishing levee maintenance and bed load removal in the
Fourth of July Creek and providing protecting the Spring Creek State prison
(13) $100 thousand for improving City ADA accessibility
(14) $68 thousand for purchasing and installing Energy Efficiency Boiler replacements
in City owned infrastructure
5. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
(1) The highest priority for beneficial legislation is a State of Alaska General Obligation
Bond that includes $16 million for extending the SMIC basin breakwater that will
improve ship moorage, loading, and repair operations
(2) S 100 thousand for repairing and upgrading the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery for
developing shellfish aquaculture in Alaska
(3) $13.8 million for the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home for stabilization of the Jesse Lee
Home for a leadership charter school
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(4) Regulations permitting the use of a guaranteed cruise ship head tax revenue stream
for bonding of capital projects that benefit the cruise ship industry
(5) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP18 -25.5) in the STIP
(6) Authorization for upgrading Seward Highway (MP 25.5 -36) in the STIP
(7) Authorization for upgrading the Sterling Highway (MP 45 -60) in the STIP
(8) Construction of a highway exit off the Seward Highway in the vicinity of MP 6 for
better and safer vehicle access to Camelot and Salmon Creek subdivisions
(9) Support for continuing Medicaid programs and capital cost reimbursement at not less
than current year funding levels
(10) State funding for accomplishing the objectives of the library assistance Bill
(1 1) Return of service to Seward by the State Ferry Tustumena
(12) Alternative Energy Programs that encourage and fund participation by the City and
its electrical utility customers
(13) A rebate program for citizen purchases of energy efficient appliances (in concert
with disposal of old appliances) to reduce electric usage
RECOMMENDATION: 'V
Council approve Resolution 2009 - 'approving the City of Seward's Calendar Year 2010 State
Legislative Priorities.
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