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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2011-006 Sponsored by: Oates CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 -006 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR 2011 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 State of Alaska Legislature, Kenai Peninsula Borough, and City of Seward lobbyist; and WHEREAS, this resolution validates projects, prioritizes needs, and focuses the efforts of City Administration in its lobbying efforts; and WHEREAS, the passage of this resolution occurs through a public process; and WHEREAS, all projects on this list are consistent with the City Comprehensive and Strategic Plans; and WHEREAS, this resolution is an amendment of the City of Seward 2011 State hap Legislative Priorities established in Resolution 2010 -102. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The following list of legislative projects is hereby declared to be the official amended legislative priority list of the City of Seward for the 2011 State of Alaska legislative session: 1. STATE FUNDED PROJECTS A. PUBLIC FACILITIES (1) $125 thousand for kitchen expansion and renovations in the Seward Senior Center (the Senior Center will provide a matching $90 thousand to complete this project) (2) $2.5 million for constructing a 100' x 80' metal building to replace and relocate our existing public works shop (the City will provide land for the new building) (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 hospital financing of capital improvements) CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 -006 B. PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSTRIAL AREA (1) $400 thousand to conduct a preliminary engineering study and economic analysis for building and establishing the home port infrastructure that will support relocation of the fishing fleets owned and operated by the six Community Development Quota Groups (CDQ Groups) from the State of Washington to Alaska (2) $16 million for extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin breakwater to improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity, ship repair capabilities, seafood processing operations, and barge landings (3) $100.5 thousand for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward Small Boat Harbor including A, B, C, and S Floats (4) $800 thousand for the Municipal Harbor Matching Grant Program to support replacing "D" Float in the Seward Small Boat Harbor (the City of Seward will provide an $800 thousand match to complete this $1.6 million project) (5) $575 thousand for building a Handicap Accessible Fish Cleaning Station in the Northeast Launch Ramp Area of the Seward Small Boat Harbor (6) $250 thousand for paving and improving drainage in the northeast parking lot of the Seward Small Boat Harbor (7) $1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure that includes a security fence around the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center (8) $1.7 million for doubling the capacity of the ship lift (syncrolift) and improving dock capabilities at the Seward Marine Industrial Center (9) $25 thousand to upgrade the Harbor Security Camera System (10) $4.5 million for completing sheet piling and adding moorage along the north side of the Seward Small Boat Harbor C. ELECTRIC (1) $4 million for completing the standby generator complex for the Seward Electric Utility as a match for $6 million in City revenue bond funding (this will allow the City of Seward to contribute power generation remotely to the Alaska Railbelt Cooperative Transmission and Electric Company — ARCTEC — system for emergencies and back -up; this project includes moving 2 each 2.5 MW generators into the newly constructed generator plant building; completing the installation of automated generator controls through a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition — SCADA — system; and constructing an emergency operations building for immediate response, maintenance, and warehousing) (2) $1.5 million to repair and replace one mile of transmission line into the Fort Raymond Substation with 115kV compatible equipment (this is a project supported by the Alaska Railbelt Cooperative Transmission and Electric Company — ARCTEC — because the current condition of the transmission line exceeds the estimated life expectancy of 50- years) CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 -006 L (3) $17 million for upgrading the transmission line to 115KV in Seward (and upgrading transformers and other equipment for the higher voltage) to reduce line loss while improving efficiency and reliability of power distribution throughout the service area (4) $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) (5) $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) (6) $5 million from the Rail -belt inter -tie funds for upgrading transmission lines between Anchorage and Seward (7) $60 thousand for studying the feasibility of a hydro electric plant to produce renewable energy in Seward D. ROADS, STREETS, AND ADA ACCESIBILITY (1) $100 thousand for improving City ADA accessibility (2) $2.25 million for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces, reconstructing sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems (3) $2.496 million for design, engineering, construction, and protection from coastal erosion for the Lowell Point Road in the City of Seward (this road provides the sole land access to critical public infrastructure, state parks, and a Kenai Peninsula Borough residential housing area) 2. CRUISE SHIP HEAD TAX OR CRUISE SHIP GAMBLING TAX (1) Reappropriate $1.992 million from Designated Legislative Grant # 10 -DC -024, Dredging Cruise Ship Berthing Basin Approaches, for building a new water storage tank and distribution system that will establish the excess capacity to provide water and improved fire protection to cruise ships (this $1.992 million of funding is a 44% match for the $4.5 million water storage project -- the $2.508 million in additional funding for the project is from low interest loans that will be obtained by the City — the City has already spent approximately $130 thousand in a 35% design of the project and $394 thousand in ARRA stimulus funding on expansion of the water distribution system that will accommodate the new storage tank) (2) $225 thousand to improve public restrooms in the Seward Small Boat Harbor (these restrooms are used extensively by cruise ship crew members and passengers) L. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 -006 (3) $25 thousand to extend the ADA accessible boardwalk from Port Avenue to the Holiday Inn Express (this is a primary pedestrian route for cruise ship members and passengers) (4) $500 thousand for improving the cruise ship pedestrian corridor between the Alaska Railroad Terminal and Cruise Ship Terminal (5) $215 thousand to construct an ADA accessible boardwalk for cruise ship passengers in the new upland area of the Seward Small Boat Harbor (the City will provide $50 thousand to this project) (6) $1.6 million for dock appurtenances at the Cruise Ship Terminal of the Alaska Railroad (these appurtenances include berthing camels for $390 thousand, baggage conveyor slot for $350 thousand, seasonal covered walkway for $360 thousand, installation of a second mooring bollard to accommodate a second cruise ship for $100 thousand, extension of dock security lighting for $200 thousand, repair of piles with severe corrosion for $100 thousand, and repair of the cathodic protection system for $100 thousand) (7) $275 thousand to prevent erosion that threatens a U.S. Coast Guard communication tower for transmitting emergency communications to cruise ships and other vessels (8) $2 million for constructing a 100' by 80' metal building to house emergency response equipment and shelter supplies at the Fort Raymond Satellite Fire Station (this location will allow or speed response to emergencies at the Cruise Ship Dock during those periods when other response is prevented by earthquakes or tsunamis) 3. STATEWIDE PROJECTS (1) $2 million for dock improvements and dredging at the Seward Marine Center to prepare for the R/V Sikuliaq (2) $150 thousand to continue renovating the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery and expand shellfish aquaculture in Alaska. (3) $265 thousand for a new Fire Alarm Control Panel for the Alaska SeaLife Center (4) $250 thousand for engineering and architectural design of an Arctic marine research and public education habitat at the Alaska SeaLife Center (5) $470 thousand for construction of a new courtyard sail cover at the Alaska SeaLife Center to protect cruise ship passengers and other visitors from inclement weather (6) $155 thousand in the Department of Corrections Operating Budget to add an emergency wastewater bypass (with valves and piping) to keep the Spring Creek Correctional Facility sewage system operational in the event of a system failure (7) Full funding of the Governor's Capital Budget for AVTEC that includes $1 million for deferred maintenance and $210 thousand for the Maritime Simulator (8) Full funding of the Governor's Operating Budget for AVTEC that includes $250 thousand for deferred maintenance, $48 thousand for the Maritime Designated Duty Engineer Training Program, and $226.8 thousand for the RN Program CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 -006 4. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION (1) Extension of the Education Tax Credit to the Alaska SeaLife Center (2) Legislative support for increased cash infusion into PERS /TRS retirement system in order to offset unfunded retirement system liabilities, to make future contribution rates more affordable for the State and local governments (3) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP18 -25.5) in the STIP (4) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP 25.5 -36) in the STIP (5) Appropriation for upgrading the Sterling Highway (MP 45 -60) in the STIP (6) 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 (7) Support for continuing Medicaid programs and capital cost reimbursement at not less than current year funding levels (8) Return of service to Seward by the State Ferry Tustumena (9) Alternative Energy Programs that encourage and fund participation by the City and its electrical utility customers (10) Support of legislation forming an Alaska Invasive Species Council to help coordinate proactive action that prevents detrimental invasive species from being introduced into Alaska Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 -006 PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 25` day of January, 2011. THE CITY : SEWARD, ALASKA Willard E. Dunham, Mayor AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Smith, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Dunham NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: 4 kt / ohanna Kinney r City Clerk, CMC a0 aaa� oa ,�,a (� �••• ' OF se 4. � ` \0 1 A + SEAL I • 4., OFp�0 �� �yneaa so- Council Agenda Statement {q se s1/4 Meeting Date: January 24, 2011 From: Phillip Oates, City Manager 14-50 • Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2011 State Legislative Priorities BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Administration annually compiles a list of projects and legislation for consideration as our state legislative priorities. After validation of the list through a public process, and approval by the City Council, the list is given to the Governor's Office, our legislators, the Kenai Peninsula Borough (for inclusion in their legislative package), and our lobbyist. These priorities focus the efforts of Administration and the City Council in our lobbying efforts as we seek funding or other resolution through State government. Frequently, the list of projects and legislation is updated at the beginning of the legislative session. That is the case with this resolution. It is an update of Resolution 2010 -102 that was passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska on October 25, 2010. The following list is submitted to the City Council for review and approval. 1. STATE FUNDED PROJECTS A. PUBLIC FACILITIES (1) $125 thousand for kitchen expansion and renovations in the Seward Senior Center (the Senior Center will provide a matching $90 thousand to complete this project) (2) $2.5 million for constructing a 100' x 80' metal building to replace and relocate our existing public works shop (the City will provide land for the new building) (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 hospital financing of capital improvements) B. PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSTRIAL AREA (1) $16 million for extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin breakwater to improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity, ship repair capabilities, seafood processing operations, and barge landings (2) $100.5 thousand for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward Small Boat Harbor including A, B, C, and S Floats (3) $800 thousand for the Municipal Harbor Matching Grant Program to support replacing "D" Float in the Seward Small Boat Harbor (the City of Seward will provide an $800 thousand match to complete this $1.6 million project) (4) $575 thousand for building a Handicap Accessible Fish Cleaning Station in the Northeast Launch Ramp Area of the Seward Small Boat Harbor (5) $250 thousand for paving and improving drainage in the northeast parking lot of the Seward Small Boat Harbor (6) $1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure that includes a security fence around the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center (7) $1.7 million for doubling the capacity of the ship lift (syncrolift) and improving dock capabilities at the Seward Marine Industrial Center (8) $25 thousand to upgrade the Harbor Security Camera System (9) $4.5 million for completing sheet piling and adding moorage along the north side of the Seward Small Boat Harbor C. ELECTRIC (1) $4 million for completing the standby generator complex for the Seward Electric Utility as a match for $6 million in City revenue bond funding (this will allow the City of Seward to contribute power generation remotely to the Alaska Railbelt Cooperative Transmission and Electric Company — ARCTEC — system for emergencies and back -up; this project includes moving 2 each 2.5 MW generators into the newly constructed generator plant building; completing the installation of automated generator controls through a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition — SCADA — system; and constructing an emergency operations building for immediate response, maintenance, and warehousing) (2) $1.5 million to repair and replace one mile of transmission line into the Fort Raymond Substation with 115kV compatible equipment (this is a project supported by the Alaska Railbelt Cooperative Transmission and Electric Company — ARCTEC — because the current condition of the transmission line exceeds the estimated life expectancy of 50- years) (3) $17 million for upgrading the transmission line to 115KV in Seward (and upgrading transformers and other equipment for the higher voltage) to reduce line loss while improving efficiency and reliability of power distribution throughout the service area (4) $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) (5) $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) (6) $5 million from the Rail -belt inter -tie funds for upgrading transmission lines between Anchorage and Seward (7) $60 thousand for studying the feasibility of a hydro electric plant to produce renewable energy in Seward D. ROADS, STREETS, AND ADA ACCESIBILITY (1) $100 thousand for improving City ADA accessibility (2) $2.25 million for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces, reconstructing sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems (3) $2.496 million for design, engineering, construction, and protection from coastal erosion for the Lowell Point Road in the City of Seward (this road provides the sole land access to critical public infrastructure, state parks, and a Kenai Peninsula Borough residential housing area) 8� 2. CRUISE SHIP HEAD TAX OR CRUISE SHIP GAMBLING TAX (1) Reappropriate $1.992 million from Designated Legislative Grant # 10 -DC -024, Dredging Cruise Ship Berthing Basin Approaches, for building a new water storage tank and distribution system that will establish the excess capacity to provide water and improved fire protection to cruise ships (this $1.992 million of funding is a 44% match for the $4.5 million water storage project -- the $2.508 million in additional funding for the project is from low interest loans that will be obtained by the City — the City has already spent approximately $130 thousand in a 35% design of the project and $394 thousand in ARRA stimulus funding on expansion of the water distribution system that will accommodate the new storage tank) (2) $225 thousand to improve public restrooms in the Seward Small Boat Harbor (these restrooms are used extensively by cruise ship crew members and passengers) (3) $25 thousand to extend the ADA accessible boardwalk from Port Avenue to the Holiday Inn Express (this is a primary pedestrian route for cruise ship members and passengers) (4) $500 thousand for improving the cruise ship pedestrian corridor between the Alaska Railroad Terminal and Cruise Ship Terminal (5) $215 thousand to construct an ADA accessible boardwalk for cruise ship passengers in the new upland area of the Seward Small Boat Harbor (the City will provide $50 thousand to this project) (6) $1.6 million for dock appurtenances at the Cruise Ship Terminal of the Alaska Railroad (these appurtenances include berthing camels for $390 thousand, baggage conveyor slot for $350 thousand, seasonal covered walkway for $360 thousand, installation of a second mooring bollard to accommodate a second cruise ship for $100 thousand, extension of dock security lighting for $200 thousand, repair of piles with severe corrosion for $100 thousand, and repair of the cathodic protection system for $100 thousand) (7) $275 thousand to prevent erosion that threatens a U.S. Coast Guard communication tower for transmitting emergency communications to cruise ships and other vessels (8) $2 million for constructing a 100' by 80' metal building to house emergency response equipment and shelter supplies at the Fort Raymond Satellite Fire Station (this location will allow or speed response to emergencies at the Cruise Ship Dock during those periods when other response is prevented by earthquakes or tsunamis) 3. STATEWIDE PROJECTS (1) $2 million for dock improvements and dredging at the Seward Marine Center to prepare for the R/V Sikuliaq (2) $150 thousand to continue renovating the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery and expand shellfish aquaculture in Alaska. (3) $265 thousand for a new Fire Alarm Control Panel for the Alaska SeaLife Center (4) $250 thousand for engineering and architectural design of an Arctic marine research and public education habitat at the Alaska SeaLife Center (5) $470 thousand for construction of a new courtyard sail cover at the Alaska SeaLife Center to protect cruise ship passengers and other visitors from inclement weather (6) $155 thousand in the Department of Corrections Operating Budget to add an emergency wastewater bypass (with valves and piping) to keep the Spring Creek 88 Correctional Facility sewage system operational in the event of a system failure (7) Full funding of the Governor's Capital Budget for AVTEC that includes $1 million for deferred maintenance and $210 thousand for the Maritime Simulator (8) Full funding of the Governor's Operating Budget for AVTEC that includes $250 thousand for deferred maintenance, $48 thousand for the Maritime Designated Duty Engineer Training Program, and $226.8 thousand for the RN Program 4. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION (1) Extension of the Education Tax Credit to the Alaska SeaLife Center (2) Legislative support for increased cash infusion into PERS /TRS retirement system in order to offset unfunded retirement system liabilities, to make future contribution rates more affordable for the State and local governments (3) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP18 -25.5) in the STIP (4) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP 25.5 -36) in the STIP (5) Appropriation for upgrading the Sterling Highway (MP 45 -60) in the STIP (6) 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 (7) Support for continuing Medicaid programs and capital cost reimbursement at not less than current year funding levels (8) Return of service to Seward by the State Ferry Tustumena (9) Alternative Energy Programs that encourage and fund participation by the City and its electrical utility customers (10) Support of legislation forming an Alaska Invasive Species Council to help coordinate proactive action that prevents detrimental invasive species from being introduced into Alaska INTENT: This list of priorities focuses the efforts of Administration in lobbying efforts to obtain appropriations, grants, and legislation from the State of Alaska to improve the City of Seward. To qualify for most appropriations and grants, the list of State priorities must be approved in a public process by the City Council. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with guidance and directives in the Seward City Code, City Charter. Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and the City Council Rules of Procedures. FISCAL NOTE: N IA Approved by Finance Department: , 4. ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X RECOMMENDATION Council approve Resolution 2 approving the City of Seward's Calendar Year 2011 State Priorities ab 11' ()Ott) Council Agenda Statement Addendum e of set Meeting Date: January 24, 2011 4�,►,� ,� 0 From: Phillip Oates, City Manager *W\-% .q�A K P Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2011 State Legislative Priorities This addendum is provided to assist Council identification of the changes in Resolution 2011 -006 from those in Resolution 2010 -102 that is being amended. 1. STATE FUNDED PROJECTS (the title of this category of projects was changed from "State Funded Projects With Local Match" to "State Funded Projects "). A. PUBLIC FACILITIES All Alaska Sealife Center projects requiring an appropriation were moved to the category "Statewide Projects" that was formerly listed as "State Funded Projects." Thus, the $265K for the Fire Alarm Control Panel was moved to the new listing. B. PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSRIAL AREA The following project amount was changed from $600K to $800K and the $800K match from the City was added: (3) $800 thousand for the Municipal Harbor Matching Grant Program to support replacing "D" Float in the Seward Small Boat Harbor (the City of Seward will provide an $800 thousand match to complete this $1.6 million project). C. ELECTRIC The following project was changed from $2M to $4M and justification added to contribute power generation to ARCTEC: (1) $4 million for completing the standby generator complex for the Seward Electric Utility as a match for $6 million in City revenue bond funding (this will allow the City of Seward to contribute power generation remotely to the Alaska Railbelt Cooperative Transmission and Electric Company — ARCTEC — system for emergencies and back -up; this project includes moving 2 each 2.5 MW generators into the newly constructed generator plant building; completing the installation of automated generator controls through a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition — SCADA — system; and constructing an emergency operations building for immediate response, maintenance, and warehousing). The following project was added to remain consistent with the pending ARCTEC Bill and associated fiscal note: (2) $1.5 million to repair and replace one mile of transmission line into the Fort Raymond Substation with 115kV compatible equipment (this is a project supported by the Alaska Railbelt Cooperative Transmission and Electric Company — ARCTEC — because the current condition of the transmission line exceeds the estimated life expectancy of 50- years). The following project was changed from $12M to $17M because of a new cost estimate to complete the work: (3) $17 million for upgrading the transmission line to 115KV in Seward (and upgrading transformers and other equipment for the higher voltage) to reduce line loss while to improving efficiency and reliability of power distribution throughout the service area. The following project was moved to the "Electric" category from "Statewide Projects ": (7) $60 thousand for studying the feasibility of a hydro electric plant to produce renewable energy in Seward. 2. CRUISE SHIP HEAD TAX OR CRUISE SHIP GAMBLING TAX The following project was moved (and revised) from the 4th priority in the category to the 1 priority because the $4.5M AKRR dredging project came in under budget and the opportunity exists for a reappropriation of those funds: (1) Reappropriate $1.992 million from Designated Legislative Grant # 10 -DC -024, Dredging Cruise Ship Berthing Basin Approaches, for building a new water storage tank and distribution system that will establish the excess capacity to provide water and improved fire protection to cruise ships (this $1.992 million of funding is a 44% match for the $4.5 million water storage project -- the $2.508 million in additional funding for the project is from low interest loans that will be obtained by the City — the City has already spent approximately $130 thousand in a 35% design of the project and $394 thousand in ARRA stimulus funding on expansion of the water distribution system that will accommodate the new storage tank). The following project was moved from the 1 priority to the 2 priority and increased from $150K to $225K because of an updated cost estimate: (2) $225 thousand to improve public restrooms in the Seward Small Boat Harbor (these restrooms are used extensively by cruise ship crew members and passengers). The following project was added to the list because the lower cost will make funding more possible (formerly this portion of the project was part of the $175K to complete the entire boardwalk): (2) $25 thousand to extend the ADA accessible boardwalk from Port Avenue to the Holiday Inn Express (this is a primary pedestrian route for cruise ship members and passengers). The following project was moved from the 2 priority to the 4 in this category: (4) $500 thousand for improving the cruise ship pedestrian corridor between the Alaska Railroad Terminal and Cruise Ship Terminal. The following project was moved from the 3rd priority to the 5 priority and increased from $175K to $215K because of an updated cost estimate: (5) $215 thousand to construct an ADA accessible boardwalk for cruise ship passengers in the new upland area of the Seward Small Boat Harbor (the City will provide $50 thousand to this project). The following project was added to the list at the request of the AKRR: (6) $1.6 million for dock appurtenances at the Cruise Ship Terminal of the Alaska Railroad (these appurtenances include berthing camels for $390 thousand, baggage conveyor slot for $350 thousand, seasonal covered walkway for $360 thousand, installation of a second mooring bollard to accommodate a second cruise ship for $100 thousand, extension of dock security lighting for $200 thousand, repair of piles with severe corrosion for $100 thousand, and repair of the cathodic protection system for $100 thousand) 3. STATEWIDE PROJECTS (this category was changed to "Statewide Projects" from "State Funded Projects "). 9 ` The following project was added to the list at the request of the manager of the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery: (2) $150 thousand to continue renovating the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery and expand shellfish aquaculture in Alaska. The following three projects were moved to this category of Statewide Projects: (3) $265 thousand for a new Fire Alarm Control Panel for the Alaska SeaLife Center and (4) $250 thousand for engineering and architectural design of an Arctic marine research and public education habitat at the Alaska SeaLife Center and (5) $470 thousand for construction of a new courtyard sail cover at the Alaska SeaLife Center to protect cruise ship passengers and other visitors from inclement weather. The following project was moved from the 2 priority to the 6 priority in this category: (6) $155 thousand in the Department of Corrections Operating Budget to add an emergency wastewater bypass (with valves and piping) to keep the Spring Creek Correctional Facility sewage system operational in the event of a system failure. The following two projects were added to the list at the request of the Director of AVTEC: (7) Full funding of the Governor's Capital Budget for AVTEC that includes $1 million for deferred maintenance and $210 thousand for the Maritime Simulator and (8) Full funding of the Governor's Operating Budget for AVTEC that includes $250 thousand for deferred maintenance, $48 thousand for the Maritime Designated Duty Engineer Training Program, and $226.8 thousand for the RN Program. 4. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION The following request was added to this category: (2) Legislative support for increased cash infusion into PERS /TRS retirement system in order to offset unfunded retirement system liabilities, to make future contribution rates more affordable for the State and local governments.