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RESOLUTION 2014-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, PRIORITIZING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR
2014 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City of Seward annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are
identified as top federal legislative priorities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the entire federal list of projects with passage of
Resolution 2013-93 on October 28, 2013; and
WHEREAS, that resolution validates projects, prioritizes needs, and focuses the efforts of
City Administration in its lobbying efforts; and
WHEREAS, the city's lobbyist in Washington, DC, in consultation with our Federal
congressional delegation, recommends prioritization of the city's 2014 Federal Legislative Priorities
and limiting the capital requests to no more than three; and
WHEREAS, administration proposes the following ranked list, selected from Resolution
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The following list represents the top three capital project requests and the
legislative requests for the City of Seward, in order of priority.
Capital Project Requests:
Priority #1. $7.9 million to complete the Phase I development 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.
Priority#2. $2 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for mitigation
for flood risk reduction at Lowell Creek in Seward.
Priority #3. $3 million appropriation for Lowell Point Road storm surge mitigation,
bank stabilization and erosion control projects (from a Section 103 ) study by the U. S.
Army Corps of Engineers).
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-012
AUTHORIZATIONS AND BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION:
Priority #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 I 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).
Priority 42 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 alternative 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.
Priority #3 Authorization language in the Water Resources Development Act or in
other appropriate legislation that the area created by the Seward Harbor Navigational
Improvements Project, including the 3.5 acres of disposal area, in Seward, Alaska.
(described by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as "BOD Disposal Area I") is
hereby declared to be non -navigable waters of the United States for purposes of the
navigation servitude.
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 27"'
day of January, 2014.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
can Bardarson, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-012
AYES: Keil, Terry, Squires, Butts, Bardarson
NOES: Casagranda
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: January 27, 2014
From: Jim Hunt, City Manager
Agenda Item: Federal 2014 Federal Priorities Ranked
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that identifies the top Federal legislative priorities.
The entire 2014 list was compiled and approved by council on October 28th, 2013 in Resolution 2013-093,
and subsequently submitted to the Federal delegation and the City's lobbyist in Washington, DC. Senators
Murkowski and Begich have in the past contacted the City requesting a list ranked in order of priority.
Though the delegation has not yet made that request for this year, our lobbyist has consulted with them and
recommends the City submit a list of only the top three capital projects, along with the ranked legislative
priorities. Administration suggests the following ranked capital project requests and legislative priorities be
adopted in the attached resolution.
Capital Project Requests:
Priority #1. $7.9 million to complete the Phase 1 development 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.
Priority #2. $2 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for mitigation for flood risk
reduction at Lowell Creek in Seward.
Priority #3. $3 million appropriation for Lowell Point Road storm surge mitigation, bank stabilization
and erosion control projects (from a Section 103 study by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers).
AUTHORIZATIONS AND BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION:
Priority #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).
Priority #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 alternative 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.
Priority #3 Authorization language in the Water Resources Development Act or in other appropriate
legislation that the area created by the Seward Harbor Navigational Improvements Project, including the
3.5 acres of disposal area, in Seward, Alaska, (described by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as "BOD
Disposal Area I") is hereby declared to be non -navigable waters of the United States for purposes of the
navigation servitude.
INTENT: Continue the public process that selected the City's capital and legislative requests to our Federal
delegation, and act on the advice of our lobbyist to now prioritize the top ranking three capital requests.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes
No
N/A
1.
Comprehensive Plan: Sections 3.7.3.1 Continue to upgrade and expand
utilities to meet existing needs and encourage future development.
X
2.
Strategic Plan (document source here): Endeavor to provide modem
infrastructure and economic growth, Page 5
X
3.
Other (list):
X
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2014-012, ranking the City of Seward's Calendar Year 2014 Federal Priorities.
Sponsored by: Hunt
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013-093
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR
YEAR 2014 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 Kenai Peninsula
Borough, our congressional delegation and City of Seward federal 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.
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
legislative priority list of the City of Seward for 2013:
A. APPROPRIATIONS AND GRANTS
1. $2 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for mitigation for flood risk
reduction at Lowell Creek in Seward.
2. $7 million for a comprehensive Seward Flood Mitigation Program on the watershed level
by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
3. $7.9 million to complete the Phase 1 development 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.
4. $3 million appropriation for Lowell Point Road storm surge mitigation, bank stabilization
and erosion control projects (from a Section 103 study by the U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers).
5. $1 million appropriation for erosion control projects (from a Section 14 study by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers) for the Seward Marine Industrial Center and the Alaska
Railroad Dock.
6. $2.25 million appropriation for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces and
improving roadway drainage systems.
7. $2 million grant for constructing a 100'x 80' metal building to house emergency response
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equipment, and shelter supplies at the Fort Raymond Satellite Fire Station.
8. $2.496 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for design, engineering, construction,
and protection from coastal erosion for the Lowell Point Road (the sole land access to
critical infrastructure, state parks, and Kenai Peninsula Borough residential housing area).
9. $15.2 million in the Highway Transportation Bill to lengthen and widen the Alaska
Railroad Freight Dock in Seward.
10. $250,000 for operating the Alaska strandings network and responding to marine mammal
and seabird strandings and mortalities throughout Alaska.
B. 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 alternative 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 Water Resources Development Act or in other appropriate
legislation that the area created by the Seward Harbor Navigational Improvements
Project, including the 3.5 acres of disposal area in Seward, Alaska, (described by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers as "BOD Disposal Area I") is hereby declared to be non -
navigable waters of the United States for purposes of the navigation servitude.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013-093
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, tills
28"' day of October, 2013
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
4rianna Keil, Vice yor
AYES:
Casagranda, Squires, Terry, Keil
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Shafer, Bardarson
ABSTAIN:
None
VACANT:
One
ATTEST:
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: October 28, 2013
From: Jim Hunt, City Manager
Item: Calendar Year 2014 City, State and Federal Priorities
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that we identify as our top City, State and Federal
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. The list validates projects and greatly focuses the efforts of the Administration in our lobbying
effort as we seek funding or other resolutions both through the State of Alaska and Federal sources. This
year the three lists include projects that are in the planning phase and/or may qualify for grants in addition to
some projects with which Council is familiar. In order to quality for most grants, the City must include these
projects on the City priority list.
The attached lists are submitted to the City Council for review and approval.
INTENT: This list of priorities focuses the efforts of Administration in lobbying efforts to obtain
appropriations, grants, and legislation from the State and Federal sources to improve the City of Seward. To
qualify for most appropriations and grants Seward's City, State and Federal priorities lists must be approved
in a public process by the City Council.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes
No
N/A
1.
Comprehensive Plan: Sections 1.3, 3, 7.3.1 and 3.7.3.2
x
2.
Strategic Plan (document source here): Sections 1.3, 3.7.3.1 and 3.7.3.2
x
3.
Other flist):
I x
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No x
FISCAL NOTE: NA Oil
RECOMMENDATION: 012. o93
Council approve Resolutions 2013-Nl , 2013- and 2013- approving the City of Seward's Calendar
Year 2014 City, State and Federal Priorities.