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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2014-087 Sponsored by: Hunt CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2014-087 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR 2015 CITY LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as top legislative priorities; and WHEREAS, this resolution validates projects, prioritizes needs, and focuses the efforts of City Administration in its lobbying efforts; and WHEREAS, the list of projects are compiled and distributed to the State of Alaska Legislature, Kenai Peninsula Borough, and City of Seward lobbyist; 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. This list of city projects is hereby declared to be the official city priority list for the City of Seward for calendar year 2015. A. PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSTRIAL AREA (1) $1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure and a security fence to surround the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center. (2) $2.25 million for the installation of a hull wash water treatment protection system adjacent to the shiplift. (3) $200,000 for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward Small Boat Harbor including A, B, C, G, K, L, and S Floats. (4) $150,000 8-ton crane at or near the travel-lift dock. (5) $500,000 to pave the apron and add a wash down pad at the 50 ton travel lift. B. PUBLIC FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE (1) $475K For maintenance and repair of City Hall Safety Center (Houses Courthouse, City administration, DMV, and Wildlife Trooper offices) (2) $3.2 million to construct a bypass lagoon and to dredge and dispose of sludge in the sewage lagoon serving the State Department of Corrections Spring Creek facility. (3) $250K for initial design and engineering of a new 100' x 80' metal building to replace hasH and relocate our existing public works shop (City will provide land for the new building). CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2014-087 (4) $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 (City provides $500 thousand annually for hospital financing of capital improvements). (5) $450,000 for Alaska SeaLife Center veterinary and emergency spill response equipment. (6) $2 million to replace a failing roof at the Alaska SeaLife Center. C. ELECTRIC (1) $5 million to design and rebuild the transmission line from the Seward Highway to Seward Marine Industrial Center. (2) $1 million to take advantage of an existing out-of-use water main in order to bury and secure utility lines running next to the lagoon. (3) $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). (4) $3 million to upgrade the Spring Creek substation in the Seward Marine Industrial Center by securing an alternative feed transformer to reduce system outages. (5) $2 million to rebuild obsolete and aging infrastructure and add new infrastructure within the expanding Camelot Subdivision where development is and growth requires the new f.J updated system. D. ROADS, STREETS, AND ADA ACCESIBILITY (1) $2.25 million for Seward Community Roads for paving, repaving road surfaces and improve roadway drainage systems. (2) $300,000 for improving City ADA accessibility. (3) $2.496 million for design, engineering and construction to protect Lowell Point Easement road from further coastal erosion. This access "road" is the sole land-access to critical public infrastructure, Kenai National Park, and a Kenai Peninsula Borough residential housing area. E. PUBLIC SAFETY (1) $6 million for a replacement Seward Fire Station. The City is experiencing growth on the west side (Fuel farm expansion and homes) and in the industrial area at the Marine Center. (City will provide a match of land). (2) $250K for initial design and engineering of a Public Safety Building (City will provide a match of land). (3) $900K for a new animal shelter that is used by City and Borough citizens. F. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION (1) Feasibility study for providing liquid natural gas to the Seward Region that includes CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2014-087 L Road/Rail/Barge options. (2) Restoration of the Jesse Lee Home for purposes of the Balto School. 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 27th day of October, 2014. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA can Bardarson, Mayor AYES: Keil, Casagranda, Terry, Butts, Darling, Bardarson NOES: None ABSENT: Squires ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Jo hanna Ki @Ivy I ty Clerk, CMC (City Seal) A �> s• -. • • ? SEAL • • V ••� �i'J tlrJ �y. ti•�FoFA� 4%v •••f��smrrrr.�rr ti �9 Council Agenda Statement a of SFw tiOlt Meeting Date: October 27, 2014 From: Jim Hunt, City Manager 'ACA KP Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2015 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 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 others solutions 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. '` This year Council is being presented with two sets of City and State priorities, either can be amended. Following the Council work session on September 29th administration compiled a traditional version of the priorities using that extensive direction; however it has been recommended that the City clearly identify priorities taking the State's economic climate into consideration, resulting in a shorter and more concise list for Council consideration. 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 Economic Development X 2. Strategic Plan (document source here): Entirety X 3. Other (list): X ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X FISCAL NOTE: NA RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Resolutions 2014-087, 2014-088, and 2014-089, approving the City of Seward's Calendar Year 2015 City, State and Federal Priorities. FROM: Port and Commerce Advisory Board TO: City Council RE: 2015 Legislative Priorities On October 1,2014 the Port and Commerce Advisory Board reviewed legislative priorities for 2015, compiling and agreeing by vote upon the following list. PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSTRIAL AREA (1) $1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure and a security fence to surround the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center. (2)The expense to be determined for doubling the vessel capacity of the ship lift(Syncrolift) and associated upland improvements at Vigor's Seward Dry Dock to meet current and increasing customer demand. The current rail-only infrastructure is inadequate. (3) $200,000 for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward Small Boat Harbor including A, B, C, G, K, L, and S Floats. (4) $150,000 for an 8-ton crane at (or near) the travel-lift dock. (5) $500,000 to pave the apron and add a wash down pad at the 50 ton travel lift. (6) $250,000 to complete paving and drainage improvements in the northeast parking lot of the Seward Small Boat Harbor.