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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-067
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR
YEAR 2017 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 2017:
A. APPROPRIATIONS AND GRANTS
1. $1 Million appropriation to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the City's 50%cost
share for a necessary Lowell Creek Flood Diversion Feasibility Study.
2. $7 Million for a comprehensive Seward Flood Mitigation Program on the watershed
level by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
3. $2 Million to expand the Seward Medical Center, move the CT scanner into the
facility, and provide space for primary health care (City provides $500,000 annually
towards capital improvements).
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
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-067
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) for the Seward Marine Industrial Center and the
Alaska Railroad Dock.
6. $2.496 Million in the Highway Transportation Bill for design, engineering,
construction and protection form coastal erosion for the Lowell Point Road, the sole
land access to residences, critical infrastructure, and a State Parks trailhead.
7. Appropriating funding for the Alaska Railroad Corporation Seward Marine Terminal
Expansion project supporting both passenger and freight activities.
8. $250,000 for operating the Alaska live stranding network and responding to marine
mammal and seabird live stranding and mortalities throughout Alaska.
B. AUTHORIZATIONS AND BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
1. Authorization and Appropriation for $1.2 Million local government cost share owed
by the City of Seward to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, satisfying the total cost
share requirements for 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; the City has paid $469,613.22 for its share of
Phase 1).
2. Authorization language amending the Water Resources Development Act of 2007
(Public Law 110-114, 121 STAT. 1205) as follows:
a. Amending Section 5032 by: 1.) striking "Tunnel" from the title; 2.) striking
"Long-Term" from subsection (a); 3.) striking "Long-Term" from subsection
(a)(1); and, 4.) 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.
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
24th day of October, 2016.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-067
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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AYES: Keil, Squires, McClure, Slater, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Casagranda, Altermatt
ABSTAIN: None
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