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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-068
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA,ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF$300,000 FOR LOWELL CANYON
TUNNEL FLOOD PROTECTION SCOPING AND FEASIBILITY STUDY,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS,the City of Seward is working in collaboration with multiple state and federal
agencies to develop a plan to mitigate flooding in the vicinity of the Lowell Canyon tunnel; and
WHEREAS,the City has recently been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of the
Army in the amount of$1.5 Million for the Lowell Creek Flood Diversion Feasibility Study,and the
City will be required to provide matching funds which can come from the City and other grant
sources; and
WHEREAS,the City will continue to seek additional grant funds to complete the study and
subsequent improvements; and
WHEREAS,the City has been awarded a Designated Legislative Grant, grant no. 17-DC-
004,in the amount of$300,000 from the State of Alaska Department of Commerce,Community and
Economic Development for the purpose of flood protection scoping and feasibility study related to
flood mitigation for the Lowell Point Tunnel,and will utilize this funding to complete the work with
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept State of Alaska Designated
Legislative Grant funding for grant no. 17-DC-004 in the amount of$300,000.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a grant agreement with the
State of Alaska in accordance with the essential terms of the agreement provided in substantial form
as attached hereto.
Section 3. Funds in the amount of $300,000 are hereby appropriated from state grant
account no. 80116-0000-4252 to contracted services account no. 80116-0000-7009.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-068
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 24th
day of October, 2016.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
an Bardarson, Mayor
AYES: Keil, Squires, McClure, Slater, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Casagranda, Altermatt
ABSTAIN: None
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: October 24, 2016
To: Seward City Council
Through: Jim Hunt, City Manage(Y'
From: Kristin Erchinger, Finance Director
Agenda Item: Accepting $300,000 grant from State of Alaska for Lowell Canyon Tunnel
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward is working with the US Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a feasibility study
on alternative means of addressing flooding concerns in the vicinity of Lowell Canyon Tunnel. The
City has received grant funds from the US Army, but will be required to provide additional funding
up to $1.5 million to complete the feasibility study work. The City has been seeking additional
sources of funds to satisfy the required City matching funds, and has received a $300,000 designated
legislative grant from the State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic
Development. This grant no. 17 -DC -004 is for the purpose of Flood Protection Scoping and
Feasibility Study, and has a deadline for completion of June 30, 2021.
INTENT:
This grant will be used to satisfy a portion of the City's cost-sharing for the Lowell Canyon tunnel
feasibility study.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes
No
N/A
Comprehensive Plan: p. 28 "Determine the best solution and seek adequate
1 •
funding to rebuild andlor repair the Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel and Dam
X
Complex. "
2
Strategic Plan: p. 11 "Determine the best solution and seek adequate funding to
diminish the Lowell Creek flood potential. "
X
3.
Other (list):
FISCAL NOTE:
This grant does not require a City match, but will reduce the local matching funds required for the
US Army $1.5 million grant.
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2016- accepting grant funds in the amount of $300,000 for Flood Protection
Scoping and Feasibility Study, and appropriating funds.