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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-082
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR
YEAR 2018 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 2018:
A. APPROPRIATIONS AND GRANTS
1. $1.5 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
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) for the Seward Marine Industrial Center and the
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RESOLUTION 2017-082
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 $869,613.22 for its share of
Phase 1).
2. Authorization language amending the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 111
(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
27th day of November, 2017.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-082
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
David Squires, Maur
AYES: Casagranda, Keil, McClure, Slater, Towsley, Horn, Squires
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2018 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 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.
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 3.1 Economic Development X
2. Strategic Plan Entirety X
3. Other (list): X
FISCAL NOTE: N/A
Approved by Finance Department: iCj,(tz;)
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X Not Applicable X
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolutions 2017-080,2017-081,and 2017-082,approving the City of
Seward's Calendar Year 2017 City,State and Federal Priorities.
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