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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2017-091 Sponsored by: Hunt CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2017-091 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO STORM AND TIDAL SURGE DAMAGE IN THE CITY OF SEWARD AND REQUESTING ASSISTANCE WHEREAS, commencing on December 4, 2017, the City of Seward sustained losses and threat to life and property resulting from a winter storm event that combined exceptionally high tides with a storm surge in Resurrection Bay; and WHEREAS, the City of Seward is a political subdivision within the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the State of Alaska; and WHEREAS, the following conditions resulted from the disaster: extensive damage to the protective barrier along Lowell Point Road, as well as personal and real property in Seward and Lowell Point; and WHEREAS, the threat of danger or further damages continues to exist in Seward with future winter storms are anticipated; and WHEREAS, the cost of emergency measures taken and to be taken to prevent further damage or loss of life and property within the City of Seward has yet to be fully determined; and WHEREAS, further repair and damage mitigation will be necessary and the severity and magnitude of the emergency is beyond the timely and effective response capabilities of local resources; and WHEREAS, the City of Seward hereby requests financial assistance as the costs of this unexpected event are far beyond the City's expertise and funding availability; and WHEREAS, consent by the City Council must be obtained if the declaration of disaster is to be continued or renewed for a period in excess of 7 days. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. A disaster emergency per AS 26.23.140; is declared to exist within the City of Seward. Section 2. It is requested that the Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor declare disaster emergency to exist as described in AS 26.23 and provide borough assistance to the City of Seward in its response and recovery from this event. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2017-091 Section 3. Further, it is requested that if the borough exceeds its ability to assist the City of Seward, that they request appropriate support from State agencies and that the Governor of the State of Alaska be requested to declare a disaster emergency as provided for in AS 26.23.020. Section 4. If the Governor of the State of Alaska cannot adequately support the response and recovery needed by the City of Seward, it is requested that the Governor request appropriate support from the President or appropriate federal agencies. Section 5. This declaration shall continue for a maximum of 7 days unless extended by the City Council of the City of Seward. Section 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 7th day of December, 2017. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Da Squires, Ma r AYES: Casagranda, Towsley, Horn, Squires NOES: None ABSENT: Keil, McClure, Slater ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: 4/174°)A Brenda J. Ballo MMC City Clerk %$,......, (City Seal),4 OF 8E10., 5 i+GSEAL ...IJ.i........ Agenda Statement jo f seh. Meeting Date: December 7, 2017 p To: Seward City Council 4&ASK" Through: City Manager Jim Hunt Agenda Item: Disaster declaration BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION: On December 7, 2017 at 11:00AM,the City of Seward hereby declared a State of Emergency for our community due to damage to Lowell Point Road caused by an exceptionally high tide and storm surge experienced Monday, December 4th. This road provides the only land access to the Village of Lowell Point, and has critical city infrastructure embedded within it. Much armor rock has washed away from the Bay-side of the road and erosion has occurred nearly all the way to the village. The City Administration has contacted Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Pierce, the Kenai Peninsula Emergency Manager Scott Walden, and Alaska State Senator Peter Micciche and apprised them of our declaration and need. An assessment of the severity and extent of damage is forthcoming, however, a permanent solution and repair is far beyond the city's financial ability and expertise. Consent by the City Council must be obtained if the declaration of disaster is to be continued or renewed for a period in excess of seven(7) days. INTENT: To declare a state of emergency due to extreme tidal and storm surge damage in the City of Seward and request assistance. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A Other(list): Alaska Statute 26.23.140 (b) The effect of a declaration of a local disaster emergency is to activate the response and recovery 1. aspects of any and all applicable local or interjurisdictional disaster X emergency plans, and to authorize the furnishing of aid and assistance under those plans. FISCAL NOTE: Costs associated with this event are unexpected and unbudgeted. Therefore the City is requesting inter jurisdictional aid and assistance and financial assistance due to conditions beyond the control of the City's personnel and resources and requiring the combined forces of other agencies. Approved by Finance Department: -....7"',$liF76441) ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X RECOMMENDATION: Council Approve resolution 2017 - 091 declaring a state of disaster emergency due to extreme weather and flooding damage in the City of Seward and requesting assistance.