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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-080
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR
2018 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 lobbyists; 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 2018:
A. PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSTRIAL AREA
I . $500,000 to pave the apron and add a wash down pad at the 50-Ton Travelift.
2. $1,250,000 for storm water discharge infrastructure and a security fence to surround
the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
3. $1,241,250 for Seward Shipyard Environmental Discharge Controls.
4. $200,000 for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward
Boat Harbor including K and L Floats.
5. $200,000 to extend electrical power to X Float.
6. $500,000 for a 5-ton crane at or near I Dock.
B. PUBLIC FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
1. $250,000 for initial design and engineering of a new 100' x 80' metal building to
replace and relocate the existing Public Works Shop (City will provide land for the
new building).
2. $2,000,000 to expand the Providence Seward Medical Center and move the CT
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scanner into the facility, and provide space for primary health care (City provides
$500,000 annually towards capital improvements).
3. $500,000 for Alaska SeaLife Center major repairs and replacements.
4. $2 million to replace a failing roof at Alaska SeaLife Center.
5. $200,000 for design and engineering for an indoor ice skating rink.
6. $500,000 to envelop and upgrade windows at City Hall.
C. ELECTRIC
1. $8 million to design and rebuild the electric transmission line from the Seward
Highway to the Seward Marine Industrial Center and upgrade the Spring Creek
substation by securing an alternative feed transformer to add capacity and reduce
system outages, and provide continuous service during maintenance periods.
2. $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).
3. $2 million to rebuild obsolete and aging infrastructure and add new infrastructure
within the expanding Camelot Subdivision where development and growth require
the new updated system.
4. The City is requesting $12 million to upgrade transmission conductors and substation
transformers to improve the system's capacity to 115kV over existing 69kV capacity.
This would help unify the transmission system for the entire community and expand
the system's capabilities, allowing higher capacity projects into the future.
D. ROADS, STREETS, AND ADA ACCESSIBILITY
1. $300,000 for improving City ADA accessibility.
2. $2.9 million for design, engineering and construction to protect Lowell Point Road
from further coastal erosion. This road is the sole land access to critical public
infrastructure, State Parks trailhead, businesses, and the community of Lowell Point.
E. PUBLIC SAFETY
l . Up to $250,000 for a needs assessment and conceptual design and engineering for a
replacement Seward Fire Station. The City is experiencing growth on the west side
(fuel farm expansion and homes) and in the Seward Marine Industrial Center (City
will provide a match of land).
2. Up to $250,000 for initial design and engineering of a Public Safety Building (City
will provide a match of land).
3. $1 million for a new animal shelter that is used by City and Borough citizens. (City
will provide a match of land).
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F. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
Support for feasibility analyses considering pipeline or multi -modal delivery methods
of making natural gas available to communities not currently along a pipeline
corridor, and using Seward's road/rail/barge connections as demonstration projects.
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
11`h day of December, 2017.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Squires, Mayor
AYES: Casagranda, Keil, McClure, Slater, Towsley, Horn, Squires
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 27, 2017
To: City Council
Through: Jim Hunt, City Manager
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:
1. Comprehensive Plan Sections 3.1 Economic Development
2. Strategic Plan Entirety
3. Other (list):
Yes
No
N/A
X
X
X
FISCAL NOTE: N/A
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X Not Applicable X
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolutions 2017-0 80, 2017-0 81, and 2017-0 82, approving the City of
Seward's Calendar Year 2017 City, State and Federal Priorities.