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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2018-083Sponsored by: Bridges CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2018-083 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO FLOODING DAMAGE IN THE CITY OF SEWARD AND REQUESTING ASSISTANCE WHEREAS, commencing October 13, 2018, the City of Seward sustained damage to property resulting from heavy rainfall and flooding; and WHEREAS, the City of Seward is a political subdivision within the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the State of Alaska; and WHEREAS, flooding and debris outfall from the Lowell Canyon Tunnel have placed the Lowell Point Bridge in jeopardy, and the Public Works Department, along with local contractors, have been required to work extended hours in extreme conditions; and WHEREAS, the threat of danger or further damages continues to exist in Seward with future heavy wind and rain storms being anticipated for up to two weeks; and WHEREAS, the cost of emergency measures taken, and to be taken, to prevent further property damage 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 2018-083 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. The City Manager's Declaration of Emergency which went into effect on October 13, 2018 is hereby extended by the City Council of the City of Seward, beginning October 20, 2018, and shall remain in effect until recovery efforts have concluded. 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 19t' day of October, 2018. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA David Squires, May AYES: Squires, McClure, Towsley, Seese NOES: ABSENT: Casagranda, Keil, Horn ABSTAIN: ATTEST: U` Brenda J. Ballou, MW City Clerk (City Se j�y OF SE�'V.q'':>> ®= SEAL � '•ins ,JAY.• 6 4d•F, ,. ®F A� o. 0 `�rrrsi�a�t4 �I Agenda Statement Meeting Date: October 19, 2018 To: Seward City Council Through: Jeff Bridges, Interim City Manager Agenda Item: Disaster Declaration BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The City Manager has issued a Declaration of Emergency as of Saturday, October 13, 2018 for the community due to flooding. Flooding and debris outfall from the Lowell Canyon Tunnel have placed the Lowell Point Bridge in jeopardy, and the Public Works Department, along with local contractors, have been required to work extended hours in extreme conditions. The City Manager has contacted Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Pierce and the Kenai Peninsula Emergency Manager Dan Nelson to notify them apprised them of our declaration and need. The cost of emergency measures taken, and to be taken, to prevent further property damage within the City of Seward has yet to be fully determined. 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 for the City of Seward due to flooding 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 I. 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: ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No RECOMMENDATION: Council Approve resolution 2018-083 declaring a state of disaster emergency due to flooding damage in the City of Seward and requesting assistance.