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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2018-096
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR
YEAR 2019 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 2019:
A. APPROPRIATIONS AND GRANTS
1. Appropriating funding for the development of the new Coast Guard Fast Response
Cutter facilities as well as home port support facilities.
2. $266,022 appropriation to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the City's 50%
remaining cost share for the Lowell Creek Flood Diversion Feasibility Study.
3. $7 million for a comprehensive Seward Flood Mitigation Program on the watershed
level by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
4. $3 million appropriation for Lowell Point Road storm surge mitigation, bank
stabilization and erosion control projects through a future Section 103 study by the U.
S. Army Corps of Engineers.
5. $1 million appropriation for erosion control projects, through a future Section 14
study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, for the Seward Marine Industrial Center
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and the Alaska Railroad Dock.
6. $2.496 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for design, engineering,
construction and protection from 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. This may also
involve a collaboration with the Alaska Railroad to seek BUILD Act grants or
funding in a future Highway Transportation bill.
8. $8.1 million for the Federal Aviation Administration to extend the proposed runway
to 4,000 feet in order to accommodate larger aircraft and provide effective disaster
response
B. AUTHORIZATIONS AND BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
1. Authorization language amending the Water Resource Development Act of 2007
(Public Law 110-114, 121 STAT. 1205) to require the Army Corps of Engineers to
continue the operation and maintenance of the Lowell Canyon Tunnel until such time
that an alternative method of flood diversion has been constructed and a
determination by the Corps that the City of Seward and its residents are no longer at
risk of catastrophic flooding
2. Support the establishment of a Prescott grant program within the Fish & Wildlife
Service budget to provide support for a live stranding network and responding to
marine mammal and seabird live stranding and mortalities throughout Alaska
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
10th day of December, 2018.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Sue McClure,Vice Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2018-096
AYES: Towsley, Lane, Osenga, Horn, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Seese, Squires
ABSTAIN: None
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Agenda Statement
December 10, 2018
City Council
Jeff Bridges, Interim City Mana�
Calendar Year 2019 City, State �eral 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):
FISCAL NOTE: NIA
Approved by Finance Department: .J(,u"ai;i;;;:, Jvi..,J.u,-,?
Yes No NIA
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ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes ___ No ____ Not Applicable ___ X ____
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolutions 2018-, 2018-, and 2018-, approving the City of Seward's
Calendar Year 2019 City, State and Federal Priorities.
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