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111 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2018-099
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD,ALASKA,URGING THE ALASKA LEGISLATURE
AND GOVERNOR TO FULLY FUND THE MUNICIPAL
HARBOR FACILITY GRANT PROGRAM IN THE FY 2020
STATE CAPITAL BUDGET
WHEREAS, in 1999 the State of Alaska transferred ownership of harbors to the
communities;and
WHEREAS,it is estimated that the backlog of projects necessary to repair and replace these
former State owned harbors has increased to over$100,000,000; and
WHEREAS, the municipalities of the City of Anchorage, City of Angoon, City of
Ketchikan,the City and Borough of Juneau,the City and Borough of Sitka have offered to contribute
$7,409,439 in local match funding for FY2020 towards seven harbor projects of significant
importance locally as required in the Harbor Facility Grant Program; and
WHEREAS,for each harbor facility grant application these municipalities have committed
to invest 100%of the design and permitting costs and 50%of the construction cost; and
WHEREAS,other communities have supported Seward with resolutions to the state to fund
the Facility Grant Program; and
WHEREAS,during the last eleven years the Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program has
only been fully funded twice.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1.The City Manager be directed to urge the Alaska Legislature and Governor to fully
fund the Harbor Facility Matching Grant Program in the amount of$7,409,439 in the FY2020 State
Capital Budget in order to ensure enhanced safety and economic prosperity among Alaskan coastal
communities.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2018-099
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 10`"
day of December, 2018.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Vice Mayor
AYES: Lane, Horn, Towsley, Osenga, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Seese, Squires
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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B enda J. Ballo!, MC
City Clerk
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CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NIA
2030 Seward Comprehensive Plan (page 16): Maintain a thriving port
1.of Seward through harbor improvements, infrastructure expansion, and X
implementation of management plans.
2.City of Seward Strategic Plan (page 7): Complete the renovation of the X Seward Boat Harbor
3. Other:
FISCAL NOTE:
There is no fiscal note for this Agenda Statement and Resolution; this is to support other
communities with the same needs as the City of Seward.
Approved by Finance Department: �c4.t-o K
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes ___ No __ x ___ _
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2018- 099 , authorizing the City Administration and lobbyist to urge
the state legislature and Governor to fully fund the Harbor Matching Grant program in the
amount of $7,409,439.
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