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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2004-124
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR
2005 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, annually the City compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as
top legislative priorities; and
WHEREAS, the list of projects is compiled and distributed to the Governor's Office, our
legislators, the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and the City of Seward lobbyist; and
WHEREAS, all the projects on this list are consistent with the City's Comprehensive
and Strategic Plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The following projects are hereby declared to be the officia11egis1ative
priority list for the City of Seward for the 2005 State legislative session:
INFRASTRUCTURE
1. $3.5 million for 3rd Avenue water line upgrade
PORT AND HARBOR
1. $4.5 million for dock/breakwater at SMIC
2. $3 million for Seward Marine Center dock design
3. $3.5 million for inter-harbor improvements
4. $3.5 million for T-dock and bulkhead
5. $2.8 million for SMIC ship repair infrastructure improvements
ROADS AND STREETS
1. $11 million for mile 0 to 8 of the Seward Highway including lighting improvements
2. $2 million to upgrade streets and sidewalks
3. $14.9 million for Lowell Point Road upgrade
4. $37.5 million for Seward Highway MP 18 to MP 25.5
5. $20.1 million for Seward Highway MP 25.5 to MP 36
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-124
PUBLIC FACILITIES
1. $16 million for long-term care replacement facility
2. $25 million for expansion ofthe Spring Creek Correctional facility
3. Support A VTEC projects:
$520,000 for increased operating funds
$2 million for deferred maintenance
$2.5 million for dorm remodel
$3 million for welding building to expand welding program
BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
1. Support continuation of Medicaid programs at not less than current year funding levels
including capital cost reimbursements
2. Support for revenue sharing/safe communities funding
3. Support the Community Dividend Program
4. Support State assistance to municipalities and school districts for PERS/TRS debt
S. Support continued service to Seward by the State Ferry Tustumena
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 14th
day of December, 2004.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Vanta Shafer,-Mayo
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Branson, Valdatta, Clark, Lorenz, Shafer
None
Dunham, Amberg
None
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: December 13, 2004
Through: Phil Shealy, City Manager
From: Rick Gifford, Assistant City Manager
Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2005 Legislative Priorities
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Each year the City Council approves resolutions listing the City’s federal and state legislative
priorities. These lists help the Council, administration and the City’s lobbyists when discussing City
projects with the various federal and state legislators and agencies. The various projects listed have
come from last year’s projects, projects recommended by the lobbyists and from discussions with
Council in previous meetings and work sessions.
Attached is a copy of an email from our federal lobbyist, Brad Gilman with his recommendations for
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federal legislative projects. Mr. Gilman has recommended five projects, one of which is the 3
Avenue waterline upgrade. However, in further discussions, it was determined that the federal
funding time-line would be too late for construction this summer.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No
1. Comprehensive Plan X
2. Strategic Plan X
3. Other
4. Not applicable
FISCAL NOTE:
Lobbying for the City’s Legislative Priorities will require Council and administrative time and travel.
In addition, the City contracts with two separate lobbyists’ for additional help and consultation in the
City’s lobbying efforts. Both expenditures have been included in the calendar year 2005 budget.
Approved by Finance Department:
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution’s 2004-124 & 125 approving the City of Seward’s calendar year 2005
Federal and State Legislative Priorities.
Attachment.