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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes1990-147 . . . Sponsored by: Schaefermever CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 90-147 OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY SEWARD, ALASKA, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 1992 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 1991 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION WHEREAS, on November 26, 1990, the City Council met in regular session to discuss and set capital project priorities for the upcoming legislative session; and WHEREAS, it was determined that the replacement of the Seward General Hospital remained the City's top legislative priority of all projects proposed for legislative funding; and WHEREAS, the community has identified as its second legisla- tive funding priority the construction of a portion of the National Iditarod Historic Trail through the city and paved sidewalks to the schools as a need for pedestrian safety; and WHEREAS, the replacement of the seriously damaged and hazardous Lowell Canyon Creek Bridge which is the only access to residents, business and tourist activities south of the city has been partially funded from Alaska Emergency Funds for flood restoration and additional funds are necessary to complete the project; and WHEREAS, the existing float system in the Seward Small Boat Harbor presents a threat to life and property because of its age and high demand usage and is inadequate to meet current and future demands; and WHEREAS, the extension of the Seward Marine Industrial Center North Dock is required to provide for much needed mooring and berthing space, in-water ship repair and cargo activities; and is becoming more important due to the City's preference as a multi- purpose port; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to replace the existing city ambulance in order to provide responsive and reliable emergency service and transport within the area extending to mile 38, Seward Highway and on call service to the community of Hope, Alaska; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide improved and increased health and sanitation services to the increasing number of citizens, tourists and commercial fishermen utilizing the Small Boat Harbor area thereby requiring that additional public shower and restroom facilities be constructed; and -1- . . . CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 90-147 WHEREAS, the City will be required to fund the local share of several U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Feasibility Studies for flood control projects and the Seward Small Boat Harbor South Expansion, costs which must be paid in 1992; and WHEREAS, the city desires to seek funding for the design of the proposed Alaska Marine Mammal Center to provide a facility for research and rehabilitation of marine wildlife and to increase public awareness and educational opportunities for residents and visitors to the city; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The attached list of capital improvement projects, incorporated herein by reference is hereby declared to be the official Capital Improvement Projects priority list for the city of Seward for the 1991 Legislative Session. Section 2. The replacement of the Seward General Hospital is declared to be the single highest priority project for the city of Seward capital project list for funding by the 1991 Legislative Session. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 26th day of November, 1990. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA W1ll1am C. Noll, Mayor AYES: BURGESS, DUNHAM, HILTON, KRASNANSKY, MEEHAN, NOLL & SIEMINSKI NONE NONE NONE NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: -2- . . . Resolution No. 90-147 "Attachment A" CITY OF SEWARD CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST 1991 LEGISLATIVE SESSION 1. Seward General Hospital replacement 2. School sidewalks/bike trail Other designated projects: Lowell Canyon Creek Bridge replacement Small Boat Harbor float and electrical system replacement Seward Marine Industrial Center North Dock extension Other Projects - Ambulance, Park Improvements Harbor Restrooms Corps of Engineers Feasibility Studies funding Total Funding Requests Marine Mammal Center funding $9,675,000 200,000 160,000 9,300,000 7,300,000 185,000 350,000 250,000 $27,420,000 . CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 90-147 ATTEST: . . (City Seal) APPROVED AS TO FORM: Perkins Coie, Attorneys for the city of Seward, Alaska /l I ...-- . I ~ ' " . I ~ AI [l,'YI..j a~1..r1 F B. Arvidson City Attorney -3-