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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2008-020Sponsored by: Oates CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2008-020 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR 2008 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list ofprojects or issues that are identified as top state legislative priorities; and WHEREAS, the list of projects is compiled and distributed to the Alaska Congressional delegation, the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and the City of Sewazd's lobbyists; and WHEREAS, this prioritized list validates the projects and greatly focuses the efforts of the administration in our lobbying efforts; 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. This list of legislative proj ects is hereby declared to be the official legislative priority list for the City of Seward for the 2008 State legislative session: PORT AND HARBOR 1. $7 million for construction of the conunercial Z-float and slips 2. $7.7 million for inner-harbor improvements for old floats 3. $860,000 for fish cleaning stations in the northeast launch ramp azea of small boat harbor ROADS AND STREETS 1. $750,000 for street/sidewalk repairs and drainage PUBLIC FACILITIES 1. $ 2 million levee construction and bed load maintenance 2. $1.5 million in hospital exceptional relief payments pending opening of the Long Term Care Facility (LTCF) 3. $500,000 for replacement of a collapsed waterfront fish ditch culvert INFRASTRUCTURE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2008-020 1. $2 million in the Rail Belt Energy Fund 2. $1.5 million for building a new water storage tank 3. Life safety facility repair a. $100,000 for City facility ADA accessibility b. $75,000 for emergency access repairs and improvements at the Seward jail GO BOND/ TRANSPORATION 1. $1.6 million for the design, construction and relocation of the Public Works Shop 2. $1 million appropriation for the extension of the Seward Highway to the new Long Term Care Facility including paving 3. $400,000 for the stabilization of the Lowell Point Road to secure year round access to the City of Seward's sewage pond GENERAL FUND 1. $2 million for Road/ Levee Construction 2. $70,500 for the Fish Ditch Restoration 3. $200,000 for the City Wide PBX/ VOID 4. $860,000 for Handicapped Accessibility Fish Cleaning Station in the Northeast Launch Ramp Area of Small Boat Harbor. 5. $68,000 for Energy Efficiency- Boiler Replacements. 6. $25,000 for the Harbor Security Camera System Upgrade. 7. $170,000 for the Improvement to Reliability of Electrical Power during Emergencies to the Downtown area of Seward. 8. $300,000 for the Direct Connectivity with Alaska Land Mobile- Radio system (ALMR) for the Seward Dispatch Center. 9. $425,000 to purchase Fire Apparatus (Replace non-complaint vehicle). 10. $95,000 for the Handicapped Accessibility and Safety for City Hall and Community Center Building. 11. $72,250 for the Hospital Endoscopy Equipment. 12. $200,000 for a waterfront pavilion. CRUISE SHIP HEAD TAX 1. $4.5 million for the Dredging Cruise Ship Berthing Basins and Approaches in Seward to a Depth of -36 to -42 Feet 2. $2.56 million for the Cruise Ship Dock Appurtenance Improvements in Seward 3. $1 million for the Construction of a Dock to Improve Security and Fire Protection to Cruise Ships CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2008-020 4. $450 million for the Construction of a Fire Boat Building Adjacent to the Cruise Ship Dock 5. $ 300 million to Move the Seward Coast Guard Building to a Location Adjacent to the Cruise Ship Dock 6. $108 million for Transportation Assistance to Cruise Ship Passengers BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION 1. The City of Seward highest priority for a GO Bond from the State of Alaska is $21 million for designing and building a Seward Marine Center Dock for the Alaska Region Research Vessel (ARRV) 2. $3.2 million appropriation for the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities to build a new DOT/PF Public Work Shop in Seward and collocate it with a new City Public Work Shop on property owned by the City of Seward 3. $2.4 million for the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home for immediate stabilization of the Jesse Lee Home 4. Regulations that permit the use of a guaranteed cruise ship head tax revenue stream for bonding of capital projects that benefit the cruise ship industry 5. $38 million appropriation for mile 18-25.5 Seward Hwy in the STIP 6. Authorize the mile 25.5-36 Seward Hwy in the STIP 7. Support for continuation of Medicaid programs at not less than current year funding levels including capital cost reimbursement 8. Support for municipal revenue sharing program 9. Support State assistance to municipalities and school districts for PERS/TRS debt 10. Support returned service to Seward by the State Ferry Tustumena 11. Support for State coastal erosion studies l2. The City of Seward is interested in participating in alternative energy programs. 13. $1.35 million for AVTEC's Maritime Safety Training Facility and support for AVTEC's highest priorities Section 2. Resolution 2007-137 is hereby revoked. 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 24th day of March, 2008. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2008-020 THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Clark Corbridge, Mayor AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN ATTEST: Dunham, Valdatta, Bardarson, Amberg, Smith, Corbridge None Kellar None '"' ~ ' % J Jea ewis, C1~C City Jerk \\~ ~®`daMeatii~st e r (City Seal) ~ ~p~. •~, ! •. +ew. to , n ! T~ yn N t'/ Y i p 4 '9', 7 0~ M ~ ~ w.,.,i... '~...~ + • t ~ -°V~ ~ t. ~ '.. f ~ . ,. a ~: ~;„ " B~O~~ ~f~~iiiii+~a", .r Council Agenda Statement Meeting Dnm: March 2q 20Ug From: Phillip Oates, City lvhmager Agenda Item: Amnndivg the City of Sewnrd's Calendar Yeer 2008 Swtc Izgislative Priorifies HACKGHOIIND & JIISTIFICATION~ The city manager waz given advice by nor start lobbyist, Kent Dawmq to amevd our 200& slate priority tlsl lu include ecveml additiorml project. No projec6 have been exdud~ from the prior save priority list New project have hen addM to mrgel specific vale grant opportnruties. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this msolurion is consistent wi[h [he Seward Ciry Coda Charteq Comprehensive Plans, LarW Use Plans. Slmtegic Plan aM C'ity Cowcil Rules of Pmeedwes. FISCAL NO'TE~ The priority mqucsl dues not requve any finpncial curmpjtmenl Approved by Finance Ikpuvnent 12ECOMMF.NDATION: Council approve Resolution 200R- amending the City of SeweN's Calendar Veor?008 Smte Legislative Priorities.