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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR
2009 STATE LEGISLATIVE REVISED PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as
top state legislative priorities; and
WHEREAS, the list of projects is compiled and distributed to the Alaska Legislature in
Juneau, the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and the City of Seward'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
WHEREAS, the 2009 Federal Economic Stimulus bill may make funding available from
federal and state agencies or departments to complete various city projects on this list of state
legislative priorities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RF,SOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. This list of legislative projects is hereby declared to be the official legislative
priority list for the City of Seward for the 2009 State legislative session:
1. STATE FUNDED PROJECTS WITH LOCAL MATCH
A. PUBLIC FACILITIES
(1) $1.8 million to complete procurement of furnishings and equipment for the new long-
term care facility in Seward (the City will repay $22 million in revenue bonds to
construct the facility)
(2) $1.5 million for the Seward's Medical Clinic to expand and remodel the facility (for
moving the CT scanner into the facility from a mobile van, increasing backup
generator capacity, and improving physical therapy space)
(3) $750 thousand to build a new water storage tank (the City will obtain a 100% match
of $750 thousand through glow-interest loan program)
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(4) $5 million state assistance for the $10 million Seward Library/Museum (local
contributions of grants, private donations and potential bond will provide a 100%
match of $5 million to complete the project)
B. PORT AND HARBOR
(1) $1.5 million to complete the extension of the Seward Small Boat Harbor east
breakwater (the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City will provide a 100%
match of $1.5 million to complete the project)
(2) $750 thousand for inner-harbor improvements to repair and replace the "D" Floats in
the Seward Small Boat Harbor (the City will provide $250 thousand to complete the
project)
(3) $500 thousand for a wave modeling and engineering study for the North Dock Basin
at SMIC (the Army Corps of Engineers is providing a 100% match of $500 thousand
to complete the study)
C. ELECTRIC
(1) $1.9 million for the Electric Department emergency standby generator complex (the
City is providing $7.5 million for the project)
(2) $250 thousand for automatic electrical metering equipment to improve customer
service, outage management, and load management (the City will provide a ' 100%
match of $250 thousand to complete the project)
(3) $1 million for rebuilding and upgrading the transmission line from the Seward city
limits to the Fort Raymond electric substation (the City will provide $600 thousand
for the project)
(4) $85 thousand for improvements to capabilities for providing electrical power during
emergencies, such as a tsunami, to the downtown and hospital area of Seward (the
City will provide a 100% match of $85 thousand for the project)
(5) $5 million from the Railbelt inter-tie fiords to upgrade transmission lines between
Anchorage and Seward
(6) $12 million to compete the transmission line conversion to 115kV at $1 million/ mile.
D. ROADS AND STREETS
(1) $750 thousand for street/sidewalk repairs and drainage (the City provided $160
thousand in 2008 for these repairs)
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(2) $250 thousand for paving and improving drainage in the northeast parking lot of the
Seward Small Boat Harbor (The City has obtained a matching grant of approximately
$200 thousand for design and preparation of the area for paving)
2. CRUISE SHIP HEAD TAX
(1) $4.5 million for dredging cruise ship berthing basins and approaches in Seward to a
depth of 42 Feet to permit safe berthing of the millennium size cruise ships
(2) $167 thousand for bus transportation assistance to cruise ship passengers
(3) $193 thousand to relocate Seward's Coast Guard Building adjacent to the Cruise Ship
Dock Area and improve security to cruise ships and their passengers
(4) $750 thousand for building a new water storage tank that provides the capacity
necessary to provide water to cruise ships (the City will obtain a 100% match of $750
thousand through aloes-interest loan program)
(5) $1.5 million for constructing a dock to improve security and fire protection to cruise
ships and to ensure completion
(6) $2.56 million for cruise ship dock appurtenance improvements in Seward
3. STATE FUNDED PROJECTS
(1) $1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure including a security fence
around the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC)
(2) $860 thousand for Handicapped Accessibility Fish Cleaning Station in the Northeast
Launch Ramp Area of Small Boat Harbor
(3) $450 thousand for paving the road and parking lot on the South Seward Small Boat
Harbor Uplands area
(4) $2 million for controlling coastal erosion that threatens the Lowell Point Road (this
road provides the sole land access to critical public infrastructure and a residential
housing area)
(5) $1.7 million to double the capacity of the ship lift (synchrolift) and improve dock
capabilities at SMIC
(6) $10 million for the extension of the SMIC basin breakwater to improve ship moorage,
loading, and repair operations
(7) $4.S million to complete sheet piling and add moorage along the north side of the
Seward Small Boat Harbor
(8) $60 thousand to study the feasibility of a hydro electric plant to produce renewable
energy in Seward
(9) $1 million levee maintenance and bed load removal in the Fourth of July Creek to
protect the Spring Creek State prison
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(10) $100 thousand for City facility ADA accessibility
(11) $75 thousand for emergency access repairs and improvements at the Seward jail
(12) $68 thousand for Energy Efficiency- Boiler Replacements
(13) $25 thousand to upgrade the Harbor Security Camera System
(14) $300 thousand for direct connectivity with Alaska Land Mobile- Radio system
(ALMR) for the Seward Dispatch Center
(15) $425 thousand to purchase fire apparatus (replace non-complaint vehicle)
4. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
(1) $100 thousand to the Alutiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery for upgrading and repairing the
marine water intake line that was damaged in the October 2006 flood, upgrading the
lighting system that produces algae for feeding shellfish seed and broodstock, and
completing installation of a recirculating system for cleaning and reusing water and
reducing electricity costs
(2) The City of Seward's highest priority for beneficial legislation remains the
introduction of a GO Bond from the State of Alaska for $15 million to design and
build a Seward Marine Center Dock for the Alaska Region Research Vessel
(3) $33.5 million for the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) capital projects
in the FY10 budget and support for the $1.5 million increase in their operating budget ""
(4) Support Friends of the Jesse Lee Home for stabilization of the Jesse Lee Home
(5) 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
(6) Appropriation to upgrade and improve Seward Highway (MP18-25.5) in the STIP
(7) Authorize upgrade of Seward Highway (MP 25.5-36) in the STIP
(8) Authorize upgrade of the Sterling Highway (MP 45-60) in the STIP
(9) Construct a highway exit off the Seward Highway in the vicinity of MP 6 to provide
better and safer vehicle access to Camelot and Salmon Creek subdivisions
(10) Support for continuation of Medicaid programs at not less than current year
funding levels including capital cost reimbursement
(11) State funding to accomplish the objectives of the library assistance bill
(12) Support returned service to Seward by the State Ferry Tustumena
(13) Alternative Energy Programs that encourage and fund participation by the City and
its electrical utility customers
(14) A rebate program for citizen purchases of energy efficient appliances (in concert
with disposal of old appliances) to reduce electric usage
(15) Support the legislative efforts to develop a statewide net-metering policy
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-009
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 9"'
day of February, 2009.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Clark Corbridge, Mayor
AYES: Dunham, Valdattta, Bardarson, Smith, Kellar, Keil, Corbridge
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: February 9, 2009
From: Phillip Oates, City Manage.~/~j
Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2009 State Legislative Revised Priorities
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that we identify as our top legislative
priorities. The list of projects is compiled into a package that is then distributed to the
Governor's Office, our legislators, the Kenai Peninsula Borough (for inclusion in their legislative
package), and our lobbyist. This prioritized list validates the projects and greatly focuses the
efforts of the Administration in our lobbying effort as we seek funding or other resolution
through State government. Revisions have been made to Resolution 2008-106, Approving the
City of Seward's Calendar Year 2009 State Legislative Priorities as a result of the City
Manager's and Vice Mayor's January 2009 trip to Juneau.
The following list is submitted to the City Council for review and approval.
1. STATE FUNDED PROJECTS WITH LOCAL MATCH
A. PUBLIC FACILITIES
(1) $ ] .8 million to complete procurement of furnishings and equipment for the new long-
term care facility in Seward (the City will repay $22 million in revenue bonds to
construct the facility)
(2) $1.5 million for the Seward's Medical Clinic to expand and remodel the facility (for
moving the CT scanner into the facility from a mobile van, increasing backup
generator capacity, and improving physical therapy space)
(3) $750 thousand to build a new water storage tank (the City will obtain a 100% match
of $750 thousand through aloes-interest loan program)
(4) $5 million state assistance for the $10 million Seward Library/Museum (local
contributions of grants, private donations and potential bond will provide a 100%
match of $5 million to complete the project)
B. PORT AND HARBOR
(1) $1.5 million to complete the extension of the Seward Small Boat Harbor east
breakwater (the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City will provide a l00%
match of $1.5 million to complete the project)
(2) $750 thousand for inner-harbor improvements to repair and replace the "D" Floats in
the Seward Small Boat Harbor (the City will provide $250 thousand to complete the
project)
(3) $500 thousand for a wave modeling and engineering study for the North Dock Basin
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at SMIC (the Army Corps of Engineers is providing a 100% match of $500 thousand
to complete the study)
C. ELECTRIC
(1) $1.9 million for the Electric Department emergency standby generator complex (the
City is providing $7.5 million for the project)
(2) $250 thousand for automatic electrical metering equipment to improve customer
service, outage management, and load management (the City will provide a ' 100%
match of $250 thousand to complete the project)
(3) $1 million for rebuilding and upgrading the transmission line from the Seward city
limits to the Fort Raymond electric substation (the City will provide $600 thousand
for the project)
(4) $85 thousand for improvements to capabilities for providing electrical power during
emergencies, such as a tsunami, to the downtown and hospital area of Seward (the
City will provide a 100% match of $85 thousand for the project)
(5) $5 million from the Railbelt inter-tie funds to upgrade transmission lines between
Anchorage and Seward
(6) $12 million to complete the transmission line conversion to 115kV at $1 million/
mile.
D. ROADS AND STREETS
(1) $750 thousand for street/sidewalk repairs and drainage (the City provided $160
thousand in 2008 for these repairs)
(2) $250 thousand for paving and improving drainage in the northeast parking lot of the
Seward Small Boat Harbor (The City has obtained a matching grant of approximately
$200 thousand for design and preparation of the area for paving)
2. CRUISE SHIP HEAD TAX
(1) $4.5 million for dredging cruise ship berthing basins and approaches in Seward to a
depth of 42 Feet to permit safe berthing of the millennium size cruise ships
(2) $167 thousand for bus transportation assistance to cruise ship passengers
(3) $193 thousand to relocate Seward's Coast Guard Building adjacent to the Cruise Ship
Dock Area and improve security to cruise ships and their passengers
(4) $750 thousand for building a new water storage tank that provides the capacity
necessary to provide water to cruise ships (the City will obtain a 100% match of $750
thousand through glow-interest loan program)
(5) $1.5 million for constructing a dock to improve security and fire protection to cruise
ships and to ensure completion
(6) $2.56 million for cruise ship dock appurtenance improvements in Seward
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3. STATE FUNDED PROJECTS
(1) $1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure including a security fence
around the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC)
(2) $860 thousand for Handicapped Accessibility Fish Cleaning Station in the Northeast
Launch Ramp Area of Small Boat Harbor
(3) $450 thousand for paving the road and parking lot on the South Seward Small Boat
Harbor Uplands area
(4) $2 million for controlling coastal erosion that threatens the Lowell Point Road (this
road provides the sole land access to critical public infrastructure and a residential
housing area)
(5) $1.7 million to double the capacity of the ship lift (synchrolift) and improve dock
capabilities at SMIC
(6) $10 million for the extension ofthe SMIC basin breakwater to improve ship moorage,
loading, and repair operations
(7) $4.5 million to complete sheet piling and add moorage along the north side of the
Seward Small Boat Harbor
(8) $60 thousand to study the feasibility of a hydro electric plant to produce renewable
energy in Seward
(9) $1 million levee maintenance and bed load removal in the Fourth of July Creek to
protect the Spring Creek State prison
(10) $100 thousand for City facility ADA accessibility
(11) $75 thousand for emergency access repairs and improvements at the Seward jail
(12) $68 thousand for Energy Efficiency- Boiler Replacements
(13) $25 thousand to upgrade the Harbor Security Camera System
(14) $300 thousand for direct connectivity with Alaska Land Mobile- Radio system
(ALMR) for the Seward Dispatch Center
(15) $425 thousand to purchase fire apparatus (replace non-complaint vehicle)
4. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
(1) $100 thousand to the Alutiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery for upgrading and repairing the
marine water intake line that was damaged in the October 2006 flood, upgrading the
lighting system that produces algae for feeding shellfish seed and broodstock, and
completing installation of a recirculating system for cleaning and reusing water and
reducing electricity costs
(2) The City of Seward's highest priority for beneficial legislation remains the
introduction of a GO Bond from the State of Alaska for $15 million to design and
build a Seward Marine Center Dock for the Alaska Region Research Vessel
(3) $33.5 million for the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) capital projects
in the FY 10 budget and support for the $1.5 million increase in their operating budget
(4) Support Friends of the Jesse Lee Home for stabilization of the Jesse Lee Hotne
(5) Regulations that permit the use of a guaranteed cruise ship head tax revenue stream
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for bonding of capital projects that benefit the cruise ship industry
(6) Appropriation to upgrade and improve Seward Highway (MP 18-25.5) in the STIP
(7) Authorize upgrade of Seward Highway (MP 25.5-36) in the STIP
(8) Authorize upgrade of the Sterling Highway (MP 45-60) in the STIP
(9) Construct a highway exit off the Seward Highway in the vicinity of MP 6 to provide
better and safer vehicle access to Camelot and Salmon Creek subdivisions
(10) Support for continuation of Medicaid programs at not less than current year
funding levels including capital cost reimbursement
(ll) State funding to accomplish the objectives of the library assistance bill
(12) Support returned service to Seward by the State Ferry Tustumena
(13) Alternative Energy Programs that encourage and fund participation by the City and
its electrical utility customers
(14) A rebate program for citizen purchases of energy efficient appliances (in concert
with disposal ofold appliances) to reduce electric usage
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
Other:
FISCAL NOTE:
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Approved by Finance Department: ;~; ~ ;~-~, ~'a.~~ ,
RECOMMENDATION•
Council approve Resolution 2009 ~ proving the City of Seward's Calendar Year 2009 State
Legislative Priorities.
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