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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -103
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR
2011 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as
top federal 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 Seward lobbyist; and
WHEREAS, this resolution validates projects, prioritizes needs, and focuses the efforts
of City Administration in its lobbying efforts; and
WHEREAS, the passage of this resolution occurs through a public process; and
WHEREAS, all projects on this list are consistent with the City Comprehensive and
Strategic Plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The following list of legislative projects is hereby declared to be the official
legislative priority list for the City of Seward for calendar year 2011:
APPROPRIATIONS AND GRANTS
1. $2 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for reconnaissance and
initiation of a feasibility study for flood risk reduction at Lowell Creek in Seward
2. $16 million for extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin breakwater to
improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity, ship repair capabilities, seafood
processing operations, and barge landings
3. $3 million appropriation for bank stabilization and erosion control projects (from a
Section 103 study by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers) for the City owned Alaska
SeaLife Center Building and the Lowell Point Road
4. $1 million appropriation for erosion control projects (from a Section 14 study by the U.
S. Army Corps of Engineers) for the Seward Marine Industrial Center and the Alaska
Railroad Dock
5. $2.25 million appropriation for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces,
reconstructing sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems
6. $175 thousand grant to complete an ADA accessible boardwalk in the Small Boat Harbor
7. $2 million grant for constructing a 100'x 80' metal building to house emergency response
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equipment, and shelter supplies at the Fort Raymond Satellite Fire Station
8. $1 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for O &M Dredging in the
Seward Small Boat Harbor
9. $2.496 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for design, engineering, construction,
and protection from coastal erosion for the Lowell Point Road (the sole land access to
critical infrastructure, state parks, and Kenai Peninsula Borough residential housing area)
10. $15 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for extending and improving the Alaska
Railroad Freight Dock in Seward
11. $250 thousand for operating the Alaska strandings network and responding to marine
mammal and seabird strandings and mortalities throughout Alaska
12. $190 thousand for establishing an Alaska Climate Change Knowledge Network
(ACCKN) to foster coordination among the various entities with responsibilities for
collecting, interpreting, and using climate change data
AUTHORIZATIONS AND BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
1. Authorization language in the Water Resource Development Act that the $2.66 million
local government cost share paid by the City of Seward to the Army Corps of Engineers
satisfies the total cost share requirements for Phase 1 and Phase 2 Of the Seward Harbor
Expansion Project (additional costs were incurred in a second phase of the project to
correct a design deficiency by the Army Corps of Engineers)
2. Authorization language amending the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (Public
Law 110 -114, 121 STAT. 1205) as follows:
a. Amending Section 5032
(1) by striking "Tunnel" from the title;
(2) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a);
(3) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a)(1);
(4) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a)(2).
b. Striking subsection (b) in Section 5032 and inserting language directing the
Secretary to conduct a study to determine whether an alterative method of flood
diversion in Lowell Canyon is feasible. Feasibility shall be determined based on
risk reduction rather than cost - benefit analysis. Federal cost share for the study
shall be the same as the Federal share for the original project.
3. Authorization language in the Energy Committee Public Lands Bill allowing the
Secretary of Interior to enter into an Agreement with the City of Seward to use and
operate the Kenai Fjords Parks Service Buildings (known locally as the Legends Building
and Old Solly Building) as a conference center for the mutual benefit of local
government agencies and the community of Seward.
4. Authorization language in the Water Resources Development Act or in other appropriate
legislation that the area created by the Seward Harbor Navigational Improvements
Project, including the 3.5 acres of disposal area, in Seward, Alaska, (described by the
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as "BOD Disposal Area 1 ") is hereby declared to be
Non - navigable waters of the United States for purposes of the navigation servitude.
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 8
day of November, 2010.
THE CITY OF . EWARD, ALASKA
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Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2011 Federal Legislative 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 Federal government.
The following list is submitted to the City Council for review and approval.
A. APPROPRIATIONS AND GRANTS
1. $2 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for reconnaissance and
initiation of a feasibility study for flood risk reduction at Lowell Creek in Seward
2. $16 million for extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin breakwater to
improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity, ship repair capabilities, seafood
processing operations, and barge landings
3. $3 million appropriation for bank stabilization and erosion control projects (from a
Section 103 study by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers) for the City owned Alaska
SeaLife Center Building and the Lowell Point Road
4. $1 million appropriation for erosion control projects (from a Section 14 study by the U.
S. Army Corps of Engineers) for the Seward Marine Industrial Center and the Alaska
Railroad Dock
5. $2.25 million appropriation for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces,
reconstructing sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems
6. $175 thousand grant to complete an ADA accessible boardwalk in the Small Boat Harbor
7. $2 million grant for constructing a 100'x 80' metal building to house emergency response
equipment, and shelter supplies at the Fort Raymond Satellite Fire Station
8. $1 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for O &M Dredging in the
Seward Small Boat Harbor
9. $2.496 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for design, engineering, construction,
and protection from coastal erosion for the Lowell Point Road (the sole land access to
critical infrastructure, state parks, and Kenai Peninsula Borough residential housing area)
10. $15 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for extending and improving the Alaska
Railroad Freight Dock in Seward
11. $250 thousand for operating the Alaska strandings network and responding to marine
mammal and seabird strandings and mortalities throughout Alaska
12. $190 thousand for establishing an Alaska Climate Change Knowledge Network
(ACCKN) to foster coordination among the various entities with responsibilities for
collecting, interpreting, and using climate change data
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B. AUTHORIZATIONS AND BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
1. Authorization language in the Water Resource Development Act that the $2.66 million
local government cost share paid by the City of Seward to the Army Corps of Engineers
satisfies the total cost share requirements for Phase 1 and Phase 2 Of the Seward Harbor
Expansion Project (additional costs were incurred in a second phase of the project to
correct a design deficiency by the Army Corps of Engineers).
2. Authorization language amending the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (Public
Law 110 -114, 121 STAT. 1205) as follows:
a. Amending Section 5032
(1) by striking "Tunnel" from the title;
(2) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a);
(3) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a)(1);
(4) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a)(2).
b. Striking subsection (b) in Section 5032 and inserting language directing the
Secretary to conduct a study to determine whether an alterative method of flood
diversion in Lowell Canyon is feasible. Feasibility shall be determined based on
risk reduction rather than cost - benefit analysis. Federal cost share for the study
shall be the same as the Federal share for the original project.
3. Authorization language in the Energy Committee Public Lands Bill allowing the
Secretary of Interior to enter into an Agreement with the City of Seward to use and
operate the Kenai Fjords Parks Service Buildings (known locally as the Legends Building
and Old Solly Building) as a conference center for the mutual benefit of local
government agencies and the community of Seward.
4. Authorization language in the Water Resources Development Act or in other appropriate
legislation that the area created by the Seward Harbor Navigational Improvements
Project, including the 3.5 acres of disposal area, in Seward, Alaska, (described by the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as "BOD Disposal Area 1 ") is hereby declared to be
nonnavigable waters of the United States for purposes of the navigation servitude.
INTENT: This list of priorities focuses the efforts of Administration in lobbying efforts to
obtain appropriations, grants, and legislation from the Federal Government to improve the City
of Seward. To qualify for most appropriations and grants, the list of Federal priorities must be
approved in a public process by the City Council.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST
Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2010- ma approving the City of Seward's Calendar Year 2011
Federal Priorities.
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