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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2011-106 Sponsored by: Hunt CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 -106 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR 2012 CITY LEGISLATIVE 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 State of Alaska Legislature, Kenai Peninsula Borough, and 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. This list of city projects is hereby declared to be the official city priority list for the City of Seward for calendar year 2012. A. BENEFICIAL LEGSISLATION 1. Support for the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home B. PUBLIC FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE 1. $2 million for new water storage tank and distribution system 2. $2.5 million for constructing a 100' x 80' metal building to replace and relocate our existing public works shop 3. $15.7 million to construct a new Public Safety Building and Jail 4. $2 million for Fort Raymond Satellite Fire Station for the construction of a 100'x 80' metal building to house emergency response equipment, shelter supplies, a communication equipment room, and an area for a backup EOC 5. $2 million for expanding the Providence Seward Hospital Medical Clinic, moving the CT scanner into the facility, increasing backup generator capacity, and improving ,,�., space for primary health care CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 -106 aii 6. $229 thousand for hospital capital equipment 7. $600 thousand for wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation 8. $500 thousand to construct a new Animal Control Facility 9. $1 million for accomplishing levee maintenance and bed load removal in the Fourth of July Creek and providing better protection from flooding to the Spring Creek Correctional Center 10. $100 thousand for improving City ADA accessibility 11. $12.3 million for the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home for the restoration of the Jesse Lee Home as a statewide leadership school C. PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSTRIAL AREA 1. $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 2. $100.5 thousand for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward Small Boat Harbor including A, B, C, D floats 3. $600 thousand for replacing "D" Float in the Seward Small Boat Harbor 4. $3.6 million for engineering and installation T, U, V, W floats as the final phase of East Harbor expansion 5. $200 thousand for facility security improvements to the Seward Marine Industrial Center North Dock to be in compliance with Homeland Security Facility Requirements outlined in 33 FR part 105 6. $575 thousand for building a Handicap Accessible Fish Cleaning Station in the Northeast Launch Ramp Area of the Seward Small Boat Harbor 7. $250 thousand for paving and improving drainage in the northeast parking lot of the Seward Small Boat Harbor 8. $450 thousand for paving the road and parking lot on the South Seward Small Boat Harbor Uplands area 9. $1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure that includes a security fence around the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center 10. $2 million for dock improvements and dredging at the Seward Marine Center to prepare for the R/V Sikuliaq 11. $1.7 million for doubling the capacity of the ship lift (syncrolift) and improving dock capabilities at the Seward Marine Industrial Center 12. $15 million for expanding the Alaska Railroad freight dock 13. $175 thousand for completing construction of an ADA Boardwalk in the Small Boat Harbor from Port Avenue to the end of the South Harbor Uplands 14. $25 thousand to upgrade the Harbor Security Camera System 15. $4.5 million for completing sheet piling and adding moorage along the north side of the Seward Small Boat Harbor 16. $150 thousand to improve public restrooms in the Seward Small Boat Harbor CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 -106 17. $500 thousand for improving the cruise ship pedestrian corridor between the Alaska Railroad Terminal and Cruise Ship Terminal 18. $2 million for building a new water storage tank and distribution system that will establish the excess capacity that is necessary to provide water and improved fire protection to cruise ships (this funding will match approximately $2.5 million from stimulus funding and low - interest loans) 19. $275 thousand to prevent erosion that threatens a U.S. Coast Guard communication tower that transmits emergency communications to cruise ships and other marine vessels D. ELECTRIC 1. $12 million for upgrading the transmission line to 115KV in Seward to reduce line loss while improving efficiency and reliability of power distribution throughout the service area 2. $300 thousand for installing automatic electrical metering equipment to improve customer service, outage management, and load management 3. $85 thousand for establishing redundant capabilities for providing electrical power during emergencies to the downtown and hospital area of Seward tire E. ROADS AND STREETS 1. $100 thousand for improving City ADA accessibility 2. $2.25 million for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces, reconstructing sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems 3. $2.496 million for design, engineering, construction, and protection from coastal erosion for the Lowell Point Road in the City of Seward (this road provides the sole land access to critical public infrastructure, state parks, and a Kenai Peninsula Borough residential housing area) F. STUDIES AND PLANS 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. $60 thousand for studying the feasibility of a hydro- electric plant to produce renewable energy in Seward 3. $150,000 for a comprehensive flood master plan 4. $100,000 for a land study for City bench property 5. $150,000 for coastal beach erosion master plan 6. $100,000 for water and storm water master plan 7. $100,000 for road and infrastructure study of undeveloped city property) CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 -106 ii i 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 28 day of November, 2011. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA David Seaward, fayor AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Casagranda, Shafer, Terry, Seaward NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: viii r :d i /. I i l. --&..--, ,i % . ohanna Kinn 'CMC ity Clerk (City Seal) . w .' i • •,,gr� p► � aii Council Agenda Statement � V I4 6 y r Meeting Date: November 28, 2011 ; From: Jim Hunt, City Manager Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2012 City Priorities BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that we identify as our top State and Federal 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, and our lobbyists. 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. This year we have also compiled a list of projects that are in the planning phase and /or may qualify for grants. In order to quality for most grants, the City must include these projects on the City priority list. Many of these projects are also on the State and Federal priority list. The items excluded on the State and Federal priority list will, most likely, be added as the planning phase develops and broadens. INTENT: This list of priorities focuses the efforts of Administration in lobbying efforts to obtain appropriations, grants, and legislation from State and Federal levels of government to improve the City of Seward. To qualify for most appropriations and grants, the list of City 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 2011 -106, approving the City of Seward's Calendar Year 2012 City Priorities.