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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2012-084 Sponsored by: Hunt CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2012 -084 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR 2013 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 Kenai Peninsula Borough, our congressional delegation and City of Seward federal 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 of the City of Seward for 2013: A. APPROPRIATIONS AND GRANTS 1. $2 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for mitigation for flood risk reduction at Lowell Creek in Seward. 2. $7 million for a comprehensive Seward Flood Mitigation Program on the watershed level by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 3. $200,000 for the first Alaskan sea level rise climate change study to be conducted in Resurrection Bay by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 4. $17.9 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. 5. $3 million appropriation for Lowell Point Road storm surge mitigation, bank stabilization and erosion control projects (from a Section 103 study by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers). 6. $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. 7. $2.25 million appropriation for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces, 41...11. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2012 -084 reconstructing sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems. 8. $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. 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. $12.8 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for extending and improving the Alaska Railroad Freight Dock in Seward. 11. $250,000 for operating the Alaska strandings network and responding to marine mammal and seabird strandings and mortalities throughout Alaska. 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 alternative 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 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 non - navigable waters of the United States for purposes of the navigation servitude. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. .rrw CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2012 -084 ham PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 7 day of November, 2012 THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA David Seawa , ayo AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Terry, Seaward NOES: None ABSENT: Casagranda ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: `chit, &tem L.. Johanna Kinney ity Clerk, CMC (City Seal) e SEAL A •e R 4 ..e. I°y . rei Council Agenda Statement e4of s et 1 4 � Meeting Date: November 7, 2012 o From: Jim Hunt, City Manager � 44-4-s0 Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2013 City, State and Federal Priorities BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that we identify as our top City, 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 (for inclusion in their legislative package), and our lobbyist. The list validates projects and greatly focuses the efforts of the Administration in our lobbying effort as we seek funding or other resolution both through the State of Alaska and Federal sources. This year the three lists include projects that are in the planning phase and /or may qualify for grants in addition to some projects with which Council is familiar. In order to quality for most grants, the City must include these projects on the City priority list. The attached lists are submitted to the City Council for review and approval. INTENT: This list of priorities focuses the efforts of Administration in lobbying efforts to obtain appropriations, grants, and legislation from the State and Federal sources to improve the City of Seward. To qualify for most appropriations and grants Seward's City, State and Federal priorities lists must be approved in a public process by the City Council. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A 1. Comprehensive Plan: Sections 1.3, 3.7.3.1 and 3.7.3.2 X 2. Strategic Plan (document source here): Sections 1.3, 3.7.3.1 and 3.7.3.2 X 3. Other (list): X ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Resolutions 2012 -064 , 20126 and 2012 - 084 approving the City of Seward's Calendar Year 2013 City, State and Federal Priorities.