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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
P�.. RESOLUTION 2014-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT
LEGISLATIVE GRANT #14-DC-133 FROM THE STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $10,000,000 FOR THE DESIGN AND
DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER
(SMIC) AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City has developed a plan for development of the Seward Marine
Industrial Center; and
WHEREAS, this project continues to be a City priority for funding requests; and
WHEREAS, the Second Session of the Twenty-Seventh Alaska Legislature's capital
budget awarded the City $10,000,000 towards the SMIC expansion project; and
WHEREAS, legislative capital project appropriations are administered through the State
Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development, Division of Community
and Regional Affairs' (DCCED/DCRA), and Legislative Grant #14-DC-133 describes the terms
and conditions of the award; and
WHEREAS, Council acceptance and appropriation of these funds is necessary to spend
State Legislative funding on this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept grant #14-DC-133 from the
State of Alaska Department of Commerce and Economic Development, Division of Regional
Affairs, Designated Legislative Grant in the amount of $10,000,000 for the purpose of
construction management, construction and contract services related to the Seward Marine
Industrial Center Expansion Project. The project period for this grant is July 1, 2013 to June 30,
2018.
Section 2. Funding in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 is hereby appropriated from
the State Grant Revenue account no 278-2783-4680-0200 to contract services account no 278-
2783-5390.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 24`x' day of
March, 2014.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-029
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES: Keil, Casagranda, Terry, Squires, Butts, Darling, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: March 24,2014 1 10
Through: City Manager,Jim Hunt 4 orige.
From: Community Development Director, Ron Long
Agenda Item: Accepting and Appropriating State Legislative Capital Grant Awarded for SMIC
Development
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Development of the Seward Marine Industrial Center is and has been a priority for funding requests and
economic development for the City. A phased plan has been adopted to construct the breakwater at SMIC
and State funding has been awarded for the project. Financial control measures and accounting practices
require the City Council to accept individual grant awards and to appropriate funds. The finance department
will track expenses for the project and ensure that they comply with requirements of the grant awards.
In 2013 the Alaska Legislature approved a ten million dollars($10,000,000)Designated Legislative Capital
Project Grant for the SMIC breakwater and expansion project.This$10 Million is in addition to$10 Million
received from the State capital bond project,for the SMIC expansion project. This grant agreement 14-DC-
133 is administered through the State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic
Development,Division of Community and Regional Affairs. Council acceptance and appropriation of funds
is required to move forward with the project.
INTENT:
The intent of this resolution is to add the$10 Million grant to$10 Million in State capital bond proceeds,for
the SMIC breakwater and expansion project.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (document source here):Page 16"Improve and
1 expand port facilities to attract more maritime trade. Complete X
development of SMIC as a revenue source with year-round employment
opportunities."
2 Strategic Plan (document source here): Page 5 "Attract New Industry" X
Page 7 "
3. Other(list): SMIC Development Plan X
FISCAL NOTE:
State of Alaska Grant Number 14-DC-133 awarded the City of Seward $10 million toward Phase I of the
SMIC expansion project. This resolution will authorize acceptance of the grant and will appropriate funds
for the project. Contracts in excess of$50,000 will come before Council for approval.
Approved by Finance Department:
REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2014-6 authorizing the City Manager to Accept State of
Alaska Legislative Grant no. 14-DC-133 and appropriating funds.