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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-067
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT
LEGISLATIVE GRANT #15-DC-145 FROM THE STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF$5,900,000 FOR THE DESIGN AND
DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER
(SMIC) INCLUDING BREAKWATER ENGINEERING AND
CONSTRUCTION AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS,the City has developed a plan for development of the Seward Marine Industrial
Center(SMIC); and
WHEREAS, this project continues to be a City priority for funding requests; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska State Legislature awarded the City $5,900,000 toward the SMIC
expansion project including breakwater engineering and construction; 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 #15-DC-145 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 #15-DC-145 from the
State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development, Division of
Community and Regional Affairs(DCCED/DCRA)Legislative Grant in the amount of$5,900,000
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 1,2014 to June
30, 2019.
Section 2. Funding in an amount not to exceed$5,900,000 is hereby appropriated from the
SMIC Expansion SOA DCCED#3 State Grant Revenue account no 12333-0000-5922 as follows:
1) $295,000 to project management account no. 12333-0000-7305; and 2) $5,605,000 to
infrastructure account no 12333-0000-8101.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-067
aid
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 1 1t" day of
August, 2014.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
can Bardarson, Mayor
AYES: Casagranda, Terry, Squires, Butts, Darling, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Keil
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement r yoc Sett,
Meeting Date: August 11, 2014
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Through: City Manager, Jim Hunt
From: Community Development Director &Assistant City Manager, Ron Long
Agenda Item: Accepting and Appropriating$5.9 Million State Legislative Grant 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 2014 the Alaska Legislature approved a$5,900,000 Designated Legislative Capital Project Grant for the SMIC breakwater
and expansion project. This$5.9 Million is in addition to$10 Million received from the State capital bond project,for the SMIC
expansion project and the$10 Million Designated Legislative Capital Project Grant in 2013. This grant agreement 15-DC-145
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$5.9 million Designated Legislative Grant to$10 million in capital bond proceeds,and
$10 million in State Designated Legislative Project Grant funds for the SMIC breakwater and expansion project.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (document source here): Page 16"Improve and expand
1. port facilities to attract more maritime trade. Complete development of SMIC X
as a revenue source with year-round employment opportunities."
2. Strategic Plan (document source here): Page 5 "Attract New Industry"Page 7" X
3. Other (list): SMIC Development Plan X
FISCAL NOTE:
State of Alaska Grant Number 15-DC-145 awarded the City of Seward $5.9 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. The amount of$295,000 is budgeted to cover project overhead costs associated
with administering this project.
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2014- authorizing the City Manager to Accept State of Alaska Legislative
Grant no. 15-DC-145 and appropriating funds.