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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-088
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR
YEAR 2015 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as
top state legislative priorities; and
WHEREAS, this resolution validates projects, prioritizes needs, and focuses the efforts
of City Administration in its lobbying efforts; and
WHEREAS, the list of projects are compiled and distributed to the State of Alaska
Legislature, Kenai Peninsula Borough, and City of Seward lobbyist; 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 the 2015 State of Alaska legislative session:
A. CAPITAL PROJECTS
(1) $1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure and a security fence to surround the
city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
(2) $3.2 million to construct a bypass lagoon and to dredge and dispose of sludge in the
sewage lagoon serving the State Department of Corrections Spring Creek facility.
(3) $2.25 million for the installation of a hull wash water treatment protection system
adjacent to the shiplift.
(4) $150,000 for a 8-ton crane at or near the travel-lift dock
(5) $500,000 to add a wash down pad at the 50 ton travel lift
(6) $2 million for expanding the Seward Medical Center, moving the CT scanner into the
facility, increasing backup generator capacity, and improving space for primary health
care (City provides $500 thousand annually for hospital financing of capital
improvements).
(7) $8 million to design and rebuild the transmission line from the Seward Highway to
Seward Marine Industrial Center and upgrade the Spring Creek substation by securing an
alternative feed transformer to reduce system outages.
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RESOLUTION 2014-088
(8) $1.5 million to repair and replace one mile of transmission line into the Fort Raymond
Substation with 115kV compatible equipment (this is a project supported by the Alaska
Railbelt Cooperative Transmission and Electric Company — ARCTEC — because the
current condition of the transmission line exceeds the estimated life expectancy of 50-
years).
(9) $2.25 million for Seward Community Roads for paving, repaving road surfaces and
improve roadway drainage systems.
(10) $250K for initial design and engineering of a new Fire Station.
(11) $900K for a new animal shelter that is used by City and Borough citizens.
(12) $250K for initial design and engineering of a new 100' x 80' metal building to replace
and relocate our existing public works shop (City will provide land for the new building).
B. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
(1) Feasibility study for providing liquid natural gas to the Seward Region that includes
Road/Rail/Barge options.
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
27`x' day of October, 2014.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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Council Agenda Statement r40Fs
Meeting Date: October 27, 2014
From: Jim Hunt, City Manager 'leASwP
Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2015 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 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,resolutions 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.
This year Council is being presented with two sets of City and State priorities, either can be amended.
Following the Council work session on September 29`h administration compiled a traditional version of the
priorities using that extensive direction; however it has been recommended that the City clearly identify
priorities taking the State's economic climate into consideration, resulting in a shorter and more concise list
for Council consideration.
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 Economic Development X
2. Strategic Plan (document source here): Entirety X
3. Other (list): X
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
FISCAL NOTE: NA
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolutions 2014-087, 2014-088, and 2014-089, approving the City of Seward's Calendar
Year 2015 City, State and Federal Priorities.
FROM: Port and Commerce Advisory Board
TO: City Council
RE: 2015 Legislative Priorities
On October 1, 2014 the Port and Commerce Advisory Board reviewed legislative priorities for 2015,
compiling and agreeing by vote upon the following list.
PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSTRIAL AREA
(1) $1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure and a security fence to surround the
city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
(2) The expense to be determined for doubling the vessel capacity of the ship lift(Syncrolift)
and associated upland improvements at Vigor's Seward Dry Dock to meet current and
increasing customer demand. The current rail-only infrastructure is inadequate.
(3) $200,000 for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward Small
Boat Harbor including A, B, C, G, K, L, and S Floats.
(4) $150,000 for an 8-ton crane at (or near) the travel-lift dock.
(5) $500,000 to pave the apron and add a wash down pad at the 50 ton travel lift.
(6) $250,000 to complete paving and drainage improvements in the northeast parking lot of
the Seward Small Boat Harbor.
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