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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-105
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR
YEAR 2016 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 2016:
A. APPROPRIATIONS AND GRANTS
1. $1 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for the City's fifty-percent cost-
share for a necessary Lowell Creek/Diversion Dam study.
2. $7 million for a comprehensive Seward Flood Mitigation Program on the watershed level
by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
3. USDA assistance providing Senior Housing options for elders wishing to transition but
that find housing options in Seward limited.
4. $2 million to expand the Seward Medical Center, move the CT scanner into the facility,
and provide space for primary health care (City provides $500,000 annually towards
capital improvements).
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. $2.496 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for design, engineering, construction
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-105
and protection form coastal erosion for the Lowell Point Road, the sole land access to
residences, critical infrastructure, and a State Parks trailhead.
8. Appropriating funding for the Alaska Railroad Corporation Seward Marine Terminal
Expansion project supporting both passenger and freight activities
9. $250,000 for operating the Alaska live stranding network and responding to marine
mammal and seabird live stranding and mortalities throughout Alaska.
10. $2.25 million for Seward Community Roads for paving, repaving road surfaces and
improve roadway drainage systems.
B.AUTHORIZATIONS AND BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
1. Authorization and Appropriation for $1.2 million local government cost share owed by
the City of Seward to the Army Corps of Engineers satisfying the total cost share
requirements for 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-The City has paid$469,613.22 for its share of Phase 1)
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.
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 9th day of
November, 2015.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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J an Bardarson, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-105
AYES: Keil, Casagranda, Squires, Butts, Altermatt, McClure, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Pity Clerk, CMC
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