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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-075
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD,ALASKA,URGING THE ALASKA LEGISLATURE
AND GOVERNOR TO FULLY FUND THE MUNICIPAL
HARBOR FACILITY GRANT PROGRAM IN THE FY 2018
STATE CAPITAL BUDGET
WHEREAS, in 1999 the State of Alaska transferred ownership of harbors to the
communities; and
WHEREAS,it is estimated that the backlog of projects necessary to repair and replace these
former State owned harbors has increased to over $100,000,000; and
WHEREAS, the municipalities of the City of Kake, the City of Ketchikan, the City and
Borough of Sitka, the Municipality of Skagway, the City of Valdez, and the City and Borough of
Wrangell have offered to contribute$18,160,055 in local match funding for FY2018 towards seven
harbor projects of significant importance locally as required in the Harbor Facility Grant Program;
and
WHEREAS,for each harbor facility grant application these municipalities have committed
to invest 100%of the design and permitting costs and 50%of the construction cost; and
WHEREAS,other communities have supported Seward with resolutions to the state to fund
the Facility Grant Program; and
WHEREAS,during the last ten years the Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program has only
been fully funded twice.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1.The City Manager be directed to urge the Alaska Legislature and Governor to fully
fund the Harbor Facility Matching Grant Program in the amount of$18,160,055 in the FY2018 State
Capital Budget in order to ensure enhanced safety and economic prosperity among Alaskan coastal
communities.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 21S`day of
November 2016.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-075
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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can Bardarson, Mayor
AYES: Casagranda, Keil, Squires, McClure, Altermatt, Slater, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: November 21, 2016 C.
Through: City Manager Jim Hunt AsKP
From: Norm Regis, Harbormaster
Agenda Item: A resolution urging the State Legislature and Governor to fully
fund the Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program in the FY 2018
State Capital Budget
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward received funding in 2016 from the Harbor Facility Grant program with
support from other communities that have not requested funds. The City of Seward would like to
support other communities.
The grant program was started because the State of Alaska transferred the responsibility for its
state owned harbors to local municipalities, but many harbors needed new capital investment. It
is currently estimated that the backlog of projects necessary to repair and replace these former
State owned harbors has increased to over$100,000,000.
For FY 2018 many municipalities have grant applications pending with a total cost to the state of
$18,160,055. The grant program has only been fully funded twice.
The grant program is the City's best means to replace its docks and keep customer rate increases
to a minimum, with renewing our support to keep this grant funded each year would benefit
other communities and the City of Seward for future harbor improvements.
DOT Grant Program
The Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program is managed by DOT&PF. The program provides
50/50 matching funds to eligible applicants. The program was created in 2006, but not funded
until 2007. The legislature supplied funding in subsequent years (but not in 2009). The money
can only be used for construction ready projects, not for planning or engineering. This grant
program is funded on an annual basis at the discretion of the Alaska Legislature and consists of
two tiers, Tier I and II. With State revenues projected to decline over the next few years, funding
for the municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program will be a bigger challenge for the Legislature.
INTENT:
To urge the state legislature and Governor to fully fund the state Municipal Harbor Facility Grant
Program in the amount of$18,160,055.
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CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
2020 Seward Comprehensive Plan (page 23): Create a thriving port of
1. Seward through harbor improvements, infrastructure expansion,and X
implementation of management plans.
2 City of Seward Strategic Plan (page 7): Complete the renovation of the X
Seward Boat Harbor
3. Other:
FISCAL NOTE:
There is no fiscal note for this Agenda Statement and Resolution; this is to support other
communities with the same needs as the City of Seward.
Approved by Finance Department: j€2 ,12,1. 0-�
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2016-074 authorizing the City Administration and lobbyist to urge
the state legislature and Governor to fully fund the Harbor Matching Grant program in the
amount of$18,160,055.
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