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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-073
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL MATCHING FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF$400,000 TOWARDS THE CITY'S SHARE OF FUNDING FOR
THE LOWELL CREEK FLOOD DIVERSION FEASIBILITY STUDY,AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS,the Seward City Council has adopted federal and state legislative priority lists
for many years,seeking federal and state funds to address the significant threat posed by flooding of
the Lowell Canyon tunnel; and
WHEREAS,the City has been awarded a grant from the U.S.Department of the Army in the
amount of$1.5 million,with a required match by the City,to conduct the first phase of a major flood
mitigation project which involves a scoping and feasibility study by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers to identify and evaluate alternatives and prepare a decision document that will recommend
a coordinated and implementable solution for flood diversion at Lowell Canyon tunnel; and
WHEREAS,the Seward City Council approved Resolution 2016-069 on October 24,2016,
and in Section 4 of that resolution,affirmed its commitment to fund the remaining estimated cost of
$650,000, of which this appropriation of$400,000 reflects the first appropriation of the required
additional funds.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes a City matching contribution of$400,000
toward the Lowell Creek Flood Diversion Feasibility Study in accordance with Section 4 of
Resolution 2016-069 approved by the Seward City Council on October 24, 2016.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of$400,000 is hereby appropriated from the General Fund
reserves account no.01000-0000-3710-80115 to the project contracted services account no. 80115-
0000-7009.
Section 3. The City hereby affirms its commitment to fund the remaining required$250,000
of project costs either through City funding or other grant funding sources.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 27th
day of November, 2017.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-073
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David I uires, Mayor
AYES: Casagranda, Keil, McClure, Slater, Towsley, Horn, Squires
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Brenda J. Ballo A, MMC
City Clerk
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 27,2017
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To: Seward City Council /
Through: Jim Hunt, City Manag r
From: Kristin Erchinger, Finance Director J1
Agenda Item: Authorizing a City matching contribution of$400,000 toward the Lowell Creek
Flood Diversion Feasibility Study
BAC GROUND & USTIFICATION:
The City of Seward is working with the US Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a feasibility study
on alternative means of addressing flooding concerns in the vicinity of Lowell Canyon Tunnel. This
project has been on the City's state and federal legislative priorities lists for a number of years,
including most recently on Resolution 2016-066 and Resolution 2016-067 passed on October 24.
2016.
The Seward City Council approved Resolution 2016-069 on October 24, 2016, and in Section 4 of
that resolution,affirmed its commitment to fund the remaining estimated cost of$650,000,of which
that appropriation of$400,00 reflects the first appropriation of the required additional funds.
The purpose of the first phase of this project is for the US Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a
scoping and feasibility study to identify and evaluate alternatives and prepare a decision document
that will recommend a coordinated and implementable solution for flood diversion at Lowell Canyon
tunnel. The City has been awarded a$1.5 million grant from the U.S. Army for this project, with a
required match of$1.5 million.
11VTENT;
This $400,000 contribution will be used to continue conducting a scoping and feasibility study to
identify alternatives toward a solution for flood diversion at Lowell Canyon Tunnel.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NI A
Comprehensive Plan: p. 2R "Determine the best solution and seek adequate
1. funding to rebuild and/or repair the Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel and Dam X
Complex "
2 Strategic Plan: p. I I"Determine the best solution and seek adequate funding to X
diminish the Lowell Creek flood potential "
3. Other (list): Resolution 2016-069 and Resolution 2016-066 X
FISCAL NOT .:
The City has spent$500,000 on this project,has received State grant funds in the amount of$1.5
million to assist with the matching requirements of the grant, and is seeking Council authorization
for$400,000 at this time. These contributions wif9enable the project to continue while the City
seeks additional grant funds for the remainder of the required match. Assuming no additional grants
arc received,the City will be required to commit to an additional future contribution in the amount
of$250,000.
Approved by Finance Department: , 2i 1/41/.-C2
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2017-073 authorizing a City matching contribution of$400,000 toward the
Lowell Creek Flood Diversion Feasibility Study,and appropriating funds.
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