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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2021-008I Sponsored by: Regis CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2021-008 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR 2021 CITY LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as top 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 is compiled and distributed to the State of Alaska Legislature, Kenai Peninsula Borough, and City of Seward lobbyists; 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. This list of city projects is hereby declared to be the official City priority list for the City of Seward for calendar year 2021: A. PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSTRIAL AREA • $500,000 to add a wash down pad at the 50-Ton Travelift • $1 million for storm water discharge infrastructure at the Seward Marine Industrial Center • $1,241,250 for JAG Shipyard Environmental Discharge Controls $200,000 to extend electrical power to X Float • $500,000 for a 5-ton crane at or near I Dock • $250,000 for security infrastructure for city vessel storage yard at the Seward Marine Industrial Center • $3.1 million for K and L Float Projects $2.25 million for installation of corrosion control measures on the City -owned Seward Shipyard Syncro-Lift and associated marine infrastructure, purchase and installation a new 1,000 kVa transformer providing electrical power to the Syncro-Lift. Scope of ' Work: Apply anodes and protective marine coatings to cell wall and synchro-lift steel structures CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2021-008 ' B. PUBLIC FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE • $5.5 million for the design, engineering and construction of a Public Works facility and maintenance shop (City will provide land for the new building) • $120,000 for ADA building access doors at City Hall, Annex, and Library • $33,000 for a covered roof or awning for the ADA access ramp at City Hall • $69,000 for rear parking lot drainage improvements and paving at City Hall • $540,000 for Sewer System Manhole Refurbishment, SMIC bypass piping, and lift station upgrades • $785,000 for Water System New Production Well #8, Hypo -chloride Generator Pump House SMIC, abandon wells at Ft Raymond • $38,000 to replace old boiler and heating parts at Annex with new 96% efficient boiler • $1 million for major maintenance and repairs at the Alaska SeaLife Center • $500,000 for roof repairs at the Alaska SeaLife Center • $200,000 for design and engineering of an indoor multi -use facility • $500,000 to upgrade windows and the building envelope at City Hall • $80,000 for water and sewer system analysis/comprehensive review • $50,000 to evaluate/assess site location for a new or expanded wastewater treatment ' facility C. ELECTRIC • $8 million to design and rebuild the electric transmission line from the Seward Highway to the Seward Marine Industrial Center facility, and upgrade the Spring Creek substation by securing an alternative feed transformer to add capacity, reduce system outages, and provide continuous service during maintenance periods • $ L5 million to repair and replace one mile of transmission line into the Ft Raymond Substation with I I5kV 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) • $2 million to rebuild obsolete and aging infrastructure and add new infrastructure with the expanding Camelot Subdivision where development and growth require the new updated system • $12 million to upgrade transmission conductors and substation transformers to improve the system's capacity to 115kV over existing 69kV capacity (This will help unify the transmission system for the entire community and expand the system's capabilities, allowing higher capacity projects into the future) D. ROADS, STREETS, AND ADA ACCESSIBILITY • $300,000 for improving City infrastructure for ADA accessibility ' • $60,000 for stone drain engineering and design improvements for City streets CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2021-008 E. PUBLIC SAFETY • Up to $250,000 for a needs assessment and conceptual design and engineering for a replacement Seward Fire Station. The City is experiencing growth on the northwest side (fuel farm expansion and homes) and at the Seward Marine Industrial Center (east of the bay) (City will provide a match of land). The needs assessment would be for a Fire Station in the city, either in its current location or at a new location designated by the city such as Ft Raymond. A station at SMIC would need to be an entirely separate assessment and hopefully a joint assessment between the Harbor and Fire Department and perhaps added to the 2022 priorities • Up to $250,000 for initial design and engineering of a Public Safety building (City will provide a match of land) • $1 million for City match for a new animal shelter that is used by City. Total project cost is $2.2 million. Initial design and engineering have been completed. (In addition, the City will also provide a match of land) • Seward Community Jail repairs and/or a new public safety building F. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION • Support for feasibility analyses considering pipeline or multi -modal delivery methods of making natural gas available to communities not currently along a pipeline corridor and using Seward's mad/rail/barge connections as demonstration projects • Support public/private partnerships to encourage both residential and commercial land development • Support Seward airport project runway extension/adequate maintenance of current facility • Flood mitigation efforts on the Resurrection River • Support analysis and expansion of flood mitigation efforts within the City • Request adequate maintenance of the Seward Airport • Legislative support to encourage the US Coast Guard to continue applying the US Small Business Set -Aside contracting provisions for maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of District 17 vessels Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 25' day of January, 2021. 1 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2021-008 ALASKA AYES: Osenga, Seese, Baclaan, Casagranda, DeMoss, McClure, Terry NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: (City Seal)1.1004 1OF SE""'..� 4�,20" "tyr t90 OF k mi=4 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Meeting Date: January 25, 2021 To: City Council From: Norm Regis, Acting City Manager Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2021 Citv 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. 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 Comprehensive Plan Sections 3.1 Economic Development X Strategic Plan Entirety }� Other (list): x FISCAL NOTE: There is no fiscal impact associated with this resolution. Approved by Finance Department: ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No Not Applicable RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Resolutions 2021- , approving the City of Seward's Calendar Year 2021 City Priorities.