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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 23, 2021
To: City Council
From: Janette Bower, City Manager
Agenda Item: Resolution 2021-087: City Council Approval Authorizing the City Manager
to Pursue Federal Funds through the Kenai Peninsula Borough from the
America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the amount of $577,195 to purchase
power poles and Pole Guy Wire Assemblies for the Nash Road Electric
Infrastructure Project
Background and justification:
Throughout the state of Alaska, the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) is administering federal ARPA
funds intended to provide support to state, local and tribal governments in responding to the impacts
of COVID-19. KPB set aside a portion of those funds for use by Homer and Seward. For Seward, the
funds are $577,195, an amount that would help the City buy materialspower poles and guy wire
support assembliesfor its Nash Road Electric Infrastructure Project.
Most of the existing poles along Nash Road are more than 50 years old and well beyond their useful
life. By replacing the poles and support assemblies, we will greatly improve service reliability for
another 35 to 40 years to the Seward Marine Industrial Center, the Spring Creek Correctional Center
and our nearly 500 customers who reside in the area.
Consistency checklist:
Comprehensive Plan: N/A
Fiscal note:
No funding from the City is required. This is an opportunity to received federal dollars through the
America Rescue Plan Act as directed by the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
Finance Department approval: ______________________________________________
Attorney Review:
Yes X No Not applicable
Recommendation
City Council approve Resolution 2021-087.