HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2022-006 Develop Utility Expansion PlanSponsored by: Mayor Terry and Council Member DeMoss
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-006
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO CREATE A PROJECT
PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION OF UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE WHICH
WILL INCREASE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN CITY
LIMITS
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has a dramatic shortage of housing; and
WHEREAS, the housing shortage is a primary barrier to economic development; and
WHEREAS, increasing the supply of residential inventory will have a positive impact on
economic development, improve utilization of land, improve the housing availability, increase the
base of utility customers and City revenue, and improve the quality of life in Seward; and
WHEREAS, Seward residents, prospective Seward residents, local businesses, and
other community stakeholders have requested the City take actions which will have a positive
impact on residential development; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward is in a position to take meaningful action to expand utility
infrastructure which will encourage residential development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:.
Section 1. The City Council directs the City Manager to prepare a project plan for the
expansion of utility infrastructure which will increase residential development within City limits.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 10t1'
day of January, 2022.
T. • E r IT I F 1 WARD,
Christy Terry, : ayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-006
AYES: DeMoss, Calhoon, McClure, Osenga, Wells, Casagranda, Terry
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Bal u, MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: January 10, 2022
To: City Council
From: Christy Terry, Mayor
Liz DeMoss, City Council Member
Agenda Item:
Resolution 2022-006: Directing the City Manager to Create a Project Plan for
the Expansion of Utility Infrastructure Which Will increase Residential
Development within City Limits
Background and justification:
The City of Seward has a dramatic shortage of housing and feedback from community stakeholders
has indicated that the supply is hundreds of homes short of meeting demand. This lack of market
balance in residential home inventory is causing numerous negative downstream economic impacts.
Local businesses have indicated that the lack of available housing is a primary barrier to economic
development. Some illustrative examples of issues caused by this housing situation are difficulty to
recruit a necessary level of workers, high turnover in current staff, and high cost of living
implications. Meanwhile, the City of Seward is in a position to expand access to water, sewer, and
electric services which would spur development. City Council would like to have the City Manager
bring forth a project plan for how to best expand utility infrastructure for this purpose.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 3.1: Economic Development, 3.2 Land Use, 3.3 Housing, 3.7 Public Facilities and
Services, 3.9 Quality of Life
Strategic Plan:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0
Th s legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in amount of:
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact
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Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
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Attorney Review✓
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Finance Director Signature:
Administration Recommendation
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Adopt Resolution
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