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Home My WebLink AboutRes2022-006 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 10" day of January, 2022. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2022-006 AYES: DeMoss, Calhoon, McClure, Osenga, Wells, Casagranda, Terry NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: (City Seal) ++`*y{6 It ri g®,y+o .��•� OF SZpi}`�`F� • SEAL M �,•r`r`�BR6F 4��9�� 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 This legislation (✓): Creates revenue in the amount of: Creates expenditure in amount of: Creates a savings in the amount of: x Has no fiscal impact Funds are (✓): Budgeted Line item(s): Not budgeted X Not applicable Finance Director Signature: -tiwA,, L Attorney Review-' Administration Recommendation RxYes x Adopt Resolution Not applicable Other: —AX AY— \ L-2 A APO VV —BA AQ AP UU / �\ C D AO OF4j / X-2 S II 44 J AI2 \\ X-1 \ AN _ _ � a�\\ AH �0\ Y-1 HH IE1 BE2 BF1 BF2 _ _ G w 2 E., ALL w G2 G �cn� AE 9� Z � GG BI BH I BG V a� 1 El AK x A AF1 AA AD F t Lot i ii -'• _ \_ a / r FFl FF2 c El `Lt Eq. 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