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111 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2022-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, REQUESTING
AUTHORIZATION FROM THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE BOARD TO
APPOINT AND LEAD AN AD HOC COMMITTEE OF INTERESTED
COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO IDENTIFY AVAILABLE FUNDING
SOURCES TO CONTINUE THE GROUND SOURCE/SEWARD DISTRICT
HEAT SYSTEM PROJECT TO COMPLETION
WHEREAS,on November 26, 2018, the City of Seward received a $725,000 grant from
the Alaska Energy Authority's (AEA) Renewable Energy Fund to build the Ground
Source/Seward District Heat System demonstration project via Resolution 2018-089; and
WHEREAS, this project is was designed to provide primary heat for the City
Library/Museum and City Hall Annex,with options to include the City Hall and Fire Station; and
WHEREAS,the project is fully shovel ready for construction; and
WHEREAS,the benefits to the community are broad and include long term economic and
environmental benefits; and
WHEREAS,the project has substantial merit,beyond a return on investment,by showing
the feasibility and benefits of using geothermal heat generated from Resurrection Bay; and
WHEREAS, the project has stalled due to a substantial increase in the projected cost;
according to the AEA in a letter dated June 23,2020,the original cost estimate for the project was
$882,497,but rose substantially to $3,600,934 after an independent cost estimate was conducted;
and
WHEREAS, funding sources from Federal Grants and private contributions are likely
available; and
WHEREAS,project costs can best be controlled by timely and creative approaches.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Port and Commerce Advisory Board is interested in taking the initiative to
appoint and lead an ad hoc committee of knowledgeable interested citizens to identify and
recommend available sources of funds to complete the Ground Source/District Heat System
Project.
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2022-004
Section 2. This committee will advise council on construction methods and long term
maintenance to minimize undo strain on City resources and Departments, and is requesting that
council admonish them to lead this endeavor. The committee will not commit or expend any funds
in relation to this project without council's express authorization.
Section 3. This resolution will be brought to council on February 28, 2022 for
consideration.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the City of
Seward, Alaska, this 16`h day of February, 2022.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Brandii Holmdahl, Chair
AYES: Jaffa, Smith, Woelkers, Hughes, Paquette, Holmdahl
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lawrence
ABSTAIN: None
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