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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-103
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2023 LEGISLATIVE
PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City of Seward annually compiles a list of projects and issues that
are identified to be of primary legislative importance; and
WHEREAS, this resolution prioritizes the key projects, needs, and areas of focus for
lobbying efforts; and
WHEREAS, this legislative priority list is compiled and distributed to the State of
Alaska Legislative delegation,Alaska's Senators and House Representative, Kenai Peninsula
Borough, federal agencies, and City of Seward state and federal lobbyists; and
WHEREAS, all projects on this legislative priority list are consistent with the City of
Seward 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. This list of projects is hereby declared to be the official legislative priority list
for the City of Seward for calendar year 2023:
• Expansion of water and sewer infrastructure which will increase construction of new
residential development throughout City limits.
• Sludge removal for the Lowell Point and SMIC sewage treatment lagoons.
• Replacement of old piping with new ductile iron piping throughout Seward.
• Sidewalk replacement and refurbishment throughout the City of Seward.
• Funding for the construction of a new Public Works facility.
• Funding for the extension project in the Harbor for Z Float.
• Expansion of the Seward Marine Industrial Center and related improvements.
• Full funding of the Alaska Department of Corrections in order to return to 100%
funding of the operational costs associated with operating the Seward Community Jail.
• Continued full funding of the construction and maintenance of the United State Army
Corp of Engineers Lowell Tunnel Outfall diversion structure.
• Full funding and ongoing maintenance for the Seward Airport,operated by the State of
Alaska.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-103
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 26th
day of September 2022.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
Sue McClure,Vice Mayor
AYES: DeMoss, Calhoon, Osenga, Wells, Casagranda, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Terry
ABSTAIN: None
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 26, 2022
To: Seward City Council
From: Janette Bower, City Manager
Agenda Item: Resolution 2022-103: Approving the Calendar Year 2023 Legislative
Priorities
Background and justification:
Each year,the City of Seward compiles a list of projects and relevant issues which are key legislative
priorities.The city manager provides this list as a resolution to the City Council to approve those key
priorities which the City would benefit from obtaining funding and legislative support.
In 2023, the legislative priorities list is of primary importance, given the ongoing likelihood of
expansive federal infrastructure fund availability. The comprehensive list is used in order to
effectively interact with the City's legislators and lobbyists. Having this legislative priority list
available prior to the beginning of the state legislative session in January is valuable in order to
engage in a meaningful manner with legislators early on in the process. The legislative priorities for
2023 will also be used to generate the pamphlet which will be provided to various entities during the
course of visits to Juneau and Washington, DC.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 3.1 Economic Development
Strategic Plan:
Other:
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
Unassigned Fund Balance and Available Unrestricted Cash Balance Information
Fund (✓):
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking F1 Water Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Unassigned Fund Balance*: $ *unaudited numbers
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance*: $
Finance Signature:
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Attorney Review
RxYes Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
xeAdopt Resolution
Other:
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