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RESOLUTION 2022-109
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, SUPPORTING FULL FUNDING ($8,236,815) FOR THE STATE
OF ALASKA MUNICIPAL HARBOR FACILITY GRANT PROGRAM IN
THE FY 2024 STATE CAPITAL BUDGET
WHEREAS, in 1999, the State of Alaska transferred ownership of harbor's to the
communities; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the backlog of projects necessary to repair and replace
these former State owned harbors has increased to at least$500,000,000; and
WHEREAS, the municipalities of the Sitka, Whittier, and Wrangell/Meyers Chuck have
committed to contribute$8,236,815 in local match funding for FY2024 towards harbor projects of
significant importance locally as required in the Harbor Facility Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, for each harbor facility grant application these municipalities have
committed to invest 100% of the design and permitting costs and 50% of the construction cost;
and
WHEREAS, in FY22 other communities supported Seward with resolution's to the State
of Alaska to fully fund the Facility Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, during the last fifteen years the Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program
has only been fully funded twice.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby directed to urge the Alaska Legislature and
Governor to fully fund the Harbor Facility Matching Grant Program in the amount of$8,236,815
in the FY2024 State Capital Budget in order to ensure enhanced safety and economic prosperity
among Alaskan coastal communities.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 24th
day of October,2022.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-109
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Calhoon, DeMoss, Osenga, Wells, McClure
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: October 24, 2022
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Norm Regis, Harbormaster
Agenda Item: Resolution 2022-109: Supporting Full Funding ($8,236,815) for the State of
Alaska Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program in the FY 2024 State Capital
Budget
Background and justification:
The City of Seward received funding in FY 2022 from the Harbor Facility Grant program with support
from other communities that have not requested funds. The City of Seward would like to support
other communities.
The grant program was started because the State of Alaska transferred the responsibility for its
state-owned harbors to local municipalities, but many harbors needed new capital investment. It is
currently estimated that the backlog of projects necessary to repair and replace these former State-
owned harbors has increased to at least $500,000,000.
For FY 2024 many municipalities have grant applications pending with a total cost to the state of
$8,236,815. The grant program has only been fully funded twice.
The grant program is the City's best means to replace its docks and keep customer rate increases to
a minimum, with renewing our support to keep this grant funded each year would benefit other
communities and the City of Seward for future harbor improvements.
DOT Grant Program
The Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program is managed by DOT&PF. The program provides 50/50
matching funds to eligible applicants. The program was created in 2006, but not funded until 2007.
The legislature supplied funding in subsequent years(but not in 2009).The money can only be used
for construction ready projects, not for planning or engineering.This grant program is funded on an
annual basis at the discretion of the Alaska Legislature and consists of two tiers,Tier I and II. With
State revenues projected to decline over the next few years, funding for the municipal Harbor
Facility Grant Program will be a bigger challenge for the Legislature.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: Create a thriving port of Seward through harbor improvements,
infrastructure expansion, and implementation of management plans.
Strategic Plan: Complete the renovation of the Seward Boat Harbor
Other:
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Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0.00
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 F1 Healthcare
Motor Pool X Other N/A
Unassigned Fund Balance*: $ *unaudited numbers
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance*: $
Finance Signature:
Attorney Review
RYes Attorney Signature:
X Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
e✓ Adopt Resolution
Other:
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