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111 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2023-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, PROVIDING INPUT TO CITY
COUNCIL ON THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, each year, the City of Seward compiles a list of projects and relevant issues
which are key legislative priorities; and
WHEREAS,the timing of this resolution must be aligned with the budget process(during
a budget year), legislative timing, and the timelines associated with production of the guide itself;
and
WHEREAS, city administration plans to bring a resolution to the City Council in late
summer or early fall 2023 to have City Council approve the 2024 Legislative Priorities; and
WHEREAS,the Legislative Priorities list is of importance for advocating for projects and
priorities which will have economic, social, and broad ranging community impacts; and
111 WHEREAS, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board is tasked with many duties,
including projects and initiatives which are of key port, commerce, and development importance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. This resolution will be included in the City Council packet where the City
Council begins discussions regarding the 2024 Legislative Priorities.
Section 2. The Port and Commerce Advisory Board recommends that City Council
considers these recommendations as they evaluate the 2024 Legislative Priorities for the City of
Seward.
Section 3. The Port and Commerce Advisory Board recommends inclusion of the
following projects in the 2024 Legislative Priorities:
• Continued full funding for the construction and maintenance of the United States Army
Corps of Engineers Lowell Tunnel Outfall Diversion Structure.
• Construction of a new wastewater treatment facility.
• Expansion of water/sewer and access infrastructure which will increase construction of
new residential development throughout city limits. -
• Full funding of the Alaska Department of Corrections to return to 100%funding of the
operational costs associated with operating the Seward Community Jail.
• Seward Marine Industrial Center infrastructure.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-003
• Replacement of old piping with new ductile iron piping throughout Seward.
• Sidewalk replacement and refurbishment throughout the City of Seward, to include
sidewalk heating.
• Full funding for the construction of a new public works facility at a more appropriate
site. This move will free up significant land for residential development on the current
public works facility site.
• Float extension project in the harbor for Z-float and construction of a new harbormaster
office.
• Full funding and ongoing maintenance for the Seward Airport operated by the State of
Alaska.
• Construction of a new public safety facility, including the fire department and police
department.
• Completion of the heat loop project.
• Construction of a recreation center.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the City of
Seward, Alaska,this 3'd day of May, 2023.
THE CITY OF WARD, ALASKA
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AYES: Woelkers,Atwood, Paquette, Hughes, Jaffa
NOES: None
ABSENT: Smith
ABSTAIN: None
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PACAB Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: May 3, 2023
To: Port and Commerce Advisory Board
From: Stephen Sowell, Assistant City Manager
Norm Regis, Harbormaster
Subject: Resolution 2023-XXXX: Providing Input To City Council On The 2024
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. The timing of this resolution must be aligned with the budget process (during a budget
year), legislative timing, and the timelines associated with production of the guide itself.
In 2024, the legislative priorities list is of primary importance, given the ongoing likelihood of
expansive federal infrastructure fund availability. The comprehensive list is used 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 to engage in a meaningful
manner with legislators early on in the process. The legislative priorities for 2024 will also be used
to generate the pamphlet which will be provided to various entities during visits to Juneau and
Washington, DC.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: Affects all aspects of the Comprehensive and Strategic Plans
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
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Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking F1 Water Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Note: amounts are unaudited
Fund Balance/Net position — restricted $
Fund Balance/Net position — unrestricted/unassigned $
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance: $
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
RxYes Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
xeApprove Res.
Other:
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