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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-065
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A LOAN
FROM THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSERVATION DRINKING WATER FUND FOR $400,000 WITH LOAN
FORGIVENESS OF $400,000 FOR THE ELM STREET WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT
WHEREAS,the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation approved a
loan to the City to replace 250 feet of 2-inch galvanized water main with 4-inch DI or C-900 pipe
at Elm Street;and
WHEREAS,in conjunction with the lead and copper pipe project,this removes the last
galvanized water main,which will reduce leaks and improve distribution flow issues.This will
also reduce metal contamination to improve water quality;and
WHEREAS,this project is listed in the 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Plan,and the City
accepts the responsibility to operate and maintain the improvements;and
WHEREAS,the City completed and submitted the required questionnaire to the ADEC
Drinking Water Fund;and
WHEREAS,utilizing the ADEC Drinking Water Fund with 100%loan forgiveness is an
excellent opportunity to reduce the city taxpayer’s capital cost liability for the Water Enterprise
Fund.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1.The City Manager hereby confirms City of Seward commitments to the State of
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC)and its intent to fund $400,000 for
the Elm Street water main replacement,with $400,000 loan forgiveness,subject to receiving a loan
from ADEC.
Section 2.The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to accept the loan grant
funding and enter into a loan grant agreement with ADEC for $400,000 with $400,000 loan
forgiveness.
Section 3.The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents that
may be necessary to affect a $400,000 loan from ADEC,with agreed interest,terms and repayment
to ADEC Drinking Water Fund,subject to annual appropriations,including but not limited to an
agreement for the loan,processing fee and a promissory note.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-065
Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward,Alaska,this 14t1 day of
July 2025.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
CWf1J$CQ.IL e.
Sue McClure,Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Warner,Barnwell,Wells,Crites,Finch,Osenga,McClure
None
None
None
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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