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Home My WebLink AboutRES2026-002 Legislative PrioritiesSponsored by: Sorensen CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2026-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ADOPTING THE 2026 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES AND CONGRESSIONALLY DESIGNATED SPENDING LIST WHEREAS, each year City administration compiles a list of legislative priorities and creates the Congressionally Designated Spending List; and WHEREAS, the 2026 Legislative Priorities outlines the City's key projects, needs, and areas of focus for lobbying efforts; and WHEREAS, the list is used as a guide for both our state and federal lobbyists to promote awareness of the City's priority needs and solicit funding; and WHEREAS, all projects on the 2026 Legislative Priorities are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA: Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby adopts the following 2026 Legislative Priorities: • Continued Full Funding for the Construction and Maintenance of the United States Army Corp of Engineers Lowell Tunnel Outfall Diversion Structure* • Expansion of Water/Sewer and Access Infrastructure Which Will Increase Construction of New Residential Development throughout City Limits • Seward Marine Industrial Center Infrastructure * • Replacement of Old Piping with New Ductile Iron Piping throughout Seward • Funding for the Construction of a New Public Works Facility • Float Extension Project in the Harbor for Z Float • Funding for the Construction of a New Fire Station * • Funding for the Construction of a New Police Station * • Funding for the Paving of the North Harbor Industrial Area • Sidewalk Replacement and Refurbishment throughout the City of Seward *Key priority for Congressionally Designated Spending List Section2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2026-002 Page 2 of 2 APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, THIS 12TH DAY OF JANUARY 2026. Sue McClure, Mayor AYES: Barnwell, Calhoon, Crites, Osenga, Draper, Warner, McClure NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk City Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: January 12, 2026 To: City Council Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager Subject: Resolution 2026-002: Adopting the City of Seward 2026 Legislative Priorities and Congressionally Designated Spending List 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 piece of legislation to the City Council to approve those key priorities for which the City would benefit from obtaining funding and legislative support. In 2026 the legislative priorities list continues to be 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 the 2026 Legislative Priorities list available prior to the beginning of the state legislative session in January is valuable to engage in a meaningful manner with legislators early in the process. The 2026 Legislative Priorities will also be used to generate the booklet which will be provided to various entities during visits to Juneau and Washington, DC. Administration recommends inclusion of the following projects for the 2026 Legislative Priorities: • Continued Full Funding for the Construction and Maintenance of the United States Army Corp of Engineers Lowell Tunnel Outfall Diversion Structure • Expansion of Water/Sewer and Access Infrastructure Which Will Increase Construction of New Residential Development throughout City Limits • Seward Marine Industrial Center Infrastructure • Replacement of Old Piping with New Ductile Iron Piping throughout Seward • Funding for the Construction of a New Public Works Facility • Float Extension Project in the Harbor for Z Float • Funding for the Construction of a New Fire Station • Funding for the Construction of a New Police Station • Funding for the Paving of the North Harbor Industrial Area • Sidewalk Replacement and Refurbishment throughout the City of Seward In addition to the 2026 Legislative Priorities, Administration requests direction from City Council on the 2025 Congressionally Designated Spending ("Earmarks") list. We have been advised by our Federal Lobbyist to select three to five key priority projects for this purpose. City Council Agenda Statement Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: This list affects all aspects of the Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan Strategic Plan: Other: 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: Has no fiscal impact Funds are (✓): Budgeted Line item(s): Not budgeted Not applicable x $ $ $ Fund Balance Information Affected Fund (✓): General Boat Harbor Motor Pool SMIC Parking Other Electric Water Fund Balance/Net position — restricted $ Fund Balance/Net position — unrestricted/unassigned $ Available Unrestricted Cash Balance: $ Wastewater Healthcare Note: amounts are unaudited Finance Director Signature: x Yes Attorney Review Attorney Signature: Not applicable Comments: