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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2003-058 Sponsored by: Erchinger I CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2003-58 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION FOR A FISHERIES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MATCHING GRANT TO THE STATE OF ALASKA, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (DCED) WHEREAS, on May 14, 2003, the DCED solicited grant applications in concert with Governor Frank Murkowski's recently announced Alaska Fisheries Revitalization Strategy; and WHEREAS, the Revitalization Strategy combines federal Fisheries Disaster funds authorized under Title V - Fisheries Disaster, Section 501(b) of the 2003 Federal Appropriations Bill and Southeast Sustainable Salmon Fund monies, authorized under the Pacific Salmon Treaty Fund, made available by the work of Alaska Senator Ted Stevens; and I WHEREAS, the Revitalization Strategy is a multi-level, multi-year plan designed to spur increased productivity and innovation in the Alaska fishing industry by investing considerable resources into critical commercial fisheries infrastructure and capital improvement projects; and WHEREAS, a key component within the Revitalization Strategy is the Fisheries Economic Development Grant Program (Program), to be administered by DCED; and WHEREAS, the commercial fishing infrastructure in the Small Boat Harbor is essential to the commercial industry and is in dire need of repair, modernization and upgrade to sustain a healthy and vibrant commercial activity; and WHEREAS, the repairs, modernization and upgrades would include essential items such as fire services, electrical replacement and increased and improved dockside access to the supporting upland facilities, including the lift dock, T dock and city dock and to improve accessibility and efficiency of support functions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The City Council fully supports the commercial fishing industry and recognizes it as an essential economic component in the community. I Section 2. The City Council fully supports application to DCED for a Fisheries Economic Development Grant and directs the City Administration to apply for such a grant to fund the following project: CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2003-58 Rebuild Lift Dock Rebuild T-Dock Bulkhead NW Comer TraveLift@ Dock New TraveLift@ Sub-Total $2,800,000 Engineering, Administration, Legal @ 15% Contingencies @ 10% Total $3,500,000 $847,000 $928,000 $750,000 $ 75,000 $200,000 $420,000 $280,000 Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 2ib day of May 2003. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ~ CdvL. Stu Clark, Mayor AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN; Dunham, Orr, Branson, Shafer, Amberg, Clark Valdatta None None ATTEST: (City Seal) ~..t\ "U"" ............. Of SCW4,"',,- I' c}~jP""'~OR~'.:?()"~ ~: ~\ ~ ::! ~ -..,: .. : SEAL ..... :;... I .. ... v I : .. .~\ -- il 't> '. VI. !oo.f\.~' ~ ~ \~';.vt\'! 1 ,,<'b..' !!Ii ~ ~-1>.~...nh.:. b;: !t" '!>. . ~ OF ~v ~..'i" ~"l'nJln"t.~ COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Meeting Date: May 27, 2003 Through: Kris Erchinger, Acting City Manager From: Harbormaster, James B. Beckham Agenda Item: Authorizing Support for a Fisheries Economic Development Matching Grant Application to the State of Alaska, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: On May 14, 2003, the DCED solicited grant applications in concert with Governor Frank Murkowski’s recently announced Alaska Fisheries Revitalization Strategy. The Revitalization Strategy combines federal Fisheries Disaster funds authorized under Title V – Fisheries Disaster, Section 501(b) of the 2003 Federal Appropriations Bill and Southeast Sustainable Salmon Fund monies, authorized under the Pacific Salmon Treaty Fund, made available by the work of Alaska Senator Ted Stevens. The Revitalization Strategy is a multi-level, multi-year plan designed to spur increased productivity and innovation in the Alaska fishing industry by investing considerable resources into critical commercial fisheries infrastructure and capital improvement projects. A key component within the Revitalization Strategy is the Fisheries Economic Development Grant Program (Program), to be administered by DCED. This Program is intended to assist communities in the fishing regions identified as (defined by Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries) Southeast, Central, A-Y-K, and Westward that have been impacted by the downturn in the fishing industry. Assistance will be provided in the form of one-time funding (grants) for new, expansion of, or improvements to fisheries-related infrastructure projects, economic development projects, or business that have the potential to: (1) increase Alaska seafood/product quality, (2) increase Alaska seafood/product diversity and/or value in the consumer or food service market(s), (3) increase profitability for the harvesting and/or processing sector of the industry, (4) increase efficiencies and productivity in the industry, (5) lower costs within the industry, or (6) increase economic activity within the community and/or region. There is approximately $13 million available for grants under this Program. DCED is now requesting proposals from applicants interested in receiving one-time financial assistance (grant) under this newly established Program. Those interested in submitting applications under this Program are to follow the instructions provided in this Grant Application Guide and must submit their completed application prior to 4:30 p.m. June 2, 2003. A Resolution of Support is required to be eligible for consideration. The project will consist of the following elements as contained in the recently adopted Harbor Area Planning and Development Guide. Rebuild Lift Dock $847,000 Rebuild T-Dock $928,000 Bulkhead NW Corner $750,000 TraveLift® Dock $ 75,000 New TraveLift® $200,000 Sub-Total $2,800,000 Engineering, Administration, Legal @ 15% $420,000 Contingencies @ 10% $280,000 Total $3,500,000 1. Comprehensive Plan X Economic Development, Small Boat Harbor Development: expand and maximize potential of the existing harbor. Transportation Facilities, Harbors: Continue to support, promote, enhance and develop harbor facilities… 2. Strategic Plan X_ Economic Base, Improve and Expand Maritime Facilities: complete eastward expansion of the Small Boat Harbor 3. Other: Small Boat Harbor Management Plan X Harbor Development, New Harbor Development and Expansion: …expand the existing harbor… Harbor Area Planning and Development Guide – renew Fisheries infrastructure FISCAL NOTE: An estimated $3.5 million is needed to repair, replace and upgrade facilities in poor to very poor condition. This major rehabilitation of the core commercial fisheries infrastructure (lift dock, T dock, city dock) is identified as a mid-term goal, yet no funding has been identified to complete the project. Approved by Finance Department RECOMMENDATION: Council approves Resolution 2003-58, supporting a Fisheries Economic Development Matching Grant Application to the State of Alaska, Department of Community and Economic Development.