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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-111
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR 2008
FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list ofprojects or issues that are identified as top
federal legislative priorities; and
WHEREAS, the list ofprojects is compiled and distributed to the Alaska Congressional
delegation, the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and the City of Seward's lobbyists; and
WHEREAS, this prioritized list validates the projects and greatly focuses the efforts of the
administration in our lobbying efforts; and
WHEREAS, all the projects on this list are consistent with the City's Comprehensive and
Strategic Plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. This list of legislative projects is hereby declared to be the official legislative
priority list for the City of Seward for the 2008 Federal legislative session:
PORT AND HARBOR
Small Boat Harbor Breakwater Design Deficiency -- If the WRDA bill passes, provide
appropriation of $3 million to allow the Army Corps of Engineers to correct their design
deficiency and repair the breakwater. If the bill for the Water Resource Development Act
(WRDA) is vetoed by the President, and the Congress fails to override the veto, authorize the
Army Corps of Engineers to correct the small boat harbor breakwater design deficiency in the
next version of the bill.
2. SMIC Shipyard -- $3.4 million in economic development assistance to increase the capacity
of the shipyard at the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) to fulfill the design potential,
meet current market demands, and increase employment opportunities.
3. SMIC Basin Breakwater and Dock -- $10 million in economic development assistance to
complete the design and construction of a dock and breakwater at the Seward Marine
Industrial Center Basin that will enhance the economic potential of an adjacent 100-acre
industrial development complex.
4. Alaska Railroad Freight Dock -- $15 million in the Highway Transportation Bill to extend
and improve the Alaska Railroad Freight Dock in Seward.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-111
ROADS AND STREETS
1. Roads and Sidewalks -- $2.25 million for road, sidewalk, and drainage ditch repairs in
Seward.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
1. Lowell Creek Tunnel -- If the WRDA bill passes, provide appropriation of $10 million to
allow the Army Corps of Engineers to improve and maintain the tunnel. If the bill for the
Water Resource Development Act (WRDA) is vetoed by the President, and the Congress
fails to override the veto, authorize transfer of ownership of the Lowell Creek Tunnel to
the Army Corps of Engineers in the next version of the bill.
2. Mary Lowell Center -- $22.5 million for the Mary Lowell Center.
INFRASTRUCTURE
1. Lowell Point Road -- $2 million for coastal erosion that threatens the Lowell Point Road
and infrastructure in Seward on the west side of Resurrection Bay.
BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
1. Alaska Region Research Vessel -- Support of continued funding to the National Science
Foundation for construction of the Alaska Region Research Vessel (ARRV).
2. The City of Seward is interested in participating in alternative energy programs.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 22°d
day of October, 2007.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Clark Corbridge, Mayor
CITY OF 5EWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-111
AYES: Smith, Dunham, Bardarson, Kellar, Valdatta, Mayor Corbridge
NOES: None
ABSENT: Amberg
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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