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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-112
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR 2008
STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as top
state legislative priorities; and
WHEREAS, the list of projects 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 State legislative session:
PORT AND HARBOR
1. $7 million for construction of the commercial Z-float and slips
2. $7.7 million for inner-harbor improvements for old floats
3. $860,000 for fish cleaning stations in the northeast launch ramp area of small boat harbor
ROADS AND STREETS
1. $750,000 for street/sidewalk repairs and drainage
PUBLIC FACILITIES
1. $ 2 million levee construction and bed load maintenance
2. $1.5 million in hospital exceptional relief payments pending opening of the Long Term
Care Facility (LTCF)
3. $500,000 for replacement of a collapsed waterfront fish ditch culvert
INFRASTRUCTURE
1. $2 million in the Rail Belt Energy Fund
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-112
2. $1.5 million for building a new water storage tank
3. Life safety facility repair
a. $100,000 for City facility ADA accessibility
b. $75,000 for emergency access repairs and improvements at the Seward jail
c. $160,000 for the design and relocation of the Public Works Shop
BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
1. The City of Seward highest priority for a GO Bond from the State of Alaska is $21
million for designing and building a Seward Marine Center Dock for the Alaska Region
Research Vessel (ARRV).
2. Regulations that permit the use of a guaranteed cruise ship head tax revenue stream for
bonding of capital projects that benefit the cruise ship industry.
3. $2 million for the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home for stabilization of the Jesse Lee Home.
4. $38 million appropriation for mile 18-25.5 Seward Hwy in the STIP.
5. Authorize the mile 25.5-36 Seward Hwy in the ST1P.
6. Support for continuation of Medicaid programs at not less than current year funding.
levels including capital cost reimbursement.
7. Support for municipal revenue sharing program.
8. Support State assistance to municipalities and school districts for PERS/TRS debt.
9. Support returned service to Seward by the State Ferry Tustumena.
10. Support for State coastal erosion studies.
11. The City of Seward is interested in participating in alternative energy programs.
12. The City of Seward continues to support AVTEC's highest priorities.
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
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Clark Corbridge, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-112
AYES: Dunham, Valdatta, Bardarson, Smith, Kellar, Corbridge
NOES:
ABSENT: Amberg
ABSTAIN:
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