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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2003-141
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR
2004 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, annually the City compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as
top legislative priorities; and
WHEREAS, the list of projects is compiled and distributed to the Governor's Office, our
legislators, the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and the City of Seward lobbyist; 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. The following projects are hereby declared to be the official legislative
priority list for the City of Seward for the 2004 State legislative session:
INFRASTRUCTURE
1. $2,100,000 for 3rd Avenue water line upgrade
LIFE/SAFETY
1. $2 million for planning and design of a new 40 bed long-term care facility
2. $400,000 for construction of a Fire Training Facility
PORT AND HARBOR
1. $2.6 million for inter-harbor improvements
2. $4.5 million for dock/breakwater at SMIC
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1. $19.1 million for mile 0 to 8 of the Seward Highway including lighting improvements
2. $3.75 million for rehabilitation of Nash Road
3. $975,000 for reconstruction of Lierer Road
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-141
PUBLIC FACILITIES
1. $10,000 for Recorders Office
2. $1.5 million for A VTEC deferred maintenance
PUBLIC SAFETY
1. $25 million for expansion ofthe Spring Creek Correctional facility
BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
1. Promote legislation to improve regulations in support of Qutekcak Shellfish Hatchery
2. Support continuation of Medicaid and Denali Kid Care programs at not less than
current year funding levels; change re-base year calculation to use current year
3. Support to bring back Revenue Sharing and Safe Communities funding
4. Support the Community Dividend Program
5. Supporting Seaview Community Services being designated a hub for social services
on the Eastern Peninsula
6. Support continued service to Seward by the State Ferry Tustumena
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 8th
day of December, 2003.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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David Brossow, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Shafer, Branson, Clark, Valdatta, Amberg, Brossow
None
Dunham
None
ATTEST:
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: November 24, 2003 &
December 8, 2003
Through: Phil Shealy, City Manager
From: Rick Gifford, Assistant City Manager
Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2004 Legislative Priorities
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Each year the City Council approves resolutions listing the City’s federal and state legislative
priorities. These lists help the Council, administration and the City’s lobbyists when discussing City
projects with the various federal and state legislators and agencies. The various projects listed have
come from last year’s projects, projects recommended by the lobbyists and from discussions with
Council in previous meetings and work sessions.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No
1. Comprehensive Plan X
2. Strategic Plan X
3. Other
4. Not applicable
FISCAL NOTE:
Lobbying for the City’s Legislative Priorities will require Council and administrative time and travel.
In addition, the City contracts with two separate lobbyists’ for additional help and consultation in the
City’s lobbying efforts. Both expenditures have been included in the calendar year 2004 budget.
Approved by Finance Department:
RECOMMENDATION:
Council hold public hearings at its November 24, 2003 regular meeting for the purpose of hearing
public discussion concerning the City of Seward’s calendar year 2004 Federal and State Legislative
Priorities.
Council, at its December 8, 2003 regular meeting, approve Resolution’s 2003-140 & 141 approving
the City of Seward’s calendar year 2004 Federal and State Legislative Priorities.