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Home My WebLink About09012011 City Council Packet Seward City counciri Agenda .Packet , Sett, 4r b v AS NIP Special CCouncil Meeting September 1, 2011 City Council Chambers 7:05 p.m. The City of Seward, Alaska Special City Council Meeting September 1, 2011 7:05 p.m. Council Chambers 1. Call to order Willard E. Dunham 2. Pledge of allegiance Mayor 3. Roll call Term Expires 2011 4. Citizens' comments on any subject except those items Jean Bardarson scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in will Vice Mayor be given the first opportunity to speak Time is limited to 2 Term Expires 2012 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this agenda item.] Robert Valdatta Council Member 5. Approval of agenda Term Expires 2011 6. New Business Tom Smith Council Member A. Resolutions Term Expires 2011 Vanta Shafer 1. Resolution 2011 -069, A Resolution Of The Seward Council Member City Council Of The City Of Seward, Designating State Of Alaska, Term Expires 2011 Department Of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Grant Funds For The Project Entitled North Seward Water Storage Tank & Pumping Marianna Keil Facility Phase II As The Number One Local State Funding Priority For Council Member Fiscal Year 2013. Term Expires 2012 Ristine Casagranda B. Other New Business Items Council Member Term Expires 2012 1. Approval of letter from the City of Seward to the National Marine Fisheries Service Re: the Halibut Catch Sharing Plan Phillip Oates (0648 BA37). City Manager 7. Council comment Johanna Kinney City Clerk 8. Citizens' comments 9. Council and administration response to citizens' comments 10. Adjournment City of Seward, Alaska Council Agenda September 1, 2011 CITY OF SEWARD SPECIAL MEETING REQUEST Pursuant to Seward City Code 2.10.030 (2), this is to serve as the written notice calling a Special City Council Meeting on September 1, 2011 at 7 :05 p.m. City Council Work Session for the purpose of: Resolution 2011 -069, A Resolution Of The Seward City Council Of The City Of Seward, Designating State Of Alaska, Department Of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Grant Funds For The Project Entitled North Seward Water Storage Tank & Pumping Facility Phase Ii As The Number One Local State Funding Priority For Fiscal Year 2013. Approval of letter from the City of Seward to the National Marine Fisheries Service Re: the Halibut Catch Sharing Plan (0648- BA37). Signed this 31 day of August, 2011. j A s 'ayor City Manager 2 Council Members Upon this request the City Clerk will give due and proper notice as required by SCC 2.10.032 (No business shall be transacted other than stated above.) r � sett, 94t NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING 4� SKP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward City Council will meet in a Special Meeting on September 1, 2011. The City Council Special Meeting will be called to order at 7:05 p.m. for the purpose of: Resolution 2011 -069, A Resolution Of The Seward City Council Of The City Of Seward, Designating State Of Alaska, Department Of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Grant Funds For The Project Entitled North Seward Water Storage Tank & Pumping Facility Phase II As The Number One Local State Funding Priority For Fiscal Year 2013. Approval of letter from the City of Seward to the National Marine Fisheries Service Re: the Halibut Catch Sharing Plan (0648- BA37). The special meeting will be conducted in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Adams Street, Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend. JOHANNA KINNEY CITY CLERK POSTED: 8/31/2011 at 12:00 p.m. City Hall bulletin board U.S. Post Office Harbormaster's Building Sponsored by: Oates CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 -069 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, DESIGNATING STATE OF ALASKA, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (ADEC) GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED NORTH SEWARD WATER STORAGE TANK AND PUMPING FACILITY PHASE II AS THE NUMBER ONE LOCAL STATE FUNDING PRIORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 WHEREAS, the City of Seward through the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation, will request grant funding for the North Seward Water Storage Tank and Pumping Facility Phase II; and WHEREAS, the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation has requested that the City of Seward identify this project as the community's number one local state funding priority for fiscal year 2013; and WHEREAS, the North Seward Water Storage Tank Phase II will provide the required chlorine contact time for disinfection to the City water Supply, as well as, additional storage capacity for the water system adding a needed buffer during peak demand periods that occur frequently in Seward due to seasonal increases in population because of the tourism and fishing industries. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA: Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby designates the North Seward Water Storage Tank Phase II as the City's number one local state funding priority for fiscal year 2013. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: September 1, 2011 (4, of sett 9 Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager v �' From: William Casey, Public Works • 1. S Agenda Item: Designating the North Seward Water Storage Tank Phase II as the number one local state funding priority for fiscal year 2013 BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The North Seward Water Storage Tank Phase II will provide the required chlorine contact time for disinfection to the City water Supply, as well as, additional storage capacity for the water system which will add a much needed buffer during peak demand periods that occur frequently in Seward due to the seasonal increase in population because of the tourism and fishing industry. The City of Seward through the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation will request grant funding for the North Seward Water Storage Tank and Pumping Facility Phase II. The City of Seward received re- appropriated funds in the amount of $1.992 million from Designated Legislative Grant #10-DC-024, Dredging Cruise Ship Berthing Basin Approaches, for building a new water storage tank and distribution system that will establish the excess capacity to provide water and improved fire protection to cruise ships. The City applied for a grant with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) and was given permission to use the $1.992 million as a 30% match for this grant. Generally, grant applications will be denied if they exceed $3 million so the City leveraged the available money to reduce the project cost and provide the required 30% match. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservations' 70% funding is $2.508 MIL. The grant application submitted by the City has scored well but did not receive points for local support because the supplied resolution did not have the specific language required by ADEC. The State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation has requested that the City of Seward identify if this project is the community's number one local state funding priority for fiscal year 2013. INTENT:. The Seward City Council designates the North Seward Water Storage Tank Phase II as the number one local state funding priority for fiscal year 2013. FISCAL NOTE: The required match for this grant will come from a state designated legislative grant in the amount of approximately $1.9 million Approved by Finance Department: ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X RECOMMENDATION: Council approves Resolution 2011 - t9c1 designating the North Seward Water Storage Tank Phase II as the number one local state funding priority for fiscal year 2013. City of Seward, Alaska y o of set City of Seward 1963 1965 2005 9 P.O. Box 167 ;, „ti Seward, Alaska 99664 -0167 All-America City Main Office (907) 224 -4050 1 I Facsimile (907) 224 -4038 September 2, 2011 Glenn Merrill National Marine Fisheries Service Attn: Ellen Sebastian PO Box 21668 Juneau, Alaska 99802 -1668 RE: Halibut Catch Sharing Plan (0648 -BA37) Dear Mr. Merrill, The City of Seward acknowledges the significant financial contribution that both the commercial and charter sectors bring to our local economy. We proudly support all users of the halibut resource in working together towards conserving this important fishery. Accountability of annual halibut removals by all sectors is necessary to manage this essential fishery on a sustainable basis for the long term. We are, however, concerned about the possible effects of the proposed Catch Sharing Plan (CSP) rule. Prior to implementation, we respectfully ask that the National Marine Fisheries Service carefully considers the economic impacts the CSP will have on the viability of existing businesses and the coastal communities in South Central Alaska that rely on their success. Sincerely, Willard E. Dunham, Mayor City of Seward