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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2011-084 Sponsored by: Administration CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 -084 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S 2012 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as top federal legislative priorities; and WHEREAS, the list of projects is compiled and distributed to the Kenai Peninsula Borough, our congressional delegation and City of Seward federal lobbyist; and 'WHEREAS, this resolution validates projects, prioritizes needs, and focuses the efforts of City Administration in its lobbying efforts; and WHEREAS, the passage of this resolution occurs through a public process; and WHEREAS, all projects on this list are consistent with the City Comprehensive and Strategic Plans. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The following list of legislative projects is hereby declared to be the official legislative priority list of the City of Seward for 2012: A. APPROPRIATIONS AND GRANTS 1. $2 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for mitigation for flood risk reduction at Lowell Creek in Seward. 2. $7 million for a comprehensive Seward Flood Mitigation Program on the watershed level by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 3. $200,000 for the first Alaskan sea level rise climate change study to be conducted in Resurrection Bay by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 4. $16 million for extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin breakwater to improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity, ship repair capabilities, seafood processing operations, and barge landings. 5. $3 million appropriation for storm surge mitigation, bank stabilization and erosion control projects (from a Section 103 study by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers). it CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 -084 "NJ 6. $1 million appropriation for erosion control projects (from a Section 14 study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) for the Seward Marine Industrial Center and the Alaska Railroad Dock. 7. $2.25 million appropriation for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces, reconstructing sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems. 8. $2 million grant for constructing a 100'x 80' metal building to house emergency response equipment, and shelter supplies at the Fort Raymond Satellite Fire Station. 9. $2.3 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for O &M Dredging in the Seward Small Boat Harbor. 10. $2.496 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for design, engineering, construction, and protection from coastal erosion for the Lowell Point Road (the sole land access to critical infrastructure, state parks, and Kenai Peninsula Borough residential housing area). 1 1 . $15 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for extending and improving the Alaska Railroad Freight Dock in Seward. 12. $250,000 for operating the Alaska strandings network and responding to marine mammal and seabird strandings and mortalities throughout Alaska. B. AUTHORIZATIONS AND BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION 1. Authorization language in the Water Resource Development Act that the $2.66 million orb local government cost share paid by the City of Seward to the Army Corps of Engineers satisfies the total cost share requirements for Phase 1 and Phase 2 Of the Seward Harbor Expansion Project (additional costs were incurred in a second phase of the project to correct a design deficiency by the Army Corps of Engineers). 2. Authorization language amending the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-114, 121 STAT. 1205) as follows: a. Amending Section 5032 (1) by striking "Tunnel" from the title; (2) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a); (3) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a)(1); (4) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a)(2). b. Striking subsection (b) in Section 5032 and inserting language directing the Secretary to conduct a study to determine whether an alternative method of flood diversion in Lowell Canyon is feasible. Feasibility shall be determined based on risk reduction rather than cost - benefit analysis. Federal cost share for the study shall be the same as the Federal share for the original project. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 -084 rr 3. Authorization language in the Water Resources Development Act or in other appropriate legislation that the area created by the Seward Harbor Navigational Improvements Project, including the 3.5 acres of disposal area, in Seward, Alaska, (described by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as `BOD Disposal Area 1 ") is hereby declared to be nonnavigable waters of the United States for purposes of the navigation servitude. 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 2 day of November, 2011. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ayo f3e-hdeli2.ehi p can Bardarson, Vice Mayor AYES: Valdatta, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Terry, Bardarson ,,. NOES: None ABSENT: Seaward ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: .1 )hanna Kinney ity Clerk, CMC ,... ...,,,, (City Seal) • 1' OF SEIN4 ■ u S EAL = ® i -o- % a e • ♦•®•,• ar O F s+ � o s •• • Council Agenda Statement e of se' Meeting Date: November 2, 2011 , , 9� From: Kris Erchinger, Finance Director and Outgoing o Acting City Manager qtq r�P' Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2012 Federal Legislative Priorities BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that we identify as our top legislative priorities. The list of projects is compiled into a package that is then distributed to the Governor's Office, our legislators, the Kenai Peninsula Borough (for inclusion in their legislative package), and our lobbyist. This prioritized list validates the projects and greatly focuses the efforts of the Administration in our lobbying effort as we seek funding or other resolution through Federal government. The following list is submitted to the City Council for review and approval. A. APPROPRIATIONS AND GRANTS 1. $2 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for mitigation for flood risk reduction at Lowell Creek in Seward. 2. $7 million for a comprehensive Seward Flood Mitigation Program on the watershed level by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 3. $200,000 for the first Alaskan sea level rise climate change study to be conducted in Resurrection Bay by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 4. $225,000 to dredge the Seward Small Boat Harbor. 5. $16 million for extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin breakwater to improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity, ship repair capabilities, seafood processing operations, and barge landings. 6. $3 million appropriation for storm surge mitigation, bank stabilization and erosion control projects (from a Section 103 study by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers). 7. $1 million appropriation for erosion control projects (from a Section 14 study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) for the Seward Marine Industrial Center and the Alaska Railroad Dock. 8. $2.25 million appropriation for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces, reconstructing sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems. 9. $2 million grant for constructing a 100'x 80' metal building to house emergency response equipment, and shelter supplies at the Fort Raymond Satellite Fire Station. 10. $1 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for O &M Dredging in the Seward Small Boat Harbor. 11. $2.496 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for design, engineering, construction, and protection from coastal erosion for the Lowell Point Road (the sole land access to critical infrastructure, state parks, and Kenai Peninsula Borough residential housing area). 12. $15 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for extending and improving the Alaska Railroad Freight Dock in Seward. 13. $250,000 for operating the Alaska strandings network and responding to marine mammal and seabird strandings and mortalities throughout Alaska. B. AUTHORIZATIONS AND BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION 1. Authorization language in the Water Resource Development Act that the $2.66 million local government cost share paid by the City of Seward to the Army Corps of Engineers satisfies the total cost share requirements for Phase 1 and Phase 2 Of the Seward Harbor Expansion Project (additional costs were incurred in a second phase of the project to correct a design deficiency by the Army Corps of Engineers). 2. Authorization language amending the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (Public Law 110 -114, 121 STAT. 1205) as follows: a. Amending Section 5032 (1) by striking "Tunnel" from the title; (2) by striking "Long-Term" from subsection (a); (3) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a)(1); (4) by striking "Long-Term" from subsection (a)(2). b. Striking subsection (b) in Section 5032 and inserting language directing the Secretary to conduct a study to determine whether an alterative method of flood diversion in Lowell Canyon is feasible. Feasibility shall be determined based on risk reduction rather than cost - benefit analysis. Federal cost share for the study shall be the same as the Federal share for the original project. 3. Authorization language in the Water Resources Development Act or in other appropriate legislation that the area created by the Seward Harbor Navigational Improvements Project, including the 3.5 acres of disposal area, in Seward, Alaska, (described by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as "BOD Disposal Area 1 ") is hereby declared to be nonnavigable waters of the United States for purposes of the navigation servitude. INTENT: This list of priorities focuses the efforts of Administration in lobbying efforts to obtain appropriations, grants, and legislation from the Federal Government to improve the City of Seward. To qualify for most appropriations and grants, the list of Federal priorities must be approved in a public process by the City Council. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures. ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X RECOMMENDATION: ck Council approve Resolution 2011 , approving the City of Seward's Calendar Year 2012 Federal Priorities.