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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013 -012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, PRIORITIZING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR
YEAR 2013 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 City Council approved the federal list of projects with passage of
Resolution 2012 -84 on November 7, 2012; and
WHEREAS, that resolution validates projects, prioritizes needs, and focuses the efforts
of City Administration in its lobbying efforts; and
WHEREAS, United States Senators Murkowski and Begich have requested that
administration prioritize that list of projects; and
WHEREAS, City Council, by consensus has ranked the top three priorities at their
January 28, 2013 meeting; and
tow WHEREAS, administration proposes the following list.
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
federal list, as ranked.
Priority 141. From Section 1 -A: Appropriations and Grants, #4: "$17.9 million for
extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) basin breakwater to improve and
increase ship moorage and loading capacity, ship repair capabilities, seafood processing
operations, and barge landings."
Priority #2. From Section 1 -B: Authorizations and Beneficial Legislation, #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).
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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."
Priority #3. From Section 1 -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)."
Priority #4. 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.
Priority #5. $2 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for mitigation for
flood risk reduction at Lowell Creek in Seward.
Priority #6. $2.25 million appropriation for Seward Community Roads for repaving road
surfaces, reconstructing sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems.
Priority #7. $12.8 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for extending and
improving the Alaska Railroad Freight Dock in Seward.
Priority #8. $7 million for a comprehensive Seward Flood Mitigation Program on the
watershed level by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Priority #9. $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.
Priority #10. $3 million appropriation for Lowell Point Road storm surge mitigation,
bank stabilization and erosion control projects (from a Section 103 study by the U. S.
Army Corps of Engineers).
Priority #11. $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.
Priority #12. $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).
Priority #13. $250,000 for operating the Alaska strandings network and responding to
marine mammal and seabird strandings and mortalities throughout Alaska.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013 -012
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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
11 day of February, 2013.
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Meeting Date: February 11, 2013
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Agenda Item: Federal 2013 Federal Priorities Ranked
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that we identify as our top Federal legislative
priorities. This list was compiled and approved by council on November 7, 2012 for 2103
By consensus council ranked the top three priorities at its January 28, 2013 meeting per Senator Murkowskis
request. Senator Begich has also requested that administration prioritize the remainder of the list.
Administration request that Council approve the following ranking and attached resolution.
Priority #1. From Section 1 -A: Appropriations and Grants, #4: "$17.9 million for extending the
Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) basin breakwater to improve and increase ship moorage and
loading capacity, ship repair capabilities, seafood processing operations, and barge landings."
Priority #2. From Section 1 -B: Authorizations and Beneficial Legislation, #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."
Priority #3. From Section 1 -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)."
Priority #4. 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.
Priority #5. $2 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for mitigation for flood risk
reduction at Lowell Creek in Seward.
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Priority #6. $2.25 million appropriation for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces,
reconstructing sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems.
Priority #7. $12.8 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for extending and improving the
Alaska Railroad Freight Dock in Seward.
Priority #8. $7 million for a comprehensive Seward Flood Mitigation Program on the watershed
level by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Priority #9. $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.
Priority #10. $3 million appropriation for Lowell Point Road storm surge mitigation, bank
stabilization and erosion control projects (from a Section 103 study by the U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers).
Priority #11. $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.
Priority #12. $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).
Priority #13. $250,000 for operating the Alaska strandings network and responding to marine
mammal and seabird strandings and mortalities throughout Alaska.
INTENT: This list of priorities focuses the efforts of Administration in lobbying efforts to obtain
appropriations, grants, and legislation from the State to improve the City of Seward. To qualify for most
appropriations and grants, the list of City priorities must be approved in a public process by the City Council.
This list is specifically ranked by order of importance upon request by our congressional delegation.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan: Sections 1.3, 3.7.3.1 and 3.7.3.2 X
2. Strategic Plan (document source here): Sections 1.3, 3.7.3.1 and 3.7.3.2 X
3. Other (list): X
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2013- ranking the City of Seward's Calendar Year 2013 Federal Priorities.