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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013-092
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR
YEAR 2014 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as
top state legislative priorities; and
WHEREAS, this resolution validates projects, prioritizes needs, and focuses the efforts
of City Administration in its lobbying efforts; and
WHEREAS, the list of projects are compiled and distributed to the State of Alaska
Legislature, Kenai Peninsula Borough, and City of Seward lobbyist; 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
it 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 the 2014 State of Alaska legislative session:
1. STATE FUNDED PROJECTS
A. PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSTRIAL AREA
(1) $7.9 million for completing the Seward Marine Industrial Center breakwater to
immediately improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity for freight,
OCS exploration and development fleets, and Community Development Quota and
other fishing fleets.
(2) $4 million for doubling the railway capacity of the ship lift (Syncrolift) and
associated upland improvements for repair work on at the Seward Marine Industrial
Center to meet current and increasing customer demands.
(3) $200,000 for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward
Small Boat Harbor including A, B, C, G, K, L, and S Floats.
(4) $500,000 to pave the apron and add a wash down pad at the 50 ton travel lift.
(5) $150,000 for a 5-ton crane at or near the travel-lift dock.
(6) $1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure that includes a security fence
around the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
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B. PUBLIC FACILITIES
(1) $1.2 million to dredge and dispose of accumulated sludge in the Lowell Point sewage
lagoon.
(2) $2.75 million for constructing a 100' x 80' metal building to replace and relocate our
existing public works shop (City will provide land for the new building).
(3) $2 million for expanding the Providence Seward Hospital Medical Clinic, moving the
CT scanner into the facility, increasing backup generator capacity, and improving
space for primary health care (City provides $500 thousand annually for hospital
financing of capital improvements).
(4) $3.2 million to construct a bypass lagoon and to dredge and dispose of sludge in the
sewage lagoon serving the State Department of Corrections Spring Creek facility.
(5) $450,000 for Alaska SeaLife Center veterinary and emergency spill response
equipment.
(6) $2 million to replace a failing roof at the Alaska SeaLife Center.
(7) $650,000 for Alaska SeaLife Center major maintenance and repairs.
C. ELECTRIC
(1) $5 million to design and rebuild the transmission line from the Seward Highway to
Seward Marine Industrial Center.
(2) $2 million to rebuild obsolete and aging infrastructure and add new infrastructure
within the expanding Camelot Subdivision where development is and growth
awlrequires the new updated system.
(3) $1 million to take advantage of an existing out-of-use water main in order to bury
and secure utility lines running next to the lagoon.
(4) $1.5 million to repair and replace one mile of transmission line into the Fort
Raymond Substation with 115kV compatible equipment (this is a project supported
by the Alaska Railbelt Cooperative Transmission and Electric Company —
ARCTEC — because the current condition of the transmission line exceeds the
estimated life expectancy of 50-years).
(5) $3 million to upgrade the Spring Creek substation in the Seward Marine Industrial
Center by securing an alternative feed transformer to reduce system outages.
D. ROADS, STREETS, AND ADA ACCESSIBILITY
(1) $300,000 for improving City ADA accessibility.
(2) $2.25 million for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces and
improving roadway drainage systems.
(3) $2.496 million for design, engineering and construction to protect Lowell Point
Road in the City of Seward from coastal erosion. (This road provides the sole land
access to critical public infrastructure, state parks, and a Kenai Peninsula Borough
residential housing area).
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E. PUBLIC SAFETY
(1) $6 million for a replacement Seward Fire Station (City will provide a match of
land).
(2) $1.3 million for a ladder truck.
(3) $2.7 million for design to 35% targeting a Public Safety Building for Courthouse,
Jail and Police and State agencies enforcement headquarters (City will provide a
match of land).
(4) $1 million for a new animal shelter.
2. CRUISE PASSENGER VESSEL TAX REGIONAL IMPACT FUND OR CRUISE SHIP
GAMBLING TAX
(1) $200,000 to continue the seasonal bus for cruise ship passengers.
(2) $15.2 million for the Alaska Railroad/Seward East Dock Expansion project to
lengthen and widen the existing freight/passenger dock in Seward, Alaska.
(3) $500,000 for building and parking upgrades to the Alaska Railroad Dale Lindsey
Intermodal Terminal.
(4) $220,000 for Alaska Railroad Cruise Ship Dock Maintenance and Repair including
pilings with severe corrosion, repairs of the cathodic protection system, sewer
system, camel and fender repairs and miscellaneous repairs.
3. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
(1) Full funding ($23 Million) for the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation
and Public Facilities, Municipal Harbor Grant Program.
(2) Support the passage of legislation that provides for reallocating the fish tax to
provide a greater share to local municipal governments.
(3) Legislative support for increased cash infusion into PERS/TRS retirement system in
order to offset unfunded retirement system liabilities, to make future contribution
rates more affordable for the state and local governments.
(4) Support for continuing Medicaid programs and capital cost reimbursement at not
less than current year funding levels.
(5) Return Tustumena State Ferry service to Seward.
(6) Alternative Energy Programs that encourage and fund participation by the City and
its electrical utility customers.
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
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28 day of October, 2013.
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AYES: Casagranda, Squires, Terry, Keil
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ABSENT: Shafer, Bardarson
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Council Agenda Statement 4 oc set:4
Meeting Date: October 28, 2013
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From: Jim Hunt, City Manager 14:4tsl,
Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2014 City, State and Federal Priorities
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that we identify as our top City, State and Federal
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. The list validates projects and greatly focuses the efforts of the Administration in our lobbying
effort as we seek funding or other resolutions both through the State of Alaska and Federal sources. This
year the three lists include projects that are in the planning phase and/or may qualify for grants in addition to
some projects with which Council is familiar. In order to quality for most grants, the City must include these
projects on the City priority list.
The attached lists are submitted to the City Council for review and approval.
INTENT: This list of priorities focuses the efforts of Administration in lobbying efforts to obtain
appropriations, grants, and legislation from the State and Federal sources to improve the City of Seward. To
qualify for most appropriations and grants Seward's City, State and Federal priorities lists must be approved
in a public process by the City Council.
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
FISCAL NOTE: NA /441
RECOMMENDATION: isa oil ocl 3
Council approve Resolutions 2013-- , 2013- and 2013- approving the City of Seward's Calendar
Year 2014 City, State and Federal Priorities.
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