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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2015-103 Sponsored by: Hunt CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2015-103 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,APPROVING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR 2016 CITY LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as top 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 lobbyists; 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. This list of city projects is hereby declared to be the official city priority list for the City of Seward for calendar year 2016. A. PORT,HARBOR,AND INDUSTRIAL AREA (1) $500,000 to pave the apron and add a wash down pad at the 50 ton travel lift. (2) $500,000 for 5-ton crane at or near I-dock. (3) $1,000,000 to replace the South Harbor Boat Launch ramp (4) $1,500,000 for storm water discharge infrastructure and a security fence to surround the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center. (5) $1,900,000 for collection, treatment and disposal of process water at the Seward Shipyard. (6) $200,000 for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward Small Boat Harbor including G, K, and L Floats. (7) $200,000 to extend electrical power to X-float B. PUBLIC FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE (1) $475,000 for maintenance and repair of City Hall Safety Center (Houses Courthouse, City administration, DMV, and Wildlife Trooper offices) (2) $250,000 for initial design and engineering of a new 100' x 80' metal building to replace and relocate our existing public works shop (City will provide land for the new building). CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2015-103 (3) $2,000,000 to expand the Seward Medical Center, move the CT scanner into the facility, and provide space for primary health care (City provides $500,000 annually towards capital improvements). (4) $500,000 for Alaska SeaLife Center major repairs and replacements. (5) $2 million to replace a failing roof at the Alaska SeaLife Center. C. ELECTRIC (1) $8,000,000 design and rebuild the electric transmission line for the Seward Highway to the Seward Marine Industrial Facility and upgrade the Spring Creek substation by securing an alternative feed transformer to add capacity and reduce system outages, and provide continuous service during maintenance periods. (2) $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. (3) $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). (4) $2 million to rebuild obsolete and aging infrastructure and add new infrastructure within the expanding Camelot Subdivision where development is and growth requires the new updated system. D. ROADS, STREETS,AND ADA ACCESIBILITY (1) $2.25 million for Seward Community Roads for paving, repaving road surfaces and improve roadway drainage systems. (2) $300,000 for improving City ADA accessibility. (3) $2.496 million for design, engineering and construction to protect Lowell Point Easement road from further coastal erosion. This access "road" is the sole land-access to critical public infrastructure, State Park trailhead, and a Kenai Peninsula Borough residential housing area. E. PUBLIC SAFETY (1) Up to $250,000 for a needs assessment and conceptual design and engineering for a replacement Seward Fire Station. The City is experiencing growth on the west side (Fuel farm expansion and homes) and in the industrial area at the Marine Center. (City will provide a match of land). (2) Up to $250,000 for initial design and engineering of a Public Safety Building (City will provide a match of land). (3) $900K for a new animal shelter that is used by City and Borough citizens. F. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION (1) Support for feasibility analyses considering pipeline or multi-modal delivery methods of making natural gas available to communities not currently along a pipeline corridor, and CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2015-103 using Seward's road/rail/barge connections as demonstration projects. (2) Restoration of the Jesse Lee Home for educational purposes (Balto School). 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 9th day of November, 2015. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA 2a' iJ A2 ,'I Jean Bardarson, Mayor AYES: Keil, Casagranda, Squires, Butts, Altermatt, McClure, Bardarson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: . . ...I .01111 i,a ' J►hanna ` y ty Clerk, CMC (City Seal) '0,Oft I12JlSg, te' • • : SEAL q © \ I 1 \ • •w • •.414, \ C� yf 79 i1� l9 i`''•