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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2018-085
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR A LAND
AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT TO REFURBISH THE
IDITAROD NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL AND BIKE PATH
WHEREAS, Waterfront Park annually serves hundreds of thousands of visitors and locals.
Weather and the bike path's bayside location have caused deterioration over the past 20 years. The
requested budget will include swales, culverts, large rock, excavation of broken pieces, engineering,
project management, adding nearby French or similar drains to avoid puddling, signs and stencils
and new paving; and
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska is seeking applications for Land and Water Conservation
Fund (LWCF) Grants, and the Iditarod National Historic Trail and Bike Path meets the criteria; and
WHEREAS, City Council support is required in the lengthy and complex grant application
and upon the grant award, the City will be required to commit to a 50% grant match, which may be
funded by City of Seward Capital Improvement Project funds; and
WHEREAS, if the City is awarded the grant, a second resolution will be requested to accept
the grant and appropriate funds; and
WHEREAS, the intent of this resolution is to leverage federal dollars to restore and improve
a beloved recreation asset.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. City Council authorizes City Manager to apply for a Land and Water Conservation
Fund (LWCF) Grant for Iditarod National Historic Trail and Bike Path restoration and improvement.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 19''
day of October, 2018.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
qDaviquires, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2018-085
AYES: Seese, McClure, Towsley, Squires
NOES: None
ABSENT: Casagranda, Keil, Horn
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: October 19, 2018
To: City Council
Through: Jeff Bridges, Interim City Manage
From: Karin Sturdy, Parks & Recreation ' cto
Agenda Item: Land & Water Conservation Fund grant application project selection
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Land & Water Conservation Fund is a federal grant, passed through to states for management
and coordination. In the past, the City of Seward has successfully been funded for two large projects,
and has applied for three. The current application cycle is due to Juneau, Alaska on Friday,
November 9. A resolution of support should accompany the City's application. We are asking the
City Council to support a refurbishment of the National Historic Iditarod Trail and Bike Path from
Mile Zero to the Seward Highway.
According to the State of Alaska's LWCF website,
High Priority Project Types
• Trail and facility upgrades or improvements (includes support facilities, restrooms, campsites)
• Improved access to recreation areas (parking, boat launches, trailheads, signage, etc.)
• Meet ADA accessibility standards
The Frequently Asked Questions worksheet from the State of Alaska, encourages communities to
select only one project. LWCF grants are taxing and competitive. More information about the grant
may be found at http://dn.r.alaska.gov/parks/grants/lwcfhtm.
Your Waterfront Park annually serves hundreds of thousands of visitors and locals. Weather and
bayside location have caused deterioration over the past 20 years. The requested budget will include
swales, culverts, large rock, excavation of broken pieces, engineering, project management, adding
nearby French or similar drains to avoid puddling, signs and stencils and new paving.
INTENT:
If the City is awarded the grant, a second resolution will be brought to City Council accepting the
grant and appropriating funds. If the Council so chooses, the City's Capital Improvement Plan funds
may be one source of the required 50% match. The intention is to leverage federal dollars to
dramatically improve the community's favored outdoor recreation area.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes
No
N/A
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2.
Comprehensive Plan (document source here): Volume 13.61
Strategic Plan (document source here): Pages 3, 4 & 13
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Other (list): 2016 Parks & Recreation draft Master Plan: Pages 12 & 13
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FISCAL NOTE:
If the City is awarded the grant, a second resolution will be forwarded to the City Council to accept
the grant and appropriate funds. One possible source for the City's required 50% match may be the
Capital Improvement Plan fund, if Council chooses.
Approved by Finance Department: XA4Ct-ZD
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
No X
Not Applicable
RECOMMENDATION: City Council approve Resolution 2018-085, directing the City Manager
to apply for the Land & Water Conservation Fund grant application, refurbishing the National
Historic Iditarod Trail.