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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11262018 City Council Work Session - Laydown - City Project Priorities /8 /i2- 4',of SF 4 W 5 dZt/h ;i4rxr-,f4t;:ry MEMO To: Mayor Squires and City Council Members From: Jeff Bridges,Interim City Man Cc: Date: November 26,2018 Subject: Project Items for Legislative Priorities City Projects for Legislative Priorities (Not in order of priority) Federal: 1. Coast Guard Cutter Infrastructure: Status: The appropriations bill that provides for the home port build outs to accommodate the new Coast Guard Fast Response Cutter will be debated in earnest in the House of Representatives in December. The projected timeline for the deployment of the FRC is Federal Fiscal Year 23/24. Recommended Language for Legislative Program: The City of Seward continues to support the deployment of the new Coast Guard Fast Response Cutter and the development of the home port facilities and asks the Congress to continue to support the implementation of the Coast Guards Plan for Seward. 2. Lowell Canyon Tunnel: Status: The Army Corps of Engineers is in study and design phase for a new tunnel for the diverted water flow from the mountain. Projected time line to start construction is 8-10 years. The Army Corps has responsibility for tunnel maintenance under Water Resources Development Act(WRDA)until 2022 at which point that responsibility reverts back to the City. The reauthorization of the WRDA has passed the Congress and has been signed by the President and includes a requirement for a report by the Corps on the issues/costs concerning the expiration of the Corps responsibility for tunnel O&M. The WRDA also includes a provision calling for an expedited completion of the flood control study. Office of the Interim City Manager . t' Recommended Language for Legislative Program: The City of Seward seeks to continue the current status of maintenance of the existing tunnel until a new tunnel is constructed and completed and a maintenance program negotiated between the City and the Army Corps of Engineers. Further that the Army Corps expedite the study, design and construction of a new drainage diversion structure. 3. Lowell Point Road: FEMA has appropriated funding for a repair to the road to pre- disaster conditions. An RFP for engineering services will be sent out this week. Recommended Language: The current priorities has this language: "$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). The current priorities has this language: "$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). Recommended Language: The City of Seward is requesting the FEMA continue to make the repairs to Lowell Point Road a priority. 4. Seward Airport: The Department of Transportation has design plans for the airport at 75%complete. A community meeting will be held on December 12, 2018 to give people an update and to present the draft Environment Impact Statement. The design length of the runway is 3,300 feet. The concern is that the runway is too short for emergency operations aircraft to effectively respond if a disaster necessitates airlift. According to DOT the cost of extending the runway from 3,300 feet to 4,000 is $8.1 million dollars. Recommended Language: The City of Seward requests that the Alaska Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration reconsider the improved length of the proposed runway reconstruction and extend it to 4,000 to facilitate not only the design aircraft but to provide effective disaster response. 5. Japp Creek Drainage Area Improvement Plan: The Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board would like to partner with the City of Seward to develop a comprehensive plan for improvements and maintenance of the drainage area. Recommended Language: The City of Seward supports the Army Corps of Engineers in conducting a Section 205 Study(Small Flood Damage Reduction Project) of the drainage area. State: 6. Animal Shelter: Status: The current City of Seward Animal Shelter is not sufficient to continue operations and care for the animals. A new location has been selected and Office of the Interim City Manager zoned for the new building. The City is working with SOS Pets to find funding to complete the project. Suggested Language for Legislative Program: The City of Seward supports the State's creation of a multi-year capital plan to aid in the funding of critical local infrastructure. 7. Alternative Energy: Status: The City of Seward is currently in the study phase of a project to construct a"heat loop" system to provide heat for four City buildings. This project is being funded by an Alaska Energy Authority Fund grant. Suggested Language: The City of Seward encourages the State of Alaska to fund the Alaska Energy Authority and its grant program to local governments for alternative energy projects. 8. New Fire Station: The current City of Seward Fire Station would be cut off from a significant portion of the city in the event of a destructive earthquake. Moreover,the current facility cannot accommodate the department's aerial ladder apparatus. Therefore, this vital piece of equipment must be housed on the other side of Resurrection Bay making response times for the apparatus almost a half hour. Suggested Language: The City of Seward supports the State's creation of a multi-year capital plan to aid in the funding of critical local infrastructure. 9. Seward Airport:Status: The Department of Transportation has design plans for the airport at 75%complete. A community meeting will be held on December 12, 2018 to give people an update and to present the draft Environment Impact Statement. The design length of the runway is 3,300 feet. The concern is that the runway is too short for emergency operations aircraft to effectively respond if a disaster necessitates airlift. According to DOT the cost of extending the runway from 3,300 feet to 4,000 is $8.1 million dollars. Suggested Language: The City of Seward requests that the Alaska Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration reconsider the improved length of the proposed runway reconstruction and extend it to 4,000 to facilitate not only the design aircraft but to provide effective disaster response. 10. Public Works Building: Status: The city's Public Works Building is aged and regarding as being in a location that may have a higher and better use for the community. This would require the construction of a new location. Suggested Language: The City of Seward supports the State's creation of a multi-year capital plan to aid in the funding of critical local infrastructure. 11.Japp Creek Drainage Area Improvement Plan: The Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board would like to partner with the City of Seward to develop a comprehensive plan for improvements and maintenance of the drainage area. Office of the Interim City Manager f Suggested Legislative Language: The City of Seward encourages the State of Alaska to adopt a multi-year capital improvement plan to fund critical local infrastructure. Local 1. Coast Guard Infrastructure: The appropriations bill that provides for the home port build outs to accommodate the new Coast Guard Fast Response Cutter will be debated in earnest in the House of Representatives in December. The projected timeline for the deployment of the FRC is Federal Fiscal Year 23/24. Recommendation: The City of Seward should work with DHS and community partners to aid in the necessary infrastructure for the new Coast Guard Fast Response Cutter. 2. Animal Shelter: The City and SOS Pets are working toward the development of a new animal shelter. Recommendation: The City of Seward should continue to work with SOS Pets on the search for funding and development of the new Seward Animal Shelter. 3. Incentivize new land development: Status: There are areas of the City that could be developed for residential or commercial purposes with the creation of the necessary infrastructure. Recommendation: The City of Seward should adopt a comprehensive policy toward City assistance in the development of these areas. This policy would include the incentivizing of community amenities such as a two-screen movie theater,bowling alley, and other identified community amenities. 4. New Public Works Building: The city's Public Works Building is aged and regarding as being in a location that may have a higher and better use for the community. This would require the construction of a new location. Recommendation: There is a need for a new Public Works Garage, Parks and Recreation Facility(the current one is a former military facility that is in a questionable state of condition. There should be a planning effort to look at the Public Works Facility, Parks Facility, and Fire Sub-Station. 5. New Fire Station: Status: The current City of Seward Fire Station would be cut off from a significant portion of the city in the event of a destructive earthquake. Moreover, the current facility cannot accommodate the department's aerial ladder apparatus. Therefore, Office of the Interim City Manager this vital piece of equipment must be housed on the other side of Resurrection Bay making response times for the apparatus almost a half hour. Recommendation: There is a need for a new Public Works Garage, Parks and Recreation Facility(the current one is a former military facility that is in a questionable state of condition. There should be a planning effort to look at the Public Works Facility, Parks Facility, and Fire Sub-Station. 6. Japp Creek Drainage Area Improvements: Status: The Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board would like to partner with the City of Seward to develop a comprehensive plan for improvements and maintenance of the drainage area. Recommendation: The City of Seward should work with the Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board to develop a maintenance and improvement plan for the drainage area. This includes the development of a Hazardous Mitigation Assistance Program Grant and/or a Section 105 Small Flood Damage Reduction Project. Office of the Interim City Manager Jeff Bridges /IA�/'�"� From: Brenda Ballou Sent: Monday, November 26, 2018 3:34 PM To: Jeff Bridges Subject FW: Federal Priorities addition From: David Squires Sent: Friday, October 12, 2018 8:39 AM To: nils©akml.org Cc: Brenda Ballou; Jeff Bridges; Brennan Hickok Subject: Fwd: Federal Priorities addition Nils, Our City Administration would like these ongoing projects to be added to our list. I know you requested only a few for the discussion list,but some of these projects already have some federal funds attached to them in various forms.They may have an impact to decisions that may come from the discussions we have with White House staff. David Squires Mayor City of Seward Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Brennan Hickok<bhickok@citvofseward.net> Date:October 11, 2018 at 3:52:11 PM AKDT To: David Squires<dlsquires@citvofseward.net> Cc:Jeff Bridges<ibridges@cityofseward.net> Subject:Federal Priorities Dave, Here is a brief outline of our federal priorities for your reference. 1. Lowell Creek Flood Control Study and Project: The City of Seward is waiting the results of the Feasibility Study conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers. We are anticipating the water diversion alternate decision in the Spring of 2019. We understand the Army Corps is committed to this project but are concerned about the operation and maintenance moving forward. The City would like to emphasize that we do not have the means to take over operations and maintenance of the water diversion system at any point in the future. The Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 and is on its way to the President's desk. In this bill, is the approval of expedited completion of the feasibility study. The Secretary will then determine whether or not the project is justified and will proceed with preconstruction planning, engineering, and design of the project. This 100% federally funded project i is vital for the City's infrastructure, Hospital, Community Health Center and private residents. 2. Lowell Point Road: The City is also concerned with the state of Lowell Point Road. This road is partially owned by the City of Seward and is the only road leading in and out of the Community of Lowell Point and the Lowell Point State Recreation Site. Lowell Point Road is in need of significant attention in order to maintain its usage. Severe storms and rock slides have impacted the integrity of the road. The Community of Lowell Point as well as the City of Seward, Department of Natural Resources, Kenai Peninsula Borough and the Alaska State Parks has identified the need for federal assistance in solutions to this ongoing problem. Immediate needs are storm surge mitigation, bank stabilization and erosion control projects. The City is requesting a Section 103 Study from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The City has established a legislative priority for an appropriation in the amount of$3 million for this project. Currently,the City is working with FEMA to rebuild Lowell Point road back to pre-storm condition but a long term solution is needed. 3. New Coast Guard Infrastructure: With the approval of the Fast Response Cutter (FRC) location in Seward,the City would like to work with the Coast Guard on any necessary infrastructure. Significant funding may be required in order to properly port the FRC at the Seward Marine Industrial Center(SMIC). 4. Coast Guard Housing: The FRC will bring a significant amount of personnel, support staff and families to Seward. The City has identified opportunities to work with the Coast Guard to insure their housing needs are met. The City is looking for resources that would allow for investment into utility expansion and potential construction. 5. Existing Coast Guard Infrastructure: The Coast Guard is currently located on the west side of Resurrection Bay opposite of their future location. The City is interested in exploring opportunities that may exist in acquiring their existing infrastructure, if they chose to abandon the west side location. Such acquisition may prove to be beneficial for the Coast Guard as they enter into land lease negotiations with the City for their new facility at SMIC. 6. Airport: The Seward Airport's long runway has been abandoned by the Alaska State Department of Transportation. The City has identified the need to fund the expansion of the short runway in order to accommodate larger aircraft. The Coast Guard has a vested interest in seeing the expansion of the short runway in order to accommodate their airplanes. 7. Flood Mitigation: The Seward area is filled with flooding and deposit dangers. Significant funding would be required in order to build up the levy protecting the Forest Acres community and the City's water tank facility from Japp Creek. Along with this, we would need a permanent deposit removal plan that would be outside of the City's capabilities to fund. A Section 205 Project through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would be the perfect solution to this ever growing problem. 2 (A/5 Lal d Sponsored by: Hunt CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2017-082 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR 2018 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 2018: A. APPROPRIATIONS AND GRANTS I. $1.5 million appropriation to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the City's 50% cost share for a necessary Lowell Creek Flood Diversion Feasibility Study. 2. $7 million for a comprehensive Seward Flood Mitigation Program on the watershed level by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. . million to expand the Seward Medical Center, move the CT scanner into the ility, and provide space for primary health care (City provides $500,000 annually towards capital improvements). 4. $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). 5. $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 • CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2017-082 Alaska Railroad Dock. W 6. $2.496 million in the Hi way Transportation Bill for design, engineering, construction and protection rm coastal erosion for the Lowell Point Road, the sole land access to residences, critical infrastructure, and a State Parks trailhead. 7. Appropriating funding for the Alaska Railroad Corporation Seward Marine Terminal Expansion project supporting both passenger and freight activities. 8. $250,000 for operating the Alaska live stranding network and responding to marine mammal and seabird live stranding and mortalities throughout Alaska. B. AUTHORIZATIONS AND BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION 1. Authorization and appropriation for $1.2 million local government cost share owed by the City of Seward to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, satisfying the total cost share requirements for 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; the City has paid $869,613.22 for its share of Phase 1). 2. Authorization language amending the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-114, 121 STAT. 1205)as follows: a. Amending Section 5032 by: 1.) striking "Tunnel" from the title; 2.) striking "Long-Term" from subsection (a); 3.) striking "Long-Term" from subsection (a)(1); and,4.)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. 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 27th day of November, 2017. ' ‘\',\)`\ CJ Agenda Statement o f SEIg, Meeting Date: November 27, 2017 uy;-: To: City Council 1 4. P \11 Through: Jim Hunt, City Manager ',$ Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2018 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 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. 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 3.1 Economic Development X 2. Strategic Plan Entirety X 3. Other(list): X FISCAL NOTE: N/A Approved by Finance Department: ,�,tz�, .j.4.ulcc ATTORNEY REVIEW; Yes No X Not Applicable X RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Resolutions 2017-080,2017-081,and 2017-082,approving the City of Seward's Calendar Year 2017 City,State and Federal Priorities. 215 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2017-082 THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA ' U� j\ David Squires,Mar AYES: Casagranda, Keil, McClure, Slater, Towsley, Horn, Squires NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: / Brenda J. Ballo ; MMC City Clerk (City Sety OF SEyV •••, Alp 0 G 3 o SEAL ) o • �� fEf h s • / �f1 24° 1/\t‘ La"taAd — Sponsored by: Hunt CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2017-081 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR 2018 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as top legislative priorities; 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, 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. This list of City projects is hereby declared to be the official State priority list for the City of Seward for calendar year 2018: A. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION 1. Legislative support for maintaining the current level of State contributions into the PERS/TRS Retirement System on behalf of local governments, and for not extending the amortization period, in order to offset unfunded retirement system liabilities and to make future contribution rates more affordable for the state and local governments. 2. Support for continuing Medicaid programs and capital cost reimbursement at not less than current year funding levels. 3. Legislative support for continuing Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) programs that promote energy efficiency and conservation to help mitigate the costs of heating homes and businesses not served by natural gas. 4. Legislative 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 using Seward's road/rail/barge connections as demonstration CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2017-081 projects. 5. Legislative support for matching City funds towards the non-Federal 50% cost share of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study required to address the Lowell Canyon Diversion Tunnel hazard. 6. Continued support for the State Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Municipal Harbors Grant Program. B. CAPITAL PROJECTS Recognizing the current government sector fiscal reality and its potential private sector economic impacts, the City of Seward is limiting its capital improvement project requests to those where the State's participation would leverage other significant funding, complete projects already underway, address projects of immediate life and safety, and enable projects that could be eligible under a statewide bond package if the State pursues and the voters approve such a plan. 1. $8 million to design and rebuild the electric transmission line from the Seward Highway to the Seward Marine Industrial Center 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. $12 million to upgrade transmission conductors and substation transformers to improve the system's capacity to 115kV over existing 69 kV capacity. This would help unify the transmission system for the entire community and expand the system's capabilities, allowing higher capacity projects into the future. N�� 3. $500,000 for systems maintenance and repairs at the Alaska SeaLife Center. 4. $500,000 for a hull wash water collection and treatment system at the 50-Ton Travelift. $2 million to expand the Providence Seward Medical Center, move the CT scanner `io the facility, and provide space for primary health care (City provides $500,000 annually towards capital improvements). 6. $1,241,250 for Seward Shipyard Environmental Discharge Controls. C. CRUISE PASSENGER VESSEL TAX REGIONAL IMPACT FUND OR CRUISE SHIP GAMBLING TAX 1. Appropriating funding for the Alaska Railroad Corporation Seward Marine Terminal Expansion project supporting both passenger and freight activities. Agenda Statement yoc SFS Meeting Date: November 27, 2017 To: City Council ‘ *-„ (g,"•- Through: Jim Hunt, City Manager,'` Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2018 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 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. 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 3.1 Economic Development X 2. Strategic Plan Entirety X 3. Other (list): X FISCAL NOTE: N/A Approved by Finance Department: jtj,..44„ciej ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X Not Applicable X RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Resolutions 2017-080,2017-081,and 2017-082,approving the City of Seward's Calendar Year 2017 City,State and Federal Priorities. CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2017-081 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 11th day of December, 2017. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA -----" Ak.).k.--- QQ: David Squires, M or AYES: Casagranda, Keil, McClure, Slater,Towsley, Horn, Squires NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: I A,I '_ _ 2 Ilk i/ B enda J. Ballo-rf MC City Clerk (City Seal) 4 )f sE' .,• • 3SEAL ! • i � ti til 2-3 kr s Leufdowv- Sponsored by: Hunt CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2017-080 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR 2018 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 2018: A. PORT,HARBOR,AND INDUSTRIAL AREA 1. $500,000 to pave the apron and add a wash down pad at the 50-Ton Travelift. 2. $1,250,000 for storm water discharge infrastructure and a security fence to surround the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center. 3. $1,241,250 for Seward Shipyard Environmental Discharge Controls. 4. $200,000 for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward Boat Harbor including K and L Floats. 5. $200,000 to extend electrical power to X Float. 6. $500,000 for a 5-ton crane at or near I Dock. B. PUBLIC FACILITIES& INFRASTRUCTURE 1. $250,000 for initial design and engineering of a new 100' x 80' metal building to replace and relocate the existing Public Works Shop (City will provide land for the new building). 71\$2000.000 to expand the Providence Seward Medical Center and move the CT • CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2017-080 scanner into the facility, and provide space for primary health care (City provides $500,000 annually towards capital improvements). 3. $500,000 for Alaska SeaLife Center major repairs and replacements. 0''4!---$-2-million to replace a failing roof at Alaska SeaLife Center. 5. $200,000 for design and engineering for an indoor ice skating rink. 6. $500,000 to envelop and upgrade windows at City Hall. C. ELECTRIC 1. $8 million to design and rebuild the electric transmission line from the Seward Highway to the Seward Marine Industrial Center 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. $1.5 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). 3. $2 million to rebuild obsolete and aging infrastructure and add new infrastructure within the expanding Camelot Subdivision where development and growth require the new updated system. 4. The City is requesting $12 million to upgrade transmission conductors and substation transformers to improve the system's capacity to 115kV over existing 69kV capacity. This would help unify the transmission system for the entire community and expand the system's capabilities, allowing higher capacity projects into the future. D. ROADS,STREETS, AND ADA ACCESSIBILITY 1. $300,000 for improving City ADA accessibility. 2. $2.9 million for design, engineering and construction to protect Lowell Point Road from further coastal erosion. This road is the sole land access to critical public infrastructure, State Parks trailhead, businesses, and the community of Lowell Point. 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 Seward Marine Industrial 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. $1 million for a new animal shelter that is used by City and Borough citizens. (City will provide a match of land). CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2017-080 F. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION I. 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 using Seward's road/rail/barge connections as demonstration projects. 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`h day of December, 2017. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA David Squires,Mayor AYES: Casagranda, Keil, McClure, Slater, Towsley, Horn, Squires NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: /op t ♦ 4 / 11aD — :rends J. Ball I , City Clerk (City Seal) .•""t S .ygp`'+ co cpkr°Rs-r0 1 • SEAL • � Agenda Statement r y of sett, Meeting Date: November 27, 2017 =� `�o To: City Council qt"" Through: Jim Hunt, City Manager Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2018 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 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. 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 3.1 Economic Development X 2. Strategic Plan Entirety X 3. Other(list): X FISCAL NOTE: N/A Approved by Finance Department: j ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X Not Applicable X RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Resolutions 2017-080,2017-081,and 2017-082,approving the City of Seward's Calendar Year 2017 City,State and Federal Priorities.