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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-048
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA,SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION OF THE ALASKA FEDERAL
LANDS ACCESS PROGRAM(FLAP)GRANT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO
LOWELL POINT ROAD
WHEREAS,Lowell Point Road is the sole access road to the Community of Lowell Point
and the State of Alaska recreation area;and
WHEREAS,Lowell Point Road also accesses the Kenai Fjords National Park; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has critical infrastructure under the road, including the
sewer line that connects to the City's treatment facility; and
WHEREAS, Lowell Point Road is susceptible to tidal storms, flood waters, landslides,
rockslides and avalanches;and
WHEREAS, the traffic volume on Lowell Point Road is significant, and the safety of
Seward's residents and visitors is of grave concern;and
WHEREAS,the City of Seward maintains Lowell Point Road and its employees are often
asked to perform work on the road during dangerous circumstances; and
WHEREAS,the City of Seward, Kenai Peninsula Borough, and the State of Alaska have
identified the need to maintain, protect,and improve this critical access road; and
WHEREAS,there is an opportunity through the U.S.Department of Transportation,Federal
Lands Access Program(FLAP),to seek grant funding to aid in design and engineering efforts;and
WHEREAS, the FLAP grant program is projected to receive $7 million annually, can
allocate$2.5 million for each project and, if granted,would require a 9.03%local match;and
WHEREAS,the deadline for application submittals is April 30, 2019.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1.The City of Seward Alaska supports the application of the Federal Land Access
Program Grant for improvements to Lowell Point Road
Section 2.This resolution shall take effect immediately.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-048
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 24th
day of April, 2019.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Squires, May
AYES: Seese, Towsley, Lane, Osenga, McClure, Squires
NOES: None
ABSENT: Horn
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 24, 2019
To: Seward City Council
From: Norm Regis, Acting City Manager
Agenda Item: Support for FLAP Grant Application
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Lowell Point Road is the sole access road to the community of Lowell Point, the State of Alaska
Recreation Area and is also used to access the Kenai Fjords National Park. The City of Seward
also has critical inftastructure in the road including a sewer line that connects the City of Seward
to the sewer treatment facility.
The road is susceptible to tidal storms, landslides, rock slides and avalanches putting the safety of
travelers in danger, our staff in danger and puts the road's traversable condition in jeopardy,
The Alaska Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) has grant funding available in support of a
variety of access projects. The City of Seward in partnership with the Lowell Point Community
Council, is seeking funding for design and engineering set vicesin order to address the safety
concerns and travel conditions of Lowell Point Road. The program is expected to receive $7
million in funding and can grant LIP to$2.5 ri-tillion per project. If awarded,the Seward City Council
would need to accept the grant as well as appropriate the required 9.03% local match, This
Resolution is in support of the application in the hopes that, the City will receive the funds and
move forward in completing the design and engineering so as to have a shovel ready project for
future funding opportunities.
INTENT: Support the application of Federal Lands Access Program grant
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (documeni source here):
1.3.3 Translaorlation Facilities
1. 2.2.9 Public Sq1Zty X
2.2.12.3 - Road construction
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Strategic Plan (docinnent source here):
Page 4 - Tr ansl)orlation Facilities
2. Page I I PIan and Prepare fi)r Natural Disasters X
Page 16 Provide sqfij and efficient vehicular transportation
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3. Other (fist):
FISCAL NOTE: There are no financial impacts associated with this support Resolution.
Approved by Finance:
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ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2019- 048 supporting the application for the
Federal Land Access Program grant.
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