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RESOLUTION 2019-067 Sponsored by: Meszaros
111 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL MATCHING FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $150,000 TOWARDS THE CITY'S SHARE OF FUNDING
FOR THE LOWELL CREEK FLOOD DIVERSION FEASIBILITY
STUDY,AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Seward City Council has adopted federal and state legislative priority
lists for many years, seeking federal and state funds to address the significant threat posed by
flooding of the Lowell Canyon tunnel; and
WHEREAS,the City has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of the Army in
the amount of$1.5 million, with a required match by the City, to conduct the first phase of a
major flood mitigation project which involves a scoping and feasibility study by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers to identify and evaluate alternatives and prepare a decision document that
will recommend a coordinated and implementable solution for flood diversion at Lowell Canyon
tunnel; and
WHEREAS, an initial payment of$50,000 was made by the City of Seward to initiate
the U.S. Army Corps project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward received a grant from the State of Alaska in the amount
of$300,000 to use as part of the matching funds; and
WHEREAS, the Seward City Council approved Resolution 2016-069 authorizing a
payment of matching funds equaling$500,000; and
WHEREAS, the Seward City Council approved Resolution 2017-073 authorizing an
additional payment of $400,000 for the project, to keep the project moving while alternative
funding sources were sought; and
WHEREAS, the Seward City Council approved Resolutions 2018-095 and 2018-096
establishing the City's state and federal priorities, seeking funding for the remaining $250,000
owed for the City's match; and
WHEREAS, administration was contacted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
informing them that the Corps was seeking an extension on the project, as they are nearing the
deadline for study completion; and
WHEREAS, the extension will require an additional $300,000 be made available to the
Corps should they need to utilize these funds for project completion; and
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-067
WHEREAS, the City's match for this is 50%, requiring an additional $150,000
appropriation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes a City matching contribution of$150,000
toward the Lowell Creek Flood Diversion Feasibility Study.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of$150,000 is hereby appropriated from the General
Fund reserves account no. 01000-0000-3710-80115 to the project contracted services account no.
80115-0000-3700-01000.
Section 3. The City hereby affirms its commitment to fund the remaining required
$250,000 of project costs either through City funding or other grant funding sources.
Section 4.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward,Alaska,this
22nd day of July, 2019.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
David Squires, Mayo
AYES: Towsley, Lane, Seese, Osenga, McClure, Horn, Squires
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: July 22, 2019
To: City Council
From: Scott Meszaros, City Manager
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Agenda Item: Additional funds for Lowell Creek Diversion
feasibility study
Fat .GROUND & R J'S"FIFICATION:
Seward City Council has adopted federal and state legislative priority lists for many years, seeking
federal and state funds to address the significant threat posed by flooding of the Lowell Canyon
tunnel. The City has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of the Army in the amount of
$1, 5 million, which requires a match by the City to conduct the first phase of a major flood
mitigation project. This scoping and feasibility study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will
identify and evaluate alternatives as well as prepare a decision document that will recommend a
coordinated and irnplernentable solution for flood diversion at Lowell Canyon tunnel.
In order to get the project
ject started, the City of Seward made an initial payment of$50,000. Since
then, the City has received $300,000 from the State of Alaska to put towards the project, passed
Resolution 2016-069 authorizing a$500,000 payment and passed Resolution 2017-073 authorizing a
$400,000 payment.
Recently,the city administration was contacted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers informing the
city that the corps is seeking a project extension. This project extension requires additional funding
in the amount of $300,000. The City's portion of this additional funding is 50% requiring an
additional appropriation of$150,000. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers does not anticipate the
need to utilize these funds, but is required to request them as a part of the project extension request.
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Appropriate an additional $150,000 for the U.S. Army Corps of I`ngineers Lowell Creek
diversion feasibility study.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan:
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tunnel
Strategic plan:
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3. Other (Iist):
X
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FISCAL NO]I E:
There are sufficient funds within general fund reserve account for this appropriation which is
necessary for the continuation of the feasibility study. This study is critical for the long-term
protection of both residential and commercial properties.
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: No
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve RCSOILItion 2019- 167 authorizing a City contribution of$1,50,000 for the Lowell
Creek flood diversion feasibility study, and appropriating funds,
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