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OF SEWARD,ALASKA by: Meszaros
RESOLUTION 2019-110
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR
YEAR 2020 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 2020:
A. PORT,HARBOR,AND INDUSTRIAL AREA
1. $500,000 to add a wash down pad at the 50-Ton Travelift.
2 $1,000,000 for storm water discharge infrastructure at the Seward Marine Industrial
Center.
3. $1,241,250 for JAG Shipyard Environmental Discharge Controls.
4 $500,000 for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward
Boat Harbor, including K and L Floats.
5. $240,000 to extend electrical power to X Float.
6. $500,000 for a 5-ton crane at or near I Dock.
7. $250,000 for security infrastructure for city vessel storage yard at the Seward
Marine Industrial Center.
8. $3,100,000 for K and L Float Projects.
9. $80,000 for design of water/sewer expansion in SMIC boat yard.
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B. PUBLIC FACILITIES &INFRASTRUCTURE
1. $250,000 for initial design and engineering of a new 120' x 80' metal building to
replace and relocate the existing Public Works Facility Shop (City will provide land
for the new building).
2 $2,800,000 for construction of the new Public Works Facility.
3. $1,000,000 for major maintenance and repairs at the Alaska SeaLife Center.
4 $500,000 for roof repairs at the Alaska SeaLife Center.
5. $200,000 for design and engineering of an indoor multi-use facility.
f $500,000 to upgrade windows and the building envelope at City Hall.
7. Sewer System Analysis/Comprehensive Review.
8. $320,000 to address infiltration issues of the wastewater system manholes.
C. ELECTRIC
1. $2.5 million to rebuild the electric transmission line from the Seward Highway to
the Seward Marine Industrial Center facility.
2 $1.5 million to repair and replace one mile of transmission line into the Fort
Raymond Substation with 115kV compatible equipment 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 distribution
infrastructure with the expanding Camelot Subdivision where geographic challenges
exist beyond the financial capability of any individual customer.
4. $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 and giving the
community added redundancy in the event of a transformer failure.
5. $300,000 to increase the usable and office space at the electric warehouse.
D. ROADS,STREETS,AND ADA ACCESSIBILITY
1. $300,000 for improving City infrastructure for ADA accessibility.
2. $510,000 for Citywide drainage and storm drain improvements to reduce erosion and
flood damage to pavement and property.
3. $2.9 million for design, engineering and construction to protect Lowell Point Road
fromfu hcoastal further erosion. This road is the sole land access to critical public
infrastructure, National and State Parks trailheads, businesses, and the community of
Lowell Point.
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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).
4. $275,000 appropriation to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the City's 50% cost
share for the USACE Japanese Creek Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study.
F. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
1. Support for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers "Lowell Creek Tunnel Study" to
construct a new tunnel through Bear Mountain to protect life, safety, and property of
City of Seward residents.
2 Support for feasibility analysis 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.
3. Support public/private partnerships to encourage both residential and commercial
land development.
4. Seward Airport Project Improvements(ADOT).
5. Flood Mitigation Efforts on the Resurrection River.
6. Support analysis and expansion of Flood Mitigation Efforts within the City.
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
25th day of November,2019.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure,Vice Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-110
AYES: Osenga, Butts, Seese, Baclaan,McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lane,Terry
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ball , C
City Clerk
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