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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2020-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL MATCHING FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR 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, and has sought federal and state funds to address the significant threat posed
by flooding of Lowell Creek; and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2016, the City accepted a grant from the U.S. Department
of the Army in the amount of$1.5 million, which required a 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 (USACE) to identify and evaluate alternatives and prepare a
decision document that will recommend a coordinated and implementable solution for flood
diversion at the Lowell Canyon Tunnel; and
WHEREAS, an initial amount of$50,000 was made by the City of Seward to initiate the
U.S. Army Corps project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution 2016-068 receiving 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 initial 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 Resolution 2019-067 authorizing an
additional payment of$150,000 for the project; and
WHEREAS, the Seward City Council approved Resolutions 2019-110, 2019-111, and
2019-115, establishing the City's city, state, and federal priorities, seeking funding for the
remaining funds owed for the City's match; and
WHEREAS, City administration has been contacted by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers informing them that USACE was seeking the final $200,000 payment of the City
match to utilize these funds for project completion; and
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2020-024
WHEREAS, $50,000 of prior City Council matching appropriations remains available to
fund the payment, and an additional appropriation of $150,000 is required to fund the final
payment of the$1,500,000 match.
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 Division Feasibility Study.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of$150,000 is hereby appropriated for transfer from
the General Fund unassigned fund balance account number 01000-0000-3400 to the project
contracted services account no. 80115-0000-7009.
Section 3. The City hereby affirms its commitment to the completion of the project.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
23`d day of March, 2020.
THE CIT�SEWARD,ALASKA
Christy Terry, Mayor 7 )
AYES: Osenga, McClure, Butts, Crites, Seese, Baclaan, Terry
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-068
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA,ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF$300,000 FOR LOWELL CANYON
TUNNEL FLOOD PROTECTION SCOPING AND FEASIBILITY STUDY,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS,the City of Seward is working in collaboration with multiple state and federal
agencies to develop a plan to mitigate flooding in the vicinity of the Lowell Canyon tunnel; and
WHEREAS, the City has recently been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of the
Army in the amount of$1.5 Million for the Lowell Creek Flood Diversion Feasibility Study,and the
City will be required to provide matching funds which can come from the City and other grant
sources; and
WHEREAS,the City will continue to seek additional grant funds to complete the study and
subsequent improvements; and
WHEREAS,the City has been awarded a Designated Legislative Grant, grant no. 17-DC-
004,in the amount of$300,000 from the State of Alaska Department of Commerce,Community and
Economic Development for the purpose of flood protection scoping and feasibility study related to
flood mitigation for the Lowell Point Tunnel,and will utilize this funding to complete the work with
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept State of Alaska Designated
Legislative Grant funding for grant no. 17-DC-004 in the amount of$300,000.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a grant agreement with the
State of Alaska in accordance with the essential terms of the agreement provided in substantial form
as attached hereto.
Section 3. Funds in the amount of $300,000 are hereby appropriated from state grant
account no. 80116-0000-4252 to contracted services account no. 80116-0000-7009.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-068
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 241h
day of October, 2016.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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an Bardarson, Mayor
AYES: Keil, Squires, McClure, Slater, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Casagranda, Altermatt
ABSTAIN: None
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: October 24, 2016
To: Seward City Council
Through: Jim Hunt, City Manage
From: Kristin Erchinger, Finance Director
Agenda Item: Accepting $300,000 grant from State of Alaska for Lowell Canyon Tunnel
BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward is working with the US Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a feasibility study
on alternative means of addressing flooding concerns in the vicinity of Lowell Canyon Tunnel. The
City has received grant funds from the US Army,but will be required to provide additional funding
up to $1.5 million to complete the feasibility study work. The City has been seeking additional
sources of funds to satisfy the required City matching funds,and has received a$300,000 designated
legislative grant from the State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic
Development. This grant no. 17-DC-004 is for the purpose of Flood protection Scoping and
Feasibility Study, and has a deadline for completion of June 30, 2021.
INTENT:
This grant will be used to satisfy a portion of the City's cost-sharing for the Lowell Canyon tunnel
feasibility study.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan:p. 28 "Determine the best solution and seek adequate
1• funding to rebuild andlor repair the Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel and Dam X
Complex."
2 Strategic Plan:p. i l "Determine the best solution and seek adequate funding to X
diminish the Lowell Creek flood potential. "
3. Other(list):
FISCAL NOTE:
This grant does not require a City match,but will reduce the local matching funds required for the
US Army$1.5 million grant. 77/
Approved by Finance Department: X tic
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2016- accepting grant funds in the amount of$300,000 for Flood Protection
Scoping and Feasibility Study, and appropriating funds.
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