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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2021-009' CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sponsored by: Regis RESOLUTION 2021-009 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR 2021 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 is 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 2021: A. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION • 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 • Support for continuing Medicaid programs and capital cost reimbursement at not less than current year funding levels • 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 • 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 mad/rail/barge connections as demonstration projects • 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. The City currently owes $266,022 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2021-009 i • Continued support for the State Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Municipal Harbors Grant Program • Full funding of the Alaska Police Standards Council in order to return to full reimbursement of police recruit training costs • Full funding of the Alaska Department of Corrections in order to return 100% of the operational costs of the jail to the State of Alaska • Full funding of the Alaska Department of Corrections in order to continue state operation of the Spring Creek Correctional Center, the only maximum -security prison in the State of Alaska • Full funding of the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) in order to continue vocational training and investment in local communities and trades. The City seeks support for AVTEC as it provides students with skills and career paths that benefit the State and local economy • Legislative support for expanding access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment and recovery, to include expansion and renovation of the SeaView Community Services existing behavioral health treatment facility • Legislative support to encourage the US Coast Guard to continue applying the US Small Business Set -Aside contracting provisions for maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of District 17 vessels ' • Support Seward Airport Project Runway extension/adequate maintenance of current facility • Request adequate maintenance of the Seward Airport • Legislative support for full funding for pre-K childcare, including Head Start and Boy & Girls Club 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. $5.5 million for the design, engineering and construction of a Public Works facility and maintenance shop $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, reduce system outages, and provide continuous service during maintenance periods $12 million to upgrade transmission conductors and substation transformers to improve ' the system's capacity to 115kV over existing 69 kV capacity. This will help unify the CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2021-009 transmission system for the entire community and expand the system's capabilities, allowing higher capacity projects into the future • $2 million sludge removal maintenance project from both wastewater treatment plants and a new additional wastewater treatment plant or expand the current facility • $540,000 for sewer system manhole refurbishment, SMIC bypass piping, and lift station upgrades • $785,000 for Water System New Production Well #8, Hypo -chloride Generator Pump House SMIC, abandon wells at Ft Raymond • $1 million for systems maintenance and repairs at the Alaska SeaLife Center, of which $500,000 would meet the required match to receive $500,000 in capital funding already committed by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council (EVOS-TC) • $5W,000 for a hull wash water collection and treatment system at the 50-Ton Tmvelift • $1,241,250 for JAG Shipyard Environmental Discharge Controls • $1 million for City match for a new animal shelter that is used by City. Total project cost is $2.2 million. Initial design and engineering have been completed. (In addition, the City will also provide a match of land) • $2.5 million to match state or federal grant requests for environmental controls, ' expansion and improvement of the Seward Shipyard • $2.25 million for installation of corrosion control measures on the City owned Seward Shipyard Syncro-Lift and associated marine infrastructure, purchase and installation a new 1,000 kVa transformer providing electrical power to the Syncro-Lift. Scope of Work: Apply anodes and protective marine coatings to cell wall and synchro-lift steel structures • Replace Lowell Canyon water tank C. CRUISE PASSENGER VESSEL TAX REGIONAL IMPACT FUND OR CRUISE SHIP GAMBLING TAX • Appropriating funding for the Alaska Railroad Corporation Seward Marine Terminal Expansion project supporting both passenger and freight activities Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 25' day of January, 2021. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2021-009 THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ydi� ?� Cfiristy Ter , Mayor AYES: Baclaan, Osenga, DeMoss, McClure, Casagranda, Seese, Terry NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: B enda J. Ballou, MC City Clerk (City Seal) • SEAL 1 • OF u 4[45rtP COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Meeting Date: January 25, 2021 To: City Council From: Norm Regis, Acting City Manager Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2021 State Priorities BACKGROUND & USTIFICATION: 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 Comprehensive Plan Sections .3. 1 Economic Development X Strategic Plan Entirety X Other (list): X FISCAL NOTE: There is no fiscal impact associated with this resolution. Approved by Finance Department: . ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No Not Applicable RECOMMENDATION• Council approve Resolutions 2021�approving the City of Seward's Calendar Year 2021 State Priorities.