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RESOLUTION 2021-041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, SUPPORTING CONGRESSIONAL FUNDING FOR THE
LOWELL CREEK FLOOD DIVERSION FEASIBILITY PROJECT
WHEREAS, the US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) and the City have each
contributed$1.5 million to complete the"Lowell Creek Flood Diversion Feasibility Study"; and
WHEREAS, the General Investigations Study was authorized by Section 5032 of the
Water Resources Act(WRDA)of 2007,and recently extended under Section 5032 of WRDA from
2020 until 2027; and
WHEREAS, the final selected plan completion is due in June, 2021 and it is expected to
be recommended to move on to the next phase of the project, which would encompass Planning,
Engineering&Design(PED)of the new flood control system,with a total estimated cost of$10.3
million; and
WHEREAS, the project is already authorized, subject to a Director's Report. The
authorization requires full federal funding; and
WHEREAS, the City supports the initial requested amount of $4 million to be
appropriated this year for the Planning, Engineering& Design or construction.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby supports congressional funding in the total
amount of$10.3 million for the Planning, Engineering & Design(PED)of the authorized project
for a new flood control system.
Section 2.The Seward City Council hereby supports the approval of the Planning,Engineering
&Design initial$4 million amount from Congress in this year's appropriation cycle.
Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 12th
day of April, 2021.
E I SE by: Regis
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Christy Terry, ayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-041
AYES: Osenga, DeMoss, McClure, Casagranda, Terry
NOES: None
ABSENT: Seese, Baclaan
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Brenda J. Ballou, MMC A c 9 c ; -f y c I e r
City Clerk
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 12, 2021 '
To: City Council
Through: Norm Regis, Acting City Manager —,%5
From: Doug Schoessler, Public Works Director
Agenda Item: Support Congressional Funding for the Lowell Creek Flood Diversion
Tunnel
BACKGROUND & USTIFICATION:
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) feasibility study for Lowell Creek flood control
measures was conducted under the authority granted by Section 5032 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007. Per 5032,"if an alternate method of flood diversion in Lowell Canyon is
determined feasible by the Secretary, the Secretary shall carry out the alternative method".
The project is already authorized, subject to a Director's Report. The authorization requires full
federal funding. The final selected plan completion is due in June 2021 and recommendation to
move on to the next phase of the project is quickly expected, which would encompass Planning,
Engineering & Design ("PED") of the new flood control system.
The City of Seward City Council supports the congressional funding in the amount of$10.3 million
for the Planning, Engineering & Design ("PED") of the authorized project.
Council also supports the initial requested amount of$4 million from congress to be appropriated
this year to start on the Planning, Engineering & Design ("FED").
INTENT:
To deliver this resolution to congress in support of funding for the Lowell Creek Flood Diversion
Pro'ect
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NIA
Comprehensive Plan: 14.2.1, Diversion Tiutnel and Canyon.
1' 14.4 Flood dangers planning X
2. Strategic Plan:page ]], Mitigate Flood Hazards X
3. Other: Lowell Creek Flood Diversion Feasibility Study X
FISCAL NOTE:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this support resolution.
Approved by Finance Department: � �
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ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No Not Applicable NIA
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2020-041,authorizing the city manager to send this resolution to
congress in support of congressional funding for the Lowell Creek Flood Diversion Tunnel
Project.
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