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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR 2006
REVISED FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, annually the City compiles a list ofprojects or issues that are identified as top
federal legislative priorities; and
WHEREAS, the list of projects is compiled and distributed to the Alaska Congressional
delegation, the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and the City of Seward's lobbyists; and
WHEREAS, this prioritized list validates the projects and greatly focuses the efforts ofthe
administration in our lobbying efforts; and
WHEREAS, all the projects on this list are consistent with the City's 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 legislative projects is hereby declared to be the official legislative
priority list for the City of Seward for the 2006 Federal legislative session:
PORT AND HARBOR
1. $6.5 million for inner-harbor improvements/T -dock bulkhead/Travelift dock and 3-stage
dock.
2. $2.8 million for SMIC ship repair infrastructure improvements
3. $9 million for dock! breakwater SMIC
4. $4 million for SMC dock design
ROADS AND STREETS
1. $2.25 million for street repair
PUBLIC FACILITIES
1. $19.5 million for Mary Lowell Center
(a) 2.5 million for underground powerlines
2. Lowell Creek Tunnel- Transfer of ownership to Army Corps of Engineers
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-012
INFRASTRUCTURE
1. $4 million for replacement of two electric generators
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 23rd
day of January, 2006.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Agenda Item:
Calendar Year 2006 Federal Legislative Priorities
Meeting Date:
January 23, 2006
Clark Corbridge, City Manager CfJ 1- If-O"
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BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Annually the City compiles a list of projects or issues that we identify as our top legislative
priorities. The list of projects is compiled into a package that is then distributed to the
Governor's Office, our legislators, the Kenai Peninsula Borough (for inclusion in their legislative
package), and our lobbyist. This prioritized list validates the projects and greatly focuses the
efforts of the Administration in our lobbying effort as we seek funding or other resolution
through Federal government.
The following list, which is submitted to the City Council for review and approval.
PORT AND HARBOR
1. $ 6.5 million for inter-harbor improvements
2. $2.8 million for SMIC ship repair infrastructure improvements
3. $.q million for dock! breakwater SMIC
4. $4 million for SMC dock design
ROADS AND STREETS
1. $2.25 million for street repair
PUBLIC FACILITIES
1. $19.5 million for Mary Lowell Center
2. $18 million for Long Term Care Facility
3. Lowell Creek Tunnel- Transfer of ownership to Army Corps of Engineers
INFRASTRUCTURE
1. $4 million for replacement of two electric generators
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
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FISCAL NOTE:
The fiscal impact of this resolution is our state legislative lobbying effort. The contract for our
state lobbyist is budgeted for as well as travel by the City Administration.
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Council approve Resolution 2006- approving the City of Seward's Calendar Year 2006
Legislative Priorities. .
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