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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR 2006
REVISED ST ATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES TO ADD ALUTIIQ PRIDE
SHELLFISH HATCHERY
WHEREAS, annually the City compiles a list ofprojects or issues that are identified as top
state 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 of the
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 State legislative session:
PORT AND HARBOR
1. $6.5 million for inner-harbor improvements/T -dock bulkhead! travelift dock! 3-stage
dock
2. $2.8 million for SM1C ship repair infrastructure improvements
ROADS AND STREETS
1. $2.25 million for street repair
2. $38 million for mile 18-25.5 Seward Hwy
3. $20.6 million for mile 25.5-36 Seward Hwy
PUBLIC FACILITIES
1. $18 million for Long Term Care Facility
2. $10 million for Jesse Lee Home leadership school
3. $25 million for expansion of Spring Creek Correctional Facility
4. $225,000 for the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery
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INFRASTRUCTURE
I. $4 million for replacement of two electric generators
2. $2 million for water storage tank
3. Life safety facility repair
a. $225,000 for Senior Center
b. $85,000 for Fire Department
c. $75,000 for Jail
d. $85,000 for Public Works
e. $225,000 for Warehouse
BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
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1. Sup1>ort co,~nuation of Medicaid programs at not less than current year funding levels
including capital cost reimbursements.
2. Support for revenue sharing/safe communities funding
3. Support the Community Dividend Program
4. Support State assistance to municipalities and school districts for PERS/TRS debt I
5. Support continued service to Seward by the State Ferry Tustumena.
Section 2. Resolution 2006-13 is hereby revoked.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 24th
day of April, 2006.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-043
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date:
April 24, 2006
Through:
Clark Corbridge, City Manager
From:
Kirsten Vesel, Assistant City Manager
Agenda Item:
Approving the City of Seward’s Calendar Year 2006
Revised State Legislative Priorities to include Seward
Mariculture Research Center and Shellfish Hatchery
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City was advised by Representative Paul Seaton’s office that in order to allow the Alutiiq Pride
Shellfish Hatchery (Hatchery) to request a $225,000 state capital improvement, the City of Seward
needs to revise the State Legislative Priority List. This request needs to be the number one capital
request on this list in order to obtain necessary funding for the Hatchery. Representative Seaton’s
office is prepared to gather State support for this funding but needs the City’s support in order to
facilitate this request. In comparison to the other public facilities listed on the State Legislative
Priority List, this is a relatively small financial request.
The City administration and the operator of the Hatchery, Jeff Hetrick, visited Kent Dawson on April
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18, 2006, to discuss this request. Kent recommended requesting an amendment to the Governor’s
budget in order to avoid competition with other 2006 City priorities. Kent, Jeff and two Kodiak
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researchers visited the Governor’s office on April 19 to gather support from the Governor’s office.
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Jeff Hetrick will be available at the April 24 Council Meeting to respond to questions and plans to
give Council a recommendation. Kent Dawson will provide administration with a recommendation on
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how to proceed prior to the April 24 Council Meeting.
The State has been very supportive of the Hatchery and has subsequently authorized a $100,000 grant
for the ongoing operations of the Hatchery. The City has also been supportive of the ongoing efforts
of the Hatchery operations and has facilitated several other grants in prior years.
There is substantial opportunity for economic development if the Hatchery continues to gather local
and state support. The City of Seward is fortunate to own this type of facility and the current
operator is aggressively seeking out resources and continued growth. It is in the City’s best interest
to invest our support into this city owned facility. It is also in the City’s best interest to help the
current operator with his capital and operational requests.
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.
FISCAL NOTE:
The priority request does not require any financial commitment
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RESOLUTION 2006-43
Approved by Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2006-43 approving the City of Seward’s calendar year revised
State legislative priorities to include the Seward Mariculture Research Center and Shellfish
Hatchery.