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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -006
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR
2011 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as
top state 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 lobbyist; 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; and
WHEREAS, this resolution is an amendment of the City of Seward 2011 State
hap Legislative Priorities established in Resolution 2010 -102.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The following list of legislative projects is hereby declared to be the official
amended legislative priority list of the City of Seward for the 2011 State of Alaska legislative
session:
1. STATE FUNDED PROJECTS
A. PUBLIC FACILITIES
(1) $125 thousand for kitchen expansion and renovations in the Seward Senior Center
(the Senior Center will provide a matching $90 thousand to complete this project)
(2) $2.5 million for constructing a 100' x 80' metal building to replace and relocate our
existing public works shop (the City will provide land for the new building)
(3) $2 million for expanding the Providence Seward Hospital Medical Clinic, moving
the CT scanner into the facility, increasing backup generator capacity, and
improving space for primary health care (the City provides $500 thousand annually
for hospital financing of capital improvements)
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B. PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSTRIAL AREA
(1) $400 thousand to conduct a preliminary engineering study and economic analysis
for building and establishing the home port infrastructure that will support
relocation of the fishing fleets owned and operated by the six Community
Development Quota Groups (CDQ Groups) from the State of Washington to Alaska
(2) $16 million for extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin breakwater to
improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity, ship repair capabilities,
seafood processing operations, and barge landings
(3) $100.5 thousand for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the
Seward Small Boat Harbor including A, B, C, and S Floats
(4) $800 thousand for the Municipal Harbor Matching Grant Program to support
replacing "D" Float in the Seward Small Boat Harbor (the City of Seward will
provide an $800 thousand match to complete this $1.6 million project)
(5) $575 thousand for building a Handicap Accessible Fish Cleaning Station in the
Northeast Launch Ramp Area of the Seward Small Boat Harbor
(6) $250 thousand for paving and improving drainage in the northeast parking lot of the
Seward Small Boat Harbor
(7) $1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure that includes a security fence
around the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center
(8) $1.7 million for doubling the capacity of the ship lift (syncrolift) and improving
dock capabilities at the Seward Marine Industrial Center
(9) $25 thousand to upgrade the Harbor Security Camera System
(10) $4.5 million for completing sheet piling and adding moorage along the north side of
the Seward Small Boat Harbor
C. ELECTRIC
(1) $4 million for completing the standby generator complex for the Seward Electric
Utility as a match for $6 million in City revenue bond funding (this will allow the
City of Seward to contribute power generation remotely to the Alaska Railbelt
Cooperative Transmission and Electric Company — ARCTEC — system for
emergencies and back -up; this project includes moving 2 each 2.5 MW generators
into the newly constructed generator plant building; completing the installation of
automated generator controls through a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition —
SCADA — system; and constructing an emergency operations building for
immediate response, maintenance, and warehousing)
(2) $1.5 million to repair and replace one mile of transmission line into the Fort
Raymond Substation with 115kV compatible equipment (this is a project supported
by the Alaska Railbelt Cooperative Transmission and Electric Company —
ARCTEC — because the current condition of the transmission line exceeds the
estimated life expectancy of 50- years)
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(3) $17 million for upgrading the transmission line to 115KV in Seward (and upgrading
transformers and other equipment for the higher voltage) to reduce line loss while
improving efficiency and reliability of power distribution throughout the service
area
(4) $300 thousand for installing automatic electrical metering equipment to improve
customer service, outage management, and load management (the City will provide
a 100% match of $300 thousand to complete the project)
(5) $85 thousand for establishing improvements to redundant capabilities for providing
electrical power during emergencies, such as a tsunami, to the downtown and
hospital area of Seward (the City will provide a 100% match of $85 thousand for
the project)
(6) $5 million from the Rail -belt inter -tie funds for upgrading transmission lines
between Anchorage and Seward
(7) $60 thousand for studying the feasibility of a hydro electric plant to produce
renewable energy in Seward
D. ROADS, STREETS, AND ADA ACCESIBILITY
(1) $100 thousand for improving City ADA accessibility
(2) $2.25 million for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces,
reconstructing sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems
(3) $2.496 million for design, engineering, construction, and protection from coastal
erosion for the Lowell Point Road in the City of Seward (this road provides the sole
land access to critical public infrastructure, state parks, and a Kenai Peninsula
Borough residential housing area)
2. CRUISE SHIP HEAD TAX OR CRUISE SHIP GAMBLING TAX
(1) Reappropriate $1.992 million from Designated Legislative Grant # 10 -DC -024,
Dredging Cruise Ship Berthing Basin Approaches, for building a new water storage
tank and distribution system that will establish the excess capacity to provide water
and improved fire protection to cruise ships (this $1.992 million of funding is a 44%
match for the $4.5 million water storage project -- the $2.508 million in additional
funding for the project is from low interest loans that will be obtained by the City —
the City has already spent approximately $130 thousand in a 35% design of the
project and $394 thousand in ARRA stimulus funding on expansion of the water
distribution system that will accommodate the new storage tank)
(2) $225 thousand to improve public restrooms in the Seward Small Boat Harbor (these
restrooms are used extensively by cruise ship crew members and passengers)
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(3) $25 thousand to extend the ADA accessible boardwalk from Port Avenue to the
Holiday Inn Express (this is a primary pedestrian route for cruise ship members and
passengers)
(4) $500 thousand for improving the cruise ship pedestrian corridor between the Alaska
Railroad Terminal and Cruise Ship Terminal
(5) $215 thousand to construct an ADA accessible boardwalk for cruise ship passengers
in the new upland area of the Seward Small Boat Harbor (the City will provide $50
thousand to this project)
(6) $1.6 million for dock appurtenances at the Cruise Ship Terminal of the Alaska
Railroad (these appurtenances include berthing camels for $390 thousand, baggage
conveyor slot for $350 thousand, seasonal covered walkway for $360 thousand,
installation of a second mooring bollard to accommodate a second cruise ship for
$100 thousand, extension of dock security lighting for $200 thousand, repair of
piles with severe corrosion for $100 thousand, and repair of the cathodic protection
system for $100 thousand)
(7) $275 thousand to prevent erosion that threatens a U.S. Coast Guard communication
tower for transmitting emergency communications to cruise ships and other vessels
(8) $2 million for constructing a 100' by 80' metal building to house emergency
response equipment and shelter supplies at the Fort Raymond Satellite Fire Station
(this location will allow or speed response to emergencies at the Cruise Ship Dock
during those periods when other response is prevented by earthquakes or tsunamis)
3. STATEWIDE PROJECTS
(1) $2 million for dock improvements and dredging at the Seward Marine Center to
prepare for the R/V Sikuliaq
(2) $150 thousand to continue renovating the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery and
expand shellfish aquaculture in Alaska.
(3) $265 thousand for a new Fire Alarm Control Panel for the Alaska SeaLife Center
(4) $250 thousand for engineering and architectural design of an Arctic marine research
and public education habitat at the Alaska SeaLife Center
(5) $470 thousand for construction of a new courtyard sail cover at the Alaska SeaLife
Center to protect cruise ship passengers and other visitors from inclement weather
(6) $155 thousand in the Department of Corrections Operating Budget to add an
emergency wastewater bypass (with valves and piping) to keep the Spring Creek
Correctional Facility sewage system operational in the event of a system failure
(7) Full funding of the Governor's Capital Budget for AVTEC that includes $1 million
for deferred maintenance and $210 thousand for the Maritime Simulator
(8) Full funding of the Governor's Operating Budget for AVTEC that includes $250
thousand for deferred maintenance, $48 thousand for the Maritime Designated Duty
Engineer Training Program, and $226.8 thousand for the RN Program
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4. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
(1) Extension of the Education Tax Credit to the Alaska SeaLife Center
(2) Legislative support for increased cash infusion into PERS /TRS retirement system in
order to offset unfunded retirement system liabilities, to make future contribution
rates more affordable for the State and local governments
(3) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP18 -25.5) in the STIP
(4) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP 25.5 -36) in the STIP
(5) Appropriation for upgrading the Sterling Highway (MP 45 -60) in the STIP
(6) Construction of a highway exit off the Seward Highway in the vicinity of MP 6 for
better and safer vehicle access to Camelot and Salmon Creek subdivisions
(7) Support for continuing Medicaid programs and capital cost reimbursement at not
less than current year funding levels
(8) Return of service to Seward by the State Ferry Tustumena
(9) Alternative Energy Programs that encourage and fund participation by the City and
its electrical utility customers
(10) Support of legislation forming an Alaska Invasive Species Council to help
coordinate proactive action that prevents detrimental invasive species from being
introduced into Alaska
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -006
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
25` day of January, 2011.
THE CITY : SEWARD, ALASKA
Willard E. Dunham, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Smith, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2011 State Legislative Priorities
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Administration annually compiles a list of projects and legislation for consideration as our state
legislative priorities. After validation of the list through a public process, and approval by the
City Council, the list is given to the Governor's Office, our legislators, the Kenai Peninsula
Borough (for inclusion in their legislative package), and our lobbyist. These priorities focus the
efforts of Administration and the City Council in our lobbying efforts as we seek funding or
other resolution through State government. Frequently, the list of projects and legislation is
updated at the beginning of the legislative session. That is the case with this resolution. It is an
update of Resolution 2010 -102 that was passed and approved by the City Council of the City of
Seward, Alaska on October 25, 2010. The following list is submitted to the City Council for
review and approval.
1. STATE FUNDED PROJECTS
A. PUBLIC FACILITIES
(1) $125 thousand for kitchen expansion and renovations in the Seward Senior Center
(the Senior Center will provide a matching $90 thousand to complete this project)
(2) $2.5 million for constructing a 100' x 80' metal building to replace and relocate our
existing public works shop (the City will provide land for the new building)
(3) $2 million for expanding the Providence Seward Hospital Medical Clinic, moving
the CT scanner into the facility, increasing backup generator capacity, and
improving space for primary health care (the City provides $500 thousand annually
for hospital financing of capital improvements)
B. PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSTRIAL AREA
(1) $16 million for extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin breakwater to
improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity, ship repair capabilities,
seafood processing operations, and barge landings
(2) $100.5 thousand for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the
Seward Small Boat Harbor including A, B, C, and S Floats
(3) $800 thousand for the Municipal Harbor Matching Grant Program to support
replacing "D" Float in the Seward Small Boat Harbor (the City of Seward will
provide an $800 thousand match to complete this $1.6 million project)
(4) $575 thousand for building a Handicap Accessible Fish Cleaning Station in the
Northeast Launch Ramp Area of the Seward Small Boat Harbor
(5) $250 thousand for paving and improving drainage in the northeast parking lot of the
Seward Small Boat Harbor
(6) $1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure that includes a security fence
around the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center
(7) $1.7 million for doubling the capacity of the ship lift (syncrolift) and improving
dock capabilities at the Seward Marine Industrial Center
(8) $25 thousand to upgrade the Harbor Security Camera System
(9) $4.5 million for completing sheet piling and adding moorage along the north side of
the Seward Small Boat Harbor
C. ELECTRIC
(1) $4 million for completing the standby generator complex for the Seward Electric
Utility as a match for $6 million in City revenue bond funding (this will allow the
City of Seward to contribute power generation remotely to the Alaska Railbelt
Cooperative Transmission and Electric Company — ARCTEC — system for
emergencies and back -up; this project includes moving 2 each 2.5 MW generators
into the newly constructed generator plant building; completing the installation of
automated generator controls through a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition —
SCADA — system; and constructing an emergency operations building for
immediate response, maintenance, and warehousing)
(2) $1.5 million to repair and replace one mile of transmission line into the Fort
Raymond Substation with 115kV compatible equipment (this is a project supported
by the Alaska Railbelt Cooperative Transmission and Electric Company —
ARCTEC — because the current condition of the transmission line exceeds the
estimated life expectancy of 50- years)
(3) $17 million for upgrading the transmission line to 115KV in Seward (and upgrading
transformers and other equipment for the higher voltage) to reduce line loss while
improving efficiency and reliability of power distribution throughout the service
area
(4) $300 thousand for installing automatic electrical metering equipment to improve
customer service, outage management, and load management (the City will provide
a 100% match of $300 thousand to complete the project)
(5) $85 thousand for establishing improvements to redundant capabilities for providing
electrical power during emergencies, such as a tsunami, to the downtown and
hospital area of Seward (the City will provide a 100% match of $85 thousand for
the project)
(6) $5 million from the Rail -belt inter -tie funds for upgrading transmission lines
between Anchorage and Seward
(7) $60 thousand for studying the feasibility of a hydro electric plant to produce
renewable energy in Seward
D. ROADS, STREETS, AND ADA ACCESIBILITY
(1) $100 thousand for improving City ADA accessibility
(2) $2.25 million for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces,
reconstructing sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems
(3) $2.496 million for design, engineering, construction, and protection from coastal
erosion for the Lowell Point Road in the City of Seward (this road provides the sole
land access to critical public infrastructure, state parks, and a Kenai Peninsula
Borough residential housing area)
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2. CRUISE SHIP HEAD TAX OR CRUISE SHIP GAMBLING TAX
(1) Reappropriate $1.992 million from Designated Legislative Grant # 10 -DC -024,
Dredging Cruise Ship Berthing Basin Approaches, for building a new water storage
tank and distribution system that will establish the excess capacity to provide water
and improved fire protection to cruise ships (this $1.992 million of funding is a 44%
match for the $4.5 million water storage project -- the $2.508 million in additional
funding for the project is from low interest loans that will be obtained by the City —
the City has already spent approximately $130 thousand in a 35% design of the
project and $394 thousand in ARRA stimulus funding on expansion of the water
distribution system that will accommodate the new storage tank)
(2) $225 thousand to improve public restrooms in the Seward Small Boat Harbor (these
restrooms are used extensively by cruise ship crew members and passengers)
(3) $25 thousand to extend the ADA accessible boardwalk from Port Avenue to the
Holiday Inn Express (this is a primary pedestrian route for cruise ship members and
passengers)
(4) $500 thousand for improving the cruise ship pedestrian corridor between the Alaska
Railroad Terminal and Cruise Ship Terminal
(5) $215 thousand to construct an ADA accessible boardwalk for cruise ship passengers
in the new upland area of the Seward Small Boat Harbor (the City will provide $50
thousand to this project)
(6) $1.6 million for dock appurtenances at the Cruise Ship Terminal of the Alaska
Railroad (these appurtenances include berthing camels for $390 thousand, baggage
conveyor slot for $350 thousand, seasonal covered walkway for $360 thousand,
installation of a second mooring bollard to accommodate a second cruise ship for
$100 thousand, extension of dock security lighting for $200 thousand, repair of
piles with severe corrosion for $100 thousand, and repair of the cathodic protection
system for $100 thousand)
(7) $275 thousand to prevent erosion that threatens a U.S. Coast Guard communication
tower for transmitting emergency communications to cruise ships and other vessels
(8) $2 million for constructing a 100' by 80' metal building to house emergency
response equipment and shelter supplies at the Fort Raymond Satellite Fire Station
(this location will allow or speed response to emergencies at the Cruise Ship Dock
during those periods when other response is prevented by earthquakes or tsunamis)
3. STATEWIDE PROJECTS
(1) $2 million for dock improvements and dredging at the Seward Marine Center to
prepare for the R/V Sikuliaq
(2) $150 thousand to continue renovating the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery and
expand shellfish aquaculture in Alaska.
(3) $265 thousand for a new Fire Alarm Control Panel for the Alaska SeaLife Center
(4) $250 thousand for engineering and architectural design of an Arctic marine research
and public education habitat at the Alaska SeaLife Center
(5) $470 thousand for construction of a new courtyard sail cover at the Alaska SeaLife
Center to protect cruise ship passengers and other visitors from inclement weather
(6) $155 thousand in the Department of Corrections Operating Budget to add an
emergency wastewater bypass (with valves and piping) to keep the Spring Creek
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Correctional Facility sewage system operational in the event of a system failure
(7) Full funding of the Governor's Capital Budget for AVTEC that includes $1 million
for deferred maintenance and $210 thousand for the Maritime Simulator
(8) Full funding of the Governor's Operating Budget for AVTEC that includes $250
thousand for deferred maintenance, $48 thousand for the Maritime Designated Duty
Engineer Training Program, and $226.8 thousand for the RN Program
4. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
(1) Extension of the Education Tax Credit to the Alaska SeaLife Center
(2) Legislative support for increased cash infusion into PERS /TRS retirement system in
order to offset unfunded retirement system liabilities, to make future contribution
rates more affordable for the State and local governments
(3) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP18 -25.5) in the STIP
(4) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP 25.5 -36) in the STIP
(5) Appropriation for upgrading the Sterling Highway (MP 45 -60) in the STIP
(6) Construction of a highway exit off the Seward Highway in the vicinity of MP 6 for
better and safer vehicle access to Camelot and Salmon Creek subdivisions
(7) Support for continuing Medicaid programs and capital cost reimbursement at not
less than current year funding levels
(8) Return of service to Seward by the State Ferry Tustumena
(9) Alternative Energy Programs that encourage and fund participation by the City and
its electrical utility customers
(10) Support of legislation forming an Alaska Invasive Species Council to help
coordinate proactive action that prevents detrimental invasive species from being
introduced into Alaska
INTENT: This list of priorities focuses the efforts of Administration in lobbying efforts to
obtain appropriations, grants, and legislation from the State of Alaska to improve the City of
Seward. To qualify for most appropriations and grants, the list of State priorities must be
approved in a public process by the City Council.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST
Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with guidance and directives in the Seward City
Code, City Charter. Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and the City Council
Rules of Procedures.
FISCAL NOTE: N IA
Approved by Finance Department: , 4.
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION
Council approve Resolution 2 approving the City of Seward's Calendar Year 2011 State
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Council Agenda Statement Addendum
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Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2011 State Legislative Priorities
This addendum is provided to assist Council identification of the changes in Resolution
2011 -006 from those in Resolution 2010 -102 that is being amended.
1. STATE FUNDED PROJECTS (the title of this category of projects was changed from
"State Funded Projects With Local Match" to "State Funded Projects ").
A. PUBLIC FACILITIES
All Alaska Sealife Center projects requiring an appropriation were moved to the category
"Statewide Projects" that was formerly listed as "State Funded Projects." Thus, the $265K for
the Fire Alarm Control Panel was moved to the new listing.
B. PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSRIAL AREA
The following project amount was changed from $600K to $800K and the $800K match from
the City was added: (3) $800 thousand for the Municipal Harbor Matching Grant Program to
support replacing "D" Float in the Seward Small Boat Harbor (the City of Seward will provide
an $800 thousand match to complete this $1.6 million project).
C. ELECTRIC
The following project was changed from $2M to $4M and justification added to contribute
power generation to ARCTEC: (1) $4 million for completing the standby generator complex for
the Seward Electric Utility as a match for $6 million in City revenue bond funding (this will
allow the City of Seward to contribute power generation remotely to the Alaska Railbelt
Cooperative Transmission and Electric Company — ARCTEC — system for emergencies and
back -up; this project includes moving 2 each 2.5 MW generators into the newly constructed
generator plant building; completing the installation of automated generator controls through a
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition — SCADA — system; and constructing an emergency
operations building for immediate response, maintenance, and warehousing).
The following project was added to remain consistent with the pending ARCTEC Bill and
associated fiscal note: (2) $1.5 million to repair and replace one mile of transmission line into the
Fort Raymond Substation with 115kV compatible equipment (this is a project supported by the
Alaska Railbelt Cooperative Transmission and Electric Company — ARCTEC — because the
current condition of the transmission line exceeds the estimated life expectancy of 50- years).
The following project was changed from $12M to $17M because of a new cost estimate to
complete the work: (3) $17 million for upgrading the transmission line to 115KV in Seward (and
upgrading transformers and other equipment for the higher voltage) to reduce line loss while
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improving efficiency and reliability of power distribution throughout the service area.
The following project was moved to the "Electric" category from "Statewide Projects ": (7) $60
thousand for studying the feasibility of a hydro electric plant to produce renewable energy in
Seward.
2. CRUISE SHIP HEAD TAX OR CRUISE SHIP GAMBLING TAX
The following project was moved (and revised) from the 4th priority in the category to the 1
priority because the $4.5M AKRR dredging project came in under budget and the opportunity
exists for a reappropriation of those funds: (1) Reappropriate $1.992 million from Designated
Legislative Grant # 10 -DC -024, Dredging Cruise Ship Berthing Basin Approaches, for building a
new water storage tank and distribution system that will establish the excess capacity to provide
water and improved fire protection to cruise ships (this $1.992 million of funding is a 44% match
for the $4.5 million water storage project -- the $2.508 million in additional funding for the
project is from low interest loans that will be obtained by the City — the City has already spent
approximately $130 thousand in a 35% design of the project and $394 thousand in ARRA
stimulus funding on expansion of the water distribution system that will accommodate the new
storage tank).
The following project was moved from the 1 priority to the 2 priority and increased from
$150K to $225K because of an updated cost estimate: (2) $225 thousand to improve public
restrooms in the Seward Small Boat Harbor (these restrooms are used extensively by cruise ship
crew members and passengers).
The following project was added to the list because the lower cost will make funding more
possible (formerly this portion of the project was part of the $175K to complete the entire
boardwalk): (2) $25 thousand to extend the ADA accessible boardwalk from Port Avenue to the
Holiday Inn Express (this is a primary pedestrian route for cruise ship members and passengers).
The following project was moved from the 2 priority to the 4 in this category: (4) $500
thousand for improving the cruise ship pedestrian corridor between the Alaska Railroad Terminal
and Cruise Ship Terminal.
The following project was moved from the 3rd priority to the 5 priority and increased from
$175K to $215K because of an updated cost estimate: (5) $215 thousand to construct an ADA
accessible boardwalk for cruise ship passengers in the new upland area of the Seward Small Boat
Harbor (the City will provide $50 thousand to this project).
The following project was added to the list at the request of the AKRR: (6) $1.6 million for dock
appurtenances at the Cruise Ship Terminal of the Alaska Railroad (these appurtenances include
berthing camels for $390 thousand, baggage conveyor slot for $350 thousand, seasonal covered
walkway for $360 thousand, installation of a second mooring bollard to accommodate a second
cruise ship for $100 thousand, extension of dock security lighting for $200 thousand, repair of
piles with severe corrosion for $100 thousand, and repair of the cathodic protection system for
$100 thousand)
3. STATEWIDE PROJECTS (this category was changed to "Statewide Projects" from "State
Funded Projects ").
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The following project was added to the list at the request of the manager of the Alutiiq Pride
Shellfish Hatchery: (2) $150 thousand to continue renovating the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish
Hatchery and expand shellfish aquaculture in Alaska.
The following three projects were moved to this category of Statewide Projects: (3) $265
thousand for a new Fire Alarm Control Panel for the Alaska SeaLife Center and (4) $250
thousand for engineering and architectural design of an Arctic marine research and public
education habitat at the Alaska SeaLife Center and (5) $470 thousand for construction of a new
courtyard sail cover at the Alaska SeaLife Center to protect cruise ship passengers and other
visitors from inclement weather.
The following project was moved from the 2 priority to the 6 priority in this category: (6)
$155 thousand in the Department of Corrections Operating Budget to add an emergency
wastewater bypass (with valves and piping) to keep the Spring Creek Correctional Facility
sewage system operational in the event of a system failure.
The following two projects were added to the list at the request of the Director of AVTEC: (7)
Full funding of the Governor's Capital Budget for AVTEC that includes $1 million for deferred
maintenance and $210 thousand for the Maritime Simulator and (8) Full funding of the
Governor's Operating Budget for AVTEC that includes $250 thousand for deferred maintenance,
$48 thousand for the Maritime Designated Duty Engineer Training Program, and $226.8
thousand for the RN Program.
4. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
The following request was added to this category: (2) Legislative support for increased cash
infusion into PERS /TRS retirement system in order to offset unfunded retirement system
liabilities, to make future contribution rates more affordable for the State and local governments.