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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR
2015 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as
top state legislative priorities; and
WHEREAS, this resolution validates projects, prioritizes needs, and focuses the efforts
of City Administration in its lobbying efforts; and
WHEREAS, the list of projects are compiled and distributed to the State of Alaska
Legislature, Kenai Peninsula Borough, and City of Seward lobbyist; 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 to the City of Seward 2015 State
Legislative Priorities established in Resolution 2014-088.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA,that:
Section 1. The following list of legislative projects, as amended, is hereby declared to be
the official legislative priority list of the City of Seward for the 2015 State of Alaska legislative
session:
A. CAPITAL PROJECTS
(1) $1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure and a security fence to surround the
city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
(2) $750,000 to defray the City cost burden for Lowell Point Sewaje Lagoon infrastructure
maintenance and repairs.
(3) $3.2 million to construct a bypass lagoon and to dredge and dispose of sludge in the
sewage lagoon serving the State Department of Corrections Spring Creek facility.
(4) $2.25 million for the installation of a hull wash water treatment protection system
adjacent to the shiplift.
(5) $150,000 for a 8-ton crane at or near the travel-lift dock
(6) $500,000 to add a wash down pad at the 50 ton travel lift
(7) $2 million for expanding the Seward Medical Center, moving the CT scanner into the
facility, increasing backup generator capacity, and improving space for primary health
care (City provides $500 thousand annually for hospital financing of capital
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improvements).
(8) $8 million to design and rebuild the transmission line from the Seward Highway to
Seward Marine-Industrial Center and upgrade the Spring Creek substation by securing an
alternative feed transformer to reduce system outages.
(9) $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).
(10)$2.25 million for Seward Community Roads for paving, repaving road surfaces and
improve roadway drainage systems.
(11)$250K for initial design and engineering of a new Fire Station.
(12) $900K for a new animal shelter that is used by City and Borough citizens.
(13)$250K for initial design and engineering of a new 100' x 80' metal building to replace
and relocate our existing public works shop (City will provide land for the new building).
B.BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
(1) Feasibility study for providing liquid natural gas to the Seward Region that includes
Road/Rail/Barge options.
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
12th day of January, 2015.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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AYES: Keil, Terry, Squires, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Casagranda, Darling, Butts
ABSTAIN: None
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Meeting Date: January 12,2015 ‘ 4?; 9
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Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2015 State Legislative Priority
Amendment
BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:
At its November 4th, 2014 meeting City Council approved Resolution 2014-088 listing State
Legislative Priorities. 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 resolutions through State government. Frequently, the list of projects and legislation is
updated at the beginning of the legislative session.Administration and the Mayor agree that Lowell
Point Sewage lagoon repairs and maintenance should be added to the state legislative priority list,
necessitating a resolution.
INTENT: This addition amends the 2015 State Legislative Priorities list,Resolution 2014-088 to
include the request for$750,000 to help offset the cost of continued Lowell Point Sewage lagoon
repairs and maintenance.
FISCAL NOTE:
There is no fiscal impact to the City for this request.
Approved by Finance Department: 196 4D'4./k 1A
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
Council Approve Resolution 2015-0°l amending the 2015 State legislative priority list by adding
$750,000 to help offset the cost of continued Lowell Point Sewage lagoon repairs and maintenance..