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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR
2016 CITY LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as
top legislative priorities; and
WHEREAS, the list of projects are compiled and distributed to the State of Alaska
Legislature, Kenai Peninsula Borough, and City of Seward lobbyists; 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 2016
City Legislative Priorities established in Resolution 2015-103.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA,that:
Section 1. This list of city projects is hereby declared to be the official city priority list
for the City of Seward for calendar year 2016.
A. PORT, HARBOR,AND INDUSTRIAL AREA
1. $500,000 to pave the apron and add a wash down pad at the 50 ton travel lift.
2. $500,000 for 5-ton crane at or near I-dock.
3. $1,000,000 to replace the South Harbor Boat Launch ramp
4. $1,500,000 for storm water discharge infrastructure and a security fence to surround
the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
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Shipyard. $1,241,250 for Seward Shipyard Environmental Discharge Controls.
6. $200,000 for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward
Small Boat Harbor including G, K, and L Floats.
7. $200,000 to extend electrical power to X-float
B. PUBLIC FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
1. $475,000 for maintenance and repair of City Hall Safety Center (Houses Courthouse,
City administration, DMV, and Wildlife Trooper offices)
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2. $250,000 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).
3. $2,000,000 to expand the Seward Medical Center, move the CT scanner into the
facility, and provide space for primary health care (City provides $500,000 annually
towards capital improvements).
4. $500,000 for Alaska SeaLife Center major repairs and replacements.
5. $2 million to replace a failing roof at the Alaska SeaLife Center.
C. ELECTRIC
1. $8,000,000 design and rebuild the electric transmission line for the Seward Highway
to the Seward Marine Industrial Facility and upgrade the Spring Creek substation by
securing an alternative feed transformer to add capacity and reduce system outages,
and provide continuous service during maintenance periods.
2. $1 million to take advantage of an existing out-of-use water main in order to bury and
secure utility lines running next to the lagoon.
3. $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).
4. $2 million to rebuild obsolete and aging infrastructure and add new infrastructure
within the expanding Camelot Subdivision where development is and growth requires
the new updated system.
D. ROADS, STREETS,AND ADA ACCESSIBILITY
1. $2.25 million for Seward Community Roads for paving, repaving road surfaces and
improve roadway drainage systems.
2. $300,000 for improving City ADA accessibility.
3. $2.496 million for design, engineering and construction to protect Lowell Point
Easement road from further coastal erosion. This access "road" is the sole land-access
to critical public infrastructure, State Park trailhead, and a Kenai Peninsula Borough
residential housing area.
E. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Up to $250,000 for a needs assessment and conceptual design and engineering for a
replacement Seward Fire Station. The City is experiencing growth on the west side
(Fuel farm expansion and homes) and in the industrial area at the Marine Center.
(City will provide a match of land).
2. Up to $250,000 for initial design and engineering of a Public Safety Building (City
will provide a match of land).
3. $900K for a new animal shelter that is used by City and Borough citizens.
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F. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
1. Support for feasibility analyses considering pipeline or multi-modal delivery methods
of making natural gas available to communities not currently along a pipeline
corridor, and using Seward's road/rail/barge connections as demonstration projects.
2. Restoration of the Jesse Lee Home for educational purposes (Balto School).
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 8th
day of February, 2016.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES: Keil, Squires, Butts, McClure, Altermatt, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Casagranda
ABSTAIN: None
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Meeting Date: February 08, 2016 � l? �po
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Agenda Item: Amending 2016 Calendar Year City & State
Legislative Priorities
BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:
On November 9, 2015, City Council approved Resolutions 2015-105 and 2015-104, which
established the City of Seward's 2016 City & State Legislative Priorities. After passage of this
resolution and later discussion with Vigor Alaska, operators of the city-owned shipyard,
administration recommends that section A-5 of the City's Legislative Priorities and section 2-C of
the State Legislative Priorities be amended to read$1,241,250 for Seward Shipyard Environmental
Discharge Controls. This award would purchase and install a surface preparation and coatings
enclosure over the existing open air sandblasting berth,to help control fugitive dust emissions that
may emanate from sandblast and paint operations on marine vessels.
The City annually compiles a list of projects and legislation for consideration as our City& 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.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council update the 2016 City&State Legislative Priorities lists by amending Resolution 2015-
105 section A-5 and Resolution 2015-104 section 2-C to read $1,241,250 for Seward Shipyard
Environmental Discharge Controls.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan: Sections 1.3, 3.7.3.1 and 3.7.3.2 X
2. Strategic Plan (document source here): X
3. Other(list): X
FISCAL NOTE:
Approved by Finance Department: Of N'
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION: `I c j p`�, 5.lA-e
Council discuss and vote on Resolution 2016 & Resolution 2016-,—amending the City of
Seward's 2016 Calendar Year City Priorities.
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