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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-013
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR 2006
REVISED STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
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 SMIC 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
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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INFRASTRUCTURE
1. $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
1. Support continuation 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
5. Support continued service to Seward by the State Ferry Tustumena.
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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.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: January 23, 2006
From: Clark Corbridge, City Manager
Agenda Item: Calendar Year 2006 State Legislative Priorities
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 State government.
The following list, which is submitted to the City Council for review and approval.
PORT AND HARBOR
1.$6.5 million for inner-harbor improvements/T-dock bulkhead/ travelift dock/ 3-stage
dock
2.$2.8 million for SMIC 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
INFRASTRUCTURE
1.$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
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST
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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
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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.
Approved by Finance Department _____________________________
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2006-013, approving the City of Seward’s Calendar Year 2006 State
Legislative Priorities.