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#25-22 -Authorizing the Valdez City Manager to Apply for the 2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program (Pidp) Grant in an Amount Not To Exceed $4,000,000
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SUBMITTED BY: Jeremy Talbott, Ports and Harbors Director
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: $800,000.00
Unencumbered Balance: $800.000.00
Funding Source: 350-0319-58000 Projects Planning Reserve
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Approve Resolution No. 25-22 authorizing the City Manager to apply for federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation's 2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000, to support design and planning for improvements at the John Thomas Kelsey Dock and Sea Otter Site, and to commit the required local match of 20%.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the 2025 PIDP grant cycle. This competitive federal grant program provides funding to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of port infrastructure and intermodal connections. Eligible activities include design and planning for infrastructure that supports goods movement, public port access, vessel operations, and economic development.
The City of Valdez intends to submit a grant application requesting up to $4,000,000 to fund design and engineering work for improvements at two of its publicly owned marine facilities: the John Thomas Kelsey Dock and the Sea Otter Site.
These facilities are central to the City's long-term strategic plans and are identified as priority infrastructure in the Valdez Comprehensive Waterfront Master Plan, Valdez Strategic Economic Plan, Plan Valdez Comprehensive Plan, and aligns with City Council Priority number four Economic & Workforce Development, Strengthening the local economy and job opportunities. The Council's 2024 initiatives focus on bolstering the maritime and outdoor recreation sectors, promoting tourism (including improving infrastructure...
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