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City Manager's Report 8/2/2022
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SUBMITTED BY: Mark Detter, City Manager
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Chugach Project on Meals- On Wednesday July 26, 2022 a meeting was held with representatives of the Chugach Corporation, including Chugach's Project Manager for the proposed project.
The projects emphasis has changed from a multi-use project to strictly housing. Chugach is confident that the local businesses are prepared to sign long term leases to provide housing to their employees. Chugach goal is to begin the project in April of 2023.
Senior Housing Project- The Rasmuson Foundation has informed the City and Cordes that the Senior Housing Project is eligible to be considered for $375,000 in Grant funding. The grant application will be submitted in October.
Capitol Hill Group Report- The Capitol Hill Group (Stratton Edwards) presented the following report for the 2nd quarter:
Mr. Edwards meet via G2M 5 times in the 2nd quarter of 2022 with Assistant City Manager/Capital Facilities Director Nate Duval and myself. The major focus of the meeting was continued discussion of the Bi-Partisan infrastructure bill and an earmark request for the Sewer Force Main.
Mr. Edwards contacted Senator Murkowski's office several times to verify the submittal of the Earmark request and worked with Mr. Duval and myself to assure the accuracy of the submittal. The Senator's Office has moved forward the earmark request to the relevant sub-committee.
NATIONAL GUARD FEMA REGION 10 VISIT TO VALDEZ- Emergency Manager Aaron Baczuk facilitated a visit from Army National Guard FEMA Region 10 leadership team on July 28, 2022. The groups consisting of the teams Commander met with City personnel and representatives of the United States Coast Guard, Alyeska, and the State of Alaska DOT representative. Presentations were given by Alyeska on spill r...
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