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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2008-044
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE ALASKA RAILROAD IN
THE AMOUNT OF $11,633.00 AS LEASE FOR A PORTION OF THE
TRANSMISSION LINE FROM ARRC MILE POST 23 TO 23.75
WHEREAS, a portion of the City of Seward's Transmission line (39501ineal feet) is located
inside the Alaska Railroad Transportation Corridor (ARRC), which subjects the line to lease
payment to the ARRC of $25.25 per foot; and
WHEREAS, the City has no other options available at this time for the location for this
portion of the transmission line; and
WHEREAS, Seward City Code requires Council approval for this payment as the cost
exceeds $10,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to pay the annual ARRC Lease for 2008
in an amount not-to-exceed $11,633.00.
Section 2. Funding is available in the Electric Enterprise Fund account no. 501-5400-5360.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 27t" day of
May, 2008.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Clark Corbridge, Mayor
AYES: Dunham, Valdatta, Bardarson, Amberg, Smith, Kellar, Corbridge
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF 5EWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2008-044
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: May 27, 2008
To: Phillip Oates, City Manage
From: Tim Barnum, Manager Electric Utility
Agenda Item: Authorizing the City Manager to pay the Annual
Railroad Lease for a Portion of the Transmission
Line ARRC Mile Post 23 to 23.75
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
A portion of the City's transmission line is built on Railroad property. The ag_ reement with the
Railroad required the City pay a yearly lease rate, based on 39501ineal feet.
The lease rate increased is $25.25 per foot. As per Seward City Code, any invoice exceeding
$10,000.00 requires Council Approval.
This lease payment will be an annual expense for as long as the transmission line remains on
Railroad property. The City does not currently have any option other than to pay the lease rate.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive
Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
Other:
FISCAL NOTE:
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RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2008-authorizing the City Manager to pay the annual Railroad
lease for a portion of the transmission line, ARRC mile post 23 to 23.75, for an amount not-to-
exceed $11,633.00