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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-065
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO THE BASEMENT
FLOOR IN CITY HALL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Seward periodically participates in voluntary OSHA inspections in
order to promote a safe work environment and to demonstrate our commitment to safety; and
WHEREAS, a recent OSHA inspection revealed the need to remove asbestos-containing
floor tiles in the basement, in order to prevent potential contamination; and
WHEREAS, the City staff will obtain bids from fines with experience in asbestos
abatement, and conduct immediate repairs to the floor to ensure the prevention of exposure to
asbestos; and
WHEREAS, although this project falls under the purchasing threshold of $50,000 above
which Council approval is required, the administration seeks an appropriation since this project was
not included in the 2009 Budget.
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 spend an amount not to exceed
$30,000 for the purpose of conducting immediate floor repairs to the basement of City Hall.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $30,000 is hereby appropriated from the General Fund
fwd balance account no. 101-0000-3050 to the Municipal Building repairs account no. 101-1350-
5380.
Section 3. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 27`" day of
July, 2009.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Willard Dunham, Vice Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-065
AYES: Valdatta, Kellar, Smith, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bardarson, Keil, Corbridge
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: July 27, 2009
To: Phillip Oates, City Manager
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From: Kristin Erchinger, Finance Director
Agenda Item: Emergency Floor Repairs at Citv Hall
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward recently participated in a voluntary inspection with OSHA, for the purposes of
ensuring the safety of our work environment. During the course of that inspection, inspectors
identified the existence of asbestos in the mastic used to adhere the floor tiles to the floor in the
basement of City Hall. The existence of asbestos in this form is not considered detrimental, so long
as the floor tiles are not damaged or disturbed.
Due to the age and condition of the floor tiles, it is necessary to replace them before they have the
potential to cause contamination. In response to the inspection, staff immediately began contacting
contractors to identify firms with the required training, capability and experience to perform asbestos
abatement.
Although the cost of this project is estimated at $30,000, well below the threshold of $50,000 which
requires Council approval, the administration is seeking an appropriation for this project because it
was not identified in the capital budget, and there is therefore no funding available for this major
repair.
INTENT:
Inform Council of the existence of asbestos in the floor mastic, obtain approval to engage the
services of a firm with expertise in asbestos abatement, and appropriate funds.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this resolution/ordinance is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
Other:
FISCAL NOTE:
Funding for this project will come froom the General Fund's fund balance.
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RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve the appropriation of funds to repair the basement floor at City Hall.