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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-092
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH
THE ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
UTILIZING A STATE LEGISLATIVE GRANT TO DREDGE THE
APPROACH AND BERTHING BASINS OF THE ALASKA RAILROAD
DOCK TO ACCOMMODATE CRUISE SHIPS
WHEREAS, the City of Seward was awarded a FY 2010 Designated Legislative Grant
in the amount of $4,500,000 to dredge the cruise ship berthing and approach basins; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to work with the Alaska Railroad Corporation to
accomplish the dredging project in order to improve safety and better meet cruise ship passenger
needs in Seward; and
WHEREAS, the administration has worked with the Alaska Railroad Corporation to
develop the terms of a Memorandum of Agreement as attached hereto, which allows the City to
contract with ARRC to accomplish the entire scope of the project through a Reimbursable
Services Agreement or alternatively, to allow the City to pay the costs incurred by the railroad,
during the course of the project; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to receive up to 10% of the grant proceeds to offset the
City's costs of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the Memorandum of Agreement between
the City of Seward and the Alaska Railroad Corporation in substantial form as attached hereto,
and authorizes the city manager to amend as necessary, the specific terms of the Agreement,
inasmuch as said revisions do not alter the material terms of the Agreement.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward this 28`'' day of
September, 2009.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-092
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Clark Corbridge, Mayor
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 28, 2009
Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager,,' ~~ - ~ ,.
From: Kristin Erchin er Finance Director
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Agenda Item: Memorandum of Agreement with Alaska Railroad
Corporation
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward has received a grant from the State ofAlaska to dredge the Alaska Railroad dock
to accommodate cruise ships docking at the dock. This project will meet the legislative guidelines
established for the proper use of cruise ship head tax proceeds. Ultimately, we will utilize the funds
to dredge the approach and berthing basins to a depth of up to 45 feet.
The City maybe asked to provide rock from the quarry to elevate the height of the current sediment
mitigation jetty, in an effort to reduce sediment from once again depositing in this area after dredging
is complete. This portion ofthe project will occur only ifthere are additional funds from the project.
The project period is between 4/19/09 and 6/30/2014, and will cover costs including contracted
services, dredging, engineering, design, planning, permitting, project management, materials costs,
and administrative costs.
INTENT: Enter into an agreement with the Alaska Railroad Corporation in order to facilitate the
dredging of the approach and berthing basins. The City will either develop a reimbursable services
agreement with ARRC in which the City contracts with ARRC to accomplish the entire project, or
will work with ARRC to reimburse costs associated with each element of the project.
TORNEY REVIEW: (J `A
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:
The total grant award is $4.5 million. The City will be eligible to receive up to 10% of the grant
award in the form of eligible administrative costs.
Approved by Finance Department: ~~
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2009 ~yauthorizing the city manager to enter into a Memorandum ofAgreement
with the Alaska Railroad Corporation.
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