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RESOLUTION 2012 -055
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION OF A SEAWALL TO
PROTECT UNDERGROUND UTILITIES LOCATED AT SMIC, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, an erosion problem has existed in the Seward Marine Industrial Center location
for years; and
WHEREAS, the Global Towers lease site had to be vacated due to the erosion; and
WHEREAS, the utilities located near the erosion site are in jeopardy of being undermined;
and
WHEREAS, utilities to Seward Ship's Dry Dock, a major ship repair company, and to the
city owned syncrolift could be lost if the erosion continues unchecked; and
WHEREAS, upon approval of this appropriation harbor personnel are poised to begin the
rf City procurement process and mitigate future damage before another winter season starts; and
WHEREAS, time is of the essence.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Council authorizes construction of a seawall at SMIC to protect
underground utilities in an amount not to exceed $40,000.
Section 2. Funding in an amount not to exceed $40,000 is appropriated from the General
Fund account no. 101- 0000 - 3071 -0417 to the SMIC General Contracted Services account no. 417-
4500 -5390.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 23` day of
July, 2012.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2012 -055
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David Seawa s , ayor
AYES: Bardarson. Keil, Shafer, Seaward
NOES: Casagranda
ABSENT: Terry, Valdatta
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: July 23, 2012 4
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Through: City Manager, Jim Hunt
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From: Deputy Harbormaster, Norm Regis
Agenda Item: Seward Marine Industrial Center Seawall
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
An erosion problem has existed at Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) for years. Measurements
record that the shoreline eroded 13 feet during the period of 2006 to 2009. The Global Towers Lease
site has been vacated and relocated due to this erosion issue. Now the utilities for Seward Ships Dry
Dock (SSDD) are in jeopardy which could shut down that major boat repair facility (see attached
photo). Funds should be appropriated to begin the City's required procurement process as quickly as
possible and before winter weather begins. The funds will be appropriated from the General Fund
account of 101 - 0000 - 3071 -0417 to the SMIC Contracted services account 417 - 4500 -5390.
INTENT:
Authorizing the City Manager to appropriate $40,000 from the General Fund 101- 0000 - 3071 -0417
account to the 417- 4500 -5390 the SMIC Contracted Services account, to construct a seawall to
protect the underground utilities located at SMIC.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan: page 26 — There is a Need to continue Developing
1. the Seward Marine Industrial Center as a Vital Source of Employment X
for Seward Residents.
2 Strategic Plan: page 7 — Expand utilities throughout the Seward Marine
Industrial Center X
3. Other (list): X
FISCAL NOTE:
Funding in the amount of $40,000.00 will be transferred from the General Fund 101- 0000 -3071-
0417 account to the 417- 4500 -5390 the SMIC Contracted account.
Approved by Finance Department: ji� i/dj
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No )X
RECOMMENDATION: 5
Council approve Resolution 2012 - U authorizing the City Manager to appropriate $40.000.00
from the General Fund 101 - 0000 - 3071 -0417 account to 417 - 4500 -5390 the SMIC Contracted
Services account, to construct a seawall to protect the underground utilities located at SMIC.