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Home My WebLink AboutRes2012-091 Sponsored by: Hunt kisio CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2012 -091 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROPRIATING $208,150.00 OF COMMERCIAL PASSENGER VESSEL (CPV) TAX FUNDS TO PROVIDE PAVEMENT REPAIRS AND STRIPING AT THE ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION (ARRC) CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL IN SUPPORT OF CRUISE SHIPS AND THEIR PASSENGERS WHEREAS, the ARRC has identified two projects providing improvements to Port infrastructure directly benefiting the Cruise Line Ships and Passengers coming into Seward; and WHEREAS, to improve safety, security and accessibility for Cruise Ship Passengers, ARRC will replace asphalt pavement and provide striping with additional signage in the Cruise Ship Terminal Parking lot for a project total of $131,000; and WHEREAS, this signage to include but not limited to a sign that directs guests to the railroad depot, Seward Small Boat Harbor, and downtown Seward. These signs should be placed outside the terminal for pedestrians and vehicle traffic to clearly direct guests; and WHEREAS, the restricted CPV funds will be spent in compliance with AS 43.52.230(b) for Alaska's Cruise Ship Passengers with Cruise Ship Dock maintenance /repairs and improving the terminal facility Cruise Ship Passenger pedestrian area including independent transportation and outside luggage drop off sites; and WHEREAS, a 15% contingency, $27,150, will be added bringing the project total to $208,150 to provide for any unforeseen additions as the projects develop beyond the initial cost estimates. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the payment up to $208,150 from the Commercial Passenger Vessel Fund Account No. 807 - 0000 - 3071 -0276 to be paid to the Alaska Railroad Corporation for expenses related to Pavement Repairs and Striping at the Cruise Ship Terminal. Section 2. Signage shall include clear direction to the railroad depot, Seward downtown, and Small Boat Harbor, a sign to direct guests to baggage drop off, a larger sign to direct guests to restrooms inside the terminal, and any other sign that the terminal deems necessary. `„� Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2012 -091 PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 10 day of December, 2012. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA • David eaward, ayor AYES: Shafer, Valdatta, Keil, Bardarson, Casagranda, Seaward NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: — (P. / J h hanna Kiriri7y, CMC ity Clerk (City Seal) ,,,,,,,,,,,,♦ , Of SE 7•• a P ' Q • Co O � • • • t • i • • SEAL ° • Agenda Statement £ Of SFk, 9 Meeting Date: November 26, 2012 14 0 cja To: City Council qP CASK From: City Manager Jim Hunt Agenda Item: Appropriating $208,150.00 Of Commercial Passenger Vessel (CPV) Tax Funds To Provide Pavement Repairs And Striping At The Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) Cruise Ship Terminal And Replacement Of Depleted Passive Anodes On The ARRC Cruise Ship Dock In Support Of Cruise Ships And Their Passengers BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) has identified two projects improving Seward's Port infrastructure directly benefiting the Cruise Line Ships and Passengers. In the February 28, 2012 the City of Seward's 2011 CPV fund allotment and intended use request to the Kenai Peninsula Borough identified projects for utilization that included $220,000 for cruise dock maintenance and repairs, and $1.31 million for cruise ship berth enhancements. The parking lot paving improvements and anodes repair both fall within the general description provided as justification for the funds. The projects outlined below both meet the AS43.52.230 (b) requirement "a city or borough that receives a payment under this subsection shall use the funds for port facilities, harbor infrastructure, and other services provided to the commercial passenger vessels and the passengers on board these vessels." The first project is to improve safety, security and accessibility for Cruise Ship Passengers. ARRC will replace asphalt pavement, remove an old gantry crane rail and provide striping with additional signage in the Dale R. Lindsey Alaska Railroad Seward Intermodal Terminal Parking lot and luggage drop off area for a project total of $131,000. With changes in the economy many passengers are choosing travel options to and from their scheduled cruise using independent transportation carriers. The increased amounts of passengers using these options are causing traffic flow challenges. Additional striping and signage is needed to safely route traffic and passengers. Improving the traffic pattern in the parking lot will not only improve the pedestrian and vehicle safety, but will also help with some of the passenger confusion with connecting transportation providers. Additionally, tripping hazards and accessibility issues between the Terminal and luggage drop off area have been addressed with short term solutions, but replacing asphalt pavement around the tracks and removing the old gantry crane rail will provide a better and safer permanent solution. All these planned improvements will add to the passengers' favorable overall experience with the Port of Seward. The second project is required maintenance and repairs necessary for its Cathodic Protection System at the ARRC Cruise Ship Dock. The system is installed on the dock to protect the Cruise Ship Dock steel pier piles from corrosion. Presently, it is necessary to replace depleted passive anodes and failed impressed current anodes. In 2005, ARRC replaced all the impressed current anodes which have failed with new impressed current anodes, while leaving operational anodes in service. In 2009 ARRC installed numerous passive anodes in the area of the dock closest to shore. Many of the older impressed current anodes which were operational and left in place in 2005 have subsequently failed. Several of the new passive anodes in high corrosion areas are mostly depleted. This project /2. 5 would replace all depleted passive anodes and all failed impressed current anodes and perform other maintenance on associated rectifiers and wiring as required. INTENT: Appropriate Commercial Passenger Vessel Funds to the Alaska Railroad Corporation in compliance with AS43.52.230 (b) for Alaska's Cruise Ship Passengers with Cruise Ship Dock maintenance and repairs and improving the Dale R. Lindsey Alaska Railroad Seward Intermodal Terminal facility Cruise Ship Passenger pedestrian area including independent transportation and outside luggage drop off sites. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A Comprehensive Plan:3.5.1 "Create a thriving port of Seward through harbor improvements... ", and 3.5.1.2, "Plan for adequate port infrastructure that will serve the needs of users in the main 1. industrial /Alaska Railroad area..., sustain an increase above the X current activity, and attract new business, •Coordinate with the Alaska Marine Highway System and Alaska Railroad to complete intermodal dock improvements" Strategic Plan: Page 7 "Continue working with the Alaska Railroad... 2. and cruise ship industries to ensure the expansion and modernization of X the freight and cruise ship port facilities." Other: Compliance with AS43.52.230 (b), "...a city or borough that receives a payment under this subsection shall use the funds for port 3. facilities, harbor infrastructure, and other services provided to the X commercial passenger vessels and the passengers on board these vessels." FISCAL NOTE: The City of Seward receives a portion of the State of Alaska's commercial passenger vessel tax, which is essentially a tax on cruise ship passengers. This tax is allocated among the first five ports of call. Currently, the City of Seward has a balance of unappropriated funds. The Commercial Passenger Vessel (CPV) or cruise ship tax funds can only be used for qualified purposes. Approved by Finance Department: ..; AG a ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X RECOMMENDATION: 0 S\ Approve Resolution 2012- appropriating $208,150 of Commercial Passenger Vessel (CPV) Tax Funds to provide pavement repairs and striping at the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) Cruise Ship Terminal and replacement of depleted passive anodes on the ARRC Cruise Ship Dock in support of Cruise Ships and their Passengers. 2c