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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes1990-067 . . . Sponsored by: Schaefermever CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 90-067 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR A NEW WATER WELL IN THE FORT RAYMOND WELL FIELD WHEREAS, the City Council appropriated $50,000 in the 1990 budget for construction of a new well in the Lowell Canyon area; and WHEREAS, engineering studies indicate it is unlikely a dependable high capacity production well can be constructed in the Lowell Canyon area or that the existing hospital well can be economically improved to meet increased demand; and WHEREAS, well test logs show that the aquifer serving the Fort Raymond well field has the capacity to support another high capacity well, and the frequent tests of the water confirms it is of excellent quality and not contaminated; and WHEREAS, the increased demand for water during fish processing season exceeds the capacity of existing wells, and at full fish production with all wells operating at maximum capacity, it may be necessary to limit water or, in the event of a pump failure, to curtail production; and WHEREAS, an engineering firm experienced in design and construction of wells recommends locating a new 1,000 gallon production well in the Fort Raymond well field and estimates the cost to be $90,000; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The sum of Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000) is hereby transferred from The General Fund Balance Transfer Account No. 101-0000-3070 to the Water/Sewer Fund Transfer Account No. 701- 0000-3070. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect July 1, 1990. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 25th day of June, 1990. -1- . . . CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 90-067 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ~~, NOLL, BURGESS, DUNHAM, HILTON, MEEHAN, SIEMINSKI, SIMUTIS NONE NONE NONE APPROVED AS TO FORM: Perkins Coie, Attorneys for the city of Seward, Alaska (City Seal) ~ III dnJ- Fred B. Arvidson City Attorney -2-