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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes1988-127 . . . Sponsored by: Royle CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 88-127 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 1989 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 1989 LEGISLATIVE SESSION WHEREAS, on October 10, 1988, the City Council conduct- ed a public hearing regarding the city's proposed three-year capital projects plan, including its proposed priority list for the 1989 Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, on October 20, 1988, the City Council met in a joint work session with the Seward Trade and Commerce Advisory Board to further discuss capital priorities for the upcoming Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, on November 10, 1988, work session to discuss once again for legislative funding; the Council met in a its capital priorities NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The attached list of capital improvement projects, incorporated herein by reference, is hereby declared to be the official Capital Improvement Projects Priority List of the city of Seward for the 1989 Legislative Session. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immedi- ately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, this ~ day of November 1988 THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA -1- . . . CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 88-127 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: GIESELER, DUNHAM, HILTON, MEEHAN, NOLL, O'BRIEN & SIMUTIS NONE NONE NONE APPROVED AS TO FORM: HUGHES, THORSNESS, GANTZ, POWELL & BRUNDIN, Attorneys for the City of Seward, AK (City Seal) 7~N~ Fred B. Arvidson City Attorney -2- . . . STATE & BOROUGH PROJECTS The Legislative Priorities address only the priorities of City projects. While projects proposed by the Kenai Peninsula Borough, AVTEC, other state departments or organizations may be worthwhile and supported by the City, they are not included in the City Priority List. Seward strongly supports the project to construct a new combined Alaska Marine Highway Dock and the University of Alaska Institute of Marine Science Dock, however, since they are state projects benefiting the entire state they must stand alone and not be prioritized against essential City projects. . . . CITY OF SEWARD CAPITAL PROJECT ASSISTANCE - 1989 CHANGES FROM 1988 PLAN The projects included in the Seward 1989 Capital Improvement Project List are the most urgent projects of the City. The priorities were assigned by the City Council after extended public hearings and debate. Most of the other projects remain in the City's capital plan for alternate funding or future years funding. Projects added this year include: 115 KV ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINE - Last year this project was included for design, this year it is included for design and construction due to urgency of replacing several sections as quickly as possible. SMIC NORTH DOCK FACILITIES bonded for construction of a project provides for upland to enhance the dock. This is a new project. In 1988 the City new North Dock which is now complete. This paving, utilities and additional landfill AREA WIDE PAVING - This combines several paving projects from last years program with other street rehabilitation projects. SMIC ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS the Seward Marine Industrial leaseholders. A new project to extend distribution in Center to meet the demands of new industrial Projects omitted from this years program A number of viable projects were not included because of the current outlook for funding. These projects remain on the City's CIP for alternate or future funding. They include: Gateway Subdivision Police Dispatch System Nash Road Boat Harbor Expand SMIC Ship Transfer Expand SMIC Ship Repair Facility Park Improvements Downtown Electrical Secondary Upgrade Public Safety Building Harbor Building Extend 12.47 Distribution on Nash Road . . . Changes From 1988 Plan Page 2 Other projects from last years program Ferry Dock/IMS/City Dock - This Highway System and University therefore not included in City by the City. is a state project for the Alaska Marine of Alaska Institute of Marine Science, priority list. It is strongly supported Extend Utilities To SMIC Facility - The legislature appropriated $100,000 under the Governor's Job Bill. That portion of the work has been completed. Some of the non-funded requirements are included in the SMIC North Dock Facilities project and the balance will be deferrred or funded by alternate financing. Handicap Access-City Hall - The legislature appropriated $146,000 toward this project under the Governor's Job Bill. The project was advertised for bids on November 8, 1988. The non-funded work will be deferred until this portion being bid is awarded and a new project can be developed. 115 KV Transmission Line Study - This project has been incorporated into the new 115 KV Transmission Line - Daves Creek to Fort Raymond. Service Dock SMIC This project is expected to be accomplished by alternate financing through an incentive lease. Pave Parking Lots in Harbor and Pave Government Road, Dairy Hill. These projects have been incorporated into new Area Wide Paving project. Non-Directional Beacon - Airport - This project has been dropped as not feasible due to high risk and lack of maintenance capabilities. Electrical Distribution - Camelot - The legislature appropriated $50,000 under the Governor's Job Bill and with an earlier appropriation a total amount of $96,000 has been appropriated. Basic engineering has been started. The funds appropriated are not sufficient to complete the project, therefore, further work is contingent upon the residents forming an Electrical Distribution Improvement District. They are actively pursuing this effort. The last legislature appropriated funding for the following projects, all under the Governor's Job Bill. Senior Center - $50,000 - Under construction Extend Utilities to SMIC - $100,000 - Project complete Handicap Access, City Hall - $146,000 Project being bid Electrical Distribution to Camelot $50,000 Pending organization of improvement district. CITY OF SEWARD CAPITAL PROJECT ASSISTANCE 1989 Category - Community Development . Project Title: City Priority 1 Seward General Hospital Project Cost: $6,782,292 Annual 0 & M Cost: No Change Description: This project is to construct a new hospital building to provide essential services, including space for emergency and trauma, obstetrics, operating room, inpatient care, laboratory, imaging (ul tera sound and x-ray), intensive care (coronary) and 15 to 20 patient beds. Justification: . The State Department of Health Facilities Licensing & Certification has raised the possibility of issuing a limited license for the Seward General Hospital Building because Region X is becoming adamant about the need to replace the building and the length of time since issuance of the Certificate of Need. The ECI/Hyer report of 1981 prepared for the state documents that the current building suffers from mechanical, electrical accessability and physical problems, many of which are violations of life safety codes to the extent that the facility should be condemned for inpatient care. The State of Alaska Commission for Human Rights (ASTCH), in response to a complaint by private parties, is currently seeking administrative relief to gain handicap access to the hospital. The Commission is relentlessly pursuing compliance. ASTCH has the power to enforce against the State or through the court if the City cannot comply with their demands. Correction of these deficiencies requires major building improvements which cannot be effectively or economically done in the existing structure. The need to upgrade the facilities to meet ever increasing demands for hospital care is becoming more apparent with the growth the City is experiencing. The population supporting this growth is young with a high percentage of preschool and elementary school children. A Kelloge Foundation Study validated the services required as described in the Certificate of Need. If funding is appropriated in a timely manner site preparation and underground utilities can be started during the 1989 construction season. The cost of $6,782,292 to reflect potential savings gained by using a factory built modular facility. Operating Cost: It is anticipated there will be no increase in the cost of operations or the cost of care resulting from this improvement, unless the hospital must assume a large debt service. The hospital now serves 61% of available market and it is expected that percentage will remain constant. Source of Funds: Local: $ 25,000 $2,000,000 $6,782,292 $8,807,292 (1984 study) Matching (land & Facilities State: Total: . Staff Contact: Name: Title: Phone: Keith Campbell Hospital Administrator 224-5205 . . CITY OF SEWARD CAPITAL PROJECT ASSISTANCE 1989 Category - Economic Development City Priority 2 Project Title: 115 KV TRANSMISSION LINE LAWING TO FORT RAYMOND SUBSTATION Project Cost: $15,000,000 Annual 0 & M Cost: SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS Description: Construct 24.5 miles of 115 KV transmission line, relocate and reconfigure substation, provide for local distribution and install an additional standby generator. Justification: The City is dependent upon a single 42 mile long transmission line from CEA's Daves Creek Substation to Raymond Substation. The line is routed through some of the most difficult terrain in Alaska for avalanches, heavy snow, ice loading and wind, and is almost inaccessible under winter conditions. A portion of this line was upgraded in 1984/85 to a new 115 KV line. This was funded in part by a City Bond issue. The remaining 24.5 miles is a 69 KV line constructed in the 1950's that is rapidly failing and very unreliable. Last winter Seward experienced 17 major outages extending from 1 hour to several days due to the condition of the 69 KV line. The 69 KV line has been inspected by several engineering firms. All reports confirm it has exceed normal life expectancy and must be replaced now! Poles test made in 1984 revealed a number that need to be replaced immediately, and most within a few years. An inspection made in 1987 found the conductors had stretched, excessively, irregular conductor sag, twisted poles and arms, poles out of line and other significant problems. Last winter a conductor broke under snow load and the steel core was found to be rusted through. During the winter season we experience numerous outages caused by conductors contacting due to irregular snow loads, offloading ice and snow, and insufficient phase separations. Almost all of these faults can be directly traced back to the age and condition of the line, earthquake damage and repeated heavy ice and snow loading. At anytime we could experience a catastrophic loss due to the domino effect of rotten pole failure. Should a major failure occur due to pole failure, avalanche or other cause, the City cannot meet current power demand with its existing generators. Two 1500 KW units were manufactured in 1941 and have been derated by the manufacturer to 750 KW each. Operation & Maintenance Cost: Over the past three years the cost to operate the standby power plant emergency repairs has exceed $lOO,OOO/year. Not withstanding the cost maintenance, low efficiency, and cost to customers, the 0 & M cost will by $lOO,OOO/year. and effect of routine be reduced Source of Funds: Local: State: Total: o $15,000,000 $15,000,000 . Staff: Name: Title: Phone: Everett P. Diener Manager of Engineering & Utilities 224-3331 CITY OF SEWARD CAPITAL PROJECT ASSISTANCE 1989 Category - Economic Development . Project Title: City Priority 3 COMPLETION SMIC NORTH DOCK FACILITIES Project Cost: $714,140 Annual 0 & M Cost: Offset by user Fees, $3,500 Description: Extend new North Dock about 200 feet by constructing additional mooring dolphins, catwalks, dredging along dolphins, backfilling uplands and extending electrical service for power and lighting. Justification: The City bonded for 2.1 million dollars in 1988 to construct a new North Dock and barge ramp. This work has been completed and the dock and barge ramp are in use. At the same time the demand for moorage of large vessels and to support the bottom fishing fleet requires additional dock space and uplands. This project will provide 200 additional feet of moorage at a very low cost by extending the newly completed North Dock. Increasing the fill behind the dock will provide an additional 3~ acres of land adjacent to the dock for fishery support activities. The moorage, fishery support and ship repair activities in the SMIC have attracted and ,,,ill continue to attract more large fishing vessels to Alaska and increase employment of Alaskans in this vital industry. . Operation & Maintenance Cost: This cost will be offset by revenues from users fees and leases. Staff Contact: Name: Title: Phone: Everett P. Diener Manager of Engineering & Utilities 224-3331 . CITY OF SEWARD CAPITAL PROJECT ASSISTANCE 1989 Category - Public Safety . Project Title: . . City Priority 4 AREA WIDE PAVING PROJECTS Project Cost: $1,368,157 Annual 0 & M Cost: Reduction $35,000 Description: The project includes overlaying Second and Fifth Avenues in downtown Seward, paving Government Road, Ravenna, Mill and Dairy Hill roads, extending Fourth Avenue, paving City parking lots in Small Boat Harbor, replacing sidewalks along portions of Fourth Avenue and constructing Cottonwood Avenue and other essential paving. Justification: Second and Fifth Avenues were paved during reconstruction after the 1964 earthquake. That pavement is failing and if overlayed before total failure will prevent extensive, unnecessary restoration of the surface and road bed. Government Road, Ravenna, Mill and Dairy Hill roads are gravel streets and school bus routes serving a large part of the City. Paving will reduce cost of street maintenance increase safety to users and reduce wear and tear on vehicles using the streets. Fourth Avenue needs to be extended to serve the increased bus and traffic generated by tourists in the Small Boat Harbor area. Likewise, the increased demand by tourist to park in the Small Boat Harbor requires public parking lots to be paved. The later projects are needed to support the state goals to enhance and increase tourist business. Cottonwood Avenue is required to provide safe access to the new elementary school from the Seward High School. Operation & Maintenance Cost: Savings of $35,000 per year over cost of maintaining gravel streets and parking lots. Staff Contact: Name: Title: Phone: Everett P. Diener Manager of Engineering & Utilities 224-3331 . . . CITY OF SEWARD CAPITAL PROJECT ASSISTANCE 1989 Category - Community Development City Priority 5 Project Title: SMIC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS Project Cost: $181,000 Annual 0 & M Cost: Covered by user tariff Description: Extend electrical distribution within the SMIC. Justification: The project is necessary to extend electrical distribution and cOMplete loop feeds throughout the SMIC. The rapidly increasing demands of new customers will overload existing circuits and theexisting radial distribution is not reliable for essential industrial needs. While new customers share the cost of extending service to their business, they cannot be expected to pay the cost of the industrial distribution backbone necessary for adequate power and reliability. Operation & Maintenance Cost: This cost is covered by applicable customer tariff. Staff Contact: Name: Tit Ie: Phone: Jack Anderson Utility Engineer 224-3331