HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2008-131Sponsored by: Oates
Passed December 8, 2008
Motion to Reconsider: Failed
CITY OF SF,`'~'ARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2008-131
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THF. CI'T'Y OF SEVS'ARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING GRANT' FUNDS 1N THE AMOUNT OF $30,000
FROM THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH FOR THE MiI.L STREET
AND SECOND AVENUE AND MILL STREET AND VISTA AVENUE
DRAINAGE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the 10-foot wide drainage easement that currently exists adjacentto Block 13A
is not sufficient in width to facilitate maintenance of the drainage ditch east of Second Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the first option to correct the problem is to convey the flow southerly in a storm
drain pipe, but potential issues include water/sewer conIlicts and freezing of the stony drain; and
WHEREAS, the second option to correct the problem is to convey the flow into a new
drainage ditch located along the west side of Block 13A, but a culvert for a driveway crossing would
be required; and
WHEREAS, in either case, a hydrant ~a~ould require relocation and the pipe would have lobe
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increased in size and appropriate intake structure provided; and
WHEREAS, construction costs could be as much as $20,000 and evaluations could cost
$5,000; and
WHEREAS, there arc additional drainage problems in the Mill Street/ Vista Avenue
drainage area; and
WHF,REAS, an additional drainage review of the site will cost $2,500; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board is providing funds for the
proposed project through the Kenai Peninsula Borough's grant application process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THF. CITY COUNCIL OF'CHE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to enter into the Crant Agreement with the Kenai
Peninsula Borough in substantially the form presented at this meeting, and to accept $30,000 to be
expended on the drainage review project described therein.
CI'I'YOF SF.WARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2008-131
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to appropriate 530,000 into account 866-8663-
4680-0900.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 8`h day
of December.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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"Willard Dunham, Vice Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Smith, Kellar, Keil, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: Corbridge
ABSTAIN: None
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: December 8, 2008
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Community Development Director Chris y
Through: City Manager Phillip Oates
Agenda Item: Resolution 2008-~~~ccepting Grant Funds in the Amount of $30,000 from
the Kenai Peninsula Borough fir the Mill Streetand Second Avenue and Mill
Street and Vista Avenue Drainage Project
[3ACKGKOUND & JUST[FICATION:
Public Works Director WC Casey worked closely with the Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area
Board to identify a flood mitigation project within the City of Seward. The need to review drainage
and provide flood mitigating culverts at Mill Street and Second Avenue was chosen. The 10-foot
wide drainage easement that currently exists adjacent to Block 13A is not sufficient in width to
facilitate maintenance of the drainage ditch east of Second Avenue and the owner of Block 13A
requested that the drainage be relocated such that the drainage easement can he vacated to facilitate
development of the lot.
There are two possible solutions to the drainage problem. 'fhe first option is to convey the flow
southerly in a storm drain pipe, but potential issues include water/sewer conflicts and freezing of the
storm drain. The second option is to convey the flow into a new drainage ditch located along the
west side of Block 13A, but a culvert for a driveway crossing would be required. In either case, a
hydrant would require relocation and the pipe has to be increased in size and an appropriate intake
structure provided.
The cost of the project is estimated at about $30,000 and includes construction costs ($20,000),
evaluations ($5,000) and an additional drainage review of Mill Streetl Vista Avenue ($2,500).
The Seward Bear Creek Plood Service Area Board is providing funds for the proposed project
through the Kenai Peninsula Borough's grant application process. The: Seward/Bear Creek Flood
Service Board, a service area of the Kenai Peninsula Borough, was created in ?003 to provide flood
planning, and mitigation services to the Seward/Bear Creek community. 'fhe Board is funded with
property tax dollars from property owners boUl inside and outside Seward City Limits.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Usc Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
FISCAL NOTE: These funds will be appropriated into account 866-8663-4680-0900.
Approved by Finance Department: ~,~' ~ ~' ~,,~~~..;
ATTORNEY REVIEW: X
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RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2008-~3~~lccepling Grant Funds in the Amount of $30.000 Isom the
Kenai Peninsula Borough for the Mill Street and Second Avenue and Mill Street and Vista Avenue
Drainage Project.
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