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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2009-046Sponsored by: Oates CITY OF SER'ARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2009-046 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZI NG THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN TH E PROJECT COOPERATION AGRF.EMEN'T (PCA) WITH THE DEPARTIVIENT OF THF. ARMY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST BREAKWATER EXTENSION AND APPROPRIATE $274,000'1'0 THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FOR THE PROJECT WHEREAS, the Project Cooperation Agreement between the Department of the Anny and the City of Seward for the Seward Harbor breakwater relocation was signed in 2003; and WHEREAS, due to the dangerous wave activity within the harbor generated by Resurrection Bay swells from southerly winds the east breakwater must be extended to protect harbor infrastt•ucture and vessels; and VVHERF,AS, the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment act funded Army Corps of Engineers projects including the Seward Harbor East Breakwater extension; and WHEREAS, an amendment to the Project Cooperation Agreement must be signed before construction is authorized by the Army Corps of Engineers; and WHEREAS, Section 3004 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, Public Law 110-114, modified the project authorized by Section 101(a)(3) of WRDA 1999 to authorize the Secretary to extend the existing breakwater by approximately 215 feet, al a total cost of $3,333,000; and WHEREAS, the first 10% match which totals $274,000 is a portion of the City of Seward's cost share for this project, these funds arc needed in order for the construction bid to be awarded. A future resolution will seek authority for the second 10% match. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The City Manager is authorized and directed to sign, on behalf of the City of Seward, the Project Cooperation Agreement with the Department ofthe Army forthe construction of the east breakwater extension, in substantial form as presented at this meeting. Section 2. The amount of $274,000 is hereby appropriated from the Harbor Enterprise Fund balance account no. 402, which arc funds from the cruise ship head tax. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately after adoption. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA 12F,SOLUTION 2009-046 PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 8°i day of June, 2009. THE CITY OF SEWARD ALASKA IJ oh Valdatta Senior Councilmember AYES: Bardarson, Smith, Kellar, Keil, Valdatta NOES: None ABSENT: Dunham, Corbridge ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: iii / . L ;' ~.` ~{'~_;'.. _1 .fe n Lewis, City Clerk •~ ~ rl ~ ~ (City Seal) ~ ~, ~~ `R' `~ ~ s w~- 0 ~ /~ s P • •••~'~~F OF A~~'~~`'. COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ~~ ~, ~~~ ,~ Meeting Date: June 08, 2009 ~ ~~ Ji' Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager ~,/ From: Kari Anderson, Harbormaster Subject: US Army Corps of Engineers East F[arbor Breakwater Extension Project BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION The City ofSeward has long pursued the expansion of the Small Boat Harbor. In 1998, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, (USAGE) completed a Feasibility Study and an Environmental Assessment for the project, both of which were approved in 1999. The Project failed to gain federal funding until FY 2002, when $1 million was appropriated for design and construction. Additionally, the City sought, and received $2.9 million in matching funds from the State ofAlaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities in 2000 and a $1.3 million Department of Conunerec, Economic Development Administration grant in 2001. The remainder of federal funds, approximately $4.0 million was earmarked for appropriation in FY2003 and a Project Cooperation Agreement was signed between the City of Seward and the Department of the Arn1y for Harbor Improvements (breakwater relocation project). Under the June 2003 Project Cooperation Agreement, cost-sharing requirements applicable to the project were outlined as referenced in Section l0] ofthe Water Resources Development Act of 1986, Public Law 99-662. After completion of the breakwater relocation in 2005, the Seward Harbor began to experience significant waves in the eastern portion of the harbor during strong weather systems producing winds out of the South. A series of letters from the City of Seward, the Alaska Department of Transportation, and the USAGE documented these events and demonstrated the need for an extension ofthe breakwater. The USAGE posted public notices n~ 2006 and 2007 discussing the project and the proposed timeline for the 215 foot extension of the East Ireakwater. On April 28, 2009 the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funded Army Corps of Engineers Projects, including the Seward Harbor East Breakwater extension. Cost Sharing provisions outlined ut the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 stipulate that the city is required to provide 20% of the cost of the project. The initial l0% ofthe cost share from the City ofSeward totaling $274,000 is due before the U SALE request for proposal is awarded to a contractor. A Project Cooperation Agreement between the Department of the Army and the City of Seward has been signed for this project and is enclosed with this agenda statement. An amendment to the cxistn~g Project Cooperation Agreement must be signed prior to construction. As of May 2009, $8,796,000 in Fcdcral funds have been appropriated for the Seward Harbor Improvement (breakwater relocation) project. Section 3004 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, Public Law 1 10-1 14, modified the project authorized by Section 101(a)(3) of WRDA 1999 to authorize the Secretary to extend the existing breakwater by approximately 215 feel, at a total cost of $3,333,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $2,666,000 and an estimated non-Federal (City of Seward) cost of X667,000. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST Yes No N/A 1. Comprehensive Plan X Economic Development, Small Boat Ilarbor Development, expand and maximize potential of the existing harbor. 2. Strategic Plan X Economic Base, Improve and Expand Maritime Facilities: complete eastward expansion of the Small Boat Ilarbor. FISCAL NOTE The $274,000 will come fiom fund 402 of the City of Seward Small Boat Harbor Enterprise Fund. Fviance Department: (~~j~~yy /Xt~~- ATTORNEY REVIEW X RECOMMF,NDATION Council approve Resolution 2009-~-/~ authorizing the City Manager to sign the amended Project Cooperation Agreement with the Department of the At7ny and to appropriate $274,000 for the East Breakwater Extension Project.