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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2009-139 Sponsored by: Oates CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2009 -139 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE 2010 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR A TOTAL OF $252,925 FOR AN ADA ACCESSIBLE BOARDWALK ALONG THE SOUTHERN EDGE OF THE SMALL BOAT HARBOR CONNECTING THE NEW SOUTH FLOAT SYSTEM (Q,M,N,O,P) WITH S FLOAT AND THE SOUTH LAUNCH RAMP AREAS, WHILE CREATING ADA ACCESSIBILITY THROUGHOUT THE HARBOR WHEREAS, an ADA accessible boardwalk along the southern edge of the harbor would benefit the harbor, the community of Seward and visitors to the area; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Seward wishes to provide an ADA small boat harbor boardwalk extension project to enhance the community; and WHEREAS, the goal of this project is to connect the new south float system (Q, M, N, 0, P) with S float and the south launch ramp areas, while creating better ADA accessibility throughout the harbor; and WHEREAS, the boardwalk would measure approximately 825 feet in length and would be made out of Trex (a composite material made of recycled plastic and wood resources); and WHEREAS, the harbor would use its own labor and city equipment for most of the work to complete the project, except for necessary cement work; and WHEREAS, this boardwalk will improve and not impede any future development plans for the South Harbor, and will create a safer environment for accessing this area year- round; and WHEREAS, the cost of this labor (as well as city pennnitting and inspection) would make up our in -kind contribution for this grant for a total of $83,711.26, the City will match $20,000 and requests $149,213.67 from the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development fund for a total project fund of $252,925.00; and WHEREAS, the City of Seward is the applicant for a grant in the amount of $252,925.00 and a request from the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development (hereinafter 'Department ") for a total of $149,213.67, under the CDBG program. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2009 -139 .r. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The City Council and administration clearly identified why this project is needed and why this ADA accessibility is important to the community. Section 2. The city manager of the City of Seward is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute any and all documents required for granting and managing funds on behalf of this organization. Section 3. The city manager is also authorized to execute subsequent amendments to said grant agreement to provide for adjustments to the project within the scope of services or tasks, based upon the needs of the project. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 1 4 '" day of December, 2009. THE CITY 0 SEWARD, ALASKA 1 111.114 4-. 4641 -4 4.- t ---1- Willard E. Dunham, Mayor AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Amberg, Dunham NOES: None ABSENT: Smith ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Je,!n Lewis, CMC ,,_, Ci Clerk J ''.. r �k*** (City Seal) ° • r u" ' m r � r p h. S S �' a a • tlOW r,'✓a <qty. i '` — Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: December 14, 2009 e sk To: City Council , 4 P Through: City Manager, Phillip Oates From: Assistant to the City Manager, Kirsten Vesel Agenda Item: Resolution 2009 -13 Authorizing participation in the 2010 community development block grant program for a total of $252,925 for an ADA accessible boardwalk along the southern edge ofthe small boat harbor connecting the new south flat system (Q,M,N,O,P) with S Float and the south launch ramp areas, while creating ADA accessibility throughout the harbor. BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: An ADA accessible boardwalk along the southern edge of the harbor would benefit the harbor, the community of Seward and visitors to the area. The goal of this project is to connect the new south float system (Q, M, N, 0, P) with S float and the south launch ramp areas, while creating better ADA accessibility throughout the harbor. The boardwalk would measure approximately 825 feet in length and would be made out ofTrex (a composite material made of recycled plastic and wood resources). The harbor would use its own labor and city equipment for most of the work to complete the project, except for necessary cement work. This boardwalk will improve and not impede any future development plans for the South Harbor, and will create a safer environment for accessing this arca year - round. The cost of this labor (as well as city permitting and inspection) would make up the City's in -kind contribution for the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development grant for a total of S83,711.26, the city will match $20,000 and requests $149,213.67 from the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development fund for a total project fund of $252,925.00. The City of Seward is the applicant for a grant in the amount of $252,925.00 and a request from the Alaska Department of Commerce, Conununity and Economic Development (hereinafter "Department ") for a total of $149,213.67, under the CDBG program. It is essential the City Council and administration clearly identify why this project is needed and why this ADA accessibility is important to the community. The city council also needs to authorize the city manager of the City of Seward to negotiate and execute any and all documents required for granting and managing funds on behalf of this organization and execute subsequent amendments to said grant agreement to provide for adjustments to the project within the scope of services or tasks, based upon the needs of the project. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures. FISCAL NOTE: This grant will require a City match in the amount of $20,000, which is intended to come from the Harbor Enterprise Fund. Approved by Finance Department: RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Resolution 2009- 1 3 1 Authorizing participation in the 2010 Community Development Block Grant program for a total of $252,925 for an ADA accessible boardwalk along the southern edge of the small boat harbor connecting the new south flat system (Q,M,N,O,P) with S Float and the south launch ramp areas, while creating ADA accessibility throughout the harbor.