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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -099
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
APPLY FOR A DENALI COMMISSION GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 FOR DESIGN FUNDING TO REPLACE
A, B, C, D, AND S FLOATS AND THE SOUTH LAUNCH RAMPS
IN THE SEWARD SMALL BOAT HARBOR
WHEREAS, the City Manager seeks to replace aging infrastructure in the
Seward Small Boat Harbor, specifically A, B, C, and D floats installed in 1965; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Harbormaster support pursuing funding
sources for this project which would not raise moorage rates or passenger fees; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Denali Commission includes providing critical
utilities, infrastructure, and economic support throughout Alaska; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the City to utilize major repair and
replacement funds as a match for a future construction grant; and
WHEREAS, the City has obtained an estimate for these permitting, design, and
engineering services for replacing A, B, C , D, S floats and the South Harbor Launch
Ramps totaling $100,000; and
WHEREAS, the proposed grant funded engineering will enable this project to
become more competitive for construction funding through other grant opportunities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council authorizes the City Manager to apply for a
Denali Commission grant for design funding to replace A, B, C, D, S floats and the South
Harbor Launch ramps.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska,
this 25 day of October 2010.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Resolution 2010 -099
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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D illard E. Dunham, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Smith, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: October 25, 2010
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Agenda Item: Denali Commission Grant Application
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward's harbor department is currently pursuing funding sources for permitting, design,
and engineering services to replace aging infrastructure in the harbor. An opportunity has presented
itself through funding from the Denali Commission, which is requesting project nominations from
city, borough, and tribal governments, and state /federal government agencies for waterfront
development projects. Nominations are accepted through November 3 2010.
Introduced by Congress in 1998, the Denali Commission is an independent federal agency designed to
provide critical utilities, infrastructure, and economic support throughout Alaska. With the creation of
the Denali Commission, Congress acknowledged the need for increased inter - agency cooperation and
focus on Alaska's remote communities. The City of Seward was the recipient of a $1 million dollar
Denali Commission Grant for the construction of the Security (Z) Float.
The Seward Harbor has several floats considered to be failing and rated as serious or critical
condition, requiring immediate replacement. A, B, and C floats in the South Harbor were installed in
1965 and are currently in a state of advanced deterioration. Local failures are possible, and loading
restrictions may be necessary. D float was also installed in 1965, however it has not received
maintenance and repair improvements as several ofthe other floats have. The electrical system on D
float should be classified as critical with advanced deterioration, widespread failures, and safety issues
that may result in serious injury. Repairs to this particular float need to be carried out on a very high
priority basis with a strong urgency. Complaints have been filed from boat owners and the public on
the condition of these slips, and more than one individual has fallen into the water because ofthe lack
of floatation support.
Replacing this aging infrastructure was mentioned as a priority in the Harbor Survey distributed by
the Seward Chamber of Commerce in 2009. These floats currently provide moorage for a total of
303 vessels including: 4 commercial fishing vessels, and 25 passenger carrying vessels.
City Administration is preparing a grant application to the Denali Commission for design funding to
replace A, B, C, and D floats in addition to the South Harbor Launch Ramps. This grant would assist
with preliminary engineering, NEPA documents, environmental permits, mitigation actions, 100%
design drawings and estimates. These materials will make the project "construction ready" and would
assist in obtaining other grant sources for construction funding including the Alaska Department of
Transportation Municipal Harbor Matching Grant.
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The Harbor department is requesting the Seward City Council pass a resolution of support for the
float replacement project and the application for a Denali Commission Grant in the amount of
$100,000.00.
INTENT: Authorizing the City Manager to apply for a Denali Commission Grant to for design
funding to replace A, B, C, D, and S floats and the South Harbor Launch Ramps.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST Yes No
1. Comprehensive Plan X
Economic Development, Small Boat Harbor 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 Harbor.
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:
To qualify for a Denali Commission Grant, nominated projects are expected to show a general match.
The City of Seward intends to demonstrate a match for the future construction phase of this project
through funds in the Harbor Enterprise Fund Major Repair and Replacement fund with annual
contributions from the Capital Renewal and Replacement Fee.
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Approved by Finance Department
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council approves Resolution No. 2010- 099 authorizing the City Manager to apply for
a Denali Commission Grant in the amount of $100,000 for design funding to replace A, B, C, D floats
and the South Harbor Launch Ramp.
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