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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013-104
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO INSPECT
THE LOWELL CREEK FLOOD DIVERSION, WITH AN AGREEMENT
TOTAL OF$50,000,AND A CITY SHARE OF 50%,SHARED AMOUNT OF
$25,000, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has long had a relationship with the Army Corps of
Engineers in the management of the Lowell Creek Diversion, adjacent tunnel and surrounding area;
and
WHEREAS, previous periodic inspections on the diversion tunnel have been done by the
Army Corps in cooperation with the City of Seward in 1978 and 2010; and.
WHEREAS,the State of Alaska requires inspection of the structure and outfall every three
(3) years; and
WHEREAS,the October 2013 government shut down and the local flooding both led to the
inspection being delayed; and
WHEREAS, the City continues to collaborate with the Corps in agreement and resulting
reports for submittal to the State of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the periodic inspection should take place before winter weather prohibits a
thorough and safe inspection; and
WHEREAS, time is of the essence.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the Army
Corps of Engineers to inspect the Lowell Creek Flood Diversion.
Section 2.The amount of the agreement is$50,000 total with a fifty percent(50%)city share
of$25,000. Funding in the amount of$25,000 is hereby appropriated from general fund reserves
account number 101-0000-3050 to contracted services account number 101-1120-5390.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013-104
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 12th day of
November, 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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an Bardarson, Mayor
AYES: Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Terry, Squires, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
VACANT: One
ATTEST:
Khanna KinW CMC
ity Clerk
(City Seal)
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Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: November 12, 2013 044,,t -231
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To: City Council
From: City Manager Jim Hunt
Agenda Item: Lowell Creek Inspection agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward has collaborated with the Army Corp of Engineers for more than 60 years at the
Lowell Creek diversion project. This relationship continues to be important for the maintenance and
safety of the structure. In recent years the State of Alaska began requiring an inspection every three
years. This year October delays have resulted in the City and Corp having a small window to conduct
inspections of the creek,tunnel,outfall and surrounding areas before the onset of winter weather. We
will then work together, submitting the information garnered for the state reports.
The agreement requires a 50% match of$25,000 for a total agreement of$50,000.
INTENT:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers to for
$25,000 or 50% of the total, $50,000, to conduct inspection of the Lowell Creek diversion, and
appropriating funds.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan: "Determine the best solution and seek adequate
1. funding to rebuild and/or repair the Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel X
complex." Section 3.8.1.3
2. Strategic Plan: Page 11, mitigate flood hazard and promote safety X
3. Other: X
FISCAL NOTE:
Funding for this agreement will be appropriated in the amount of$25,000 from general fund reserves
account number 101-0000-3050 to contracted services account number 101-1120-5390.
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
The City Attorney reviewed the agreement language.
RECOMMENDATION: idek
Approve Resolution 2013- Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the
Army Corps of Engineers to for $25,000 or 50% of the total, $50,000, to conduct inspection of the
Lowell Creek diversion, and appropriating funds.