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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, DEFINING THE SCOPE OF WORK AND SUPPORTING THE
ROAD PRIORITY LIST THAT IS TO BE FUNDED USING THE
STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT AND FEDERAL
EARMARK MONIES ADMINISTERED THROUGH ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
WHEREAS, the City of Seward currently has an earmark with the Alaska Department of
Transportation in the amount of$2,700,000, requiring a match of$300,000 from the City; and
WHEREAS,an original draft list of priorities was presented to the City Council on March 8,
2010 and approved by council on July 26,2010 to come up with a defined priority list for expending
the available funding; and
WHEREAS,action was not taken at that time and the monies were reallocated,requiring the
City of Seward to submit a new priority list for 2014; and
WHEREAS, the 2010 priority list has been updated and a draft list of road improvement
projects by priority is attached; and
WHEREAS, in order to receive these funds, the City must provide a defined scope of work
and list the roads to be repaired; and
WHEREAS,the attached road improvement projects by priority defines the City's wishes to
expend the federal grant monies.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City of Seward, City Council adopts the road improvement priorities, as
substantially presented at this meeting, to be funded using the Statewide Transportation
Improvement Program, Federal Earmark and City of Seward monies.
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 13`11
day of January, 2014.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-007
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Jean Bardarson, Mayor
AYES: Keil, Terry, Squires, Butts, Bardarson
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ABSENT: Casagranda, Shafer
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: January 13, 2014
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From: William Casey, Public Works 11:4-sv,
Agenda Item: Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward has been asked by the State of Alaska Department of Transportation to list and
prioritize road improvements,without the addition of sidewalk work.The road priority list and scope
of work is attached for Council approval. This earmark grants the City of Seward $2,700,000 in
funding for road, improvements and will require a $300,000 match from the City.
The City Council has met to discuss public feedback and this priority list since its original approval
in 2010. To secure these funds the City of Seward, City Council must adopt a final road priority list
to submit to ADOT&PF.
INTENT: The City of Seward, City Council adopts the road priorities as attached that are to be
funded using the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and Federal Earmark monies. The
adopted list will be forwarded to ADOT&PF in order to secure an earmark for road repair and
improvement. After ADOT&PF receives the adopted list, they will assign costs to the associated
work and further work with the City to determine a feasible project and timeline.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan: section 3.4.1 Roads and 3.4.4 Transportation
1. X
systems.
2 Strategic Plan: page 16 "Provide Safe and Efficient Vehicular
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Transportation Facilities That Meet the Needs of the Community"
3. Other(list):
FISCAL NOTE: The available earmark requires a match of approximately $300,000.
Administration expects to come back to the City Council with a request to appropriate this amount
from the General Fund's fund balance account, at the time a contract is forwarded to Council for
approval.
Approved by Finance Department: Ste/4d.Z;344%.144,,-3-
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
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Council approves Resolution.2(+117 adopting the road priorities as attached that are to be funded
using the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and Federal Earmark monies.
Seward 2013 Road Improvement
City of Seward
2013 Street Improvement Needs
The City of Seward has obtained funding for street improvements through the State of
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF). This
document identifies and prioritizes improvements that can be accomplished using that
funding.
The initial funding was reported to be $1,100,000 and a needs assessment was completed
in 2008 assuming that level of funding. That funding has been reported to have increased
to $3,000,000 and this revised scoping summary has been prepared. This is total project
funding and must pay for all costs including environmental review, preparation of
contract design documents, and construction support services. The cost of projects
identified in this assessment may exceed the available funding.
PROJECT PROCESS -The funding is being administered through ADOT&PF and the
project process will have to follow ADOT&PF procedures. The City of Seward needs to
work with ADOT&PF in determining what elements of work are required and who will
be responsible to accomplish the work. Some of the elements of work that need to be
addressed between the City of Seward and ADOT&PF include the following:
Type of Project -The type of project relative to the actual improvements
A.
to be accomplished will impact the level of design and front-end work. At
this time, the City intends to provide asphalt overlays (which could include
milling) with only minimal foundation repair and drainage improvements.
B. Environmental and Preliminary Engineering- Elements that need to be
reviewed for level of effort that will be required, include:
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1. Scoping Reconnaissance - Additional effort required beyond
preliminary project location identification.
2. Field Activities - Level of surveying, including both design and
control, and geotechnical investigation if any.
3. Public Involvement requirements.
4. Environmental- Although this project should qualify for a
Categorical Exclusion (CE), level of environmental effort should
be identified.
C. Design Process - Level of effort could differ significantly, depending upon
the scope of the project. Components include:
1. Design Study Report (DSR)
2. Right-of-Way (ROW) Certification requirements could be
an issue.
3. Utility Conflict - Should not be an issue if only doing minimal
foundation repair and minimal drainage work.
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4. Design Process- Level of design review should be determined.
Reviews can include Local, Plans-in-Hand (PIH), Pre-Plans,
Specification and Estimates (Pre-PS&E) and Final PS&E.
D. Bidding and Construction Phases Services- Responsibility and level of
effort for bidding and construction phase services.
POTENTIAL PROJECT IDENTIFICATION -The projects identified in this initial
scoping review were developed by the City of Seward Public Works Department based
on visual observation and historical maintenance knowledge. The projects are presented
in a south to north orientation and fall into several location categories: Downtown,
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Gateway Jesse Lee Subdivisions and Forest Acres Subdivision. The Downtown and
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Gateway Jesse Lee projects encompass streets that are currently paved. The Forest
Acres projects include both paved and gravel surfaced roadways. The Forest Acre
improvements may include ROW challenges in 2-3 places.
LEVEL OF IMPROVEMENTS - In this initial review of projects the emphasis is on
roadway resurfacing and minor drainage improvements. Resurfacing is assumed to be
milling and re-pavement of the roadway. Drainage repairs are based on historical
maintenance problems and generally include ditch and culvert improvements. No
upgrades of sidewalks, curb, gutter, illumination or other amenities was considered. The
City of Seward is patterning this project to similar improvements they completed with
the Third Avenue Construction Contractor (QAP) in 2007.
MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS - To help determine the level of projects
that can be completed, general cost estimates were developed based on linear feet of
roadway (assumed to be 25-feet in width). Costs were increased for foundation repair and
drainage improvements. An average cost for milling, shaping, compacting and placing 2-
inches of asphalt surfacing was assumed to be $30.00 per square yard or $85 per lineal
foot of roadway. This cost assumes asphalt prices in the range of $129.00 per ton and a
25% premium for working in Seward, Alaska. There will also be a mobilization
cost to the overall project, which is not included in the unit cost.
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PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
A. DOWNTOWN STREETS
Washington Street (Fourth Avenue to Fifth Avenue) -
Approximately,
1.
300 feet by 48 feet of milling and paving. Roadway exhibits pot holes.
Total roadway width is 48-feet. Would mill and repave the entire width
not just driving lanes only. No special considerations. Cost: $26,000.
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2. Fifth Avenue (Washington Street to Madison Street) -
Approximately, 1800
feet by 60 feet of mill and repave (the entire width not just the driving lanes). There is
some curb replacement required on the N.E. end of this section (W. side of Old Library,
City Annex) needed. There are no other special considerations. Block between Adams
Street and Jefferson Street is in comparatively good condition. Cost: $230,000.
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Adams Street (First Avenue to Second Avenue)-
3a. Approximately, 350
feet by 25 feet of milling and paving. Segments of bad alligator cracking
are obvious. Street needs some minimal ditch work. Cost: $35,000.
3b. Adams Street (Third Avenue to Fifth Avenue)-
Approximately, 650
feet by 48 feet of milling and paving. Total roadway width is 48-foot.
Would mill and repave entire width not just the driving lanes only. No
special considerations. Cost: $56,000.
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4. First Avenue (Adams Street to A Street) –
Approximately, 2300 feet by 25
feet of milling and paving. From Washington Street to Jefferson Street, areas of
alligator cracking are badly in need of ditching. Madison Street to A Street needs
some ditching work. Drainage at A Street needs to be reviewed as it goes down
$200,000
embankment and behind AVTEC center. Cost:
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5. Sixth Avenue (Jefferson Street to Madison Street) -
Approximately, 350
feet by 25 feet of
milling and paving. Consider minor ditching on the east side
of the road as well as drainage coming down east/west alley behind the post
office. Cost: $35,000.
Monroe Street (Fifth Avenue to Ballaine Boulevard)-
6. Approximately,
650 feet by 25 feet of milling and paving. Consider ditching improvements.
Cost:
$58,000.
Street (First Avenue to Third Avenue)-
7. A Approximately 650 feet by 25
feet of milling and paving. Consider minor ditching. Cost: $58,000.
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Street (Third Avenue to Fourth Avenue) -
8. C Approximately, 300 feet by
25 feet of milling and paving. Pavement in poor condition, and drainage
improvements on the south side need to be addressed. Cost: $26,000.
Jefferson Street (First Avenue to Ballaine Boulevard)
9 - Approximately,
1600 feet by 25 feet of milling and paving. This roadway is a main east-
west corridor. The paving is in fair to poor condition and there are some
depressions that may have been caused by sub-base failure. A major storm
sewer runs along the south side of the road way. Cost: $138,000
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10. Madison Street (First Avenue to Ballaine Boulevard) – Approximately,
1600 feet by 25 feet of milling and paving. There is a sidewalk on the
north side between Fourth and Fifth Avenues. This roadway is a main
east-west corridor. The paving is in fair to poor condition. Segment
between First and Third Avenues is in best condition (except Second
Avenue intersection) and blocks between Third and Fifth Avenues are in
worst condition. Cost: $136,000.
11. Fifth Avenue (A Street to B Street) - One block (300 feet) of 24-foot
wide milling and paving. Pavement is in poor condition. Cost: $26,000
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12. Lowell Point Road (north end)-
Approximately, 800 feet by 25 feet of
gravel roadway needs asphalt (from the bridge to the south side of the
processing plant at the turn around). This area needs drainage
improvements and possible contour work to direct surface flow away from
the processing plant. Cost: $80,000.
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B. GATEWAY AND JESSE LEE SUBDIVISIONS
1. Phoenix Road (Barwell Street to Middle of Curve)-
Approximately,
1000 feet by 25 feet milling and paving. Asphalt between Barwell Street
and Bear Drive is in poor condition. Ditching needed on the west side.
Segment between Bear Drive and Dora Way needs selective pavement
replacement and culvert removal and replacement in selected locations.
Cost: $90,000.
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2. Bear Drive (Swetmann Avenue to Phoenix Road) –Approximately,
300 feet by 25 feet of milling and paving. Extreme pavement damage,
due to surface water runoff from Swetmann Avenue. Needs culvert
installation across Swetmann, ditch improvements downstream to Jesse
Lee Drive, and swale construction along Bear Drive. Potential utility
conflicts at Bear Drive and Swetmann Avenue. Cost: $40,000.
3. Dora Way (Phoenix Road to Jackson's House) – Approximately 1000
feet by 25 feet of milling and paving. Drainage issues coming down hill.
Need new ditch on south side of road and culvert upsizing on north side of
road.
Cost: $95,000.
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4. Resurrection Boulevard Swetmann Drive (Alice Drive to Bear Drive
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- Approximately, 1,000 feet of ditch work, consisting of material
removal and culvert installation at driveways/intersections. Purpose of
ditching and culverts, is to catch the runoff before runoff crosses the road
at the curve and causes erosion of the road section and private property.
Ditching will be required as well as matching driveway grades. Cost:
$85,000.
5. Marathon Drive (Swetmann Avenue to Iron Drive)
–
Approximately, 800 feet of 25-foot wide milling and paving. There
are some areas of asphalt heaving which may require
foundation/sub-base repair. Cost: $68,000
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6. Benson Drive (Swetmann Drive to Jesse Lee Drive) –
Approximately,
800 feet by 25 feet of milling/paving. Cost: $68,000
7. Jesse Lee Drive Coolidge Drive (Benson Drive to the Seward
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Highway) –
Approximately, 1,200 feet by 25 feet of milling/paving .
Some locations asphalt is completely gone. Cost: $115,000.
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C. FOREST ACRES SUBDIVISION
Birch Street (Dimond Boulevard to Alder Street)
1. - Approximately,
1500 feet by 25 feet of milling and paving. Roadway has flat topography
and no drainage facilities. Asphalt in poor condition. This section will
require right-of-way establishment and drainage evaluation. Cost Range:
$130,000 to $250,000.
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Alder Street (Birch Street to Dimond Boulevard)-
2.
Approximately, 500 feet of 25 feet milling and paving. Same condition
as Birch Street. Cost Range: $50,000.
Ash Street (Oak Street to Dimond Boulevard)-
3. Approximately, 1500
feet by 25 feet of gravel and asphalt roadway. Asphalt section needs to be
milled and repaved. Segment between Elm Street and Maple Street was
recently repaved with utility work in the area. Same conditions as Birch
Street. Cost Range: $130,000 to $200,000.
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4. Oak Street (Ash Street to Long Term Care Facility)-
Approximately, 500 feet by 24 feet of gravel roadway paving. ROW
appears to be adequate. Re-define ditch. Cost Range:
$50,000 to $125,000
5. Sea Lion Avenue (Elementary School to Seward Highway)
-This
roadway serves the grade school and middle school and is approximately
800 feet in length. The asphalt is 32 feet wide and there is a sidewalk on
the south side from the grade school to Dimond Boulevard. The asphalt is
deteriorating in some locations and there are drainage issues (storm sewer
has reverse grade). Small section was recently repaved. Cost Range:
$100,000 to $125,000
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PROJECT SUMMARY
Table 1 summarizes the projects in tabular form. Table 2 prioritizes the projects based on
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input from the City of Seward. is estimated that of the $3,000,000 funding,
approximately $2,400,000 will be available for construction. Of that amount, 5% or
$100,000 is assumed to be required for mobilization of equipment, including an asphalt
plant, to Seward, leaving a budget of approximately $2,300,000 for actual improvements
on the ground. Table 2 reflects approximately how many streets can be completed with
the project funds.
It should be noted that the costs are in “rough order of magnitude” only. They are
appropriate for comparative purposes and can also be used to determine approximately
how many individual projects can reasonably be included in the initial bid set. Actual
costs will vary based on inflation, the type of preparatory work and the continuity of the
project location. Inflation will be impacted by energy and asphalt costs at the time of
bidding. The preparatory work such as ditching and culvert work, foundation repair work,
grinding, sweeping, and so forth will impact cost based on the contractor's ability to
efficiently accomplish those task. The location of the improvements will influence set-up
requirements and will impact paving efficiency.
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Table 1 - City of Seward 2013 Road Improvement Projects
Comments
No. Street Name From To Length Cost
A-1 Washington Street Fourth Avenue 5th Avenue 300 $ 26,000 Repave Entire Width of Street
$
A-2 230,000Repave Entire Width of Street
Fifth Avenue Washington Street Madison Street 1800
$ 35,000 Foundation and Ditching Work
A-3a Adams Street First Avenue Second Avenue 350
$ 56,000 Repave Driving Lanes Only
A-3b Adams Street Third Avenue Fifth Avenue 650
$ 200,000 Some Ditching Work Required
A-4 First Avenue Adams Street A Street 2300
A-5 Sixth Avenue Jefferson Street $ 35,000
Madison Street 350
$
58,000
A-6 Monroe Street Fifth Avenue Ballaine Boulevard 650
A-7
A Street First Avenue Third Avenue 650 $ 58,000
A-8 C Street Third Avenue Fourth Avenue 300 $ 26,000
A-9 Jefferson Street First Avenue Ballaine Boulevard 1600 $ 138,000 Some storm drain and foundation work required
$
A-10 Madison Street 136,000
First Avenue Ballani e Boulevard 1600
A-11 Fifth Avenue A Street 300 $ 26,000
B Street
A-12 $ 80,000 Drainage work and re-grading required
Lowell Point Road Bridge First Turnout 800
B-1 Phoenix Road Barwell Street Middle of Curve 1000 $ 90,000 Some Ditching Work Required
$
B-2 40,000Requires Culverts, Downstream Drainage Work
Bear Drive Swetmann Avenue Phoenix Road 300
B-3 Dora Way Phoenix Road $ 95,000 Requires Drainage Work (Ditches and Culverts)
Jackson's House 1000
B-4 Resurrection Blvd. Alice Drive Bear Drive 1000 $ 85,000 Curb and Gutter and Sidewalk only
$
B-5 Marathon Drive 68,000
Swetmann Avenue Iron Drive 800
800
68,000
B-6 Benson Drive
Swetmann Avenue Jesse Lee Drive $
B-7 Jesse Lee I Coolidge Benson Seward Highway 1200 $ 115,000
C-1
Birch Street Dimond Boulevard Alder Street 1500 $ 250,000 ROW Issues, Extensive Drainage Improvements
$
C-2
Alder Street Birch Street Dimond Boulevard 50,000ROW Issues, Extensive Drainage Improvements
500
C-3 Ash Street Oak Street Dimond Boulevard 1500 $ 200,000 ROW Issues, Extensive Drainage Improvements
C-4
Cedar Street Dimond Boulevard Ash Street 700 $ 60,000
C-5 Oak Street Ash Street
Long Term Care Fac. 500 $ 125,000
C-6 Sea Lion Drive Elementary School Seward Highway 800 $ 100,000
TOTAL $2,370,000
Table 2 - Priority Listing of City of Seward 2013 Road Improvement Projects
Priority
To Length Cost Cost
From
No. Street Name
2013
Accumulation
$ $ 1
90,000
B-1Phoenix Road1000
90,000
Middle of Curve
Barwell Street
$ 95,000$ 185,0002
1000
B-3Dora Way
Phoenix Road Jackson's House
$ 40,000$ 225,0003
300
B-2Bear Drive
Swetmann Avenue Phoenix Road
$ $ 4
B-4Resurrection Blvd.85,000
1000 310,000
Alice Drive Bear Drive
$ $ 5
B-5Marathon Drive68,000
800 378,000
Swetmann Avenue Iron Drive
$ $ 446,0006
B-6Benson Drive68,000
800
Swetmann Avenue Jesse Lee Drive
$ 115,000$ 561,0007
B-7Jesse Lee/Coolidge1200
Seward Highway
Benson
A-4$ $
761,0008
First Avenue200,000
2300
Adams Street A Street
$ $ 911,0009
A-2Fifth Avenue230,000
1800
Washington Street Madison Street
$ $ 969,00010
A-7A Street650 58,000
First Avenue Third Avenue
A-3a$ 35,000$ 11
350
Adams Street
Second Avenue 1,004,000
First Avenue
650 $ $ 12
A-3b
Adams Street56,000 1,060,000
Fifth Avenue
Third Avenue
300 $ $ 13
A-1Washington Street
26,000 1,086,000
Fourth Avenue 5th Avenue
$ $
1600 14
A-9Jefferson Street138,000 1,224,000
Ballaine Boulevard
First Avenue
A-10$ $
1600 15
Madison Street136,000 1,336,000
Ballaine Boulevard
First Avenue
$ $
650 16
A-6Monroe Street58,000 1,418,000
Ballaine Boulevard
Fifth Avenue
$ $
350 17
A-5Sixth Avenue35,000 1,453,000
Madison Street
Jefferson Street
$ $
300 18
A-8C Street26,000 1,479,000
Fourth Avenue
Third Avenue
A-11$ $
300 18
Fifth Avenue26,000 1,505,000
A Street B Street
C-3Ash Street$ $
1500 19
200,000 1,705,000
Dimond Boulevard
Oak Street
C-5Oak Street$ $
500 20
125,000 1,830,000
Ash Street Long Term Care Fac.
C-6Sea Lion Drive$ $
800 21
100,000 1,930,000
Elementary School Seward Highway
C-1Birch Street$ $
1500 22
250,000 2,180,000
Dimond Boulevard Alder Street
C-4Cedar Street$ $
700 23
60,000 2,240,000
Dimond Boulevard Ash Street
C-2Alder Street$ $
500 24
50,000 2,290,000
Birch Street Dimond Boulevard
A-12 Lowell Point Road 800 $ 80,000 25
$ 2,370,000
Bridge First Turnout
$2,370,000
TOTAL