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MEMORANDUM CXi
TO: Seward City Council
November 2, 2011
FROM: Port and Commerce Advisory Board
RE: Legislative Priorities
On November 2,2011, at the regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the City
of Seward, Alaska, the board recommended that the City Council approve the State Legislative
Priorities list with the following amendments, approved by motion. Subsequent item numbering
changes are assumed.
additions: bold underlined and italicized and
deletions: 3true throug
In: Section 1, Subsection 1. State Funded Priorities, Item B. Port, Harbor, and Industrial Area;
B. PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSTRIAL AREA
(1)$52.75 million for extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin breakwater to
improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity, and barge landings for the
Coastal Villages Fishing Fleet move from Seattle to Alaska.
(2)Full funding ($23 Million) for the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and
Public Facilities, Municipal Harbor Grant Program to provide ($1.1 million) matching
funds to replace "D" Float in the Seward Small Boat Harbor.
(3)$101,000 for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward Small
Boat Harbor including A, B, C, and S Floats.
('1)$775,000 for building a Handicap Accessible Fish Cleaning Station in the Northeast
Launch Ramp Area of the Seward Small Boat Harbor.
(4)$500,000 to pave the apron and add a wash down pad at the 50 ton travel lift.
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5 J$1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure that includes a security fence around
the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
ofiA,' $1.7 million for doubling the railway capacity of the ship lift (syncrolift) and associated
v upland improvements to meet new requirements for repair work on Coast Guard vessels at
the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
3t': $4.5 million for adding moorage (T, U, and V floats) along the north side of the Seward
/ Small Boat Harbor
(1 ) $100,000 for a card-lock crane at the travel lift dock.
and
In: Section 1, Subsection 2. Cruise Ship Head Tax or Cruise Ship Gambling Tax;
2. CRUISE SHIP HEAD TAX OR CRUISE SHIP GAMBLING TAX
(1)$200,000 to continue the seasonal shuttle bus for cruise ship passengers.
of 44-�% • . . : - ! !
s.� provide space for the research vessel the R/V Sikuliaq.
(2)$1.31 million for Seward Dock Enhancements: Includes $450,000 for a cruise ship
baggage conveyor system, $360,000 a covered walkway at the Train Station, $150,000 for
a second mooring bollard to accommodate a second cruise ship and$200,000 for extending
the dock security lighting.
(3)$300,000 for improving the cruise ship pedestrian corridor between the Alaska Railroad
Terminal and Cruise Ship Terminal.
(4)$220,000 for West Dock Maintenance and Repair. Includes repair of piles with severe
corrosion for$100,000,repair of the cathodic protection system for$50 thousand,repair of
sewer system $30,000, $15,000 for camel and fender repairs and miscellaneous repairs
$25,000).
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(5)$50,000 for Seward Ambulance Corps. and Seward Fire Department operational response
to cruise ship passengers and cruise ship emergencies.
(8)$2 million for constructing a 100' by 80' metal building to house emergency response
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In: Section 1, Subsection 4. Beneficial Legislation
4. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
(1) Support the passage of House Bill 184 reallocating the fish tax to provide a greater share to
local municipal governments.
(2)Legislative support for increased cash infusion into PERS/TRS retirement system in order
to offset unfunded retirement system liabilities, to make future contribution rates more
affordable for the State and local governments.
(3) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP 18-25.5) in the State Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP).
(4) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP 25.5-36) in the STIP.
(5) Appropriation for upgrading the Sterling Highway (MP 45-60) in the STIP.
(6) Support for continuing Medicaid programs and capital cost reimbursement at not less than
current year funding levels.
(7) Return of service to Seward by the State Ferry Tustumena.
(8) Alternative Energy Programs that encourage and fund participation by the City and its
electrical utility customers.
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MEMORANDUM I(2/1l
TO: Seward City 2 Council
November 2, 2011 fv:44)
FROM: Harbormaster Funk
RE: Legislative Priorities
The Harbormaster recommends the following correction to the Federal Legislative Priority List.
Subsequent item numbering changes are assumed.
additions: bold underlined and italicized and
deletions: struck through
In: Section 1, Subsection. Appropriations and Grants, Items 4 and 10
A. APPROPRIATIONS AND GRANTS
1. $2 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for mitigation for flood risk
reduction at Lowell Creek in Seward.
2. $7 million for a comprehensive Seward Flood Mitigation Program on the watershed level
by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
3. $200,000 for the first Alaskan sea level rise climate change study to be conducted in
Resurrection Bay by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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4. $16 million for extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin breakwater to
improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity, ship repair capabilities, seafood
processing operations, and barge landings.
5. $3 million appropriation for storm surge mitigation, bank stabilization and erosion control
projects (from a Section 103 study by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers).
6. $1 million appropriation for erosion control projects (from a Section 14 study by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers) for the Seward Marine Industrial Center and the Alaska
Railroad Dock.
7. $2.25 million appropriation for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces,
reconstructing sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems.
8. $2 million grant for constructing a 100'x 80' metal building to house emergency response
equipment, and shelter supplies at the Fort Raymond Satellite Fire Station.
10. $1 9. $2.3 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for O&M Dredging in
the Seward Small Boat Harbor.
10.$2.496 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for design, engineering, construction,
and protection from coastal erosion for the Lowell Point Road (the sole land access to
critical infrastructure, state parks, and Kenai Peninsula Borough residential housing area).
11. $15 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for extending and improving the Alaska
Railroad Freight Dock in Seward.
12. $250,000 for operating the Alaska strandings network and responding to marine mammal
and seabird strandings and mortalities throughout Alaska.
This change eliminates redundancy and is a more accurate cost estimate for the project.
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Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Price Assumptions
Mobilization/Demobilization 1 LS $ 500,000 $ 500,000
Site prep,construction Survey,
erosion/pollution control 1 LS $ 40,000 $ 40,000
Wave Barrier
`Wave Barrier 930 LF $ 11,000 $ 10,230,000
Promenade 930 LF $ 1,000 $ 930,000
Fenders,2 pin pile w/energy unit 38 EA $ 60,000 $ 2,280,000 Assume 1 fender every 25ft
Cathodic Protection 1 LS $ 2,046,076 $ 2,046,076 Assume one anode every 10sf,to mllw and one per fender pile
Main Float System
Approach Trestle 144 SF $ 400 $ 57,600 Assume HS20,timber,piling separate
Trestle Piling 6 ea $ 9,250 $ 55,500 Assume$3k ea driving,$1k ea anode,$75/If pile @ 16"x0.5"x70' long_
_Gangway 6x100, uncovered 1 EA $ 75,000 $ 75,000
Gangway Landing Float 320 SF $ 100 $ 32,000 Assume 16x20 timber
Heavy Duty Moorage Float 7500 SF $ 75 $ 562,500
Assume$10k ea driving,$1100 ea anode,$170/If pile @ 30"x5/8"x70'
Float Piling(w/anodes) 14 EA $ 23,000 $ 322,000 long,50'oc
Safety Equipment(rings, FE) 10 set $ 2,500 $ 25,000 Assume one LF/FE every 150',along 930'bw+500'float
Safety Ladders 5 ea $ 1,500 $ 7,500 Assume on float only. Ladders incorporated in fenders on barrier.
On-Float/Barrier Water Service 1480 LF $ 140 $ 207,200 On main float, dd float,&barrier
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On-Float/Barrier Fire Dry Standpipe Sys 1480 LF $ 100 $ 148,000 On main float,dd float,&barrier
On-Float Sewer Piping 300 LF $ 100 $ 30,000_Drive Down Float only.
Vacuum Pump System for Vessel pumpout 1 LS $ 40,000 $ 40,000 Assumes one 75gpm pump or two 55 gpm pumps.
On Float/Barrier Power/Lighting/Telecom
System 1 LS $ 940,000 $ 940,000
Drive Down Float
40 x 200 Drive Down Float 8000 SF $ 300 $ 2,400,000
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Remove Existing Dolphins 4 EA $ 5,000 $ 20,000
20x150 Transfer Bridge 3000 SF $ 350 $ 1,050,000
Sheetpile retaining wall 6250 SF $ 60 $ 375,000 Assume 250lf x 25' H sheets,coated
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Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Price Assumptions .
Dredging
Sampling Program Assumes surface grab samples and characterization
for onshore disposal;agencies will accept surficial sampling of sediments
with grab sampler; bottom sediments primarily sand;gravel will not
Sampling and Permitting for Dredging 1 LS $ 35,000 $ 35,000 sample easily.
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Assumes exist.-20ft basin depth, Northern Hawk 20-ft draft @-4ft tide
Dredging requires 6ft dredge depth,700'x800'basin area (northern 2/3 of basin),
102000 CY $ 20 $ 2,040,000 no contaminated material.
_Upland stockpiling of Dredge Material 102000 CY $ 10 $ 1,020,000 Assumes clean, nearby upland disposal/use approved
Upland Improvements _
Warehouse Building, 15%office 2500 SF $ 200 $ 500,000
Warehouse Building, 10%office 5000 SF $ 200 $ 1,000,000 Warehouse buildings assume concrete floor, insulated metal panel walls
Warehouse Building,5%office 10000 SF $ 160 $ 1,600,000 and roof. Plumbing to one building.
Upland Site Grading/Improvements 29000 SY $ 2 $ 58,000
Earthwork for AC Pavements 9680 5Y $ 20 $ 193,600 8"base course,compacted.
2"AC Pavements,Incl.Striping allowance 9680 SY $ 25 $ 242,000
Waste Collection Bldg, Used Oil/Solidwaste 1 LS $ 80,000 $ 80,000
To main float,drive float, barrier,&bldgs.Also Fire protection to bldgs.
Assumes(1)the existing water supply&distribution system can provide
adequate water supply for all demands;(2) Only the large warehouse
Upland Waterline Extensions 800 LF $ 415 $ 332,000 requires a water and sewer service.
Assumes(1)Sewer can flow by gravity along Nash Road,from the
warehouse west to the connection to the existing sewer; (2) Existing
gravity sewers are adequately sized for the additional flows; (3)flow from
Upland Sewer Extension to DD float& warehouse is small (i.e.,two washrooms); (4)flow from docks is about 75
Warehouse 1000 LF $ 380 $ 380,000 gpm max.
Assume(1) Additional flows from the dock and one warehouse will
require a replacement of the existing lift stations at Morris Ave and
Correctional Center;(2)Existing forcemains are adequately sized and
rated for added flows; (3) wastewater flow from warehouse will be small
(only restrooms); (4)the existing gravity sewer collection pipe can handle
the additional flow from the warehouse and dock; (5)the grades along
Replace Existing Lift Stations 3 EA $ 115,000 $ 345,000 nash Road are suitable for gravity sewer line from the warehouse.
Upland Lighting, Power,Smart Cards 1 LS $ 760,000 $ 760,000
Upland communciation and Security 1 LS $ 200,000 $ 200,000
Security Fencing 2400 LF $ 25 $ 60,000 Assume 8'chain link
]Crane(5 ton, pedestal crane) 1 EA $ 150,000 $ 150,000
Subtotal New Facilities: $ 31,578,976
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Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Price Assumptions •
Existing Facility Repairs and Upgrades
North Dock Fendering Replacement 13 EA $ 60,000 $ 780,000
Add Shorepower/Lighting to N. Dock 1 LS $ 105,000 $ 105,000
North Dock Repairs(selected bullrail and Assume replace 250'timber bullrail and replace 75 linear feet of 12"thick
concrete grade beam sections) 1 LS $ 65,000 $ 65,000 by 4'wide concrete grade beam(4 sections)
Assume one anode every 10 sf from mudline(-23')to MLLW(0'),or
North Dock Corrosion Protection 1 LS $ 2,170,000 $ 2,170,000 equivalent impressed current system. Also, intertidal zone coating.
Assume 15'x 62'x 12"thick concrete apron, reinforced w/#8 @ 12"
Barge Ramp Repairs(replace concrete apron, transverse and#8 @ 8" longitudinal to ramp axis. Reconstruct fender
missing fender) 1 LS $ 77,000 $ 77,000 holding bracket and install new extruded cylindrical rubber fender.
Assume one anode every 10 sf from mudline(-23')to MLLW(0'),or
Barge Ramp Corrosion Protection 1 LS $ 620,000 $ 620,000 equivalent impressed current system. Also,intertidal zone coating.
East Dock Electrical Upgrades 1 LS $ 125,000 $ 125,000
Assume abrasive blasting to remove corrosion in splash and tidal
zones,and coating of these areas. Install one anode every 10 sf from
East Dock Corrosion Protection 1 LS $ 1,290,000 $ 1,290,000 mudline(-23')to MLLW(0'),or equivalent impressed current system. _
East Dock Fender Pile replacement 22 EA _$ 10,000 $ 220,000
East Dock,install safety ladders 2 EA $ 6,000 $ 12,000
Assume this dolphin remains in project, is fitted with new timber facing
Refurbish Dolphin(North of East Dock) 1 EA $ 40,000_ $ 40,000 and Cathodic protection.
Subtotal Exist. Facility Repairs& Upgrades: $ 5,504,000
Summary
Cosntruction Total $ 37,082,976_
Estimate& Escalation Contingency 25% $ 9,270,744
Owner's Contingency 6% $ 2,224,979
See HMS
O&M Life Cycle Costs(30 year life) Estimate O&M Costs estimated separately, included as separate document.
Assumes Offshore: 3 borings to 150',and 1 boring to 75'and Upland(for
Geotechnical Investigation $ 295,000 buildings and trestles): 1 boring to 100',and 3 borings to 50'.
Underwater Inspection of Existing Facilities $ 164,000 Includes only North Dock, Barge Ramp,and East Dock.
Final Engineering,Construction Management 10% $ 3,708,298
Project Total(2012 dollars): $ 52,745,996
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(11/2/2011) Christy I erry- Legislative priorities rdye
From: Carol Griswold <cgriz@ak.net> •
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To: <bardarson@seward.net>, Marianna Keil <backlash@gci.net>, Christy Terry ... �� U
Date: 11/2/2011 4:18 PM t
Subject: Legislative priorities
Some notes and questions on Legislative Priorities
State:
Public Facilities:
(2) $2.5 M for public works shop: where will it be located? Is this the
cart before the horse? Should it be such a high priority?
(3)$2 M to expand Providence Medical clinic?
former physical therapy wing underused; I hope "expansion"does not mean
"enlarge"
CT scanner should be moved out of street ROW and never allow Lowell
Canyon Drive to be blocked again. As this seems to be an item that is
routinely upgraded, it would make more sense to have a "loading dock"
design where the obsolete trailer would roll out, the new one roll in
and hook up to the same wiring.
(4, 5, 6, 7)ASLC $3.6 M
(7)$950,000 for ASLC volunteer and staff housing?This seems very high.
B. Port and Harbor, Industrial Area
(1) $52.74 M to extend SMIC basin breakwater:
is this feasible?
study not completed, work session indicated it might be more feasible to
excavate rather than extend over unstable fjord drop-off
(4) $775,000 to build handicap accessible fish cleaning station in NE
boat launch areal Very expensive for such a short season. Is this really
necessary with all the other fish cleaning stations?Are they also ADA
compliant?As this is a migratory bird killer, either it should be
removed (cheap) or redesigned to accommodate ADA and exclude birds.
(7) $1.7 M to double railway capacity of ship lift(synchrolift) and
associated upland improvement to meet new requirements for repair work
on Coast Guard vessels at SMIC
CG requires containment and their vessels are too large to fit inside
existing tent structure. Until that containment problem is solved, why
increase the capacity for too-large vessels? Sandblasting, painting,
hydroblasting, etc contaminants MUST be contained and properly disposed.
C. Electric
Any upgrades on lines to SMIC?
11/2/2011) Christy Terry- Legislative priorities gage 2
D. Roads, Streets and ADA Accessibility
What happened to the fall 2011 street repair project where we
prioritized improvements?
E. Public Safety
Great idea, but where will new courthouse,jail, and police/state
agencies be built?
2. Cruise Ship Head Tax
(1) $200,000 to continue seasonal shuttle!
How much diesel fuel was burned for this program by inefficient school
buses?
Why run it on days when the ships are not in port?
How effective and efficient was the program? I saw empty buses polluting
on their endless rounds day after day... the season runs too long
How many taxi companies were hurt by this bus subsidy?
What was the actual cost per passenger?
(4)$300, 000 to improve cruise ship pedestrian corridor between Depot
and Terminal!
Many$$ already spent on improvements to north side already, wouldn't
take that much to redirect passengers to use the north side and crosswalks.
(2, 3, 5, 6) $11.93M are all Railroad dock extensions, enhancements,
maintenance and repair and parking lot upgrades. Shouldn't they be doing
their own fundraising and let the city work on its own priorities?
(8) $2 for a Fort Raymond Satellite Fire Station metal building: is this
site stable in case of an earthquake?The adjacent Forest Acres
Campground is a 1000 feet of silt that would liquefy in an earthquake.
4. Beneficial Legislation
(8) return Tusty to Seward. Where would it dock? Can Seward compete with
what Homer offers?
FEDERAL
A.
3. Alaska sea level rise study:just look at Seward at high tide. This
money would be better spent mitigating the effects of a rising sea. What
about the sewage lagoon and other critical infrastructure impacted by
rising sea level?
5. $16 to extend SMIC breakwater: wait for study to be completed! It
(11/212011)Christy 1 - Legislative priorities vage 3
might be better to dredge it out than try to extend it into the fjord's
deep waters.
7. erosion control at SMIC: why not MOVE the Coast Guard tower to a
safer place inland not impacted by erosion or tsunamis?
9. Fort Raymond shelter: see above note.
4 and 10 are both for dredging the small boat harbor. Duplication?
12: RR Freight Dock: shouldn't the RR be doing its own lobbying?
B.
Does 2 refer to the Lowell Creek tunnel?Very obscure.
3. Where is the 3.5 acres of disposal area for the small boat harbor
dredging?Will the harbor bottom be sampled for hazardous toxins before
being disturbed? Will it be treated as hazardous/contaminated waste? How
much will that cost?
Thank you for your consideration.
Carol Griswold
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Johanna Kinney
From: Christy Terry <TerryC@akrr.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 4:21 PM
To: Johanna Kinney
Cc: Michelle Weston
Subject: Alaska Railroad Items on Resolution 2011-083
Attachments: Seward ARRC passenger Project Options 8-30-11.doc; scan0001.pdf
Hi Johanna and Michelle,
I am sending this on behalf of the Railroad, not as a Council member.
During PACAB today they recommended removing from Resolution 2011-083:
2. Cruise Ship Head Tax or Cruise Ship Gambling Tax
(2) $9.6 million for Phase 1 of the Est Dock Extension: 300 feet to improve access for cruise ships. Phase 2 would
include an additional 200 feet extension for $6.4 million. This would provide space for the research vessel the R/V
Sikuliaq.
and
(6) $500,000 for building and parking upgrades to the Lindsey Intermodal Facility.
I have attached the information sheet regarding these items for distribution to Council and also an information sheet on
our dock extension Tiger Grant application. Michelle will also be able to speak regarding the Administrations
communications with Railroad Executives and these requests. Thank you.
Christy Terry
Seward Dock Operations Manager
Alaska Railroad Corporation
PO Box 95,Seward AK 99664
Phone(907)265-2209
Fax(907)265-2219
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Seward/Alaska Railroad
Passenger Related Development Projects
August 30,2011
Projects Summary/Requested FY2013 Funding:
Seward Dock Enhancement Projects $1,310,000
Building and Parking Upgrades $500,000
West Dock Maintenance and Repair $220,000
Airport Road Access Improvements $300,000 Comment lwul:Should we take this out
because it is not passenger related
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West Dock Enhancements:
Enhancement Project Cost
Baggage Conveyor Slot/Cruise Ships $450,000
Seasonal Covered Walkway/Trains $360,000
Installation of Second Mooring Bollard to accommodate a $150,000
second cruise ship
Extend under dock security lighting $200,000
Total --- Dock Enhancements $1,310,000
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• Baggage Conveyor Dock Slot
A slot in the dock for a baggage conveyor exists on the west side of the main
dock. Another slot is proposed on the east side. Slots greatly expedite baggage
handling and can help eliminate conflicts with other users. A slot on the east side
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Covered walkways from the Cruise ship to the train and motor coaches will allow
passengers to walk most of the distance from cruise ship to the train and motor
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Parking Lot Paving, striping ,signage and drainage $250,000
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Left Photo: Door locations at entrance. Right Photo: Paving&striping.
West Dock Maintenance and Repair
West dock was built in 1965 and requires an amount of maintenance and repair
commensurate with its age.
Pile Corrosion Repairs $100,000
Cathodic Protection System Repair $50,000
Sewer system repairs including lift station pump replacement $30,000
Camel and Fender repairs $15,000
Unforeseen and miscellaneous repairs $25,000
Total Cost $220,000
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Alaska Railroad Corporation
October 31,2011
Project Profile
Project Name: Seward East Dock Expansion
Project Snapshot: The Seward East Dock Expansion project will extend the existing
freight/passenger dock in Seward, Alaska, by 400 feet. This increase in dock area
will accommodate a variety of vessel types including freight, passenger, research,
military,fishing, and barges.
Location: Seward is situated on Resurrection Bay on the southeast coast of the Kenai
Peninsula, 125 highway miles south of Anchorage. The area encompasses 15
square miles of land and 7 square miles of water. It lays at approximately 60° 07'
N Latitude, 149° 26' W Longitude (Sec. 10, T1 S, R1 W, Seward Meridian).
Seward is one of two ice-free, deep-draft ports with all-weather air, road,and rail
access to the major population and supply centers of Southcentral, Southwestern,
and Interior Alaska.
District: Alaska Congressional District 1 (Don Young)
Contact: Kathleen Rogge, Grants Management Officer
Alaska Railroad Corporation
327 W. Ship Creek Avenue
P.O. Box 107500
Anchorage,AK 99510-7500
(907) 265-2638
RoggeK(;akrr.cotn
Classification: Seward is an Economically Distressed Area as defined in section 301 of the
Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. The city's average
unemployment rate for 2009-2010 is 37.4 percent compared to the national
average of 9.1 percent.'
Total Project Cost: $12.8 million
Non-Federal Funds Committed: $2.6 million
TIGER Discretionary Grant Request: $10.2 million
'Source:http://labor.alaska.gov/researchhndex.htm
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Seward East Dock Expansion
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Alaska Railroad Corporation
The Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) is a full-service railroad serving communities from the Gulf of
Alaska to Fairbanks. Owned by the State of Alaska since 1985, the Alaska Railroad is a self-sustaining
corporation that operates without state subsidy, and provides year-round passenger, freight, and real estate
services. Since its completion in 1923, the railroad has played a central role in Alaska's growth —
providing a means for communities to flourish along the railbelt, supplying the Fairbanks gold fields,
helping to build the Alaska Highway, supporting WWII war efforts, and hauling pipe and supplies for the
construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.
Today, ARRC continues its tradition of support for the Alaska community. ARRC is a powerful
economic engine hauling nearly 8 million tons of freight per year, including the products used to build
Alaskan homes and businesses and to support critical resource industries such as coal, oil, and gas. The
railroad also carries more than 500,000 travelers annually, providing access for Alaskans and visitors
from tidewater in Seward and Whittier to the Interior.
Transportation in Alaska is more challenging than in any other part of the country. With nearly 34,001)
miles of shoreline wrapped around 586,000 square miles (about 1/5 the size of the contiguous Lower 48
states), moving freight from point A to point B is no small endeavor. Approximately 70% of the state's
population lives within the railbelt region, which stretches nearly 500 miles from the coastal community
of Seward to the wilderness of Denali National Park before reaching its terminus in the Interior city of
Fairbanks. Other railbelt communities along the route include Portage, Whittier, Girdwood, Anchorage,
Wasilla,Willow, Talkeetna, Hurricane, Healy, and Nenana.
Seward serves as the southernmost point of the railbelt region, marking Mile 1 of the Alaska Railroad
route. This Economically Distressed Area (EDA) of approximately 2,700 residents is well-known for its
historic designation as the city named after William H. Seward, the U.S. Secretary of State who
negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia during the Lincoln administration. It is equally as well-
known for its interwoven history of service to the Alaska Railroad, the State of Alaska, and the many
communities that receive cargo through the port of Seward.
Investing in Seward means investing in all of Alaska, since so many of the goods and services required
for continued statewide development must pass through this remote community. The Seward East Dock is
a critical link in Alaska's intermodal infrastructure, as shown by the broad support this application
includes (via attachment) from freight customers and statewide officials who understand the dock's
importance.
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The Seward East Dock Expansion project will extend the existing freight/passenger dock in Seward,
Alaska, by 400 feet. This increase in dock area will accommodate a variety of vessel types including
freight, passenger, research, military, fishing, and barges.
Transportation Challenges
The length of the current East Dock — 550 feet — allows only up to two larger vessels to berth at a time
with access to the dock. Some of these vessels can load/unload on the neighboring West Dock, but many
cannot due to three mitigating factors: 1) the height of the West Dock is incompatible with many vessels;
2) only roll-on/roll off availability is on the East Dock; and 3) due to Homeland Security requirements,
active loading/unloading of the West Dock while a cruise ship is docked at the West Dock is prohibited.
Seward has cruise ships at the West Dock approximately 55 days each summer, with some of these days
being double ship days, thus prohibiting barges from actively moving cargo to berth. Also, since the west
side of the West Dock has a fuel line, and that side is reserved for vessels requiring fuel, ARRC cannot
berth vessels there long term. When a vessel larger than 400 feet or a long barge berths at the East Dock,
there can be no other vessel berthing there simultaneously. Historically, larger vessels have sometimes
docked at the Coal Dock; however, annual tonnage of coal through the port of Seward has increased from
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954,000 tons in 2010 to 1,050,000 tons in 2011,with a projected increase to 1,150,000 tons in 2012. This
growth will severely limit the availability of the Coal Dock for any purpose other than serving coal ships.
In an important development, ARRC was informed that the Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. (TOTE)
vessel class (Orca Class) that currently delivers freight to Alaska cannot use the East Dock. The TOTE
ship's roll-on/roll-off ramp is in the wrong location to use the wider portion of the dock, and the ramp is
too long to use the narrow portion of the dock.
Since there is currently limited berthing space, many vessels that could dock long-term in Seward, a
location closer to their service areas, now travel to Seattle for the winter or for longer-term services. This
reduces long-term service delivery in Seward, increases fuel and pollution due to added transport time
without goods transfer, and negatively affects shipping company schedules and bottom lines.
Lastly,and this challenge affects most (if not all) East Dock customers, the current dock length and width
severely restricts storage and staging of cargo in a secured area because of limited square footage.
Addressing Transportation Challenges
The challenges posed by the factors discussed above will be overcome through the completion of the
Seward East Dock Expansion project. Widening and lengthening the East Dock will allow the following
improvements:
• Additional short-term berthing space.
• Additional long-term berthing space.
• Additional simultaneous berthing.
• Additional secure cargo storage area.
• Additional secure cargo staging/transfer area.
• Additional roll-on/roll off compatibility.
• Additional capacity to service larger ships.
The project will relieve both dock and port congestion, increase cargo transfer and storage efficiencies,
reduce idle time for vessels waiting to berth and load or unload, and reduce fuel consumption by keeping
more ships in Seward for long term services rather than forcing them to faraway ports like Seattle.
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Seward East Dock Expansion
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II. Project Parties
Though the Alaska Railroad Corporation is the primary applicant for the proposed Seward East Dock
Expansion, the project itself will benefit all existing Seward East Dock customers and commercial users,
as well as a number of key prospective customers.
Existing Customers
Seward is a critical port of entry for the transfer of more than 1.4 billion pounds of cargo transit each year,
importing goods that reach all corners of Alaska, and exporting coal to the Pacific Rim and South
America.2 The Seward East Dock is an essential component of that transfer of goods, and its expansion
will ensure job preservation and job creation for ARRC, its freight customers, the community of Seward,
and the cities,towns, and remote villages that rely on these goods. Existing port customers include3:
A.N.P Shipping Company Northland Services
Afognak Construction Pacific Pile and Marine
Alaska Logistics, LLC Princess
Alaska Maritime Agencies,Inc. Quality Asphalt Paving,Inc.
Alaska Sealife Center Royal Celebrity Tows
Aldrich Offshore Samson Tug&Barge Company, Inc.
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co Seatac Marine Services
Anderson Tug& Barge Co. Seattle Action Services
Brice Marine,LLC Seward Ship's Drydock,Inc.
Carlile Transportation Services Shoreside Petroleum,Inc.
City of Seward Southeast Stevedoring
Crowley Marine Services,Inc. Totem Ocean Trailer Express,Inc.
Delta Western Incorporated Unimak Fisheries, LLC
Foss Maritime United States Coast Guard
Heko Services United States Navy
Icicle Seafoods University of Alaska
Kelly-Ryan, Inc. Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc.
K-Sea Transportation West Construction Company,Inc.
North Star Terminal and Stevedore Co.
2 See attached PDF titled"Seward Freight Distribution Map"for areas served by ARRC's Seward dock facilities.
3 See attached PDF titled"East Dock Customers—Letters of Support"for letters from companies in bold.
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