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First Public Hearing: January 13,2020
Postponed: January 13, 2020
Second Public Hearing: January 27,2020
Approval Date: January 27,2020
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2020-006
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, DETERMINING IT IS IN THE PUBLIC'S INTEREST, AND
NECESSARY, TO PROCEED WITH THE PROPOSED UTILITY
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR, AND BENEFITING, LOTS 1, 2, 3,
AND 4, BLOCK 3, AND LOTS 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43,AND 44, BLOCK 2,
OF GATEWAY SUBDIVISION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$337,375,AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, in May, 2019, the City received a request to extend utility services and
create an assessment district in the Gateway Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the departments of Community Development,Public Works and Electric
reviewed the request and provided cost estimates to furnish water, sewer, and electric service
to the area; and
WHEREAS, the total estimated costs for the assessment improvement district is
approximately $337,375, and this cost would be divided among 11 parcels of land, as
recommended by Community Development; and
WHEREAS, after completion of the project, the actual costs will be calculated to
determine the final assessment; and
WHEREAS, Administration has reported the costs and need for the improvements,
and is requesting authorization to expend up to $337,375 for water, sewer, and electrical
improvements in case of unforeseen expenditures; however, only the actual costs will be
assessed and both the General Fund and Electrical Enterprise Fund have the available funding
the project; and
WHEREAS, the Zimmerman Utility Improvement District is located inside City limits
in the Gateway Subdivision.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The special improvement district, referred hereto as the Zimmerman
Utility Improvement District, will include the following area: Lots 1,2,3,4, Block 3, and
Lots 38, 39, 40,41,42,43, and 44, Block 2, of Gateway Subdivision.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2020-006
Section 2. After full review by the City Council of all the facts and opinions presented,
it is hereby determined that the proposed Zimmerman Utility Improvement District is in the
public's interest, and necessary, and will benefit the property to be assessed.
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to proceed with the design and
construction of the Zimmerman Utility Improvement District.
Section 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to keep account of all
of the costs and improvements,including acquisition of interests in land for the improvements,
including design, engineering, administration, overhead, professional services, guaranteed
fund, bond or loan costs and interest incurred as a result of the improvements, and all other
costs resulting from the construction of the improvements.
Section 5. Funding in the amount of $281,043.46 received from Chugach Electric
Association by the Electric Fund is hereby appropriated from account no. 15000-0-3710-0-
80070 to the Utility Improvement District infrastructure account no. 80070-0000-8101.
Section 6. Funding in the amount of $56,331.54 is hereby appropriated from the
General Fund account no. 01000-0-3710-0-80070 to the Utility Improvement District
infrastructure account no. 80070-0000-8101.
Section 7.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
27th day of January, 2020.
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Christy Terr,, Mayor
AYES: McClure, Butts, Baclaan, Osenga,Terry
NOES: None
ABSENT: Seese, Lane
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2020-006
ATTEST:
Brenda J. al o , MC
City Clerk
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: January 27, 2020
Through: Scott Meszaros, City Manager
From: Jackie C Wilde, Community Development Director/Planner
Agenda Item: Determining It To Be In The Public Interest And Necessary To Proceed
With The Proposed Utility Improvement District For And Benefiting Lots
1,2,3,4 Block 3 And Lots 38, 39, 40,41,42,43, And 44 Block 2 Of
Gateway Subdivision, An Amount Not To Exceed$337,375 And
Appropriating Funds.
BACK!GRQVM JUSTIFICATION:
In May of 2019 the City of Seward received a request to extend utility services and create an
assessment district for Lots 1,2,3,4 Block 3 and Lots 38, 39, 40,41,42,43, and 44 Block 2 of
Gateway Subdivision. To be known as the Zimmerman Utility Improvement District this is
located inside City limits. All 11 properties are owned by Mr. Zimmerman
Administration has determined that the proposed Zimmerman Utility Improvement District is in
the public interest and necessary and will benefit the property to be assessed.
After full review by the Community Development, Public Works and Electric Department has
provided cost estimates to provide water, sewer and electric service to the area.
Based on the recommendations from each department,the estimated costs for the assessment
improvement district would be approximately $337,375. City Code Section 5.20.035 states that
"the costs of improvement shall be "the actual costs of the improvement, design, engineering,
administration, overhead,professional services, guaranteed fund, bond costs and interest incurred
as a result of the improvement and all other costs resulting from the construction of the
improvement."
After completion of the project,the actual costs will be calculated to determine the final
assessment. This cost would be divided among 11 lots as recommended by the Community
Development in equal amounts.
FISCAL NOTE: Funding for the Zimmerman Utility Improvement District will come from
the General Fund and Electric Enterprise Fund. The Electric Fund will utilize the Chugach
Electric rebate received in 2019 in the amount of$281,043.46. The remaining $56,331.54
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will be appropriated from General Fund reserves. After the final assessment has been
determined at the completion of the project, the City will be reimbursed as the lots are sold.
Approved by Finance Department_"� m
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X N/A
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No /A
Seward pre a srve i l : 3.6.1.2 (Bullet 3) Ensure that
Municipal land acquired for or converted to long-term or permanent
park or recreational uses are officially dedicated as park land. (Page
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Strategic Plan1 X
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2020-006 , determining it to be in the public interest to proceed
with the Zimmerman Utility Improvement District for and benefiting Lots 1,2,3,4 Block 3 and
Lots 38, 39, 40,41,42,43, and 44 Block 2 of Gateway Subdivision, An amount not to exceed
$337,375 and appropriating funds
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