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Work Session
Topic: Review & Discuss Seward Boat Harbor Plan
Friday, Harch 19, 2021
Council Chambers, City Hall 12: 00 p.m.
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PORT & COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
WORK SESSION
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conduct a work session on the following item of business:
PORT & COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
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TOPIC: Review and discuss the Seward Boat Harbor Plan
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PUBLISHED: Will be published in Seward Journal on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 under City Calendar.
POSTED: Friday, March 12, 2021
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Seward Small Boat Harbor
Plan
December 8, 2014
Prepared by
The Port and Commerce Advisory Board
of
The City of Seward, Alaska
Seward Small Boat Harbor
Plan
Summary
This document is intended to serve policy makers and advisers as a general information source
and as a tool for prioritization and funding justification for the development and upgrade of the
Seward Small Boat Harbor. In its final adopted form, the plan will have been through the public
process at different steps, including meetings before the Port and Commerce Advisory Board and
the Seward City Council. After adoption, the plan will from time to time need revision and
updates as needs and opportunities appear, and as projects identified as priorities are completed.
In the decade since the previous plan was adopted, much has been accomplished in the Harbor.
The eastward expansion added slips to help meet demand for users on the wait list, and added
developable uplands south of the harbor. The improvements at I and T Docks provided needed
structural improvements. The Boat Lift has been replaced, a new Dock constructed, and the
adjacent uplands improved. The fuel Dock and X Float have been redone, and a new Z Float
constructed along the relocated eastern breakwater. D Float has been replaced. The Harbormaster
Office public restrooms and showers have been updated. The City Code Chapter addressing
Harbor uses has been rewritten through several public hearings at Port and Commerce Advisory
Board and City Council meetings. Capital projects awaiting funding further detailed within this
plan include replacement of floats, Docks and utilities in the south portion of the harbor, slip
build out along Z Float, and location and construction of a public crane(s).
Previous plans have not included upland commercial and transportation interests or concerns;
this plan proposes to adopt a more all-inclusive view incorporating those elements as well.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1.0 Introduction
1.1 General
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1.2 Plan Approach
3
2.0 Regional Description
2.1 Brief History
5
2.2 Location
5
2.3 Climate
6
2.4 Winds
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2.5 Tides
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2.6 Waves
7
2.7 Ice
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2.8 Land Use and Ownership
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3. 0 Existing Harbor Facilities
3.1 The Small Boat Harbor
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3.2 Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC)
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4.0 The Development Plan
4.1 Economic Evaluation and Harbor Statistics
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4.2 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Role
14
4.3 Development Criteria
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4.4 Float System Layout
15
4.5 Float System Utilities
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4.6 Gangways and Trestles
20
4.7 Launch Ramps
20
4.8 Parking Areas
21
4.9 Travelift and Maintenance Area
21
4.10 Public Crane
21
4.11 Wash Down Facility
22
4.12 Drive Down Float
22
4.13 Tidal Grid
22
4.14 Fish Cleaning Facilities
22
4.15 Restroom Facilities
23
4.16 ADA Accessible Fishing Pier
23
4.17 Harbormaster's Office and Shop
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5.0 Accessibility
5.1 Background
23
5.2 Accessible Routes
23
5.3 Boat Slips
23
5.4 Upland Facilities
24
6.0 Plan Implementation
25
Appendix A - Drawings and Cost Estimates
Northeast Fish Cleaning Station
26
B, C, S, and a Portion of G Float Replacement
27
South Harbor Launch Ramp Improvements
29
Z Float Laterals (T, U V, and W Floats)
31
Appendix B - Commercial Fishing Vessels Homeported in Seward
32
Appendix C - City of Seward, Alaska, Resolution 2014-091
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 General
The Seward Small Boat Harbor (see map on next page) is a significant aspect of the overall
commercial and economic picture of the City of Seward. The existing harbor was constructed
immediately following the 1964 earthquake and had minimal upgrades until 1998. At that time,
the harbor was owned by the State of Alaska, but operated by the city. In June 1998 the Seward
City Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate a transfer of the harbor and all of the
associated improvements from the State of Alaska to the City of Seward. The deal was approved
by the City Council on February 8, 1999, including a $3.1 million payment to the city for
maintenance. This was a one-time payment associated with the transfer of the facility and not
part of the Harbor Facility Grant Program.
At the time the deal was made, the city knew that the $3.1 million payment was insufficient to
make necessary improvements. The city has used various ways to fund harbor improvements:
bond borrowing, special user fees (such as the Capital Repair and Replacement Fee and
Passenger Facility Fee), federal appropriations, and state grants.
During the years 2005-2007 the city sold approximately $8 million in bonds to fund harbor
improvements. As of November 2014, approximately $6 million in borrowed principal remains
to be repaid.
In 2006, the Alaska Legislature established a new 50150 matching grant program called the
Harbor Facility Grant Program (Reference Alaska Statute AS 29.60.800) handled by the State of
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The grant program was established in
order to provide financial assistance to municipal or regional housing authority owned harbor
facilities. This grant program is funded on an annual basis at the discretion of the Alaska
Legislature and consists of two tiers: Tier I and Tier II. The first tier has priority and consists of
major maintenance and repair of a harbor facility that was previously owned by the state and
now is locally owned. The second tier consists of all other harbor facilities and those harbor
facilities which have already received a Tier I grant. A harbor facility may only receive one Tier
I grant but is eligible for multiple Tier 11 grants. Seward used the Tier II approach to replace D
Float in 2013-2014. The B, C, S, and a portion of G Float Replacement grant application was
submitted as a Tier I project.
The development plan provides the present view for the future harbor. Most features will be
implemented at some time in the future as need, priority, and funding dictate.
1.2 Plan Approach
This plan updates and revises the Seward Small Boat Harbor Planning and Development Guide
(June 2003). The Port and Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) worked with city staff to revise
and update this new plan. Discussion of the plan by PACAB was advertised in the local media.
Public comment was solicited at the PACAB meetings.
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2.0 Regional Description
2.1 Brief History
Russian fur trader and explorer Alexander Baranof named Resurrection Bay in 1792. While
sailing from Kodiak to Yakutat, he found unexpected shelter in this bay from a storm. He named
the bay "Resurrection" because it was the Russian Sunday of the Resurrection. The City of
Seward was named for U.S. Secretary of State William Seward, 1861-69, who negotiated the
purchase of Alaska from Russia during the Lincoln administration. In the 1890s, Capt. Frank
Lowell arrived with his family. In 1903, John and Frank Ballaine and a group of settlers arrived
to begin construction of a railroad. Seward became an incorporated city in 1912. The Alaska
Railroad was constructed between 1915 and 1923, and Seward developed as an ocean terminus
and supply center. By 1960, Seward was the largest community on the Kenai Peninsula.
Tsunamis generated during the 1964 earthquake destroyed the railroad terminal and killed
several residents. After the earthquake, Sewardites rebuilt, and the harbor was moved to its
current location. During the 2000s the harbor expanded to the east and south. Beginning in 1980,
the city acquired and developed the Seward Marine Industrial Center. Kenai Fjords National
Park was also designated at that time. The development of the cruise ship industry and
improvements to the Seward Highway have brought thousands of additional tourists to Seward.
And, as an ice -free harbor, Seward has become an important supply center for Interior Alaska.
With the threat of global climate change it is expected that Seward's role as a gateway to the
Arctic will continue to grow.
2.2 Location
The City of Seward is situated in the northwest corner of Resurrection Bay, a north -south fjord
19 miles long and 3 miles wide opening to the Gulf of Alaska, and on the southeast coast of the
Kenai Peninsula, 125 highway miles south of Anchorage. Resurrection Bay depths exceed 150
fathoms (900 feet) and the mountains on either side rise to elevations more than 4,000 feet above
sea level.
The city lies at the foot of Mount Marathon and is the gateway to the Kenai Fjords National
Park. It lays at approximately 60' 07' N Latitude, 149' 26' W Longitude (the harbor itself is
within Section 3, Township 1 South, Range 1 West, Seward Meridian). The area of the city
encompasses 15 square miles of land and 7 square miles of water.
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2.3 Climate
The sub -arctic maritime climate at Seward is characterized by relatively mild winters and
summers. The average temperature is 25' F in winter and 62' F in the summer. A monthly
climatic summary is shown in Table 1:
Table 1
Monthly Climate Summary — Seward, Alaska
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul FAug Sep Oct Nov Dec FAnual
Average Max.
Temperature
30.3
HHHHHHHHHHH
45.5
(Degrees F)
Average Min.
Temperature
20.5
H
25.4
31.8
38.8
45.3
49.9
49.4
43.7
34.4
26.6
21.7
34.1
(Degrees F)
Average Total 6.23 HHHRHHHF1o
.11 9.60 7.04 7.41 67.64
Precipitation (Inches)
Average Total 15.0HHHHHHRFo
.0 1HHH
82.3
Snowfall (Inches)
Source: Western Region Climate Center
2.4 Winds
Winds at Seward are effectively aligned north -south with the topography of Resurrection Bay.
Winds are predominately northerly from October to March shifting to southerly in June and July
and back to northerly by October. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Harbor Expansion
Feasibility Report indicates a 50-year recurrence interval design wind for wave analysis of 63
miles per hour. This data was similar to that found by R & M Engineers (2012) 50-year sustained
winds 59 miles per hour (51.5 knots). The ocean swell enters Resurrection Bay and builds up
from the south. Winds over 35 knots from the north are common during the winter months with
southerly winds of 6 to 15 knots, occasionally higher, during the summer months. Strong winds
can occur from either the north or south at any time of the year.
2.5 Tides
Tides at Seward have a mean range of 8.3 feet and a diurnal range of 10.6 feet, causing tidal
currents of 1 (flood) to 1.7 (ebb) knots. Tide levels, referenced to Mean Lower Low Water
(MLLW), are shown in Table 2. Extreme high tide levels result from the combination of
astronomic tides and rise in local water levels due to atmospheric and wave conditions.
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Table 2
Tidal Data — Seward, Alaska
Tide Elevation (Feet)
Highest Observed Water Level
+15.70
Mean Higher High Water (MHHW)
+10.63
Mean High Water (MHW)
+ 9.71
Mean Sea Level (MSL)
+ 5.56
Mean Tide Level (MTL)
+ 5.55
Mean Low Water (MLW)
+ 1.38
Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW)
0.00
Lowest Observed Water Level
— 5.00
Source: NOAA, National Ocean Service Station# 9455090
2.6 Waves
Measured wave data is not available for the Seward area. As reported in the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers Harbor Expansion Feasibility Report, the following general statements appear
applicable to the wave climate:
• Wave heights of 4 to 6 feet are the maximum observed by longtime local residents (in
the vicinity of the existing harbor);
• "Typical" wave periods range from about 3 to 6 seconds;
• Local residents and recorded data indicate waves from the south-southeast
predominate; and,
• Long -period swells from the open ocean do not impact the existing harbor area.
(Long period waves DO impact the Seward Marine Industrial Center on the east side
of the bay).
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Harbor Expansion Feasibility Report wave analysis
completed in 1998 found that a 6.2-foot wave height and a 4.6 second period design wave should
be used for breakwater structure design. Waves of approximately 3 feet in the vicinity of the
small boat harbor are common with southerly summer winds.
2.7 Ice
Resurrection Bay is ice -free throughout the year. The existing harbor does not freeze up,
although skim ice does form occasionally around the perimeter of the harbor during the coldest
winter months.
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2.8 Land Use and Ownership
In addition to the city -owned land surrounding the Small Boat Harbor, the Alaska Railroad
(AKRR) owns significant private land that is leased to both commercial and industrial
businesses. AKRR is currently pushing to enlarge their freight dock and also pursue further
development opportunities.
3.0 Existing Harbor Facilities
3.1 The Small Boat Harbor
The original harbor was authorized by Congress in 1930 and later modified by Congress in 1935.
The authorization provided for a 4.75-acre basin at a —12.5 MLLW depth protected by a south
breakwater 580 feet long and a north breakwater 950 feet long. Construction began in 1931. The
authorization was modified in 1954 to raise the elevation of the south breakwater and add tow
pile breakwaters at the entrance to the basin. This project was completely destroyed by the 1964
earthquake.
The Rivers and Harbors Act, 19 August 1964, provided for the relocation and reconstruction of a
12.45-acre harbor with entrance channel at —15 feet MLLW protected by two rock mound
breakwaters of 1,060 and 1,750 feet, with future provision for expansion. Reconstruction began
in August 1964 incrementally as other waterfront projects were constructed. The project was
completed in November 1965. The northwest corner of the present basin (from approximately F
Float northward on the west side of the basin) is a locally -constructed basin expansion. The
harbor was expanded to the east when the breakwater was relocated approximately 400 feet to
the east by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Several floods have affected the harbor since construction. The event with the most impact was
the fall flood in 1995 when approximately 23,000 cubic yards of material entered the harbor,
primarily in the northeast corner, covering the tidal grid. Approximately 20,000 cubic yards were
dredged in 1996. The grid was left covered with sediment and abandoned.
Many of the existing floats were constructed and installed by the State of Alaska from 1966
through 1973 soon after the basin was completed. X Float was originally constructed in 1978 and
rebuilt in 1996 following its catastrophic failure. A, B and C Floats had utility upgrades and were
re -decked and re -billeted in 1996. These older timber floats are in relatively poor condition with
a limited life expectancy. S Float is in the poorest condition and in need of immediate attention.
The City of Seward signed the Transfer of Responsibility Agreement turning the ownership of
the float system over to the city (from the state) in February 1999. The U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers quitclaim deeded the basin back to the city in November 1999.
RECENT EXPANSION PROJECTS
• D Float Replaced (2014)
• Harbormaster Office Restroom Remodel (2013-2014)
• Z Float Completed (2011)
• East I And T Dock Renovations (2008)
• 50 Ton Lift Pit Relocation (2008)
• Southeast Harbor Floats (M, N, O, P, Q) Completed (2007)
• New restrooms at South Harbor (2007)
• North Harbor Float Extension (2005)
• East Harbor Expansion
• Parking and Oil Collection Station Upgrades
In 2012 portions of the north harbor, northeast harbor, and harbor entrance were dredged by the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractor at a total cost of approximately $1.5 million consisting
of $571,000 of local funds (primarily Commercial Passenger Vessel) and $929,000 in federal
funds. In 2013 D Float was designed at cost of $100,000 funded by a Denali Commission Grant.
D Float was rebuilt at a cost of $2,138,838 (or approximately $38,000 per slip) with the cost split
between the city and a State of Alaska Department of Transportation Harbor Facility Grant.
Also, in 2013 the harbor restrooms were remodeled at a total cost of $130,000 from a state
legislative grant.
Portions of the North Harbor, E, F, H, J and G Floats were replaced with new concrete floats in
2001. An engineer's inspection report dated January 2011 looked at the southwest quadrant of
the harbor and found A, D and S Floats in serious or critical condition. Floats B, C, and G were
found to be in poor condition. On those docks the hinge connections to the finger floats were
found to be in serious condition. The south launch ramp boarding floats were found to be in
serious condition. Statistics for the existing harbor are shown in Table 3 and Table 4:
Table 3
Harbor Vital Statistics (7/16/2013)
Slin Length (Feet) Number of Slips Available
17'
66
23'
57
32'
312
40'
76
42'
58
50'
62
75'
16
90,
10
100,
6
150'
2
170'
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Total: 666 Slips Available
Slip Length 22,931 Feet + Parallel 4,374 Feet = 27,305 Total Feet Available
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Table 4
Moorage Available by Float
Float
Number
Length
A
57
23
B
54
32
C
62
32
D
58
40
E (South)
34
50
E (North)
23
75, 90, 100
F (South)
680'
F (South)
2
75
F (North)
30
50
F (T-Head)
1
60
G (South)
22
17
H
64
40
H (T-Head)
1
90
I
405'
J
60
32
K
46
32
L
3 00'
M
16
32
M (Parallel)
264'
N
30
32
O
30
32
P (South)
14
32
P (North)
12
40
Q (Parallel)
368'
R
485'
S (South) 24
17
S (North) 20
17
T
790'
X 6 Slips
682'
Z 4 Slips
400'
3.2 Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC)
The most recent Master Plan of the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) was reviewed (but
never approved) in April 2011. As of November 2014, the construction of a new rubble mound
breakwater is about to get underway at a total estimated cost of $27 million.
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4.0 The Development Plan
This plan was developed by using the outline of the 2003 Small Boat Harbor Planning and
Development Guide. The changes and updates were prepared by city staff and reviewed by the
Port and Commerce Advisory Board, and recommended for approval by the City Council. The
plan was discussed during a series of public meetings.
4.1 Economic Evaluation and Harbor Statistics
General — Seward has transitioned from an economic dependence on resource -based markets to a
visitor- and recreation -based economy. Most economic growth since 1990 has been driven by the
visitor industry, with employment in trade, services and transportation growing at a 5.9 percent
annual rate, until the recession that began in late 2008. The community has capitalized on its
road and railroad connections to Anchorage; its cruise ship terminal (approximately 50 vessels
call each summer); and its location as the major access point for visits to the Kenai Fjords
National Park and the Chiswell Islands (the most visited part of the Alaska Maritime National
Wildlife Refuge). Seward's Alaska SeaLife Center is another major visitor attraction.
Seward competes for visitors with other South Central Alaska communities: Homer, Kenai, and
Whittier. Each town has its own sets of attractions.
Commercial fishing remains a significant part of the Seward economy. 2013 proved to be a
record breaking year for salmon production in Alaska. The city hopes to be able to bring back
some of the commercial fishing vessel activity that has moved away from Seward.
The state prison located nearby and other government facilities, including the national park
headquarters, are also important year-round employers. Although a major sawmill was opened in
1993, it never became competitive, and has remained closed since 1994.
In 2012 the State Labor Department reported 973 jobs held by Seward residents, but this total
does not reflect seasonal jobs and other Seward jobs that are held by non-residents. The job
sectors, in declining order of importance are: trade, transportation and utilities 25.5%; public
sector 22.2%; leisure and hospitality 16.5%; education and health services 11.8%; professional,
business, financial, and information services 10.3%; manufacturing 4.0%; and construction
3.5%.
In recent years, population growth in Seward has been flat. The 2010 population of Seward was
2,693 and the 1990 population was 2,699.
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Seward gains a portion of its total municipal revenues from its sales tax (4%) and its
accommodation tax (4%). The community depends on these revenues to provide services to both
residents and visitors. Taxable sales in Seward have trended upward in recent years, from $45
million in 1992 to $75 million in 2002 to $108 million in 2012. The largest share of sales is
within the retail and service sector. Visitor sales, supported by Seward harbor and marine -related
activities, contribute substantially to overall municipal revenues.
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The harbor collects Passenger Fees from charter and tour boat operators at the rate of $3.50 per
passenger carried. Prior to 2006 the Passenger Fee was $1.50 per passenger. All boats in the
harbor pay a Capital Repair and Replacement Fee depending upon the length of the vessel.
Beginning in 2010 the harbor has received some of the Raw Fish Tax. The following graph and
table shows the amount of passenger fees collected between 2003 and 2012 along with the
harbor's portion (50%) of the Raw Fish Tax in 2011 and 2012:
Table 5
Passenger Fee & Raw Fish Tax (Dollars)
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Passenger Fee 257,889 271,045 625,535 691,600 657,248 503,282 544,947 557,421 551,103
Raw Fish Tax 599,451 320,000
Tourism, recreation and commercial fishing provide substantial support to the community
through the small boat harbor. Replacement and modernization of the harbor facilities will
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Tourism, recreation and commercial fishing provide substantial support to the community
through the small boat harbor. Replacement and modernization of the harbor facilities will
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enhance the user experience and increase the harbor's ability to generate support for the
community.
Current Harbor Use — The 2013 use of the Seward Harbor by vessel owners with a reserved slip
is shown in the following summary:
Charter boat vessels moored in Seward Harbor
There are 124 charter boats paying passenger fees in the Seward harbor.
These vessels range in length from 23 feet to 115 feet, with an average of 43 feet.
Commercial fishing boats
There are 19 commercial fishing vessels moored in Seward harbor.
These vessels range in length from 27 feet to 59 feet, with an average of 42.5 feet.
Motor vessels moored in Seward Harbor
There are 536 motorboats moored in the Seward harbor.
These vessels range in length is from 19 feet to 110 feet, with an average of 36.5 feet.
Sailboats moored in Seward Harbor
There are 145 sailboats moored in the Seward harbor.
These vessels range in length is from 23 feet to 54 feet, with an average of 35.3 feet.
Tugboats moored in Seward Harbor
There are 2 tugs moored in the Seward harbor.
The vessels range in length is from 60 to 105 feet, with an average of 82.5 feet.
During the winter season a number of tugboats come to Seward for moorage. In 2013-
2014 there are 6 more tugs tied up for the winter.
For the purpose of this plan, the category motor vessels do not include sailboats.
Due to the harbor expansion and recession that began in 2008, the level of unmet demand for
moorage in the Seward Harbor is not as great as past years. Table 6 shows the current waiting list
for permanent slips in the Seward Harbor and includes 169 people. Since there is an annual fee
for remaining on the waiting list, it best represents those people with a commitment to moor in
the Seward Harbor. However, since the wait for a slip can be several years, many prospective
vessel owners are forced to shop for other moorage alternatives.
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Table 6
Wait List by Slip Length
Vessel/Slip Length (Feet)
17
23
32
40
50
60
75
90
100
>105
4.2 U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Role
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34
86
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Following the 1964 Earthquake, federal legislation was adopted that required that the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers be primarily responsible for harbor dredging. For example, in 2012 the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers was the lead agency for maintenance dredging in the harbor and the
harbor paid for dredging the portions of the harbor that were not federally mandated. Another
critical Corps -related issue is called Navigational Servitude. In 2014 the Water Resources
Development Act (WRDA) included new legislative language in Section 6004 that will allow the
construction of improvements on the South Harbor Uplands.
4.3 Development Criteria
The current layout of the harbor was completed with the east harbor expansion in 2011. The
harbor's top challenges are maximizing the use of available moorage slips, replacing aging
docks, and providing new services.
Environmental and Permit Aspects - Permits will be needed through the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers to replace and add floats, trestles and bulkheads and to do any in -water work. Items
such as a new grid, fill, and dredging and disposal will be the most challenging, because they are
considered the most environmentally sensitive.
Land Use and Zoning — The city -owned land at the harbor is zoned Harbor Commercial.
Adjacent lands are zoned Park, Industrial, and Auto Commercial.
Alaska Railroad — The Alaska Railroad (AKRR) owns land north of the Small Boat Harbor. The
city and AKRR completed a land swap in October 2014 in order to facilitate re -development of
the land formerly occupied by the U.S. Coast Guard Shore facility, and solidify the city's
possession of the easterly breakwater.
Boat Storage and Boat Work Yards — There are several privately owned yards at the north end of
the Small Boat Harbor. Maintaining additional vessel storage within proximity of the boat lift is
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a continuing challenge. In mid-2013 the largest boatyard near the harbor closed its operations.
There are additional private boat yards in the area, with the largest of those located at Lowell
Point.
Parking — During the summer the harbor area is one of the most heavily used areas in Seward
with regard to the availability of parking spaces. There is just enough parking available,
especially during summer weekends, holidays and Silver Salmon Derby time. There is limited
adjacent space available to make into parking space. Day parking, in addition to long-term
parking, was identified as critical. The tour boat companies have developed remote parking lots
with shuttle buses that bring customers to the harbor.
Public Restrooms and Showers — In 2013 the harbor used $130,000 in state grant funds to
remodel the restrooms at the Harbormaster's Office. Additional funds to complete the project
were received from the State of Alaska Commercial Passenger Vessel funds. Public restroom
facilities are limited, especially for the influx of summer visitors in the harbor area. The primary
restroom location is in the Harbormaster's Office building, which also includes a few showers.
Other restroom locations include the Park Service Headquarters and Kenai Fjords Tours
facilities. These facilities are near the Harbormaster's Office. Additional public restrooms are
located in the south parking area and northeast parking area. The harbor needs another set of
restrooms in the northwesterly quadrant of the harbor. From that corner of the harbor it is
approximately 1,200 feet to the nearest public restroom.
Launch Ramp Improvements — There are now two existing launch ramps in the small boat
harbor, one at the northeast corner and one at the southwest corner of the basin. The harbor staff
have made significant repairs, including float decks and pilings, to both launch ramps during
2012 and 2013.
One planned improvement is to lengthen the launch ramps in order to make them safer to use at
very low tide levels.
Slip Sizes — In the past, boats were smaller and correspondingly the harbor included more 17-
and 24-foot slips. The current harbor expansion added mostly 32-foot slips, some 24-foot slips,
and some linear moorage on Z Float.
Leased Properties — All harbor leases, upon renewal or change of lease, should be considered by
administration for easement and right-of-way access.
4.4 Float System Layout
Fleet — The number of vessels seeking moorage in the harbor was determined from the wait list
shown in Table 6. Until the 2008 recession there had been a national trend in the marine
industry, both in sales and manufacturing, toward larger and wider boats. The results of a
questionnaire in 2003 showed that 75 percent of those responding agreed that some smaller slips
could be eliminated if "other" arrangements could be made for the smaller boats. Therefore, the
minimum new slip size was recommended to be 32 feet with increased emphasis on 40 foot and
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larger slips. Space for transient vessels will be included to the greatest extent possible for the
transient commercial fishing fleet in addition to recreational vessels.
Slips in the 60-foot to 100-foot range have been included that will accommodate large yachts,
commercial fishing vessels, and tour boats. Also, linear moorage is provided for even larger
vessels up to 90 and 120 feet.
Large commercial fishers include about 30 vessels between 37 to 125 feet long with a beam 15
to 35 feet and draft 7 to 13 feet, approaching 15 feet when fully loaded. Only about 10 are
presently in reserved slips. Barges, tugs, ferries and research vessels occasionally use the harbor,
most often wintering over.
Main Interior Channels — The main channel running diagonally north -south in the central part of
the harbor will be a minimum of 150 to 200 feet wide to accommodate the tour boats and larger
commercial fishing vessels accessing the processing docks and T Dock. A common standard is
five times the largest beam width for two-way traffic, (5 x 35 = 175 feet). Other access channels
to the floats and launch ramps will be a minimum 100 feet, which would accommodate vessels
with beams up to 20 feet.
Fairways — The actual dimension of the fairway (the distance between the ends of slip finger
floats on adjacent docks) should consider several factors:
• Environmental (wind, waves and currents)
• Vessel maneuverability
• Boat handler experience
Wind is the most important environmental factor affecting moorage in Seward. Waves and
currents are not significant factors at the Seward Harbor. Currents during tidal exchange are
present, but are not considered significant. It is well known, due to the shape of Resurrection
Bay, that the winds blow either northerly or southerly and seldom from the east or west. The
slips are laid out in the north -south direction for this reason. The effect of the wind on a boat will
depend on the "sail" area presented to the wind, which will usually be the greatest with the wind
on the beam. The fairways are east -west, beam to the winds. Vessels vary in their
maneuverability. Twin-screw vessels and those with bow thrusters can maneuver quite well in
tight situations. Single screw vessels and most sailboats are quite maneuverable moving forward,
but can be notoriously bad when backing and can be significantly affected by winds. Boat
handling skills also vary considerably. The Seward Harbor has visitors from all skill levels from
novice to expert boat handlers.
The current practice in the harbor is to allow boats to extend up to four feet beyond the slip
finger, which is presently included in the Seward City Code for the harbor. The common
engineering standard for fairway sizing is to make the clear distance between the boat extremities
no less than 1.5 times the longest boat length using that fairway. It is often increased to 1.75
times the boat length if maneuvering conditions warrant. Larger vessels 50 feet and longer
sometimes have fairway widths up to two times the vessel length. This distance is needed to
allow vessels to safely enter their slip and make turning movements. The American Society of
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Civil Engineers' Planning and Design Guidelines for Small Craft Harbors recommends a
minimum fairway width of 1.5 times the longest slip.
The minimum fairway widths for the Seward Harbor are set at 1.5 times the slip length with no
overhang. The new D Float that completed in April 2014 was designed with the same dimensions
(number of slips, size of slips, and width of fairway) as the dock that it replaced.
With no vessel overhang from the slip fingers, the minimum fairway dimensions would be:
Table 7
Minimum Fairway Dimension
Slip Length (Feet)
60
50
40
32
1.5 x L Fairway (Feet)
90
75
60
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Access channels to launch ramps will be a minimum 100 feet.
Slip Width — Boat sizes have changed over the past 20 plus years, with the principle change
being the beam width. Slips in the Seward Harbor are doublewide to accommodate two vessels
between slip finger floats. The width depends on the vessels to be served, environmental
conditions, and operator skills, plus the judgment of the design engineer. Generally, the
minimum distance between slip finger floats has been taken as roughly 2.3 times the width of the
vessel for double occupancy. Vessel beam width varies greatly; however, correlations to boat
length have been made by others based on statistical research of boat manufacturer's data and
inventory of Alaskan harbor users. The following table provides guidelines for the stall spacing
assuming the vessel is equal to the slip length:
Table 8
Stall Spacing Guidelines
Slip Length (Feet)
75
60
50
40
32
Slip Clear Spacing (Feet, Double)
49.0
43.0
40.0
34.0
30.0
The clear spacing above exceeds the minimum values. However, they are considered prudent due
to the winds, vessel maneuverability, operator experience, presumption of commercial use
(especially in the larger slips), variability in vessel beam, and minimum width fairways.
Interior Access Channel — The main channel running diagonally north -south in the central part of
the harbor is a minimum of 150 feet wide between X Float and E Float and 200 feet wide in
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other areas to accommodate the larger commercial fishing vessels accessing the fish processing
docks and T Dock. Access to launch ramps will be a minimum 100 feet, which would
accommodate vessels with beams up to 20 feet. Widths would be larger if possible. In this case,
limited space makes the access width narrower than desired.
East Harbor Float Lam — A new marginal float, Z Float, was built as close to the breakwater as
possible and extends to and beyond the angle point in the breakwater. It has been proposed that Z
Float have five main floats with slips as shown in the following table:
Table 9
East Harbor Float System
(See proposed layout at the end of Appendix A)
Slip Size
Number of Slips
32
36
40
22
50
18
60
8
100
5
120
1
Total Slips = 90
Total Transient = 1,200 feet
A 600-foot section of the existing X Float was relocated to the East Harbor also. It parallels the Z
Float and provides linear moorage for the larger commercial fishing vessels that are not
accommodated in the new slips. The remaining 150 feet of X Float was left in place and the
privately owned fuel dock was attached. The result was renamed R float. Neither X Float nor R
Float offer shore power for moored vessels.
Float Replacement Program — In 2010-2011 the harbor's contract engineer, URS, completed an
inspection of the docks in the southwest area of the harbor. The docks included were A, B, C, D,
G, and S, and the South Launch Ramp. In 2014, D Float was replaced at a total cost of
approximately $2.2 million. It is hoped that the state will fund half of the cost of the B, C, S, and
a portion of G Float replacement in early 2015 and those docks will be replaced during 2015-
2016 at a total estimated cost of approximately $6 million.
Float System Construction — The 2003 plan recommended concrete floats. However, the floats
that have been installed during the period 2006-2014 have all been timber construction on
floatation tubs. The wooden docks are easier to repair and much better for snow removal.
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4.5 Float System Utilities
Potable Water — The harbor staff is pleased with the design
and operation of the potable water system that was
installed on M, N, O, P and Q Floats. The same design was
used for D Float. Plan review and certification to operate
the public water system is required from the State
Department of Environmental Conservation.
Fire Protection — The City of Seward has adopted the
International Fire Code (IFC) and associated State
amendments as the model code for fire protection
standards. The IFC essentially requires a standpipe type
fire protection system. In addition to the IFC, the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) has several standards that must be
considered. The following NFPA standards apply:
• NFPA 303, Marinas and Boat Yards
• NFPA 307, Construction and Fire Protection of Marine
Terminals, Piers and Wharves
• NFPA 14, Standpipe and Hose Systems
The existing replacement floats followed the above codes and
standards. The fire protection system for new or replaced floats and On Float Fire Valve
refurbished Docks will also follow these same codes and standards.
The codes and standards will again be reviewed along with experience with the existing new
system during the final design stage. A dry standpipe system is recommended.
Potable Water Riser
Sewer System — The harbor is taking steps to make the boat pump -out
stations more user friendly. Specifically, the use of tokens is being
eliminated, so that customers won't need to go to the office before using
the pump -out stations. The State of Alaska has federal grant funds that
can be used on a 75% matching basis in order to improve pump -out
facilities.
Power and Lighting — Most new boat slips will be configured with
shore power. Power configurations will vary with 120 volt, 30 ampere,
single phase; 208 volt, 30 ampere, single phase; and 208/120 volt, 50
ampere, three phase. Special configurations have been installed for large
vessels. There are a number of shore power pedestals that supply more
than one voltage configuration.
All power will be served from utility transformers on shore near the
pedestrian approaches to the harbor. Power distribution cables will be
routed beneath the approaches, down the gangways, and into the float
distribution panels.
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Power Pedestal With
Light
All shore power pedestals will be new. The harbor staff is pleased with the power pedestals that
were installed on M, N, O, P, and Q Floats. On D Float the water faucets were incorporated into
the power pedestals. Both duplex style units, intended to be located midway between slip floats,
and single style units will be considered. Energy consumption is monitored at each pedestal and
billed to the customer, accordingly. The pedestals will be configured with digital style meters.
The receptacles specified for the pedestals will be conventional locking style as stipulated by the
National Electrical Code. Circuit breakers will be "bolt -on" style to minimize corrosion at their
connection to the terminals.
During 2014 several harbors in Southeast Alaska experienced problems with the implementation
of the new Electric Code requirements for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) on docks.
These new systems will trip with a very slight amount of stray current. Some vessels owners at
these southeast harbors installed new isolation transformers to eliminate stray current.
Lighting will be integrated into the shore -tie pedestal to maintain consistency with the North
Harbor installation. This design has proven to be cost-effective and efficient. The luminaries are
mounted at a height of about four feet above the deck. The luminaries will utilize metal halide
lamps with good life expectancy qualities. Additional luminaries will be required on the
approaches and gangways.
4.6 Gangways and Trestles
New or newly -remodeled inner harbor facilities are required to be compliant with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) rules and guidance published in September 2002. At a minimum,
80-foot gangways, similar to those installed at D, E, F, J, Q, X, Z Floats, will be provided at
pedestrian access points to the float system. Timber trestles will be designed or existing trestles
modified to accept the new gangways.
New Aluminum Gangway - J Dock at Extreme
High Tide
4.7 Launch Ramps
A new gangway and trestle will be
constructed for S Float leading to the
parking area. The B Dock trestle will be
reconstructed and a new 80-foot covered
gangway installed. The B Float gangway
design will need to consider how the gut
barge can be moved beneath it. When new
gangways are in place at B and S Floats,
only R Dock gangway will not meet ADA
requirements.
The existing northeast launch ramp will remain as is with maintenance and upgrades, as
necessary. It is planned that the new Northeast Fish Cleaning Station will be located at the
bottom of the northerly boarding float. Meanwhile the sewage pump -out at that location will be
disassembled and abandoned. At the other end of the harbor, the southwest launch ramp is
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becoming a top priority project, due to customer demand, age of the structure, and the potential
eligibility of the boat ramp for grant funds.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) uses federal Sport Fish Restoration funds
to build and re -build boat ramps. ADF&G estimates that the design cost for this new boat ramp
will total $325,000, with 25% of that amount ($87,500) expected from the City of Seward.
Similarly, construction costs will be shared at a ratio of 75% to 25%. One consideration is that
the grant agency requires a minimum number of boat/trailer parking stalls in order to qualify for
grant funding.
4.8 Parking Areas
South Harbor Uplands — A set of restrooms (2007) and a new Mariner's Memorial (2012-2014)
have been built in the South Harbor Uplands. The city's recycling bin is also located in the area,
at least temporarily. In 2014, the parking department installed a new paved road surface that
leads up to the parking area. With the 2014 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) bill, the
Navigational Servitude issue has been federally resolved and so the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers will no longer restrict commercial development in this area. This area also may be
ideal for a new convention center or Harbormaster's Office. It will be important to strive for the
proper balance between commercial development and parking.
There are 80 truck and trailer stalls and 60 single car stalls in the South Harbor Uplands. The
Uplands is the city's default parking area for the trucks and trailers, although they are allowed to
park across the street in the South Lot. The parking fee is different in the two locations: $20
oversize rate in the South Lot compared to $10 flat rate on the Uplands.
Northeast Parking Area — In 2012, the new U.S. Coast Guard Station and Army Resort Dispatch
building were built in this area. In 2013 new pavement was added. The northeast parking area
has 130 truck and trailer stalls and 50 stalls for single cars (180 total).
The restrooms in this area are the most primitive in the harbor and should be scheduled for
replacement.
4.9 Travelift and Maintenance Area
The northwesterly quadrant of the harbor was rebuilt in 2008. This included moving the location
of the Travelift and strengthening both I and T Docks. New pavement was placed in this area in
2013.
4.10 Public Crane
A preliminary design report looked at two possible location and two sizes of cranes. Further
discussion, along with public testimony, resulted in a unanimously passed PACAB Resolution
2014-01, approving design and construction of an 8 ton crane to be located at the end of I Dock.
The alternative suggested by the administration was a 1.5 ton crane located on the Travelift
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Dock. The purpose of either of these projects would be for mariners to load and unload fish and
gear.
4.11 Wash Down Facility
A new wash down facility in the area of the Travelift would benefit harbor users by offering a
convenient way to clean their boats. And since potential contaminants would be captured for
proper disposal, the facility would also be good for the environment. A wash down facility was
built at SMIC in 2013 and the harbor staff is refining operational techniques. The pressure
washing equipment is mounted on a trailer and it could be used at both SMIC and the Small Boat
Harbor if a slab with containment was built.
4.12 Drive Down Float
A new drive down float is proposed for the northeast corner of the harbor, just to the north of the
northeast launch ramps. The drive down float would provide access for boats to load and unload
supplies and equipment or do minor maintenance. Only temporary short-term mooring would be
permitted and no overnight mooring. The float would be 60 feet wide by 100 feet long, held in
place by steel piling, and have an approximately 100-foot steel bridge/gangway accessing the
northeast parking area. The float and bridge would be similar to the drive down dock in Sitka,
Alaska which is heavily used by boats.
4.13 Tidal Grid
The harbor did have a tidal grid in the northeast corner until the flood in the fall of 1995. At that
time, the grid was buried by sediment washed into the basin by the flood. The grid was never
uncovered, primarily because of the high cost of potential contaminated soil disposal. It is
possible that state matching grant funds may be used to construct a new grid.
A tidal grid is proposed to be installed between I Dock and the Travelift in the northwest
quadrant of the harbor. Accessibility from both land and water exist at this site, and similar
working infrastructure already exists on both sides. An alternative location with more room is the
currently unused northeast corner of the harbor area between the east side of the T Dock and the
Northeast Boat Ramp/Fish Cleaning Station.
4.14 Fish Cleaning Facilities
The harbor has a grant to replace the fish cleaning station in the northeast corner of the harbor.
The new fish cleaning station will be built at the bottom of the northeast launch ramp. This will
improve these facilities for this quadrant of the harbor. In 2007 a similar floating fish cleaning
facility was built in the southeast corner of the harbor.
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4.15 Restroom Facilities
The Harbormaster Office public restrooms were remodeled during the winter of 2013-2014 using
monies from the State Commercial Passenger Vessel (CPV) funds. A second shower was added
to the womens' side of the restrooms, and the restrooms are fully ADA compliant.
4.16 ADA Accessible Fishing Pier
An ADA accessible fishing pier is planned for the south side of the south parking fill in the
vicinity of the creek flowing into the bay from the lagoon. The rocky slope configuration of the
beach restricts the handicapped from fishing in this area. Specific plans have not been developed,
but the pier is envisioned as a "T" shape end with railings designed to allow wheelchair bound
people the opportunity to fish. The pier will provide an observation location for the public to
watch the fishing action and boats entering and leaving the harbor. The design will also require
special considerations for its location within the heavy wave zone.
4.17 Harbormaster's Office and Shop
The existing Harbormaster's Office and Shop is located in the center of the harbor tourist and
business area. The building is still functional, but could use significant remodeling and code and
safety upgrades. In 2014 a new paint job was applied to the roof of the building which was
starting to rust all over.
5.0 Accessibility
5.1 Background
The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) rules for marinas were established in 2002 and
revised in 2010. The rules are administered by the United States Access Board in Section 1003
Recreational Boating Facilities.
5.2 Accessible Routes
Surrounding the Seward Harbor are parking lots with many designated ADA parking stalls in
close proximity to the docks.
The Seward Harbor has replaced most of its gangways to meet ADA standards. Those standards
require gangways that are at least 80 feet long and 5 feet wide. The following seven gangways
are fully compliant: D, E, F, J, M-Q, X, and Z. Three gangways: B, R, and S are not compliant.
The gangways at B and S are scheduled for replacement in 2015-2016.
5.3 Boat Slips
Only the new and rebuilt portions of the harbor are required to meet ADA standards. The ten
newer docks in the harbor have ADA compliant slips: D, E, F, H, J, M, N, O, P, and Q. It is
required to adopt a plan to bring the marina into full compliance. At this date, eight older Docks
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are non -compliant: A, B, C, G, K, L, R, and S. Several of those docks — B, C, S and a portion of
G Docks — are scheduled for replacement in 2015-2016.
Accessible boat slips must have a surface five feet wide without any barriers that limit access. In
Seward the newer docks listed above have five foot wide fingers that provide the necessary
access in order to meet this requirement. On the other hand, linear moorage in Seward generally
has bull rails that disqualify linear moorage for ADA consideration. For example, the harbor has
at least three designated ADA slips, with signs, located at: the first space on A Float, M-1, and
N-2. Apparently these slips have been designated due to the proximity to parking and the boat
ramp (A Float), but in each slip the existing bull rails disqualify those ADA slips. The rules do
allow that a five-foot wide opening every ten feet of linear Dock qualifies as ADA moorage.
The Seward Harbor has 660 slips of various sizes and almost 4,400 linear feet of side -tie
moorage. According to the rules, the 4,400 linear feet is the equivalent of 110 slips. Thus Seward
has a total slip equivalent of 770 = 660 + 110. The ADA rules prescribe how many accessible
slips are required based on the total number of slips in the marina. Marinas having between 701
and 800 slips are required to have a minimum of ten accessible slips.
The accessible slips should be of various sizes and dispersed throughout the accessible portions
of the marina:
A marina does not have to provide more accessible slips than required.
Accessible slips do not need to be marked and are not reserved in the same way
as vehicle parking spaces.
Facilities should hold the accessible slips open for persons with disabilities until
all other slips are filled. At that point, the slip may be made available for general
use. For seasonal slip holders, accessible slips should be held until the expiration
period for slip contracts has expired. Marina operators may choose to make
information regarding accessible boat slips available in promotional material or
a facility guide. Ensuring that accessible slips are available to persons with
disabilities is an operational issue and operators should contact the Department
of Justice for further information.
Source: The Access Board's guide booklet, "Accessible Boating Facilities"
5.4 Upland Facilities
The newly remodeled restrooms and water fountains at the Seward Small Boat Harbor meet all
ADA requirements.
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6.0 Plan Implementation
Future projects will be completed incrementally in phases. Implementation of each phase will
include the following normal operating procedure:
• A phase will be identified by the Harbormaster and his staff,
• The Port and Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) will review and approve the
phase, recommending it to the City Council; and,
• The City Council will review and approve the phase and funding.
Public input will be a part of the process during public meetings at both the PACAB and City
Council stages prior to final approval for construction.
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City of Seward Small Boat Harbor
SOUTHWEST HARBOR RENOVATION PHASE 2: B, C, AND S FLOATS
Base Bid Items:
Budgetary Estimate
Description
Quantity
Unit
Unit Price
Extended Price
1
Mobilization/Demobilization
1
LS
$
250,000
$
250,000
2
Construction Survey
1
LS
$
25,000
$
25,000
3
Demolition and Salvage
1
LS
$
270,000
$
270,000
4
Wildlife Observer
1
LS
$
65,000
$
65,000
5
B Float Gangway Abutment
1
LS
$
120,000
$
120,000
6
S Float Gangway Abutment
1
LS
$
40,000
$
40,000
7
Refurbish B Float, Install as new S Float
1
LS
$
30,000
$
30,000
8
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2800
SF
$
75
$
210,000
9
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9360
SF
$
75
$
702,000
10
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56
EA
$
12,000
$
672,000
11
Float Transition Assemblies
2
EA
$
5,000
$
10,000
12
F&I 20x40 Gangway Landing Float at G Float
1
EA
$
73,000
$
73,000
13
F&I 16x20 Gangway Landing Float at S Float
1
EA
$
29,000
$
29,000
14
Leveling Flotation Furnished
50
EA
$
100
$
5,000
15
Leveling Flotation Installed
50
EA
$
300
$
$
15,000
20,000
16 Install Owner Supplied 100-ft Gangway at B Float
1
LS
$ 20,000
17
F&I 6x80 Gangway at S Float
1
LS
$
70,000
$
70,000
18
16" Dia Galy Steel Piles, Furnished
6480
LF
$
75
$
486,000
19
16" Dia Galv Steel Piles Driven
108
EA
$
3,000
$
324,000
20
F&I Potable Water System (B&C Floats)
1
LS
$
123,700
$
123,700
21
F&I Dry Fire Suppression System (B&C Floats)
1
LS
$
111,330
$
111,330
22
F&I Potable Water System (S Floats)
1
LS
$
43,000
$
43,000
23
F&I Dry Fire Suppression System (S Float)
1
LS
$
38,700
$
38,700
24
Upland waterline service to S Float
1
LS
$
22,500
$
22,500
25
New Backflow Preventer at S Float
1
LS
$
35,000
$
35,000
26
F&I Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets
11
EA
$
1,200
$
13,200
27
F&I Life Ring and Cabinet
11
EA
$
1,200
$
13,200
28
F&I Safety Ladders (upNout)
55
EA
$
550
$
30,250
29
F&I Anodes
108
EA
$
1,100
$
118,800
30
Power and Lighting Systems (B&C Float only)
1
LS
$
397,950
$
397,950
Subtotal Base Bid Items:
$
4,363,630
Summary
Construction Total
$
4,363,630
Estimate Contingency (concept level)
20%
$
872,726
Owner's/Construction Contingency
3%
$
130,909
Engineering & Construction Administration
12%
$
644,072
Project Total (2014 U.S. Dollars):
1 $
6,011,337
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Mack Funk
From: Price. Richard A TFG) = richard_rr-cec=1a!aska.gov>
Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2014 11:49 AM
To: Mack Funk.
Cc: 8reakf4-_ld, Jeffery A (DFG)
Subject: RE: South Harbor Boat Launch Ramp
Mack,
Received you voice mail message and thought I would first update you on our Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
procedures via email and then answer any questions you may have concerning the process.
Let me present you with a brief explanation on how out boating access program works concerning project proposal
request such as yours. The informa`.ion in the Project Data Shcet that Jeff ccnipletcd for your proposa I %-Ail be utilized to
score/rank the prmect based on a set criteria. Once scared the project proposal will be submitted along with other
boating access projects from Region ,I for FY16 UP requests. The CIP requests are tlien submitted to heac1quarters and
reviewed by the state-wide access coor&nator. Please nine all regional CIP boating; access project request will compete
state wide with other regions project request in the state. If Seward (The City) CIP request makes the state-wide final
lis7 rt is then submitted to the legislature for their approval (,.ve need their consent in order to pursue the fundmgl. 'I he
CIP requests that are approved are usually posted around the end of the Icgislativo sc:ssion which would he ,he rind of
the present fiscal, i.e. June 30, 2015. Once the CIP request is approved we the Alaska Department of Fish and Garno
(ADF&G) "write a project proposal for the CIP requesting `unding for the project, and then send the proposal TO tha
United Stdtes F[sh and Wildlife Service (USF&W) our federal funding agency. The next step if the CIP request is approved,
by the USF&WS is receiving the appropriations for the request. At that juncture you are approximately a year down the
road from the time you made the initial, FY1G request.
Please note that a project of this stature would be a multi -year funded cooperative project between The City and
ADF&G. The FY16 CIP funding request for the " Seward South Scat Luunch Rams and Mooring Float Renovation Project,"
wou c oe for Pnase I activities (prelirninary design and cost estimate,.: his would be approximately in the $350K range,
ADF&G 750/ contribution would be 5252.5K and The City's 25% match at that stage veould be $$7.5K_ Next step is to hire
an engineering cu-rsu'.ting firm to complete preliminary design plans and establish cost estimates for construction. The
rerriaining requests fur the total cost of the project would be realized in the next two or three fiscal year CIP requests,
depending on t~se overall cost of the project. This is because Alaska has to compete with other lower forty-eight boating
ac::ess p-ojects funding request and only so much USF&WS monies are distributed/available "Nation-wide" on a yearly
bass for these project requests.
As you can see it is an involved process v;hsch takes time and effort, hopefully this is not to confusing. That said, I do
intend on submitting a request for the ' Sev.,ard South Boat Launch Ramp and Mooring Float Renovation Project" in my
I Y16 CIP requul L.
Hope tins helps; I will be cm personal ',eave next week so if you have any questions we can talk when I get back.
Thanks,
Rich
Richard A- Price
Alaska Cepartment of =ish and Gamy"
Access grogram Project Manager
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APPENDIX C
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Sponsored by: Port and Commerce Advisory Board
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-091
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE SEWARD SMALL BOAT HARBOR PLAN
WHEREAS, the City Council originally approved the Seward Small Boat Harbor Area
Planning and Development Guide on April 28, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) began working to revise
and rework the plan, in cooperation with City staff in April of 2013; and
WHEREAS, public input has been solicited, received, and included in the proposed new
plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed revised plan lists completed projects, includes incomplete
projects, and proposes new projects; and
WHEREAS, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board adopted Resolution 2014-004,
recommending that the City Council approve the Seward Small Boat Harbor Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
r.r CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The Seward Small Boat Harbor Plan as presented in substantial form at this
meeting is hereby approved.
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 8`" day of
December, 2014.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
an Bardarson, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-091
AYES:
Keil, Casagranda, Squires, Butts, Darling, Bardarson
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Terry
ABSTAIN:
None
ATTEST:
At
J hanna Ki , CMC
ty Clerk 0
(City Seal)
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