HomeMy WebLinkAboutAM 2022-012 Updating Seward Boat Harbor PlanCity of Seward
Action Memorandum 2022-012
Meeting Date: November 28, 2022
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Norm Regis, Harbormaster
Subject: Action Memorandum 2022-012: Approving Updates to the Seward Boat
Harbor Plan
Background and justification:
Since December 3, 2014, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) has been working with
city staff to develop an updated plan for the Seward Boat Harbor. PACAB reviewed the Boat Harbor
Plan during their November 2, 2022 Regular Meeting and passed Resolution 2022-008.
The most recent plan, the Seward Boat Harbor Plan Guide, was approved by the Seward City
Council by City Council Resolution 2014-091 on December 8, 2014. Since 2014, numerous
improvements have been completed and the time is right to plan for more changes and
improvements to the harbor.
The new plan 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
Boat Harbor. Previous plans have not included upland commercial and transportation interests or
concerns; this plan proposed to adopt a more all-inclusive view incorporating those elements as
well.
As part of the development of the proposed new plan, PACAB has conducted a public meeting that
have been occasionally well -attended by interested citizens and harbor users. There has also been
media coverage on certain topics.
The new plan lists the projects that have been already accomplished. The plan incorporates lessons
learned during previous construction projects. With very little consultant assistance, the plan
describes possible future projects, both in the near -term and in the long-term. 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.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: Encourage a thriving port of Seward through harbor improvements,
infrastructure expansion, and implementation of management plans
Strategic Plan: We are a community that promotes economic diversity, encourage
growth of year-round businesses, desires environmentally -
responsible industry, and seeks jobs that promote a higher standard
of living.
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0
This legislation (✓):
x Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
x Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking F1 Wat F1 Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Note: amounts are unaudited
Fund Balance/Net position — restricted $
Fund Balance/Net position — unrestricted/unassigned $
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance: $
Finance Director Signature:
Attornev Review
RYes Attorney Signature:
✓ Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
e✓ Approve AM
Other:
DISPOSITION
Approved by City Council on November 28, 2022.