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Regular Meeting
April 05, 2023
City Council Chambers 12.00 p.m.
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The City of Seward,Alaska
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
April 5, 2023 12:00 p.m. Council Chambers
Bruce Jaffa 1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair
Term Expires July,2023 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Lynda Paquette 3. ROLL CALL
Vice Chair
Term Expires July,2024
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE
Carl Hughes ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Board Member
Term Expires July,2023 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA[Approval of
Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk(*). Consent Agenda
Dwayne Atwood items are not considered separately unless a council member so requests. In the event
Board Member of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda]
Term Expires July,2025
6. SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Benjamin Smith
Board Member A. Proclamations and Awards—None
Term Expires July,2025
Fred Woelkers B. Administration Report .............................................Pg. 4
Board Member
Term Expires July,2024
C. Other Reports and Announcements [Reports must be submitted to the city
clerk no later than noon on the Tuesday preceding the Monday meeting for
Stephen Sowell inclusion in the packet. Five(5) minutes speaking time will be allowed for each
Assistant City Manager report.]
Norm Regis 1. Alaska Railroad Report..........................................Pg. 7
Harbormaster
D. Presentations [Presentations are limited to ten minutes each, excluding Q&A,
Brenda Ballou and are limited to two per meeting unless increased by PA CAB.]
City Clerk
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City of Seward, Alaska Port& Commerce Advisory Board Agenda
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7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolutions
B. Action Memorandum
C. Other New Business Items
1. Discuss Utility Infrastructure ...........................................................Pg. 8
2. Discuss SMIC Plan ........................................................................Pg. 60
3. Discuss Attorney's Notes Ordinance 2.3 .............................................Pg. 80
8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS[No Action Required]
9. CITIZEN COMMENTS [There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five(5) minutes per
speaker.]
10. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN
COMMENTS
It. ADJOURNMENT
City of Seward, Alaska Port& Commerce Advisory Board Agenda
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Assistant City Manager
Stephen Sowell
➢ Public Works Shop Project: Work continues on the preliminary design and
engineer's estimate. Doug and I met with Chugachmiut's leadership, engineering,
and project management group as a follow up to our meeting with the
Department of Transportation. We continue to coordinate with them on our
project as well as their project to construct a new clinic. Our goal is to enhance
access to the entire area and improve the traffic flow for all stakeholders. We are
continuing to work on facility design, layout, and features.
➢ Public Safety Needs Assessment: Thank you again to City Council for approving
the task order to move this project forward. The goal is to complete this needs
assessment project by December 2023 and provide City Council and the public
with an update at that time. Key project goals are to determine what type of
facility(s) to construct, identify quality locations, and search for external funding
mechanisms. We are beginning to work on the project and setting up the project
kick off meeting.
➢ We are continuing to work on the Strategic Plan update. The goal is to bring this
operating document into alignment with the Comprehensive Plan.
➢ Port Avenue Project. We are working to obtain quotes from the various vendors
for the benches, planters, and other elements and plan to bring Council a
resolution later this spring to obtain project approval. The goal is to improve the
flow of pedestrian traffic along Port Avenue, and throughout the route of the free
shuttle service.
➢ Boards & Commissions Reports to Council due for Q1 verbally.
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Board &Commission Reports to Council'
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Brenda Ballou
To 0 Jason Bickling;O Shannon Thom; Bailey Sayler
i=c &Janette Bower•Stephen Sowell
Good morning,
Justa gentle reminder as we approach the end ofthe firstquarter,..
2023 SCHEDULE for BOARD&COMNIBSIONS REPORTS TO COUNCH.
At the October 24.2022 city council meeting,all hoards and commissions iy.ere directed by city council to provide the following reports far 2023:
1Q Report in pe,=at a council meeting
2Q Sul nut written report to cis::clerk for inclusion in council packet
3Q Report in per=cL at a council meeting
4Q Submit rr-ritten report to city-clerk for inclusion in councit packet
Thanksf
Brenda
BRENDA J.BALLOU,MMC (SHEIHE:R)
CfTY CLERK
PxomF(907)224-4045
CITY OF SEWARD
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Harbor
Harbormaster Norm Regis
➢ We have been keeping up with the snow on both sides of the bay.
➢ The 50-ton and 330-ton Travelift has started to pick up; some fishing vessels are preparing
the early fish openers.
➢ We are training several new harborworkers on the maintaining and operating the Travelifts.
➢ We are working on the SMIC yard drainage to keep water flowing into the ditches.
➢ We have opened G, K and L-float; contractor is working on the punch list.
➢ The fire extinguisher and life ring boxes issue has been resolved (they replaced the latches),
the last thing we need to do is to chlorinate the water system, this will happen when the
water department turns the water on around the end of April or the first week of May. Then
we can acquire our DEC permit.
➢ We are still working with the public with COVID protocol in mind while continuing to do boat
lifts and public contact in the Seward Harbor office.
➢ This spring we will continue the cleanup at the old Raibow dump area,just a few more
items to deal with and we can lease the property out again.
➢ The harbor office is closed on Sundays until spring 2023, we still have a crew working on
projects and answering the radio and checking phone messages.
➢ The North East harbor launch ramp is completed, the contractor finished on 12-1-2022, we
have received the as-built drawings and will closing out this project with ADF&G.
➢ We are currently working with the Director from the Pacific Northwest & Alaska Maritime
Administration U.S.DOT on finding a suitable grant for the washdown pad project.
➢ We are waiting on funding for the 5-ton crane on I-Dock, Corp Permit has been approved
➢ We have sent the Coast Guard the resolution and the Purchase and sale agreement for
them to look over. (Have not received any response as of today)
➢ Winter is here please remember do not shovel the snow off your vessels onto the dock;
please place the snow into the water.
➢ Please watch your step while transitioning onto the floats the transition plates can get icy
very quickly.
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ALA A
RAILROAD
April 5, 2023
Port and Commerce Advisory Board Report
THE ALASKA RAILROAD'S MISSION -- Through excellent customer service and sound business
management practices, provide safe, efficient, and economical transportation and real estate
services that support and grow economic development opportunities for the State of Alaska.
Port Vessel Traffic
• The traffic has recently been mostly related to winter cargo barges. A second Spenard
Builders Supply shipment of just under 7,000-plus tons was offloaded on March 22-24.
The building materials are currently being transported by rail and truck.
• Catalyst Marine is currently completing winter repairs on the Brice Marine barge Drift
River—the weeklong project is taking place on the east cruise dock.
• Barges currently wintering at the port include the Crowley DBL289, Turnagain Marine
Brightwater and Turnagain Marine Swiftwater.
• The 2023 cruise ship season calendar currently includes 90 ships. We are planning to have
three ships in port on July 28 and September 8.
Other Items / Cruise Dock Project Update
• The Seward Passenger Dock project was recently put on hold as we continue to research
the best possible functionality of this important long-term investment. Market pressures
have necessitated a review and strategic pause, considered necessary to guarantee that
the cruise-critical passenger dock and terminal is successful in meeting the needs of the
railroad, anchor tenants, the community, and under conditions favorable for ARRC in
exercising its bonding authority as approved by the Alaska State Legislature.
Before the decision was made, we worked diligently on the required additional bonding
authorization authority from the State to cover potential costs to replace the dock and
terminal. To that end we successfully worked with sponsors within the legislature to
introduce SB105 and HB122. Now the plan is to have those bills remain without any
scheduled hearings so we will be ready next session when the need arises to obtain
additional bonding authority. The previous $60 million authorized last session is in place.
Dwayne Atwood
Seward Port Manager, MPM
907-265-2696 office l 907-362-6038 mobile
mailing:PO Box 95, Seward, AK 99664
physical:913 Port Avenue
web: www.AlaskaRailrood.com
New Business Item :
Discuss City of Seward Infrastructure
Documents:
• Agenda Statement
• Information on Lowell Point Lagoon
• Information on Electric Utility Project Status
• Information on Electric Utility Interconnect Program
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 5, 2023
To: Port and Commerce Advisory Board
From: Stephen Sowell, Assistant City Manager
Norm Regis, Harbormaster
Subject: Discuss City of Seward Infrastructure
Background and justification:
During the March 8t" Regular Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting, the board determined to
use the April 5t" meeting to discuss three primary infrastructure items of note:
1. Lowell Point Lagoon
2. Status of Electric Utility Infrastructure Projects
3. Electric Utility Interconnect Program
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 13.2 Wastewater 13.3 Electricity
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
x Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
x Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking F1 Water Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Note: amounts are unaudited
Fund Balance/Net position - restricted $
Fund Balance/Net position - unrestricted/unassigned $
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Available Unrestricted Cash Balance: $
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
RxYes Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
Approve Res.
Other: Discuss City of Seward Infrastructure
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'OVEPA United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Wastewater Technology Fact Sheet
Aerated, Partial Mix Lagoons
DESCRIPTION maximum oxygen transfer efficiency when using dffused
aeration. In most cases, aeration is not applied
Partial mix lagoons are commonly used to treat uniformly over the entire system. Typically, the most
municipal and industrial wastewaters. This technology intense aeration(up to 50 percent of the total required)
has been widely used in the United States for at least is used in the first cell. The final cell may have little or
40 years. Aeration is provided by either mechanical no aeration to allow settling to occur.In some cases,a
surface aerators or submerged diffused aeration small separate settling pond is provided after the final
systems. The submerged systems can include cell. Diffused aeration equipment typically provides
perforated tubing or piping,with a variety of diffusers about 3.7 to 4 kg O,/kW-hour (6 to 6.5 lbs Oz/hp-
attached. hour) and mechanical surface aerators are rated at 1.5
to 2.1 kg Q/kW-hour (2.5 to 3.5 lbs Q/hp-hour).
In aerated lagoons, oxygen is supplied mainly through Consequently, diffused systems are somewhat more
mechanical or diffused aeration rather than by algal efficient, but also require a significantly greater
photosynthesis. Aerated lagoons typically are installation and maintenance effort.
classified by the amount of mixing provided. A partial
mix system provides only enough aeration to satisfy the Aerated lagoons can reliably produce an effluent with
oxygen requirements of the system and does not both biological oxygen demand(BOD) and TSS<30
provide energy to keep all total suspended solids(TSS) mglL if provisions for settling are included at the end of
in suspension. the system. Significant nitrification will occur during the
summer months if adequate dissolved oxygen is
In some cases, the initial cell in a system might be a applied. Many systems designed only for BOD
complete mix unit followed by partial nix and settling removal fail to meet discharge standards during the
cells. Most energy in complete mix systems is used in sutmmer because of a shortage of dissolved oxygen.
the mixing function which requires about 1.0 times the Nitrification of ammonia and BOD removal occur
amount of energy needed for an equally-sized partial simultaneously and systems can become oxygen limited.
mix system to treat municipal wastes. A complete mix To achieve nitrification in heavily loaded systems,pond
wastewater treatment system is similar to the activated volume and aeration capacity beyond that provided for
sludge treatment process except that it does not'include BOD removal are necessary. Oxygen requirements for
recycling of cellular material, resulting in lower mixed nitrification are more demanding than for BOD removal.
liquor suspended solids concentrations,which requires It is generally assumed that 1.5 kg of oxygen is required
a longer Hydraulic detention time than activated sludge to treat 1 kg of BOD. About 5 kg of Oz are
treatment. theoretically required to convert 1 kg of ammonia to
nitrate.
Some solids in partial mix lagoons are kept in
suspension to contribute to overall treatment. This APPLICABILITY
allows for anaerobic fermentation of the settled sludges.
Partial nix lagoons are also called facultative aerated An aerated lagoon is well suited for municipal and
lagoons and are generally designed with at least three industrial wastewaters of low to medium strength.
cells in series, with total detention time dependent on While such systems are somewhat land intensive,they
water temperature. The lagoons are constructed to require much less area than a facultative lagoon and can
have a water depth of up to 6 m (20 ft) to ensure provide a better level of treatment. Operation and
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management requirements are also less than those phosphorous in facultative ponds do not occur in
required for activated sludge and similar technologies. aerated ponds.
A physical modification to an aerated lagoon uses Aerated lagoons may experience surface ice
plastic curtains supported by floats and.anchored to the formation.
bottom to divide lagoons into multiple cells
and/or serve as baf cs Lo improve hydraulic conditions. Reduced rates of biological activity occur during
A recently developE d approach suspends a row of cold weather,
submerged diffusers from flexible floating booms which
move in a cyclic pattern during aeration activity. This Mosquito and similar insect vectors can be a.
serves to treat a larger volume with each aeration line. problem if vegetation on the dikes and berms is not
Effluent is periodically recycled within the system to properly maintained.
improve performance. If there is sufficient depth for
effective oxygen transfer, aeration is used to upgrade Sludge accumulation rates will be higher in cold
existing facultative ponds and is sometimes used on a climates because low temperature inhibits anaerobic
seasonal basis during periods of peak wastewater reactions.
discharge to the lagoon(e.g. seasonal food processing
wastes). Requires energy input.
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES DESIGN CRITERIA
Advantages and disadvantages of aerated,partial mix Equipment typically required for aerated lagoons
lagoons are listed below: includes the following: lining systems, inlet and outlet
structures, hydraulic controls, floating dividers and
Advantages baffles, aeration equipment.
Require less land than facultative lagoons. Every system should have at least three cells in series
with each cell lined to prevent adverse groundwater
Require much less land than facultative ponds, impacts. Many states have design criteria which specify
depending on the design conditions. design loading, the hydraulic residence time, and the
aeration requirements. Pond depths range from 1.8 to
An aerated lagoon can usually discharge throughout 6 m(6 to 20 fl), with 3 m(10 ft)the most typical(the
the winter while discharge may be prohibited from shallow depth systems usually are converted facultative
an ice-covered facultative lagoon in the same lagoons). Detention times range from 10 to 30 days,
climate. with 20 days the most typical (shorter detention times
use higher intensity aeration). The design of aerated
Sludge disposal may be necessary but the quantity lagoons for BOD removal is based on first-order
will be relatively small compared to other secondary kinetics and the complete mix hydraulics model. Even
treatment processes. though the system is not completely mixed, a
conservative design will result. The model commonly
Disadvantages used is:.
Aerated lagoons are not as effective as facultative C.=C./[l + (KT)(t)/n]°
ponds in removing amrnonia nitrogen or
phosphorous,unless designed for nitrification. where:
Diurnal changes in pH and alkalinity that affect Ce=effluent BOD
removal rates for ammonia nitrogen and
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Co=influent BOD OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Kr=temperature dependent rate constant Limitations
K,o=rate constant at 20 C Depending upon the rate of aeration and the
environment, aerated lagoons may experience ice
KZo=0.276 d-` at 20 C formation on the water surface during cold weather
periods. Reduced rates of biological activity also occur
=temperature coefficient(1.036) during cold weather. If properly designed, a system
wig continue to function and produce acceptable
KT =KZo iT-Z°' effluents under these conditions. The potential for ice
formation on floating aerators may encourage the use of
T=temperature of water V,,,4merged diffused aeration in very cold climates. The
use of submerged perforated tubing for diffused
t=total detention time in system aeration requires maintenance and cleaning on a routine
basis to maintain design aeration rates. There are
n=number of equal sized cells in system nurnerous types of submerged aeration equipment that
can be used in warm or cold climates,which should be
Detention times in the settling basin or portion of a basin considered in all designs. In submerged diffused
used for settling of solids should be limited to two days aeration, the routine application of HCl gas in the
to limit algae growth. The design of inlet and outlet system is used to dissolve accumulated material on the
structures should receive careful attention, diffuser units.
PERFORMANCE Any earthen structures used as impoundments must be
periodically inspected. If left unchecked, rodent
BOD removal can range up to 95 percent. Effluent damage can cause severe weakening of lagoon
TSS can range from 20 to 60 mg/L, depending on the embankments.
design of the settling basin and the concentration of
algae in the effluent. Removal of annmorda nitrogen in Energy
aerated lagoons is usually less effective than in
facultative lagoons because of shorter detention times. Typically, operation occurs by gravity flow in and out
Nitrification of ammonia can occur in aerated lagoons of the lagoon. Energy would be required if pumps are
or if the system is specifically designed for that purpose. necessary for either influent or effluent. Energy is
Phosphorus removal is also less effective than in required for the aeration devices, with the amount
facultative lagoons because of more stable pH and depending on the intensity of mixing desired. Partial
alkalinity conditions. Phosphorus removals of about 15 mix systems require between 1 and 2 watts per cubic
to 25 percent can be expected with aerated lagoons. meter (5 and 10 horsepower per million gallons) of
Removal of colifon ns and fecal colifonns can be capacity, depending on the depth and configuration of
effective,depending on detention time and temperature. the system.
Disinfection may be necessary if effluent limits are less
than<200 MPN/100 mL. E=6595 (UP)""
The aerated lagoon system is simple to operate and where:
reliable in performance for BOD removal. TSS
removal can be influenced by the presence of algae in E—electrical energy, kWh/yr
the lagoon,but generally is acceptable. The service life
of a lagoon is estimated at 30 years or more. HP=aerator horsepower,hp
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COSTS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Construction costs associated with partially mixed Richard H. Bowman, PE
aerated lagoons include cost of the land, excavation, West Slope Supervisor
and inlet and outlet structures. If the soil where the Colorado Department of Public Health and
lagoon is constructed is permeable, an additional cost Environment
for lining should be expected. Excavation costs vary, Water Quality Control Division
depending on whether dirt must be added or removed. 222 South 6" Street,Room 232
Compacting costs run between $3 to $5 per cubic Grand Junction, CO 81502
yard;synthetic lining material costs about S0.50 to $1
per square foot. Glen T. Daigger,Ph.D.,P.E.,DEE
Senior Vice President
Operating costs of partially aerated Iagoons include CH2M HILL
power surface or diffiased aeration equipment and 100 Inverness Terrace East
maintenance of these units. Englewood, CO 80112-5304
REFERENCES John Hinde
Aix Diffusion Systems
Other Related Fact Sheets 28846-C Nagel Court
P.O. Box 38
Other EPA Fact Sheets call be found at the following Lake Bluff,IL 60044
web address:
E. Joe Middlebrooks, Ph.D.,PE. DEE
http://www.epa.gov/owm/intb/mtbfact.htm Environmental Engineering Consultant
360 Blackhawk Lane
1. Manual of Practice FD-13, 1988. Aeration, Lafayette, CO 80026-9392
WPDF,ASCE,
Gordon F. Pearson
2. Middlebrooks,E.J.,et al., 1982. Wastewater Vice President
Stabilization Lagoon Design, Performance International Ecological Systems & Services, IESS
and Upgrading, McMillan Publishing Co., P.O. Box 21240
New York,NY. B-I Oak Park Plaza
Hilton Head, SC 29925
3. Reed, S.C., et al., 1995, 2" ed. Natural
Systems for Waste Management and Sherwood Reed
Treatment, McGraw Hill Book Co., New Principal
York,NY. Environmental Engineering Consultants(EEC)
50 Butternut Road
4. U.S. EPA, 1983. Design Manual - Norwich, VT 05055
Municipal Wastewater Stabilization Ponds,
EPA-625/1-83-015, US IPA CERI, Linvil G.Rich
Cincinnati,OH. Alumni Emeritus Professor
Clemson University
5. WPCF, 1990. MOP FD-16, Natural P.O. Box 1185
Systeinsfor Wastewater Treatment,WPCF, Clemson, SC 29633
Alexandria,VA.
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does not constitute endorsement or recommendation
for use by the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency.
Office of Water
EPA 832-F-02-008
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For more information contact:
Municipal Technology Branch
U.S. EPA
Mail Code 4204M
1200 Pennsylvania Ave.,NW
Washington,D.C.,20460
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From: Doug Schoessler
To: Stephen Sowell
Subject: FW: Frozen Lagoon
Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 8:31:26 AM
Attachments: image001.Una
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Doug Schoessler-PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
City of Seward 434 6 t h Avenue, PO Box 167 Seward, AK 99664
Office: 907-224-4058 Direct: 907-224-4093
Cell: 907-422-7118 Email: dougC@cityofseward.net
From: sarah@arwa.org<sarah@arwa.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 7:57 AM
To: Doug Schoessler<d oug@cityofsewa rd.net>
Subject: Frozen Lagoon
External Email:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments
unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Good morning Doug,
Thank you for reaching out concerning your frozen lagoons. In the winter many to all Lagoons freeze seasonally in
Alaska and the northern United States. I have been working with Rural Alaska water and wastewater systems for 10
years. I hold a level III wastewater treatment certification in multiple states. So as far as my exposure on the
subject, I am well versed.
I have attached several photos of lagoons throughout the state that show the lagoons in this frozen state. It should
be noted that the lagoons never freeze solid, it is just a light ice sheet on the top where the water that is exposed to
air temperatures. Palmer has shallow lagoons they were previously using that they maintained with many CFM of
air on in them year round. Even with all that air(with high electrical costs associated)the lagoons the surfaces
would freeze in the winter. The good news is,water holds more dissolved oxygen than warmer water so the
microbiology in the lagoon is still hard at work with adequate oxygen to accomplish the treatment objectives. The
most important part of the job of the lagoon is to treat the water to meet your discharge permits established by the
EPA. At this time it is my understanding that your wastewater plant is indeed meeting your compliance
requirements. This in itself proves that the ice is not hindering the treatment objectives.
I would like to note,that if you had aerators on the surface of your lagoon this could pose a problem with causing
damage to the equipment and infrastructure. But all your aerators and biodomes are below the surface of the
water and are adequately protected from damage.
Sarah Ramey
Source Water Protection Specialist
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Alaska Rural Water Association
1075 S. Check St. Ste 106
Wasilla, AK 99654
Mobile: 907-631-1056
www.arwa.org
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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Quality Assurance Project Plan
(QAPP)
Lowell Point Wastewater Treatment Facility
City of Seward, Alaska
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Phone: 243-2000
Se tember 26, 2017 Email: loren@lorenleman.com
LOR.EN LEMAN, P.E..
PO 13OX 190773
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Loren Norenlemanxom
September 26, 2017
Doug Seboessler,Public Works Director
City of Seward
PG Box 167
Seward, AK 99664-0167
Dear Mr. Schoessler:
Your recently renewed discharge permit for the Lowell point Wastewater Treatment Facility
requires you to notify the Alaska Department of Environmental Consenlation(DEC)by
September 29 that you have updated your Quality Assurance Project Phan �QAPP).
This version of the document is your update.While it is quite thorough,it will continue to be a
work in progress. Your contract laboratory, SGS,typically updates its Quality Manual annually
in January although its changes usually do not impact how your operators do their work.When
SGS produces its updated manual,it should accompany this document in Appendix C.
A QAPP establishes measurable procedures and standards by which your monitoring program
will be implemented,reviewed, and reported. 1 hope this document will be useful to you and
your operators for permit compliance activities.I suggest that outdated versions of the QAPP be
removed from the Control Building and placed in your archives at Public Works. This will help
reduce misunderstandings about which version is current. That was a comment made by the DEC
inspector earlier this year.
l continue to be available to you as your Quality Assurance Officer to review your laboratory
results,monthly DMRs,and support you further as you continue to deliver a duality monitoring
program.
Sincerely,
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Loren Leman,P.E.
Attachment: Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), 2017 update
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QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN
(QAPP)
for
WATER QUALITY MONITORING,
SAMPLING, ANALYSIS, AND REPORTING
LOWELL POINT WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
SEWARD. ALASKA
APDES Permit AK0021890
Edited and updated by
Loren Leman, P.E.
PO Box 190773
Anchorage, AK 99519-0773
(907)243-2000
lorenLylorenleman.com
September 26,2017
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Lowell Point QAPP September 26,2017
Seward,Alaska
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. PROJECT MANAGEMENT.......................................................................................................................................... 1
A.1 APPROVALS AND DISTRIBUTION........................................................................................................................ 1
A.2 BACKGROUND ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
A.3 PROJECT TEAM.........................................................................................................................................................2
A.4 TRAINING..................................................................................................................................................................2
A.5 DOCUMENTATION...................................................................................................................................................2
B. DATA ACQUISITION.....................................................................................................................................................3
B.1 MONITORING AND SAMPLING..............................................................................................................................3
B.1.1 Workload Responsibilities.....................................................................................................................................3
B.1.2 Implementation.....................................................................................................................................................3
B.1.3 Locations...............................................................................................................................................................3
B.1.4 Metbods................................................................................................................................................................. 4
B.1.5 Sample Handling................................................................................................................................................... 6
B.1.6 Quality Control..................................................................................................................................................... 6
B.2 LABORATORY ANALYSES.....................................................................................................................................6
B.2.1 Metbods................................................................................................................................................................. 6
B.2.2 Quality Control..................................................................................................................................................... 6
B.2.3 Supplies and Consumables.................................................................................................................................... 7
B.3 NON-DIRECT MEASUREMENTS............................................................................................................................7
B.4 DATA MANAGEMENT.............................................................................................................................................7
C. ASSESSMENTS...............................................................................................................................................................7
C.1 FIELD MONITORING................................................................................................................................................7
C.2 DATA REVIEW..........................................................................................................................................................8
C.3 DOCUMENTATION...................................................................................................................................................8
D. DATA ACCEPTANCE....................................................................................................................................................9
D.1 STANDARDS..............................................................................................................................................................9
D.1.1 Measurement Quality Objectives(MQOs) ...........................................................................................................9
D.2 METHODS................................................................................................................................................................ 10
D.2.1 Validation........................................................................................................................................................... 11
D.2.2 Verification......................................................................................................................................................... 12
D.2.3 ReWeit................................................................................................................................................................. 12
D.3 RECONCILIATION.................................................................................................................................................. 12
E. REFERENCES...............................................................................................................................................................12
F. ABBREVIATIONS.........................................................................................................................................................13
Tables
1 Project Management
2 Documents and Records
3 Schedule of Work
4 Sampling Criteria
5 Quality Assurance Reports
6 Measurement Quality Objectives
Figures
1 Resurrection Bay Monitoring Stations
2 Data Management Responsibilities
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Photographs
1 Lowell Point Lagoon
2 Pump Station 3
3 Outfall and Mixing Zone
4 Effluent Sampler
5 Control Building
6 Flow Readout
7 pH Meter
8 Effluent Thermometer
Appendices
A Permit
B Emergency Contact Information
C SGS Quality Manual(Quality Assurance Plan)
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A. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
A.1 APPROVALS AND DISTRIBUTION
Doug Schoessler
Public Works Director
Signature: Date:
Loren Leman,P.E.
Quality Assurance Officer
Signature: Date:
Table 1 identifies key project management participants who are provided the QAPP and its updates. Additional
contact information is provided in Appendix B.
Table 1
Project Management
NAME POSITION AFFILIATION CONTACT
Doug Schoessler Project Manager Seward Phone:224-4093 or 422-7118(cell)
einail:doug@cityofseward.net
Quality Phone:243-2000 or 351-8683(cell)
Loren Leman,P.E. Assurance Loren Leman,P.E.
Officer email:loren@lorenleman.com
Richard"Nort" Monitoring& Phone:224-4094 or 362-1627(cell)
Adelmann Sampling Seward
Manager email:nadelmann@cityofseward.net
Administrative Phone:224-4005
Jennifer Cotter Assistant Seward
email:jcotter@cityofseward.net
A.2 BACKGROUND
The purpose of the monitoring program is to observe operation, take measurements, and gather data; collect and
deliver samples to laboratories for biological and chemical analyses; and review, revise, report, and file
information to meet the requirements of APDES Permit AK0021890 for the Lowell Point Wastewater Treatment
Facility (Figure 1 and Photo 1).
This updated Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) is a requirement of the most recently renewed discharge
permit. It follows the format suggested by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC); is
supplemented by the Quality Manual by SGS, the City's primary contract laboratory; and contains new
information consistent with the renewed permit. Addendum No. 5 to the Operation & Maintenance (O&M)
Plan, another required update also produced in September 2017, has considerable overlap with this document.
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A.3 PROJECT TEAM
The primary author/editor of this document is Loren Leman, P.E., with support from City staff and SGS.
Seward's Contract Manager is Doug Schoessler, its Public Works Director. He is supported by Jennifer Cotter,
Administrative Assistant; Richard "Nort" Adelmann, Water/Wastewater Foreman; and John Shank, Jason
Cournoyer, and Jason Audette, Operators. Forest Taylor is the Environmental Services Project Manager for SGS
at 200 W Potter Dr,Anchorage,AK 99518,telephone 562-2343, email forest.taylorksgs.com.
These are assigned duties and responsibilities:
• Project Manager— Overall responsibility for Public Works staff and contractual services for sewerage
facilities operations and permit compliance;review and final approval of DMR.
• Quality Assurance (QA) Officer—Permit compliance support,data and draft DMR review,
interpretation,and revisions; engineering and operational consulting.
• Monitoring& Sampling Manager—Field sampling and testing at Lift Station No. 3,Lowell Point
lagoon, Control Building/Laboratory, and in Resurrection Bay; arrangements for transportation to
laboratory(s);preparation of draft DMR.
• Administrative Assistant—Manager of reports prepared,reviewed,revised, and sent and data filed at
Public Works; office administration.
• Laboratory Project Manager—Review and approval of contract laboratory analytical work; respond to
method and result inquiries; conduct QA/QC,including verification of data.
A.4 TRAINING
Since 1978 all wastewater system operators must be certified by the State of Alaska. The City sewage
collection system is rated as Class II, and the treatment facilities as Class I, so operators must be rated as Level
II or higher. Experience, education, and examination requirements are provided by regulation in 18 AAC 74,
Water and Wastewater Operator Certification and Training. Operators must update their training regularly.
The City of Seward conducts informal training and provides opportunities for formal training of its operators.
A.5 DOCUMENTATION
Table 2 lists documents and records that exist or will be produced:
Table 2: Documents and Records
Category Document or Record Location Retention
Site Information Drawings,maps,reports,QAPP, Public Works,Lab Indefinite
O&M Plan
Daily Journals,Field Notebooks Public Works,Lab,Field 5 years+
Operator Records Sample Handling&Custody Records Public Works 5 years+
Maintenance Records Public Works 5 years+
Discharge Monitoring Reports(DMRs) Public Works,DEC 5 years+
Data Reporting Calculations/summary reports Public Works 5 years+
Laboratory reports Public Works,SGS 5 years+
Quality Assurance QA reviews Public Works,Loren Leman,P.E. 5 years+
Site and Laboratory audits Public Works,Loren Leman,P.E 1 5 years+
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B. DATA ACQUISITION
13.1 MONITORING AND SAMPLING
13.1.1 Workload Responsibilities
These are the monitoring readings and tests by City operators:
• Temperature • pH
• Dissolved oxygen(DO) • Flow
Operators take samples and these tests are run by a contract laboratory,currently SGS in Anchorage:
• BOD, CBOD • Nitrate/Nitrite (NO3-NO2)
• TSS • Oil &grease (O&G)
• pH • Total dissolved solids (TDS)
• Fecal coliform (FC) • Phosphorus,Total (P)
• Enterococci bacteria • Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen(TKN)
• Ammonia(NH3) • Salinity
B.1.2 Implementation
Monitoring and sampling will follow the schedule in Table 3. Not all of this work is required by the permit and
the City may do even more than this to satisfy itself about performance. It reports what it does.
Table 3: Schedule of Work
Task Measurement Location Frequency Time
Temperature,pH Effluent IX/week 5X/week Jan—Dec
Field Flow spot checks plus
Monitoring continuous recordin
DO Effluent IX/week Jan—Dec
Cells 1 and 2 Profile 2X/year May-Oct
BOD,CBOD ,TSS Influent&Effluent 2X/month Jan—Dec
FC Effluent
Enterococci bacteria Effluent IX/month May-Sept
NH3 Effluent 1X/2 months Jan-Dec
NO,-NO, Monitoring wells(3) 4X/ ear Jan-Dec
Sampling& FC,Enterococci Resurrection Bay IX/month May-Sept
Lab Analyses bacteria monitoring locations 1X for FC Dec-Mar
(south and west) Different tidal
stages
NH3,T,pH,Salinity Ambient(baseline) 2X/year May-Aug
monitoring location Sept-Apr
NH3,NO3-NO2,TKN, Effluent 3X/4.5 years Different seasons
O&G,P,TDS,DO and years
Note: 1)CBOD is required in the last two years of the permit,beginning June 2020,but the QA Officer
recommends measuring effluent CBOD during warmer months,May through September of each year.
B.1.3 Locations
Sampling is at Pump Station No. 3 (PS-3, Photo 2), Lowell Point lagoon, and three of the five Resurrection Bay
monitoring stations shown on Figure 1 (Photo 3). The O&M Plan,Monitoring Plan, APDES permit, and Table
3 describe the monitoring and sampling locations, samples to be collected and their frequencies.
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See Section E:References.
B.1.4 Methods
For safety and practicality in arranging staffmg and the Public Works boat, choose appropriate weather and
sample concurrently with any other marine monitoring Seward may need. Events will rotate through tidal cycles
and seasons. Generally plan to collect samples early in the day to enable same day delivery and set-up for
laboratory testing,or make alternative arrangements with the laboratory.
Although this is not a safety plan, because of risks from direct contact with wastewater and inherent dangers of
operating on marine waters, operators and the sampling crew will be cautious while monitoring and collecting
samples, and follow safety procedures established by Seward Public Works, including those in the O&M Plan,
as amended. They are aware of physical, chemical, and biological hazards--and will wear disposable gloves,
safety eyewear, face masks, boots, raingear, and U.S. Coast Guard-approved flotation vests or jackets; be
current with inoculations; and use appropriate communication devices and other personal protective equipment.
Log in the field notebook:
• Names of sampler and helper
• Date and time of sample collection
• Weather conditions, including wind direction,velocity, and duration
• Locations of sampling stations (by name,pre-established GPS waypoints or coordinates)
• Stage of tide
• Air and water temperatures
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• Sampling depth; and
• Other relevant information.
Table 4 provides guidance for containers,preservation methods, and holding times. The laboratory may provide
special sampling instructions with the sample bottles it provides. Bottles supplied by SGS are pre-cleaned,but as
necessary other sampling and testing equipment and containers will be cleaned according to equipment
specifications.
Arrange sample containers, labeling them by location and time of sampling. Do not touch the insides of bottles
or caps or otherwise contaminate sterile containers with materials not representative of the station to be sampled.
Before opening a container, if the sampler's sterile gloved hand has come into contact with potential
contamination,rinse it in fresh water or if sampling at mixing zone stations,in marine water in the zone that will
be sampled.
Table 4: Sampling Criteria
Analyte Container Volume Preservation Max Hold Time
Biochemical Oxygen
Demand P,FP,G' 1 L Cool to<6°C 48 hours
(BOD&CBOD)
Total Suspended Solids p FP,G 1 L Cool to <6°C 7 days
(TSS)
Total Dissolved Solids p FP,G 1 L Cool to<6°C 7 days
(TDS)
Dissolved Oxygen G,Bottle and 300 mL None for probe 10 minutes'
(DO) top
pH P,FP,G 300 mL Cool to <6°C 48 hours
Temperature P,FP,G 300 mL None Analyze
Ammonia P,FP,G 125 mL Cool<6°C;H2SO4 to 28 days
(NH3) pH<21 do not freeze
Nitrate-Nitrite P,FP,G 60 mL Cool to<6°C;H2SO4 to 28 days
(NO3-NO2) pH<2,do not freeze
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen P,FP,G 250 mL Cool to<6°C;H2SO4 to 28 days
(TKN) (amber) pH<2,do not freeze y
Phosphorus,Total P,FP,G 1 L Cool to<6°C;H2SO4 to 28 days
(P) pH<2,do not freeze
Oil&Grease G 2X 1 L Cool to<6°C;H2SO4 or HCl 28 days
(O&G) to pH<2 y
Fecal Coliform(FC)&
Cool to<10°C(preferably to 6 hrs+2 hrs lab
Enterococci Bacteria G,PA, o 250 mL 4 C;but do not freeze, per 40CFR1364
add 0.0008/o Na2S2O3
Notes: 1)P=polyethylene,FP=fluoropolymer,G=glass,PA=autoclavable plastic;2) 48 hours preferred;
3)Immediate read preferred;4)Or 30 hours,according to SGS.
Grab Samples — These will be representative of spot conditions. Take Resurrection Bay samples just below the
surface,but within the top meter.
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Composite Samples —Collect in containers in the refrigerated samplers (Photo 4). Note the time for the initial
sample, composite intervals, and the final sample in the field logbook. The sample time listed on the chain-of-
custody form and the sample bottle is the time for the final aliquot.
Collect a marine grab sample directly by placing a container 8-12 inches below the water surface with the lid
still attached. With arms extended to the front, hold container near its base and tilt up at a 45-degree angle.
Remove the cap and fill in one slow sweeping motion downward or horizontally, not upward. Avoid surface
scum that may contain bird droppings or other contamination not from the lagoon effluent. Keep the mouth of
the container ahead of the hand and recap the container while it is still submerged. Keep the cap submerged
during sample collection.
Unless otherwise advised by the laboratory, fill a container to the shoulder, leaving a small space for expansion
and mixing. Place filled sample bottles in a cooler with a temperature blank and gel packs to cool the samples
and maintain a sample temperature of 4±2 °C during shipping. List them as composite or grab on the chain-of-
custody form and in a field logbook.
B.1.5 Sample Handling
Operators will consider holding times, follow standard chain-of-custody procedures, and generally use Seward
Bus Lines for shipping samples to Anchorage. They will be trained for shipping samples and may consult with
SGS for specific instructions. Packaging, marking, labeling, and shipping will comply with regulations of the
U. S. Department of Transportation in 49 CFR 171-177 and the transporter.
B.1.6 Quality Control
Field QC measures will include:
• Proper cleaning and handling of sample containers.
• Monitoring instruments and equipment will be cleaned,inspected,tested and calibrated before use
according to manufacturers' and standard specifications. Records will be kept in logbooks.
• Chemical reagents and standard reference solutions will be used before their expiration dates.
• Proper monitoring,collection,labeling,data entry,handling and shipping.
• Field replicate measurements (typically 1 per 10 measurements).
• Field replicate blind(to the laboratory) samples(typically 1 per 10 samples).
B.2 LABORATORY ANALYSES
Seward Public Works operators will continue to analyze for temperature, pH, and DO in the field and in its
laboratory in the Control Building (Photo 5). The City of Seward intends to continue to contract for other
laboratory services from SGS in Anchorage and may use other DEC-approved laboratories for specialty or
confirmation testing.
B.2.1 Methods
Testing will be according to prescribed procedures in this QAPP, SGS Quality Manual (QAP), and applicable
laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS). These procedures meet requirements of DEC in its
regulations and EPA in 40 CFR Part 136, Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for Analysis of Pollutants.
B.2.2 Quality Control
Laboratory quality control(QC)measures will include:
• Following procedures in Standard Methods and EPA Guidelines for in-house analyses.
• Following the SGS Quality Manual and SOPS for contracted analyses.
• Providing relevant QC information with results.
• At the request of the Project Manager or QA Officer,providing additional information to resolve issues
and take appropriate corrective action.
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B.2.3 Supplies and Consumables
Inspect reagents, calibration standard solutions, and other chemicals to ensure that expiration dates are still
valid. All sample containers provided by a laboratory or commercial vendor will be certified clean for the
analyses of interest. The Monitoring & Sampling Manager will keep appropriate records, such as logbook
entries or checklists, to verify the inspection/acceptance of supplies and consumables, and restock these when
necessary. SGS will follow comparable procedures.
B.3 NON-DIRECT MEASUREMENTS
Sources of information such as maps, charts, aerial photography, GPS measurements, engineering reports,
drawings and contract documents, tide tables, weather records, traditional knowledge, programs, databases,
technical literature, and other documents may be used. Follow industry-accepted protocols for checking
accuracy,listing references, and identifying conditions on these uses.
B.4 DATA MANAGEMENT
Monitoring relies on data and their interpretation, so it must be good quality and reliable, aggregated for prime
use, and accessible to users. QA/QC begins with the raw data, includes control mechanisms and responsibilities
for detecting and correcting errors and certain anomalous information, and ends with a defensible report.
• Operators are responsible for measurements and sample collection,recording of data,and shipment of
samples for analyses, all following laboratory protocols and the Safety Plan of the City of Seward,
Public Works Department.
• Laboratories will comply with measurement quality objectives in the QAPP and their own QAP.
• Reviewers are responsible for QC checks,verification and validation of field and laboratory data, and
reporting revisions as appropriate.
• The QA Officer will independently review work and its products to improve quality of data.
• The Project Manager is responsible for final approval of data, and certification and submittal of DMRs.
Store records in file cabinets, libraries, and by computer on the City's secure server, removable hard drive, or
flash drive for at least five years. Retain laboratory records for a minimum of five years and request that SGS
do the same. Figure 2, adapted from the DEC template, shows typical interrelationships among various parties
responsible for data. For a smaller community like Seward the same person may provide multiple functions.
C. ASSESSMENTS
Seward Public Works and its QA Officer have designed a plan for a reasonable level of confidence that the data
produced are representative, accurate, and usable. Evaluations may include on-site field and laboratory
surveillance, data reviews, interpretations, corrections, and advice. Data reviews will be done at least monthly
and field reviews will be done as necessary, but not less than twice per year. SGS conducts its own internal
assessments and Seward does not plan independent checks on it unless questionable data results are produced. It
will request laboratory interpretation and cross-checking of data when appropriate.
C.1 FIELD MONITORING
• Seward will independently spot check flow measurement at least twice annually(Photo 6).
• It will calibrate its pH meter with commercially prepared buffers of pH 4, 7 and 10 and twice a year,or
more often if necessary,will split a sample with SGS for checking pH (Photo 7).
• It will calibrate its DO meter at low and high values according to the manufacturer and cross-check DO
readings independently twice per year,unless more frequently is warranted.
• It will check electronic temperature readouts against a laboratory-grade thermometer at least monthly
and make necessary adjustments(Photo 8).
• The QA Officer will review monitoring, sampling,handling, and transportation procedures.
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C.2 DATA REVIEW
• Monitoring data will be reviewed for reasonableness and corrected if necessary.
• The Project Manager and QA Officer may recalculate/reconstruct field/lab raw data.
• The QA Officer will observe and comment on precision, accuracy, and completeness and advise if
corrections need to be made.
Figure 2
Data Management Responsibilities
STORET,DROPS,
ICIS-NPDES,
Operators Data Manager(Administrative Assistant) AWQMS
Collect and record
field data on forms and Maintain field data sheets and log books,laboratory
logbooks. Maintain _ reports,QC forms,engineering reports and designs,
and calibrate equip- construction record documents.Provide copies to
ment.Complete chain- team when requested.
of-custody forms and i DEC
arrange transportation i Division of Water
of samples. ; Project Manager/QA
' Officer
Review data for
' QA Officer '
i � acceptability
i Review and interpret data,noting elevated and outlier
i
values.Verify QAPP&SOP compliance.Verify and
i validate flags,SOPs;recommend adjusting data or
retesting.
Monitoring&
Sampling Manager
Schedule sampling; Project Manager
check data,noting Supervisor (Seward)
unusual conditions or lo Validate and verify data;confirm Review data,check
results;calculate maintenance,calibrations,QC checks, _______ quality of results,sign
flows,concentrations certification of test equipment,and SOPS 00 and submit DMRs;
and loadings. .......... communicate with
are followed;prepare draft DMRs.
i City Hall and DEC.
Analytical Laboratory(SGS)
Check chain-of-custody form,sample integrity Data Management Legend
(preservation,temperature and holding times),analyze Data reporting
samples,conduct QC checks,review and report results. ______ QA Assessments
Respond to inquiries and retest if necessary.
.................... Data not okay or needs more info
Note: The Monitoring& Sampling Manager and Supervisor may be the same person.
C.3 DOCUMENTATION
Table 5 lists typical quality assessment reports, frequency, content, responsibility, and distribution, with
recommended actions and responses.
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Table 5: Quality Assurance Reports
Frequency
Type Contents Presentation Issued by As Required Annual
Method
QAPP Follow DEC guidance,revise to Paper and Q Project O Officer,
meet needs;append SGS QAP. electronic formats.
Manager
Field Inspection Methodology,equipment used, Verbal,electronic QA Officer
findings,and recommendations. and paper formats.
Field Tests Methodology,equipment used, Verbal,electronic
Review findings,recommendations. and paper formats. QA Officer
Review operating records and Email,text,
Data Review calculation sheets;revise data; verbal findings and QA Officer
recommend changes. recommendations.
Quality Review overall monitoring Paper and
Assurance program. electronic reports. QA Officer
Report
D. DATA ACCEPTANCE
DA STANDARDS
The Lowell Point monitoring program is designed to gather, analyze, and present data important for operating
the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities—and meet permit requirements. These tasks will be done to a
standard that meets the following objectives.
D.l.l Measurement Quality Objectives(MQOs)
These are used to evaluate and control various phases (sampling, preparation, and analysis) to ensure method
and measurement uncertainties are within their prescribed ranges. They are defined by:
• Detectability • Completeness
• Precision • Representativeness
• Bias(Accuracy) • Comparability
Detectability is the ability to measure a pollutant concentration above the background. It is often defined by
Detection Limit (DL), also called Method Detection Limit (MDL); Limit of Detection (LOD); and Limit of
Quantitation (LOQ),also called Practical Quantification Limit(PQL)or Reporting Limit(RL).
• DL is the minimum concentration an instrument can detect above the background(without matrix
interferences)with 99 percent confidence the analyte is present. For field measurements the
manufacturer's listed instrument detection limit(IDL)is used.
• LOD is the lowest concentration of an analyte that must be present to be detected at a 99 percent
confidence level. If a sample has a true concentration at the LOD,there is a minimum probability of 99
percent reporting a detection and a 1 percent chance of reporting ND. For many laboratories the MDL
and LOD are the same for many analytes. SGS uses LOD=2XMDL for some of its analytes.
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• LOQ is the minimum value that can be reported with a reasonable degree of accuracy and precision
(usually some multiple of the MDL,often 3X). Criteria of±20 percent accuracy and 20 percent RSD
for replicate determinations often define "reasonable."
These limits have this relationship: DL < LOD < LOQ. Measurements below the DL are reported as ND.
Measurements>DL but<LOQ are reported as estimated. Measurements> LOQ are reported as reliable unless
otherwise qualified. All measures of sensitivity are specific to the analyte,matrix, test method, instrumentation,
and analyst/laboratory performance, so these numbers must be developed carefully.
Precision measures agreement among repeated measurements, providing information about consistency of
methods expressed in terms of the relative percent difference (RPD)between two measurements(A and B). For
field measurements, precision is assessed by measuring replicate samples at the same locations and as soon as
possible to limit temporal variance. Field and laboratory precision is measured by collecting blind (to the
laboratory) field replicates.For paired and small data sets it is calculated using this formula:
Pr ecis ion = (A—B) x 100
�(A+B)l 2)
For larger sets of paired precision data(e.g. overall project)or replicate data,this formula is used:
Relative Standard Deviation (RSD) 100 x (standard deviation/mean)
Bias (Accuracy) is a measure of confidence in how close a measurement is to its "true" value. Methods to
determine and assess this include instrument calibrations, various QC checks (e.g., split measurements, spike
recoveries, matrix spike duplicates, continuing calibration verification checks, internal standards, sample blank
measurements, external standards),and performance audit samples. It is usually assessed by this formula:
MeasuredValue
Accuracy = x 100
TrueValue
Completeness is a measure of the fraction of valid samples analyzed to yield sufficient information to make
informed decisions with statistical confidence. It is determined for each analyte using this formula:
Completeness = T—(I+NC) x 100%
T
T=Total number of expected sample measurements;I =Number of invalid sample measured results.
NC=Number of sample measurements not produced(e.g.,spilled sample,etc).
Representativeness assigns what parameters to sample, where to sample, type of sample (grab, continuous,
composite,etc.) and frequency of sample collection.
Comparability shows how data relate by using standardized methods of sampling, analysis and reporting.
Typical references are Standard Methods, EPA Guidelines, and Alaska Water Quality Standards. Table 6 lists
measurement methods and MQOs for field measurements and laboratory analyses.
D.2 METHODS
Seward and SGS will follow established criteria to validate, verify and review—that is, accept, reject or qualify
data objectively and consistently.
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D.2.1 Validation
Determining if data satisfy QAPP requirements is an analyte and sample-specific process that extends the
evaluation of data beyond method, procedural, or contractual compliance (i.e., data verification) to determine
the quality of a specific data set to ensure the reported values meet QAPP goals. It will also attempt to give
reasons for sampling and analysis anomalies, and the effect these have on the value of the data and permit
compliance.
Table 6: Measurement Quality 0jectives (MQOs)
Group Analyte Method MDL LOQ' Alaska WQS Precision Accuracy
(RPD) %Recovery)
BCBOD SM5210 B2 2 mg/L 2 mg/L NA3 NA 85-115
TSS SM2540D 0.31 mg/L 1.0 mg/L No hazards orinterference NA 75-125
<10%change in
'IDS SM2540C 3.1 mg/L 10 mg/L natural isohaline NA 75-125
variations for
receiving water
Water DO SM4500-0 G 0.5 mg/L 1.0 mg/L 6-17 mg/L in effluent 20 NA
Quality (probe)
SM4500-H B 6.5-8.5;less than 0.2
pH (probe) f0.1 units f0.1 units change from natural 99-101
condition
<1°C increase in
Temperature SM2550B f0.2°C f0.2°C weekly temp for
receiving water
TAgH<15 µg/L;
O&G EPA1664A 1.2 mg/L 4 mg/L TAH<10 µg/L;No 18 78-114
sheen
NH3 SM4500-NH3G 31 µg/L 100 µg/L 1.9 mg/L chronic; 14 25 75-125
mg/L acute
NO3-NO2 SM4500-NO3 F 31 µg/L 100 µg/L NA 20 90-100,70-
Nutrients 130
TKN 4500-N D 0.31 mg/L 1 mg/L NA 25 75-125
P SM4500-P B,E 6.2 /L 20 /L NA 25 75-125
Biological FC SM9604 or 1CFU/100mL 1CFU/100mL 14 FC/100 mL4
Enteroc
Bacteria
ci
Bacteria EnterolertO 1MPN/100mL 1MPN/100mL NA
B
Notes:1)LOQs may be adjusted by the laboratory for a specific sample and analyte to account for quality of the matrix and quantity of the sample;
2)SM=Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater,22nd edition;3)NA=Not available;4)Monthly geometric mean.Not more
than 10%of samples may exceed 43 FC/100 mL.
Seward's Monitoring & Sampling Manager will validate all field measurements, tests, and recorded data. The
Laboratory Project Manager will validate all laboratory analyses, qualify its data, respond to questions about
anomalies, and may need to direct the lab to repeat its work. Data that do not meet the MQO criteria may not be
used, or if used, their deficiencies will be clearly defined, flagged and use clearly limited and justified. Any
actions taken to correct QA/QC problems in sampling, handling, and analysis will be noted. Completed chain-
of-custody forms will be returned.
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D.2.2 Verification
The QA Officer and Laboratory Project Manager will evaluate completeness, correctness, and conformance of
data against the method, procedural, contractual, and permit requirements. They may also conduct or order
verification checks.
D.23 Review
The Monitoring & Sampling Manager will supervise operations and collection of data by operators; review field
notes and other records to ensure proper procedures were followed; make calculations; and prepare the draft
reports. He and the Project Manager will check to confirm that reported data represent actual function, are
reasonable, and consistent with QA/QC procedures. The QA Officer will review the draft DMRs, field records,
and calculations when they are available; note inconsistencies with expected results; and recommend to the
Project Manager or Administrative Assistant corrections to be made and supplemental information to
accompany the DMR, which may include identification and explanation of exceedances or other anomalies
when they occur.
D.3 RECONCILIATION
The Project Manager and QA Officer will review and validate data before final reporting on DMRs or by other
transmittal to DEC, Division of Water. They will address any issues with the quality of sampling, data
recording, and analyses.
E. REFERENCES
Corl,Ed,et al.Laboratory Detection and Reporting Limit Issues Related to Risk Assessments,April 2002.
Department of Defense Data Quality Workgroup. Measures of Sensitivity Basic Concepts, available online at
http://www.caslab.com/DOD-ELAP-Fact-Sheet/,December 23,2016. See also www.navylabs.nM.mil.
DEC, State of Alaska. Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (APDES) Permit AK0021890 and
supporting documents, April 24,2017. Effective June 1,2017.
DEC, State of Alaska. Generic Tier 2 Quality Assurance Project Plan for Water Quality Monitoring, Sampling
and Analysis Activities (example template),January,2015.
DEC, State of Alaska. Water Quality Standards (18 AAC 70). Amended as of February 19,2016.
DEC, State of Alaska. Water and Wastewater Operator Certification and Training (18 AAC 74). As amended
through November 16, 2016.
Detection Limits: Definition and Explanation of Terms, California Department of Public Health, Sanitation and
Radiation Laboratories Branch,March 18,2005.
EPA. Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for Analysis of Pollutants, published in 40 CFR Part 136, as
amended. Available online at http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/,current as of December 22,2016.
Kenai Peninsula Borough. Parcel Viewer, Mapping for Seward, Alaska. Available online at
http://mgpserver.borough.kenai.ak.us/kpbmgpviewer/,2016.
LaFleur, L., et al. Principles of Environmental Sampling and Analysis Two Decades Later, American
Chemical Society Symposia,Boston,MA,August 18-22,2002.
Loren Leman, P.E. Addendum No. 5 to Wastewater Facilities Operation & Maintenance Plan, City of Seward,
Alaska, September 26,2017.
Michael L. Foster & Associates, Inc. Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), Lowell Point Wastewater
Treatment Facility, City of Seward,Alaska, December 8,2011.
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Michael L. Foster & Associates, Inc. Wastewater Facilities Operation & Maintenance Plan, City of Seward,
Alaska, November 22,2011 and four addenda,January 2013-January 2016.
Seward, City of. Interviews, Telephone Conversations, Field Investigations and Correspondence between
Public Works Department Management and Staff and Loren Leman,P.E., October 2009-September 2017.
Seward, City of. Lowell Point Wastewater Treatment Facility Records, Laboratory Reports (from SGS) and
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs),January 2005-August 2017.
Seward, City of. Quality Assurance Plan (Lowell Point Wastewater Treatment Facility), February 5,2008.
Seward, City of. Receiving Water Monitoring Plan, submitted to DEC on September 27, 2011.
SGS North America Inc. Quality Manual and Detection Limits, January,2017.
Standard Methods Committee, et al. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 22nd
edition,2012, as revised through 2013.
F. ABBREVIATIONS
APDES Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
BOD,BOD5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand(usually refers to 5-day)
°C,OF Degrees Celsius,Fahrenheit
CBOD, CBOD5 Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand(usually refers to 5-day)
CFU Coliform Forming Unit(s)
DEC Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
DL Detection Limit, also known as Method Detection Limit(MDL)
DMR Discharge Monitoring Report
DO Dissolved Oxygen
EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its monitoring and analysis rules
FC Fecal coliform(s)
L Liter
µg/L,mg/L Micrograms,milligrams per liter(parts per billion,million)
mL Milliliter
MQO(s) Measurement Quality Objective(s)
ND Non-detect
LOD Limit of Detection
LOQ Limit of Quantitation, aka PQL,Practical Quantitation Limit or RL,Reporting Limit
MDL Method Detection Limit, also known as Detection Limit(DL)
MPN Most Probable Number
MZ Mixing Zone
NH3 Ammonia
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NO3-NO2 Nitrate-Nitrite
O&M Operation&Maintenance
P Phosphorus (total, for this application)
PS Pump Station
QAP, QAPP Quality Assurance Plan, Quality Assurance Project Plan
QA/QC Quality Assurance/Quality Control
RPD,RSD Relative Percent Difference,Relative Standard Deviation(precision displays)
SM Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater,22nd edition
SOP(s) Standard Operating Procedure(s)
TAH,TAgH Total Aromatic Hydrocarbons,Total Aqueous Hydrocarbons
TC Total coliform(s)
TDS Total Dissolved Solids
TKN Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
TSS Total Suspended Solids
WQS (Alaska) Water Quality Standards, 18 AAC 70
<,> Less,more than
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NAME POSITION AFFILIATION CONTACT
Doug Schoessler Project Manager Seward Phone:224-4093 or 422-7118(cell)
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Quality Phone:243-2000 or 351-8683(cefl)
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Richard"Mort" Monitoring& Phone:224-4094 or 362-1627
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Adelmann Sampling Seward
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Jennifer Cotter Administrative Seward Phone:224-4005
Assistant email:jeotter@cityofseward.net
A.2 BACKGROUND
The purpose of the monitoring program is to observe operation,take measurements,and gather data;collect and
deliver samples to laboratories for biological and chemical analyses; and review, revise, report, and file
information to meet the requirements of APDES Permit AK0021890 for the Lowell Point Wastewater Treatment
Facility(Figure I and Photo 1).
This updated Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) is a requirement of the most recently renewed discharge
permit. It follows the format suggested by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC); is
supplemented by the Quality Manual by SGS, the City's primary contract laboratory; and contains new
information consistent with the renewed permit. Addendum No. 5 to the 0 ati on & Maintenance (O&M)
Plan, another required update also produced in overlap with this document.
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Appendix A: Permit
Appendix B : Contact Information
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Doug Schoessler, Public Works Director Richard Adelmann, Water/Wastewater Foreman
(907) 224.4093 work (907) 224.4094 work
(907)422.7118 cell (907) 362.1627 cell
(907) 224.3788 home
John Shank,Water/Wastewater Operator Jason Cournoyer,Water/Wastewater Operator
(907) 224.4094 work (907) 224.4094 work
(907) 362.1166 cell (907) 362.1890 cell
(907) 224.5879 home (907)422.7470 home
Jason Audette,Water/Wastewater Operator Jennifer Cotter,Administrative Assistant
(907) 224.4094 work (907) 224.4005 work
(907) 362.1263 cell
Jim Hunt, City Manager Seward Police Department Dispatch
(907) 224.4047 work (907) 224.4022 main
(907) 202.2442 cell
Ron Long,Assistant City Manager
(907) 224.4020 work
City of Seward
Public Works Department
434 6th Ave
P.O. Box 167
Seward,Alaska 99664-0167
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Lagoons operating in cold climates and in long summer days in northern latitudes have common issues.
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3.1.8 1 Ice
Except for damage to the Bio-Dc.,= hoses, ice that occasionally on the lagoon surface
does not create any particular oi� _ �.�--�blems as long as the surfiice level remains the same
between the two cells. Because of a variation in mixing action and heat loss between the cells, Cell
2 will freeze first. This may cause forces to be exerted on the Hypalon baffle curtain. The baffle
curtain cables should be tightened before freezing occurs.
The ice can be broken at the edges by cycling the lagoon level up and down in small amounts. To
lower the level, open the 6-inch valve at the control structure. When it is fully open, the Lagoon '
should lower 18 to 24 inches in 24 hours. Be slue to loosen the baffle curtain cables when doing
this. When shut,the level will rise. Be very careful, as lowering the lagoon level removes support
from ice that may be attached to the curtain and it could damage it if its niass is Lit T: enough_ This
also reduces backpressure on the blowers about 1 psi for each 28 inches the waf o-E s (refer to
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with ice cover. However,ice will form only when the lagoon is cold enough and as its temperature
drops,microorganism activity will slow down. Because of this,the organic loading capacity of the
lagoon in the winter is less than it is in tl-, .° x.ner. This actually works well for Seward because
its lagoon influent organic loadings ti°ai- - substantially seasonally. Watch changing conditions,
monitor DO carefully, and be prepared to adjust the air supply.
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daylight,a food source(carbon),and nutrients (primarily nitrogen and phosphorus. Mixing in Cell
1 keeps its contents fairly opaque, limiting light penetration and significant growth of algae.
However,because Cell 2 is fairly translucent, light penetration extends to several feet of depth.
The main problem with algae is that because they are small and relatively difficult to settle in all
but very quiescent conditions, they increase suspended solids (TSS) in the effluent. Because of
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SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Prepared by
Seward Harbormaster and Community Development Department
in Cooperation with the
Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Adopted by Resolution 2023-000
on March 8, 2023
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ I
THEPLAN ................................................................................................................................... I
BASIC MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE ..................................................................................3
Basin ..................................................................................................................................3
Docks .................................................................................................................................3
ShipliftOperations ...........................................................................................................4
Uplands .............................................................................................................................4
MANAGEMENT .........................................................................................................................4
LANDUSE ...................................................................................................................................5
Platting ..............................................................................................................................5
LandValues ......................................................................................................................5
LandUses ..........................................................................................................................5
Parks and Recreation ......................................................................................................6
MARKETING ..............................................................................................................................6
TRANSPORTATION ..................................................................................................................6
Roads .................................................................................................................................7
Parking .............................................................................................................................7
Airport ..............................................................................................................................7
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES ..................................................................................7
PublicFacilities ................................................................................................................7
PublicSafety .....................................................................................................................7
PublicUtilities ..................................................................................................................8
ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE MANAGEMENT ................................................................8
Environmental Concerns ................................................................................................8
WasteManagement .........................................................................................................9
APPEARANCE ............................................................................................................................9
Landscaping and Beautification .....................................................................................9
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SIGNS, ZONING, BUILDING ...................................................................................................9
Signs ..................................................................................................................................9
Zoning ............................................................................................................................. 10
Buildings ......................................................................................................................... 10
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................................................... 10
Adoptinga Plan .............................................................................................................. 11
Usethe Plan .................................................................................................................... I I
APPENDIX.................................................................................................................................. I I
Exhibit A - Site Map: Fourth of July Creek Valley..................................................... 12
Exhibit B - Preliminary Subdivision Layout ............................................................... 13
Exhibit C - Project Overview: 1980 Project Description ........................................... 14
Exhibit D - ARCADIS 2016 Site Plan........................................................................... 15
ExhibitE - Lease Sites.................................................................................................... 16
Exhibit F - Utility Layout
1. Power Utilities......................................................................................... 17
2. Sewer Utilities.......................................................................................... 18
3. Water Utilities......................................................................................... 19
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SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
INTRODUCTION During the mid-1970's,the City began developing a plan to create
an industrial complex at the Fourth of July Creek area to service the maritime industry. The
City annexed the valley in 1977, acquired lands through the Alaska Statehood Act Municipal
Entitlement, and completed the 1979 Fourth of July Creek Industrial Development
Feasibility Study. That study identified four examples of industries that would be more likely
than others to locate in the Fourth of July Creek area: fisheries, shipyard, petrochemical
processing, and heavy industry such as ore refining and bulk freight handling.
The foundation for the project was a shipbuilding facility proposed by the Danish firm
Burmeister-Wain to meet the high demand for new vessels in the king crab fisheries. With
the crash of the fish stock in 1980, the project evolved into a mix of ship repair facilities,
general cargo,fisheries processing, and other industrial uses. The project today is essentially
as described in the 1980 Century-Quadra report entitled Fourth of July Creek Industrial
Marine Park Project Description and shown on Figure 2 - Project Overview and Figure 3 -
Site Plan (Appendix Exhibits C & D).
Upon completion of a comprehensive 1981 Environmental Impact Assessment, the City
embarked on a multi-year construction project that ultimately invested the majority of the
City's share of the port bonds and State oil revenues in an access road, the relocation of
Fourth of July Creek, a retaining dike, basin, breakwater, and shiplift. With a State grant,
new investment work has been done to the North Dock and a new floating dock for a total
investment of approximately $65 million.
Access, utilities and land availability helped spawn development of the sawmill and the
prison within the boundaries of the Fourth of July Creek valley complex. The shiplift has
been operational since 1985, and a building was erected to cover large barges and vessels,
new break room, and machine shop buildings. Development activity continues to occur in
the area known as the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC).
THE PLAN
GOAL An action-oriented document to guide the City and private enterprise in
completing the development of a vibrant and successful marine industrial
center
The Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan is a direct outgrowth of the
community's desire to enhance, encourage, and promote an atmosphere favorable for
additional private sector economic development at the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
For the purpose of this plan, the Seward Marine Industrial Center is considered to include
the 128.5 acres immediately adjacent to the harbor basin, south of Spring Creek and west of
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the prison property (Tract A and Tract B,Johnson-Swift Subdivision, USS No. 1651, Parcel
ID 14533004 [Appendix Exhibits A and B]).
The Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan becomes a component of the City
of Seward Comprehensive Plan. Whereas the comprehensive plan contains both advisory
and binding elements, this Plan contains only advisory elements comprised of goals, issues,
and actions. The binding element of the comprehensive plan is the Land Use Plan which is
a legal document that must be adhered to and can be revised only by ordinance.
As part of the process of finalizing the Plan,the City solicited initial suggestions from various
public boards and commissions and interested groups such as the Seward Chamber of
Commerce. The draft Plan was presented to the public at advertised public hearings and
through review by the aforementioned groups. The issues raised and recommendations
made by those individuals and organizations are reflected in this document. The original
Plan was approved by the Seward City Council in 1995. It was then updated in 2008 and
reviewed in 2011. The most recent update was completed in 2018.
An effective plan is one which is implemented. The City of Seward has a track record of
accomplishing actions outlined in its plans. Recommendations from previous plans that have
been accomplished within the SMIC area include:
• Syncrolift with upland rail system
• 315 ton Travelift
• Sulk fuel facility
• 430' North Dock
• Fisheries dock and plant improvements
• New DEC approved outfall
• Electrical substation
• Primary electrical service
• 34 individual power stalls,water, and sewer systems
• Secondary sewer treatment plant
• Preliminary real estate subdivision plat
• Some fill and cargo laydown area
• Some utility improvements including area lighting
• Campground improvements
• Some real estate development (leases and sales)
• New 400 and 800 Amp service located at the North Dock
• Rubble mound breakwater
• Wash down pad
• 10-ton crane
• 315' floating dock (Fisherman's Float)
• Building for wash down pad
• Fenders on North Dock
• Widening of the 315 ton Travelift and Travelift pit
BASIC MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE
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GOAL Continuation of Upland Development
The Basin envisioned by the 1980 Century-Quadra concept was enclosed, protected and
dredged to -21 feet mean lower low water (MLLW) to accommodate medium-draft vessels
for ship repair,cargo off loading,and general moorage.The basin has been dredged to design
with -25 foot berths adjacent to the Shiplift Dock and the North Dock. The basin is protected
by a rip rap breakwater along the east shoreline, by a filled sheet pile cell breakwater along
the south and southwest, and by sheet piling along a section of the North Dock. It is still open
to the bay along the west and northwest sides.
Unlike a rock rip rap breakwater, the gravel-filled interconnecting sheet pile cellular
cofferdams making up the South Breakwater require regular maintenance to prevent
failure.
1. Monitor and repair South Breakwater anodes as needed.
Docks described in the 1980 Century-Quadra concept included an inner dock along the
north basin shoreline, deep-water sheet pile cell breakwater and dock enclosing the basin, a
ship repair dock, a boat ramp, and other miscellaneous docks. A ship repair dock, small fish
processing dock, barge ramp, and medium draft cargo dock have been constructed and are
in operation.
There is a growing demand for additional General-Purpose Moorage dock space.
1. Finish surfacing the North Dock and staging areas with concrete, asphalt, crushed
rock, or Roto-Mill (crushed asphalt) including the installation of drainage pipes.
The Barge Ramp repairs have been completed.
2. Maintain the Fisheries Dock per lease agreement.
The 315 ton Travelift Dock has been widened to accommodate the newly widened Travelift.
The Shiplift Dock is maintained per a Maintenance and Operating (M&O) agreement with
the Syncrolift lessee.
3. Repair or replace Syncrolift dock ladders, bumpering system and corrosion control
of the pipe piling in the splash zone by application of a protective coating.
4. Monitor maintenance of the Shiplift Dock per M&O agreement for the useful life of
the facility.
Shiplift Operations are divided between the mobile 315 ton Travelift and the 5000 long
ton Syncrolift platform. The Syncrolift was an integral part of the original SMIC concept
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plan. The Travelift was purchased and put into operation by the City in 1990 and upgraded
to a 315 ton Travelift in 2015 to fill the demand for lifting vessels too small to economically
use the Syncrolift platform but too large for the City's 50 ton Travelift.
A number of improvements relative to the 315 ton Travelift operation have been identified.
1. Expand existing water and electrical systems in the boat storage area.
2. Encourage the development of full-service work stations for major maintenance/
construction projects on vessels in order to limit the degree of maintenance allowed
in the storage area.
3. Provide additional restrooms as needed.
The Syncrolift, although owned by the City, is operated by a contractor through a
Maintenance and Operating Agreement.
The Uplands forming SMIC were for the most part created from the material dredged
during the formation of the basin. The original design called for a grade of 18 feet above
MLLW. The roads are to grade, but some of the land is below desired grade. Drainage
ditches were placed along Delphin and Olga Streets and the north property line to divert
water runoff in the summer. During winter, ditches and culverts freeze causing runoff to
pool in the lower areas behind roads.
1. Provide engineer-designed drainage.
2. Fill and grade the storage area to the correct elevation for the continued
improvement of drainage.
3. Add to Article 18 of all new leases, under Maintenance, "Do not push snow into
ditches."
MANAGEMENT
GOAL A management level that is responsive to the needs of its customers and users,
adequately serves the public's needs, protects the City's investment, and
ensures public safety
Security and concerns related to potential environmental pollution grow as the number of
boats, cargo, and equipment on-site increases. Sufficient revenues are necessary for effective
on-site management and security of this public facility.
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1. Seek a rate of return from the use of public facilities, land assets, and equipment that
will adequately cover deferred maintenance and replacement costs.
a. Examine electric rate method of calculating charges to users
b. Examine credit card rate method of calculating charges to users
2. Continue to review the Upland Boat Work Policy and Best Management Practices to
ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act and Local, State, and Federal laws and
regulations where they apply.
3. Ensure that the facility and uses are consistent with the requirements of the Maritime
Security Act of 2002 33.CFR 104.105 and maintain the Facility Use Plan.
LAND USE
GOAL Sound, maximized, and coordinated development of private and public
uplands and facilities in support of the needs of the users and visitors
PlattinjZ The City has formulated a subdivision of SMIC and the Fourth of July Creek
Valley. The subdivision plat dedicates roads and provides as-built utility and access
easements. It creates legal lots for existing leases and leaves the majority of the SMIC area
in blocks.
1. Maintain an accurate map through survey and plat amendments for all current and
future leases.
Land Values In order to provide adequate public services and maintenance at SMIC, it is
important that the City receive a fair market value—the current rate is 8% annually of the
appraised value—for the use of its limited land assets.
1. Reappraise the lease land every five years. The adjusted annual rental payment shall
be the appraised fair market rental value of the leased land at the highest and best
use of the leased land.
2. Increase the annual rental payment every year in an amount that reflects the
increase, if any, in the cost of living for the previous year as stated in the Consumer
Price Index, All Urban Consumers, Anchorage, Alaska Area, All Items 1967=100
("CPI'), as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor
Statistics.
Land Uses SMIC is zoned Industrial. The Seward Zoning Code, Table 15.10.225 Land
Uses Allowed, establishes what uses are allowed within that district. Uses allowed within the
SMIC should focus on strengthening and enhancing the area as a center for marine and other
compatible industries.
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1. Review Table 15.10.225 to ensure the uses listed are compatible with the overall
intent of the SMIC area.
Parks and Recreation Under State statutes, the City is required to provide public access
along Spring Creek, Fourth of July Creek, and Resurrection Say. Although the area is
principally industrial, limited recreation opportunities can be made available without
interfering with surrounding industrial uses.
1. Maintain access from Nash Road to the mouth of Spring Creek and provide a
camping area, and include signage of the access route.
2. Maintain separation between the campground and industrial uses.A chain link fence
will be installed to separate the North Dock from the Campground.
MARKETING
GOAL A comprehensive marketing program primarily targeting fisheries, ship
repair, and marine transportation industries along with a healthy and
complementary mix of commercial support businesses
Current City marketing efforts include: attendance at trade shows, overseas trade missions,
brochures, and advertising.
1. Maintain a sign along Nash Road and central to the SMIC area showing what lands
are available for lease (Appendix Exhibit E).
2. Maintain a fair market value base line from which leases will be negotiated.
3. Continue to encourage multiple users.
4. Evaluate utility rates to encourage more usage while ensuring a fair return to the
public utility system.
5. Continue to support the Seward Chamber of Commerce as the marketing arm of the
City of Seward.
TRANSPORTATION
GOAL An adequate transportation infrastructure that will serve the needs of the
industrial complex, allow for growth, and attract new business to the
community
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Roads: Nash Road provides the only ground access to SMIC and the Fourth of July Creek
area. To adequately serve SMIC and attract new industries, it is of the utmost importance to
maintain and improve the public road system to the highest standard economically possible.
1. Postpone paving interior SMIC streets until site and utility developments are
completed.
Although Parking has not been a problem in the past, as more activity develops it will
become imperative that vehicles park in designated areas off public roads and away from
equipment activity.
1. Ensure that all lease sites include adequate area to comply with parking
requirements set forth in the zoning code, and that lessees provide on-site parking
for employees and customers.
2. Maintain signage in parking areas in support of the public docks.
Although not directly associated with SMIC, having a well-maintained Airport is an
important transportation link for the delivery of parts, goods, and services to the industrial
center businesses.
1. Continue to work with the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public
Facilities to improve airport facilities and protect it from river flooding and erosion.
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
GOAL A full range of public facilities and services adequate to provide a safe and
comfortable work environment for users and visitors
Public Facilities are currently limited from available to non-available.
1. Include construction of an additional public restroom/shower facility in the City's
Capital Project Plan.
2. Improve paving, fill, fencing, and storm water drainage collection and treatment
infrastructure as development occurs.
Public Safety The distance from town limits police coverage to an occasional patrol and
also increases fire response time. Although a pumper/ladder truck is located in the harbor
storage building,there are no scheduled trained fire department personnel on-site to operate
them. The fire truck is staged on-site and ready for volunteer personnel.
1. Evaluate each new development as to its impact on fire and police services.
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2. Complete water system to loop all lines or upsize all cross-feeder lines and provide
additional fire hydrants as needed.
3. Identify and reserve a site for a fire station to serve the Fourth of July Valley area.
4. Include a separate fire station in Capital Project Plan, to accommodate more
and/or larger equipment and supplies to support increased industrial development.
Possibly include a joint small office for Seward Police.
5. Explore possible cooperative arrangements with Spring Creek Correctional Facility
staff to provide initial fire or other public safety needs.
Public Utilities such as primary water, sewer, and electrical service systems have not been
extended throughout the undeveloped SMIC areas (Appendix Exhibits F1-F3). The cost of
extending these utilities creates a disincentive to the establishment of smaller businesses.
1. Improve the water and electrical systems in areas associated with the 315 ton
Travelift to accommodate increased public use.
2. Include in City capital planning the extension of electrical, sewer, and water
throughout the industrial area.
3. Support updating Seward City Code to facilitate utility extension development.
4. Continue to place all electric utilities below ground.
ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
GOAL A high level of environmental regulatory compliance and a clean work
environment
Environmental Concerns The objective of the City is to maintain a clean work
environment and to protect the land, water, and air to the highest degree possible without
making the area prohibitive for the type of activities associated with industrial areas.
1. Require compliance with all rules and regulations of the Environmental Protection
Agency and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.
2. Maintain policies and procedures for monitoring and ensuring vessel storage/repair
site clean-up.
3. Maintain and distribute use guidelines to lessees, operators, and users of the area for
ship repair-including minor repairs, sand blasting, and painting.
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Waste Management is integral to managing a successful industrial area where large
amounts of waste are generated. Separation of steel, wood, and general garbage is required
at the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) solid waste facility. It is illegal to dump used oil in
solid waste containers.
1. Continue implementation and improvements of a program to control the separation,
collection, recycling, and disposal of waste generated at the industrial center in
accordance with established environmental policies and regulations/requirements of
the KPB solid waste facility.
2. Continue to improve used oil collection procedures and disposal facilities to meet the
demands of user groups and to ensure a clean environment.
3. Improve methods to monitor waste material disposal to control and reduce the costs
associated with the collection of solid and liquid waste materials.
4. Maintain a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
APPEARANCE
GOAL A high standard of aesthetic appearance and cleanliness through landscaping,
litter control efforts, and development of public amenities that are in keeping
with the industrial maritime theme of the area
Landscapiniz and Beautification Industrial areas do not have to be barren and devoid
of natural aesthetics.An atmosphere that is pleasant and attractive to users and visitors alike
can be cultivated through thoughtful planning and landscaping efforts.
1. Where possible, reduce scrap metal storage, trash, and other materials that may be
considered offensive to the casual observer.
2. Ensure that all businesses comply with City codes regarding the collection and
disposal of trash.
SIGNS, ZONING, BUILDING
GOAL A high level of public and private compliance with Seward City Code
Sims Adequate public signing is important to provide directions, identify streets,point out
public facilities, and post rules and regulations for visitors. Private signing identifies places
of business.
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1. Review public signing to ensure that it is adequate to the needs of the public and the
City.
2. Ensure private signing meets Seward City Code.
3. Maintain a sign along Nash Road identifying and welcoming visitors to the Seward
Marine Industrial Center.
4. Maintain a sign denoting lands for lease with contact information.
5. Support north and southbound directional signage to SMIC at the corner of the
Seward Highway and Nash road.
Zoniniz code development requirements regulate open space for fire prevention/fighting,
air and light.
1. Recognize that current zoning codes could limit necessary and appropriate
development.
2. Support variance requests for height and set-back requirements as approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Buildinjzs constructed to code are important to ensure safe working conditions and to add
to the community tax base. The City has adopted building, fire, mechanical, electrical, and
plumbing codes.
1. Ensure that all structures, permanent or temporary, are constructed to adopted
building and fire code standards.
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
GOAL Adoption of the plan by resolution of the City Council and implementation by
all identified participants
For the City of Seward to realize the benefits of the SMIC Development Plan and thereby
ensure sound growth and development, actions must be taken not only by the City of Seward
but by many other players within the community and the Borough, State, and Federal
Governments.
Following are specific actions which are necessary to ensure the successful implementation
of this Plan:
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Adopting a Plan shows commitment and establishes policy. Council should,by resolution,
adopt the Plan based upon recommendations of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board
and the Planning and Zoning Commission every 5 years, next plan adoption should be in
2028.
Use the Plan to guide the City of Seward in the appropriate quality growth and
development of the SMIC. Consistent with its original intent, the Plan will remain flexible.
While it is intended that all actions presented in this Plan will be implemented, it is
recognized that changing conditions in the future may necessitate modifications of planned
actions or the introduction of additional actions to satisfy local needs. The City recognizes
the critical role of plans as key program documents to guide the community's capital
budgeting process.
It is recommended that the SMIC Development Plan be reviewed annually and updated
within five years, or more often as needed. An annual review will help track
accomplishments, changes, and inadvertent omissions.
APPENDIX (The attachments must be updated and kept current.)
Exhibit A - Site Map: Fourth of July Creek Valley
Exhibit B - Preliminary Subdivision Layout
Exhibit C - Project Overview: 1980 Project Description
Exhibit D - ARCADIS 2016 Site Plan
Exhibit E - Lease Sites
Exhibit F - Utility Layout
1. Power Utilities
2. Sewer Utilities
3. Water Utilities
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PACAB Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 5, 2023
To: Port and Commerce Advisory Board
From: Stephen Sowell, Assistant City Manager
Norm Regis, Harbormaster
Subject: Discuss Attorney Comments to Ordinance Amending SCC 2.30 Boards and
Commissions
Background and justification:
PACAB passed Resolution 2023-002 during the March 8 meeting. Subsequently, the City Attorney
reviewed the draft ordinance and sent City Administration recommended changes. A copy of the
redlined version of the ordinance, as amended by the Attorney, it attached for PACAB to review
today. City Administration desired to have the board review these edits prior to the draft ordinance
going to City Council.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
x Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
x Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking F1 Water F1 Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Note: amounts are unaudited
Fund Balance/Net position — restricted $
Fund Balance/Net position — unrestricted/unassigned $
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Available Unrestricted Cash Balance: $
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
RxYes Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
RApprove Res.
X Other: Review the suggested edits to the Ordinance
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From: Kody George
To: Stephen Sowell
Subject: RE Draft Ordinance 2.30 Review
Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023 3:02:44 PM
Attachments: image001.Ung
C Ordinance 2.30 Boards and Commissions with kpg comments.docx
External Email:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless
you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Stephen,
There is a lot of red ink on this one but most of it is formatting. The Planning and Zoning
Commission code section was updated last November and so I updated some things to mirror
the formatting in that section. I split 2.30.320 into 2.30.318 and 2.30.323 and then changed
2.30.320 to be similar in structure to the layout in the P&Z Commission's Meeting's section.
These changes are primarily to keep the code looking cohesive, uniform, and easier for the
everyday person to navigate, though there are some additional benefits.
The substantive changes from what was already there mostly involved 2.30.315(C) as the
board can't dismiss a member. Allowing them to dismiss an appointed member would
essentially give them power to direct the council. As the council created the board, it always
has the higher power to direct and the board can only petition the council to make changes on
its behalf.
I didn't update the Agenda statement yet. I wanted to see if you had any feedback on the
changes to the ordinance before I updated it. Let me know if there is anything we need to kick
around again or any of my comments that you want to address.
Kody
From: Stephen Sowell <ssowell@cityofseward.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2023 5:01 PM
To: Kody George<kgeorge@bcfaklaw.com>
Subject: Draft Ordinance 2.30 Review
Kody,
Can you please review the attached draft ordinance and send back to me? The plan is to have
this ordinance on the agenda for April 10, so if you can get it back to me in the next 2-3 weeks
that would be great.
Thank you,
Stephen Sowell
Assistant City Manager
City of Seward, Alaska
www.citvofseward.us
0-907-224-4066
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Sponsored by:Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Introduction:April 10,2023
Public Hearing:April 24,2023
Enactment:April 24,2023
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2023-XXX
An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Seward,Alaska,Amending
Seward City Code Chapter 2.30 Boards And Commissions
WHEREAS, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board desires City Council to amend
Chapter 2.30 to update to current processes as part of a comprehensive review of the Seward City
Code.
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS that:
Section 1. Seward City Code Chapter 2.30 is hereby amended to read as follows (new
language is in bolded italics and underlined and deleted language is striekei})
Article 3.-Port and Commerce Advisory Board
2.30.310-Established.
A. Composition. The p-tPbrt and eCommerce aAdvisory 13Board
13ea is hereby created,consisting of seven residents of the City of Seward�ttd7' surroundin Commented[KG1]:I would really prefer not to use
areas,and who shall be appointed by the council. and/or in an ordinance and the City code."or"includes the
1. If there is more than one applicant for the position,the council shall appoint by ballot voting. sense of"and"(No food or drink allowed is a good common
example of how or means either or both).If someone is
2. Applicants must receive at least four votes in order to be appointed. really set on adding something try:
3. No officer or employee of the city may be appointed a member of the board.
B. Chair and vice chair. "the City of Seward or surrounding areas or both"
1. The board shall select a chair and vice chair annually.
2. The chair shall preside at all board meetings, may participate in the debate, and vote on any
matter of the board.
3. In the absence of the chair,the vice chair shall exercise all the powers of the chair. Commented[KG2]:SCC is not completely consistent with
its usage of spelling out vs.putting numbers in the code but
2.30.315-Terms of office;filling vacancies. the majority of other provisions seem to use this format
A. Members of the p:PPbrt and eCommerce aAdvisory bBoard Commented[KG3]:This is not defined anywhere and is
shall be appointed for a term of three years; provided, that the terms of initial appointments too ambiguous.
shall be staggered so that as nearly as possible a pro rata number of members shall be appointed Scheduled meetings for their whole three year term?
for each year. Scheduled meetings for a calendar year?Scheduled
B. The council may appoint any qualified person to fill a vacancy of any member of the board meetings for a year based on when the member was
provided that the appointment shall be for the unexpired term of the vacancy. appointed? Remaining scheduled meetings for the year
C. Following a member's absence from three consecutive fegal-aF meetings orl twenty-frve Percent after a member is appointed?
(25%) or more Hof 6ehedide6lLregular meetin,°s f the board within a twelve 12 month Based on 2.30.320 the Commission has 18 meetings per
ep riod,the remaining board members hall decide whether the board member should be year so missing five meetings would hit this threshold unless
the it is adding in special meetings throughout the year.
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retained or dfstxisse&—whether to request council appointment of a new member. WFormatted:Not Strikethrough
Commented[KG4]:The city council has the authority to
D. Members shall not be paid for services on the board or participation in board activities without dismiss and appoint new members.The board can vote to
prior approval of the city council. retain them but needs the Council to dismiss an appointee
and appoint a new one.
3.30.317 Staff assistance to board.
A. The city manager,or designee,shall:
1. Assist the board and shall be qualified by special training and experience in the field of
ports,harbors,and commerce;
2. Will be the regular technical advisor of the board,but shall not have the power to vote.
B. City staff shall provide a clerk to the board.The clerk shall: Commented[KGs]:2.30.318,.320 and.323 were
1. Properly advertise the meetings as required by the Alaska Open Meetings Act; changed to match the other Commission's codes that were
2. Prepare the board packet;and updated in November.
3. Attend the board meeting and keep a record of board proceedings. Formatted:Font:Italic,Underline
/ Formatted:Font:Italic,Underline
30.318-Quorum. i
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our members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business exce t
that,in the absence ofa quorum,any number less than a quorum may adjourn the meeting to Formatted:Font:Italic,Underline
a later date. Formatted:Font:Italic,Underline
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2.30.320--Meetings,_a#d7qoofum7. Z
1H Se Commented[KG6]:This is the format the other boards
`�' ThP NVill fid la6e tO be de fiated its use so this is a uniformity change.
aLaee, tke badfd- shall ll ea i,- md-eanz+ the-,-r
e Re lar Meedn- s Re2ular eedn s shall be held on the It is also worth noting that this paragraph alone does not
first and third Wednesday of each month, excluding June, July, and August, in the city allow for special meetings or for the Board to move,cancel,
or adjust meetings(which is the reason the next were
council chambers. added)
B.
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date.Special Meetings. Special meetings may be held at the call of the chair or the city % Formatted:Font:Bold,Italic,Underline,Not
man er and at such other times as the board may determine. Strikethrough
C, Formatted:Strikethrough
€af a"aetion.-Meedngs open to the public.All meetings and records of the board shall be Formatted:Strikethrough
open to the public..
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D,
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eetfngrules of / Commented[KG7]:This isn't a requirement in the code
roceedin s. Meedn s shall be conducted under the current edition of Robert's Rules of but is a consistency update.It also gives the board a
Order Newly Revised Edition. standard to look to if it has questions rather than
attempting to make something up on the spot.
2.30.323- Voting Formatted:Font:Bold,Italic,Underline
A. The affirmative votes of at least a maiarity of those board members present shall be required Formatted:Font:Italic,Underline
for any action. Formatted:Font:Bold,Italic,Underline,Not
Strikethrough
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R The clerk to the commission shall keep minutes of proceedings showing the vote of each
member upon each question and shall keep records of any actions, all of which shall be
immediately filed in the office of the city clerk and shall be a public record.
2.30.325-Powers and duties.
A. It shall be the responsibility of the pPbrt and c-Commerce pAdvisory,4foard to: Formatted:Strikethrough
1. Report annually to the city council at the€i-st last council meeting of the new fiseal yeaf Formatted:Strikethrough
prior to the year end and at any other time as may be requested by the city council. The
annual report shall include,at the minimum,a report on the current year's activities, Formatted:Strikethrough
and a list of the upcoming year's planned activities; Formatted:Strikethrough
2. Make recommendations to the city council concerning the design and coordination of
projects to promote and develop transportation, trade, energy, and—commerce, and
infrastructure throughout Seward;
3. Provide input to the city council on policy and procedural matters involving the
establishment and continuance of commercial activity, improving the quality of life and
protecting the public's best interest;
4. Advise the city council on matters involving the establishment of support services towards
the objectives outlined in subsections 2.30.325(4(2) and 2.30.325(4(3);
5. Perform other duties as requested by the city council.
B. The board shall have no authority to solicit,expend or commit city funds without first obtaining
approval by and any necessary appropriations from the city council.
Section 2.This ordinance shall take effect ten(10) days following its enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA,this
24'day of April,2023.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
Sue McClure,Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
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Brenda J.Ballou,MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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PACAS
Meeting Date Meeting Topic
REGULAR 1/4/2023 Harbor Tariff
SPECIAL 1/18/2023
REGULAR 2/1/2023 Chamber Marketing
SPECIAL 2/15/2023 2.30 Draft Ordinance
REGULAR 3/1/2023 SMIC Development Plan
SPECIAL 3/22/203 HEA Heat Pump/Res 2023-001
REGULAR 4/5/2023 Utility Infrastructure
WS 4/19/2023 Legislative Priorities
REGULAR 5/3/2023 Legislative Priorities Resolution
WS 5/17/2023 Heat Loop Update
REGULAR 9/6/2023 Vessel and Property Tax and AML Attendance
WS 9/20/2023
REGULAR 10/4/2023 Harbor Plan
REGULAR 10/18/2023
REGULAR 11/1/2023 Capital Improvement Plan
WS 11/15/2023
REGURLAR 12/6/2023 Fisheries Issues
WS 12/20/2023
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