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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04262023 PACAB Work Session Packet - Legislative Priorities & SMIC Plan Port & Commerce Advisory Board Agenda Packet &1. 1993 Work Session April26, 2023 City Council Chambers 12.00 p.m. 1 1. Discuss 2024 The City of Seward Legislative Priorities ........................................Pg.4 2. Discuss SMIC Development Plan............................................................................Pg.28 3 New Business Item : Discuss The 2024 City of Seward Legislative Priorities Documents: • Agenda Statement • 2023 City of Seward Legislative Priorities Guide 4 PACAB Agenda Statement Meeting Date: April 26, 2023 To: Port and Commerce Advisory Board From: Stephen Sowell, Assistant City Manager Norm Regis, Harbormaster Subject: Discuss the 2024 City of Seward Legislative Priorities Background and justification: Each year, the City of Seward compiles a list of projects and relevant issues which are key legislative priorities. The City Manager provides this list as a resolution to the City Council to approve those key priorities which the City would benefit from obtaining funding and legislative support. The timing of this resolution must be aligned with the budget process (during a budget year), legislative timing, and the timelines associated with production of the guide itself. In 2024, the legislative priorities list is of primary importance, given the ongoing likelihood of expansive federal infrastructure fund availability. The comprehensive list is used to effectively interact with the City's legislators and lobbyists. Having this legislative priority list available prior to the beginning of the state legislative session in January is valuable to engage in a meaningful manner with legislators early on in the process. The legislative priorities for 2024 will also be used to generate the pamphlet which will be provided to various entities during visits to Juneau and Washington, DC. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: Affects all aspects of the Comprehensive and Strategic Plans 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 5 Fund Balance Information Affected Fund (✓): General SMIC Electric Wastewater Boat Harbor Parking R Water EHealthcare Motor Pool Other Note: amounts are unaudited Fund Balance/Net position - restricted $ Fund Balance/Net position - unrestricted/unassigned $ Available Unrestricted Cash Balance: $ Finance Director Signature: Attorney Review RxYes Attorney Signature: Not applicable Comments: Administration Recommendation x Discuss the 2024 Priorities List Other: 6 ALASKA i,r � / A'' i ♦ ■ 00, moor- # � juir —w. " - ,�',. . ,� .. _ ".'"' .,r�■•. ., may,•'+`- -iol - m s4�.-..- �� � F.I•��'"!'"• -. .s w "` . .t - ;gyp: J♦`"iF '`* fJ'rr "�ir�,9��T'w •�"�ae_ ���, - �"'.._... AOF AW law xyY y + is _ e ter, .,y mow INT yyyyffff a w " : • ' � r " r - L ' � v v q � 7r� m .1 e 1k � ! s •. � � � ate.-. � ra ml ' •,-f• .-1' h° .-a' ��Ff+1,•�vY •� I I Iiei ° aM ' �+f Yx •� �.d m �a. �•�AY ., LOCATED AT THE NORTHERN TIP OF RESURRECTION BAY, SEWARD HAS LONG BEEN AN IMPORTANT DESTINATION. In the Alutiiq language, Seward is known as Qutekcak, meaning 'big beach', and served the Alutiiq, Sugpiaq, and other Alaska Native peoples as a meeting area. A deep-water, ice-free port with rail, highway, and air transportation, Seward is easily accessible from Alaska's major hubs and the Lower 48. The wild and stunning natural landscapes attract adventurers from around the world to enjoy the beautiful vistas, hike the stunning trails, experience the diverse wildlife, Incorporated in Seward, Alaska is a homerule paddle and fish the rich waters, and explore our historic community. Kenai Peninsula Borough. Today, Seward is home to a vibrant community with a deep appreciation for the natural environment and local history and culture, with hundreds of thriving Seward has a population of small businesses, robust maritime and tourism industries, as well as valuable 2,600, with approximately 3,000 educational and research opportunities. additionalpeople residing in surrounding communities just We welcome you to join us in Seward and learn why we say Alaska Starts Here. outside of city boundaries. 2023 Legislative Priorities Report 8 Welcome to Seward,Alaska ,z» r� s F a .� . . . A r - rw , �400- 4M•' � ° Y�ht"° �. h` .�t. _,fir "'a +" +1 I I~ �'•w�'!h '~ , krAme.—a a ,wr TA ' - 6 r , � x f d f { x PV .. � d F Ram '• .... 7. BOROUGH GOVERNMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAXATION Seward is located within the Kenai Seward is a city manager form of The city, along with the state of Alaska Peninsula Borough - incorporated in government, governed by a Mayor has no personal income tax. Real/ 1964 as a second-class borough. and City Council who are elected personal property tax within the city by the people of the City. The City is at a low 3.84 mils. The real/personal An elected Borough Mayor serves as property tax outside the city but within Manager is appointed by the elected pro p y y the chief administrator who works the borough is at 4.5 mils with an with an elected 9-member legislative City tt City Council, along with a additional .5 mils for the Seward/ Bear assembly, on which Seward has one seat. City Attorney and City Clerk. Creek Area Flood Service Board. The Borough is responsible for The Mayor and City Council act The sales tax for Seward is 4%. The area-wide education, solid-waste together as the Governing Body. The sales tax for the Borough is 3%. Seward management, planning and zoning, Governing Body, being the elected also has a 4% bed tax. taxation and assessment. representative of the people, adopts all ordinances and resolutions and Local service area boards provide determines the general goals and hospital, fire, and emergency services. policies of the city. About Our Government 9 2023 Legislative Priorities Report r At On 4 p II�Ur� I •SR eal' " �� P lR CITY MANAGER 2023 GOVERNING BODY Janette Bower, City Manager Sue McClure, Mayor jbower@cityofseward.us Term expires October 2025 Office: 907-224-4012 John Osenga Cell: 907-362-1020 Term expires October 2024 Liz DeMoss Term expires October 2023 Stephen Sowell, Assistant City Manager Mike Calhoon ssowell@cityofseward.us Term expires October 2024 Office: 907-224-4066 Randy Wells Cell: 907-362-4062 Term expires October 2025 Kevin Finch 410 Adams St. Term expires October 2025 PO Box 167 Open Seat Seward, AK 99664 Term expires 2023 2023 Legislative Priorities Report 10 About Our Government CONTINUED FULL FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS LOWELL TUNNEL . .4 OUTFALL DIVERSION STRUCTURE. a (FEDERAL) JANUARY 2022: CONSTRUCTION FULLY FUNDED THROUGH THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND JOBS ACT. $185 MILLION. THANK YOU TO ;- ALL WHOSE EFFORTS MADE THIS FUNDING POSSIBLE. � ' The district aims to construct a new flood diversion system for Lowell Creek in Seward,Alaska. Upgrades include a new 18-foot diameter tunnel and diversion dam upstream from the current tunnel; refurbishment to the existing tunnel; extension of the outfall by 150-feet to r carry creek flow and debris over Lowell Point Road; and canopy to protect the tunnel inlet from landslides. The plan also calls for select tree removal that in a flood event ', could block the tunnel if swept up. r w� r^ i r L. Lowell Tunnel Outfall Diversion Project 2023 Legislative Priorities Report EXPANSION OF WATER/SEWER AND x ACCESS INFRASTRUCTURE WHICH WILL INCREASE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT CITY LIMITS. (STATE AND FEDERAL) There are two strategic areas that have been identified for utility expansion that would open the door to residential development. Afognak/ Forest Acres is an area on the northwest portion of town that has over 25 residential lots There are 150 acres of private and public land to the north of the Seward Marine Industrial Complex that can be opened up for development with the expansion of sewer lines. • Afognak Acres • Water, sewer, electric: $2,51 I,000 • Roadway: $958,000 SMIC • Sewer: $1,090,000 • Lift Station: $100,000 nr Residential bousing has been an ongoing issue in Seward and tbis project will add lots for immediate construction of much needed housing. FULL FUNDING OF THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS IN ORDER TO RETURN TO 100% FUNDING OF THE OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH OPERATING THE SEWARD COMMUNITY JAIL. In 2013,the City of Seward entered into a 5-year contract Collectively,the community jail Chiefs of Police are working with the State of Alaska to run the community jail in Seward. along with their respective City Managers, Mayors and The amount of the contract at that time was$655,470.00 Councils, and AML/JIA to bring the state to the table to with the guarantee of an inflation adjustment annually not to discuss our collective issues and find solutions so these jails exceed 2%. In 2015,the state amended the contract on the can stay in operation. basis of budget cuts and voided the CPI increase language. The value of the contract dropped to $368,952.00 where it has remained ever since. There have been no CPI increases and there have been no opportunities to negotiate. The state has never addressed employee wage changes, increases to fi . benefit package costs, or increases to the costs of operation. Most recently, Seward has attempted communications with the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections and have been unable to have discourse with the office. Our calls , and emails go unanswered and we have, as of this 2021, been shifted to the Probations and Parole office at the state level. The employees in this office admit they are not in a position ' to negotiate the jail contracts and are not authorized to make j' I contract adjustments. Therefore,the City of Seward is now weighing its options to determine the best course of action moving forward regarding the future of the jail facility. 2023 Legislative Priorities Report 12 Water&Sewer Infrastructure and Seward Community Jail SLUDGE REMOVAL FOR THE LOWELL POINT AND SMIC SEWAGE TREATMENT LAGOONS. (STATE & FEDERAL) The City of Seward has a sludge removal program in place for the two separate wastewater treatment plants.These programs are to complete sludge removal every 7-10 years depending on the depth of sludge measured yearly.The very high costs to complete is well out of what City ratepayers can afford. With this project we will also have to install a new liner and replace aeration equipment in the lagoon. Recommended by Senator Murkowski for Congressionally Directed Spending The current liner and aeration equipment are beyond the 30- year life span. We can only fund this program by utilizing grants and loan programs that are available. There is a one-to-two-year lead time to bidding, contracting, and scheduling this work. The successful award offunding now will allow us to proceed with the lengthy and important process to get these lagoons modernized and cleaned.Estimated cost is$2,000,000. If - _ut J y Seward Treatment Lagoons 13 2023 Legislative Priorities Report SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER SHIPYARD: FILL AND REGRADE INFRASTRUCTURE (2)' The main boat yard area (approximately 20 acres) needs to be slightly lifted The Seward Marine Industrial Center(SMIC) has seen a significant and regraded for drainage during the increase in demand overthe last few years since the grand reopening and rainy season and break up so that the with the resident lease taken over by Jag Independent Marine. Every fall boat moving and repair business can the boat yard is completely full with many additional requests for space continue with minimal disruption: and amenities that aren't currently available. The US Coast Guard Fast Response Cutter and support will be located there starting in 2024. Costs: • Regrading:$100,000 To allow the industry to continue to grow and flourisb, there are a number of infrastructure upgrades needed. LINE EXTENSIONS AND POWER PEDESTALS IN MAIN SHIP YARD 20 ACRE LAND EXPANSION (1): (3)- There is approximately 20 undeveloped acres to the north of the current There is and increasing demand for boat yard and syncrolift area (boundary bounded by Olga, Sorrel, power in more areas of the yard. This Delphin, and Jellison). The city already has had a number of requests for would fund line extensions and 20 use of that land for leases for marine work by companies both currently additional power pedestals in main yard operating and new businesses interested in operating out of SMIC. which would allow more work to be done concurrently. Costs: Costs: • Brusb,fill, top, andgrade:$500,000 • Pedestals(20 x$8,000ea): • 500 Foot Road Extensions ofMustangArve and Morris,4ve. 2vitb $160,000 Pipe Culverts to Support 330-ton trarvellift.•$225,000 Line Installation:$150,000 a �d — 2023 Legislative Priorities Report 14 City of Seward,AK WATER SERVICE AND FIRE PUBLIC RESTROOMS (5): SECURITY (6): HYDRANTS (4): There is only one, small public restroom Narrative: With the increasing With the boat yard expansion located at SMIC which covers over 90 acres boat working going on and the and growth,the need for water and provides space for over a hundred large presence of equipment and tools, extensions and fire hydrants has vessels. An additional, large public restroom the area needs securing upgrades increased. with shower facilities is needed to service the to help keep theft down and Costs: area for current use and continued growth. business moving without delays. • Water Line(6900LFx$2251 Costs: Costs: IF):$1,500,000 • Lift Station Cost and Install:$100,000 • Fencing.-$250,000 • Fire Hydrants(15 x$5000ea): • Extension Lines:$100,000 Security Camera System(20 $150,000 0 Building and Facilities:$350,000 Cameras and installation on lightpoles):$100,000 J.. u s a • �, Jul` �_�� v y �Y City of Seward,AK 15 2023 Legislative Priorities Report REPLACEMENT OF OLD PIPING WITH NEW DUCTILE IRON PIPING THROUGHOUT SEWARD. (STATE & FEDERAL) The City of Seward needs funding to replace existing galvanized and transite (AC—asbestos-cement) water mains.These problem mains are nearly 60 years old and well past their lifespan. The new ductile iron mains will replace and thus prevent the inevitable collapse and failure of the old water mains. With available funding we will replace up to 1000 feet Per year to keep safe drinking water for the community. ;w Estimated cost is$4,000,000. } 4: r— C dry,, yf �tl 11 u ,T 2023 Legislative Priorities Report 16 Ductile Pipe-Water Department SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AND REFURBISHMENT THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF SEWARD. _ (STATE & FEDERAL) Pedestrian Safety is a high priority in Seward as our visitors increase and our sidewalks continue to deteriorate. We have multiple sidewalks needing attention throughout Seward. Securinggrant andADA funds for sidewalk replacement and refurbishment allows us to address ADA access issues for ramps,parking,and dangerous large cracks and broken concrete areas 2vitb high pedestrian traffic.Estimated cost is$2,500,000. e k w: V. ... w, VS M k t r n Sidewalk Repair&Replacement 17 2023 Legislative Priorities Report FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PUBLIC SEWARD PUBLIC WORKS WORKS FACILITY AT A MORE APPROPRIATE SITE. THIS Responsible for operations of the Water MOVE WILL FREE UP SIGNIFICANT LAND FOR RESIDENTIAL and Wastewater utilities,the Street DEVELOPMENT ON THE CURRENT PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY Department,the City Shop,and limited SITE. (STATE & FEDERAL) Municipal Building maintenance. It is our mission to provide the City of Seward residents with prompt service and The Seward Public Works Facility was built in 1965 after the '64 earthquake. maintenance in a cost effective manner. Relocating this facility from downtown has been a desire of this community for The majority of our work consists of over 40 years. The relocation of the facility to a more commercial area with maintenance, repairs,and improvements of adequate acreage for a new equipment warm storage building, a maintenance the City's streets, utilities,and equipment. repair shop, and other public works function are needed. SERVICES The current building is worn out and doesn't fit well in the more residential Maintaining approximately 31 miles of use district. It is too small, very inefficient, and critically inadequate fortoday's paved and unpaved roads. operations and staff. Maintenance of 28+ miles of both water distribution and wastewater collection This project is bigb on the City's priority list for funding. Completing main lines. this project asap 2vill also free up 32 small downtown residentiallots to Maintaining the City's vehicle fleet. the public and 2villgreatly help 2vitb the housing shortage in Seward. Providing snow removal and sanding for Estimated cost is$10,000,000. safe roads in the winter. Current Public Works facility. I Conceptual examples of new Public Works Department facility. 2023 Legislative Priorities Report 18 Public Works Facility FLOAT EXTENSION PROJECT IN THE HARBOR FOR Z FLOAT. (STATE & FEDERAL) There is currently an extensive wait list for vessels in the Seward Harbor. The wait list is a barrier for businesses and economic growth with charter vessels,tugs, barges, personal vessels, and commercial transient vessels not having the places they need to operate. The current wait list has been in existence for over _ 10 years when this was initiallyplaced on the d � Capital Improvements List. There has been w i movement on this list but ; the overall list(of over 4 ' w. x, Y 200)has not changed significantly with the oldest request currently still waiting since � �, . , �.,,;,, �° • �� ' I 2014. Estimated cost is $8,000,000. i IV Establisbed in ' oat i i i welcomes localfishingfleet,cbartingfisbingboars; tour boats, Coast i Cutter and i ">4k Seward Harbor Z-Float Expansion 19 2023 Legislative Priorities Report FULL FUNDING AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE FOR THE SEWARD AIRPORT OPERATED BY THE STATE OF ALASKA. (STATE) The Seward Airport, operated by the State of Alaska, is a vital lifeline for our community and its safety. With no over-the-road ambulance service, we have regular Medevac flights to get citizens, workers, and visitors the urgent medical care that they need. The US Coast Guard uses the airport regularly for local refueling and transport as well during rescue operations. When there have been avalanches or slides and the road is closed,the airport is our only link for goods and supplies. Less urgent but also important is that it generates significant commerce for our community with businesses in the visitor industry. We are requesting funding for prioritized and regular The Seward Airport is unmanned and operated by the State maintenance. under visual flight rules. Some air service, flight-seeing and charter services are available. Two paved runways are utilized with one being 4,240'long by 100'wide, and the other is 2,279' long by 75'wide. Flight time to Anchorage is about 45 minutes. i i I 6 2023 Legislative Priorities Report 20 Seward Airport CITY OF SEWARD (GREATER SEWARD AREA) ° » r r T .5yk e wx� ' ° r r .ry 1 ,���w m , u '4 7. IV A. e?. rye:} - h An, .R g 44� A JI iTY - ,,P i 1*!u i,_I4�v'u• }f L .... 'Rfi' Sri �° M m y� - R S. 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Their work is sup ported by the thousands of r. e annual visitors to Seward through a portion of the 4%bed tax collected by Seward's � esteemed lodgingproviders,as voted b y - m the citizens of Seward in the 1995 general u .� October election via Initiative Ord. 95- 001z, which took effect in November 1995, .. .m- .."p s and was implemented January of 1996. .» ' Branding,design, � g and hoto rapy h elements for the 2022 City of Seward - i. Legislative Priorities Report have been , provided by the Seward Chamber of ' --- - �- -- Commerce&CVB, as it continues to strive -" .- to fulfill its mission to keep Seward the best AL m } W ,e dace in the world to live, work and play tin CHAMBER - Seward Chamber of Commerce&CVB PO Box 749 1 2001 Seward Highway _ Seward,AK 99664 1 (907)224-8051 www.seward.com �; p - N d �ruA he s'Y s r rr u`f:i1`is#' �t ftJJJ ukJ " Illlllr �F I x 1�?tttt{� „�•� III ,., :::a .�.�.":.� I I t 1 A L A S K A CIT WARD, AK — 2022 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES � K" •.n 11 4 �� , : A M1 d I M Y - x - j�,a• x d March 31, 2023 SMIC Development Dear PACAB, This plan is not current and is not ready for approval. The Municipal Land Management Plan should be referenced and incorporated; the text and maps are much more current. There are several significant omissions: • Fast Response Cutter. There is only one mention of the USCG presence at SMIC on a graphic. This Plan should include a narrative and an Exhibit about the USCG and Fast Response Cutter at SMIC, the impact on the SMIC sewer, water, electric, roads, etc, discuss housing options, ie PLAN. Page 5 of the March 28, 2023 City Council packet: Project#2:FRC Homeport—Seward,AK Funding Requirement: The FY 2024 Budget includes$42.OM to complete waterfront and shore-side improvements to homeport a FRC in Seward,AK. Description: This homeport will accommodate infrastructure requirements for one FRC. The funding will support the design and construction of homeport facility additions, improvements, and renovations;improvements such as electrical and shore-tie upgrades;dredging to accommodate deeper drafts where necessary;structural improvements to the piers and wharfs to accommodate larger loads;relocation and/or incorporation of existing operational and support functions;and shore-side facilities for storage, maintenance, and other in-port activities associated with the arrival of the new FRC. Justification: Seward,AK is part of the overall operational force lay-down and a new homeport location needs to be constructed in order to accommodate an FRC. FY 2019 funding was able to purchase land for this homeport. Due to project delays, real estate acquisition timelines, and cost escalation, FY2024 funding is necessary to provide facilities to homeport a FRC in Seward,AK, which is currently homeported in Kodiak,AK, and provide the threshold facilities requirements based on FRC dimensions, shore-tie requirements, operational needs, crew compliments, and maintenance schedules. Impact: The project provides required improvements to waterfront infrastructure to support the delivery and homeporting of FRCS. • The Plan does not mention or show the washdown pad. • The Plan does not show Spring Creek Campground and fence, or mention the pending update to the Municipal Lands Management Plan for Spring Creek Park and Campground and Fourth of July Beach Park (see P&Z packet for April 4, 2023). 28 • There is no mention of the tsunami hazard; according to the UAF Alaska Earthquake Center brochure, all of Fourth of July Valley in in a tsunami hazard zone. The mouth of Fourth of July Creek is noted as a probable location of unstable sediment buildup that could cause underwater landslides and generate tsunami and seiche waves. The evacuation route and safety area should be included. • History should include the ill-fated Coastal Village Fleet plan that leveraged into State funding for the breakwater extension. There are few dates for a comprehensive timeline and Exhibits are not dated. Detailed comments: Plan Page numbers refer to April 5, 2023 PACAB packet. Add page numbers to the Plan. Page 60: update the Resolution number from 2023-000. Update date of March 8, 2023. Which body will adopt it? PACAB recommend and Council approve? Page 62: Appendix Exhibits are out of order, or mislabeled, or missing. See comments below. Page 63: "Introduction" could be relabeled as "History" Page 63: First line: Typo: "1970's" does not need an apostrophe. 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). Page 63: Second paragraph, the project is not essentially the same as described in the Figure 1, Exhibit C, 1980 Project Description; this is an historic, hard to read, document. Figure 3, Exhibit D, SMIC Uplands Development Plan, Parcel Lease Status, does not show all the current leaseholders, if that is the point. Some leased parcels are labeled, others just say "private". Is Polar Equipment still the leaseholder? Is Joe Tougas the leaseholder or a business name? Recent subdivisions are not shown. Spring Creek Campground is not shown. "Figure 2" and "Figure 3" are not terms that are used in the Appendix or Exhibits. Page 63: third paragraph: replace any reference to "new" with a date as "new" quickly becomes "old." When was the "new" investment work done on the North Dock and "new" floating dock? Use the name "Fisherman's Float". Is there a new name for the "Basin"? Page 63: Fourth paragraph: When was the sawmill completed, when did it declare bankruptcy, and when did the snow collapse the roof and it was demolished? When did Spring Creek Correctional Facility open? When did Sockeye Point start operations? When was the converted submarine mold constructed to serve as a building for the shipyard? When were the break 29 room and machine shop buildings constructed? Extension of rails? Replatting of parcels? Installation of utilities? Fencing? More dates are needed for this timeline. Dates could be added to the list of accomplishments on page 64. A timeline exhibit would be very interesting, showing the dates of each development. Page 64: [Appendix Exhibits A and B]). These do not exist as labeled. Page 64: Second paragraph: The Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan becomes a component of the City... "becomes" or"is". Whereas the comprehensive plan... ...element of the comprehensive plan... capitalize Comprehensive Plan. Land Use Plan should be"City of Seward Zoning Map". Page 64, second paragraph: when was the SMIC Plan first created? "As part of the process of finalizing the Plan, in 1994(?) the City solicited initial suggestions..." Page 64, are there additional bullets for the list? If not, delete empty bullet. Move heading to next page for better readability. Page 65: Basin: When was the Basin enclosed? Is that the final name? It is still open to the bay along the west and northwest sides. Why does it say it is still open to the bay along the west and NW sides? This should be updated to include the breakwater addition (add date)? Page 65: Docks: When was the ship repair dock, small fish processing dock, barge ramp, and medium draft cargo dock constructed? The Barge Ramp repairs have been completed. When were the Barge Ramp repairs completed? When was the TraveLift dock widened? Have the Syncrolift dock ladders, bumpering system, etc been accomplished, and when? When were the South Breakwater anodes last replaced or repaired? Fisherman's Float is not mentioned. Page 65: Uplands: The basin has been dredged...When was the basin dredged? Add the year to the end of the first sentence for reference. When were drainage ditched placed along Delphin and Olga Streets? This summary does not reflect the extensive drainage issues at SMIC just east of the existing (2023) shipyard fence. Page 65: 3: Do all new leases contain the "Do not push snow into ditches?"The city loaders have rammed snow and vegetation in the ditches in the winter. Page 66: Shiplift Operations: Does not mention washdown pad or associated equipment building. Page 66: Management: Security and concerns related to potential environmental pollution grow as the number of boats, cargo, and equipment on-site increases... 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. How are best management practices enforced? There have been many cases of environmental pollution in the past few years including fugitive dust, blatant illegal disposal of sandblast waste 30 and waste oil, black smoke fire from the Raibow disaster cleanup, and water pollution that have not been addressed or cited. No mention of security fencing that is planned. ...maintain the Facility Use Plan. What is this plan? Should it be included in the Appendix? Page 67: Platting: The City has formulated a subdivision of SMIC and the Fourth of July Creek Valley. When did the City originally plat the subdivision of SMIC and the Fourth of July Creek Valley? Add the year to the beginning of the sentence. Maintain an accurate map through survey and plat amendments for all current and future leases. Add the 2022 and 2023 replats and subdivisions. Note the bisection of Sorrel Road into a north segment and south segment when the shipyard was fenced (add date of fencing) and add narrative of goal to add cul-de-sac on end of north segment, and rename the south segment to avoid emergency response confusion. Page 67: Land Values: the current rate is 8%... replace the"current rate" with"the 2023 rate is" or most recent year's rate. Update reference: 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. Page 67: Land Uses: SMIC is zoned Industrial. Parts of this area are more suited to Park zoning, such as Spring Creek Campground and beach, and Fourth of July Beach uplands, an effort underway at the P&Z level in April 2023. Incorporate this into the Plan. See next. Page 68: Parks and Recreation: Under State statutes, the City is required to provide public access along Spring Creek, Fourth of July Creek, and Resurrection Bay. Show these public access ROWS on map and reference page number. Section 2: A chain link fence will be installed to separate the North Dock from the Campground. A chain link fence is already installed to separate North Dock from the campground. Note year of installation. Page 68: Marketing: Looks like boat storage is a big part of SMIC business on the city boat yard and Exit Marine parcels. Many vessels have been stored there for years and will probably die there and be abandoned. Should boat storage be added? ...overseas trade missions... is this still happening? Page 69: Transportation: Note that many of the interior roads are service roads, not public ROWS. Nash, Sorrel, Jellison, and Delphin are public ROWS. Delphin has not been maintained in the winter for public access to Fourth of July Beach. Since the shipyard workers use Olga,that street is plowed and maintained. Perhaps Olga should be officially designated as a public ROW and official access to the beach. Is the railroad important to SMIC? Does it deliver quantities of sandblast grit or other supplies? Page 69: 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. 31 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. Parking has become an issue with JAG workers and shipyard equipment parking on city land south of the shipyard fence on both sides of Sorrel Road. JAG has even blocked off part of Sorrel Road with "no parking, loading area" signs near the gate this winter. JAG should be paying the city for use of city land for parking; it's not just along the Sorrel ROW, it's dozens of vehicles and equipment. Parking for Fourth of July Beach should be designated in the uplands near the access to the beach for cars and RVs, and for cases when the small beach parking lot is full or unusable due to ice, slush or poor drainage. Page 69: Public Facilities are currently limited from available to non-available. This does not make sense. "Public Facilities are currently limited" would be better. Page 70: Public Safety: Add bullet about safety for seasonal workers at seafood processing plant who are housed in modified Conex containers, a big improvement over tents, but nonetheless, substandard housing. Page 70: Public Safety: Identify and reserve a site for a fire station to serve the Fourth of July Valley area. 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. Be sure these are in the Muni Plan. Page 70-71: Environment and Waste Management: GOAL A high level of environmental regulatory compliance and a clean work environment ... 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. Etc. This all sounds good, but in reality, there is no oversight of work or enforcement of laws. The unmonitored Raibow lease was a catastrophe resulting in a dump that is still a toxic site; the November 19-21, 2021 illegal black smoke fire resulted from burning unsuitable materials by an unmonitored contractor from Wasilla. Add a bullet regarding containment of pollution and hazardous waste. Over the past few years, most boat work is now covered with panels or wrapped to contain the dust and waste. This should be required. The management of contaminated run-off and stormwater should also be addressed here. The existing system of a seasonal pond draining into an irregular ditch haphazardly blocked with absorbent pads at the mouth of the culvert does not effectively contain, collect, or control boat yard contaminants which then flow onto State DNR land south of Sorrel Road. 32 Shipyard and boatyard trash is also poorly contained, ending up in the alders along Sorrel Road, or on the beach. Dumpsters must not be overfilled, and lids must be secured. Page 71: Waste Management: how is used sandblast grit disposed? How is other hazardous waste that is generated by hull cleaning and supposedly collected onto ground tarps, properly collected and disposed? Page 71: Appearance: 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 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. Love the Goal and text. Add a bullet to retain natural vegetative buffers including alders, willows, spruce, and especially fireweed along Olga, Delphin, and south segment of Sorrel, along the fence between the Spring Creek Campground and industrial staging area, and between lease sites if possible. Do not hydro-axe buffers along streams/ditches along Olga and Delphin. Protect spruce trees by washdown pad; do not plow into them or shove snow on them. Page 72: Signs: add bullet to maintain signs throughout SMIC advising of NO CAMPING, and at all the Fourth of July Beach access points, NO CAMPING, NO VEHICLES ALLOWED BEYOND PARKING LOT. Add another bullet to maintain signs, including stop signs and street signs; the stop sign at Nash and Jellison is missing. Page 72: Buildings: Ensure that all structures, permanent or temporary, are constructed to adopted building and fire code standards. Add bullet to phase out substandard seasonal employee housing in modified Conexes and replace with code structures such as bunkhouses. Page 73: Appendix: The attachments must be updated and kept current. Yes! Do it! See comments above. The Appendix is really a mess. The list of exhibits is out of order; rearrange Exhibits or Index in desired order. There are no "Figures". These are mostly historic and outdated Exhibits; nice for the history, but not helpful for planning. Combine historic exhibits into one section and add updated section for 2023. Add dates to Exhibits where missing in Index. Add Maps from Muni Plan, show current layout, subdivisions, site plan, utilities, washdown pad. Add graphic to show plan for Fast Cutter location and facilities. Page 74: According to the Index, this should Exhibit A: Site Map: Fourth of July Creek Valley with a current map, but is instead Exhibit C: Project Overview: 1980 Project Description. The Project 33 Overview map is historic, and hard to read. It shows "Nash Road Extension", "Access Road", former site of Fourth of July Creek, and fanciful project. Note Spring Creek breakwater extension/dock. No prison. No rock quarry. No service or other roads. Replace with 2023 Project Overview. Page 75: Should be Exhibit B: Preliminary Subdivision Layout, but is labeled "SMIC Uplands Development Plan, Marine M&R And Fabrication Center Conceptual Buildout". No date. Labels are mostly upside down and hard to read. This is another historic document. Replace with 2023 subdivision layout and update infrastructure. Polar Seafood is now Bornstein. No Coast Guard Fast Cutter. At least the breakwater extension is shown. Page 76: Parcel Lease Status, is this Exhibit E, Lease Sites? Correct and reorder. Add date to graphic title. Update to include recent subdivisions such as the one east of JAG. Delphin and Olga street labels are upside down and hard to read. Is "Joe Tougas" really the name of the lessee or does he use a business name? USCG parcel is finally revealed but FRC remains a secret. Spring Creek Campground and fence are not shown. Fourth of July Beach not labeled. Public access ROWS to Spring Creek, Fourth of July Creek, and Resurrection Bay are not shown. Page 77: Should be Exhibit D: ARCADIS 2016 Site Plan but is instead Exhibit F1, Power Utilities. What is the date of this power utility graphic?This is an historic document. It shows the long- gone sawmill; "State Correctional Facility" instead of"Spring Creek Correctional Facility"; "Seward Ship and Drydock" instead of JAG; Nash, Olga and Delphin street names are upside down; no breakwater extension. Replace with current graphic that shows SMIC in detail, not such as huge, unrelated area. Page 78: Should be Exhibit E: Lease Sites but is instead Exhibit F2, Sewer Utilities. Similar comments as F1. Zoom in on SMIC and update sewer info. Page 79: Should be Exhibit F: Utility Layout but is instead Water Utilities. Similar comments as other Exhibit Fs. Where is the ARCADIS 2016 Site Plan? Add FRC graphics. Add proposed Spring Creek Campground Park and Fourth of July Park graphics showing replatting and subdivision. Add tsunami hazard map. Maps are an essential component of any plan. Don't be stingy. Provide as many as needed to show what is there now in 2023 and the future plans. Maintain the timeline of changes, whether a new business starts, fails, or is transferred. SMIC is changing fast and this document will be an important record of its growth. Best, Carol Griswold Inside city limits 34 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 35 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 Parksand 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 EnvironmentalConcerns ................................................................................................8 WasteManagement .........................................................................................................9 APPEARANCE ............................................................................................................................9 Landscapingand Beautification .....................................................................................9 36 SIGNS,ZONING,BUILDING ...................................................................................................9 Signs ..................................................................................................................................9 Zoning ............................................................................................................................. 10 Buildings ......................................................................................................................... 10 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................................................... 10 Adoptinga Plan .............................................................................................................. 11 Usethe Plan .................................................................................................................... 11 APPENDIX.................................................................................................................................. 11 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 37 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 38 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 • Bulk 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 39 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 40 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. 41 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 Platting 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. 42 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 Bay. 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 43 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. 44 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. 45 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 Landscaping 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 Signs 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. 46 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. Zoning 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. Buildings 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: 47 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. 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