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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05032023 PACAB Meeting Packet Port & Commerce Advisory Board Agenda Packet &1. 1993 Regular Meeting May 31 2023 City Council Chambers 12.00 p.m. 1 The City of Seward,Alaska PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING AGENDA May 3, 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 Board Member event 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 B. Administration Report..............................................Pg. 4 Fred Woelkers 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. 35 Harbormaster Brenda Ballou D. Presentations [Presentations are limited to ten minutes each, excluding Q&A, City Clerk and are limited to two per meeting unless increased by PACAB.] City of Seward, Alaska Port& Commerce Advisory Board Agenda 2 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions 1. Resolution 2023-003: A Resolution Of The Port and Commerce Advisory Board Of The City Of Seward, Alaska, Providing Input To City Council On The 2024 Legislative Priorities....................................................................Pg. 36 B. Action Memorandum C. Other New Business Items *1. Approval of March 8, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes..........................Pg. 62 *2. Approval of March 22, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes.........................Pg. 68 *3. Approval of April 4, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes...........................Pg. 71 D. 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 11. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska Port& Commerce Advisory Board Agenda 3 Assistant City Manager Stephen Sowell ➢ Public Works Shop Project: Thank you to City Council for approving Resolution 2023-0035 which provided the City Manager authorization to approve R&M Engineering Task Order 2734.25.03. Following this approval, we have continued to work on the facility design. Our goal is to complete the 35% design by the end of June. Once this work is completed, City Administration will bring back a project update to City Council, which will include a cost estimate. We will continue to work with our Federal Lobbyist on obtaining Federal Funding through Congressionally Designated Spending (CDS) with the goal of 75% funding for the project. Voter approval will be needed at some point in the future to obtain bond approval, possibly on the October ballot or a future Special Election. Attached is a copy of the current project schedule. ➢ Public Safety Needs Assessment: Thank you again to City Council for approving the task order to move this project forward. The Engineering and Design Team will be on site in Seward May 9-12 to conduct interviews with the Fire Department and Police Department Staff as well as visit the current facilities. ➢ The Board and Commission Attendance Tracker is included in this report. ➢ On April 19t", we hosted the Navy Commander and his staff and visited the Harbor and SMIC. This was a great opportunity to showcase Seward to the Navy Commander and discuss Navy operations in our area and the upcoming Northern Edge Exercises. A copy of their outreach and program brochures is attached to this report. Thanks again to Mayor McClure and the Deputy Harbormaster for participating in this tour. ➢ I was out of the office on vacation from April 30-May 7t" ➢ Today is the last Council Meeting for Janette and I want to express my thanks to her for all of her hard work the past two years. I wish her the best as she moves to Soldotna and look forward to collaborating with her on issues that affect the entire Kenai Peninsula. Thank you for all you have done Janette! 4 From: Brenda Ballou To: Brenda Ballou Cc: Janette Bower; Stephen Sowell; Kris Peck; Karen Corrigan Subject: City Council Joint Work Session with HP, PACAB and P&Z Scheduled on May 22 Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 4:03:08 PM TO: Historic Preservation Commission Port & Commerce Advisory Board Planning & Zoning Commission At last night's meeting, council scheduled the annual joint work session for all boards and commission to review and discuss annual priorities (per CCROP Rule 35): CITY COUNCIL JOINT WORK SESSION Monday, May 22, 2023 City Council Chambers Historic Preservation Commission 5:00 p.m. Port & Commerce Advisory Board 5:30 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission 6:00 p.m. TOPIC: Review Annual Priorities In case anyone is confused about the meeting that was held in January, here is an excerpt from the agenda statement in last night's council packet: ...in January, 2023, the city manager called a special meeting for council to discuss the roles and responsibilities of boards and commissions. A quorum of each board and commission was not required... the special meeting was not intended to replace this annual joint work session. For the May 22nd work session, a quorum of each board/commission will be required. Thanks, Brenda Cc: City Council 5 RENCDAEJ. BALLOU, MMC (SHE�►--►ER) YHONE (90R7) 224-4045 CITY OF SEWARD 6 PACAB HARBOR ➢ We have been working on picking up the winter sand on both sides of the bay. ➢ The 50-ton and 330-ton Travelift have increased; fishing vessels are getting ready for the summer season. ➢ 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 chlorinating the system for 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 will be open seven days a week starting May 7, 2023. ➢ 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) ➢ The City Manager, Vice Mayor and I had a very productive trip to Washington DC. Public Works Director Doug Schoessler CMRs excerpts from periods ending November 30, 2022s from January 13, February 3 & 18, March 18 and April 1, 2023 ➢ Wastewater and Lagoon overview study: The third-party study was presented by R & M Engineering at the October 25 Council Meeting. • -The City was successful through Senator Murkowski and others in recently getting approved for $2,000,000 of funding for sludge removal on the City's sewer lagoons. This project is tentatively scheduled for 2025 depending on sludge buildup in the lagoons. There is also a 20% match on those funds that will have to be paid. • -We are currently working on other grant or loan funding to replace the liner at that same time. The liner replacement will also require the use of a helicopter to lift out the biodomes and reinstall them on the new liner. • -This will also be the time to make any upgrades to the air systems and blower components since all "in-lagoon" systems will have to be removed to install a new liner. Because the lagoon will have to be drained(one side at a time). We can capitalize on construction costs and efforts by installing new system upgrades at the same time. The new permits also added a disinfection requirement to be completed in the next 5 years. • -We are working on the funding and coordination of the many components and the planning efforts in the next few years will help make a successful project. CMR excerpt from Period ending November 30, 2022 ➢ Wastewater and Lagoon overview study: This study is complete. The third-party study was presented by R & M Engineering at the October 25 Council Meeting. Recommendations are as follows: 1 . Using a multi-function portable probe, perform summertime DO, pH and temperature measurement profiles in grid pattern from both lagoons during a period of non-rainy conditions and at least 3 days after a significant rain or high user population event. Testing profiles are being logged for all measurements. We are finishing data collection once we can get 3 days of no rain. It's been raining a lot and we still have to perform our other testing and routine work tasks. 2. During the same effort, from at least four separate locations in each lagoon aeration zone (front and back zones of both basins), collect composite samples of BOD, TSS, carbonaceous BOD (CBOD), soluble carbonaceous BOD (SCBOD), ammonia, total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN), alkalinity, nitrites nitrates Testing profiles are being logged for all measurements. We are finishing data collection once we can get 3 days of no rain. It's been raining a lot and we still have to perform our other testing and routine work tasks. 8 Public Works Director Doug Schoessler 3. Consider the eventual supplementing or replacement of the existing coarse bubble aeration system with a fine-bubble aeration system. The initial estimate came in over$600,000 and included draining the lagoon and adding more options than what we needed to accomplish this goal. We are working with R&M and the contractor on scope. 4. Consider replacing the existing blowers with new, more-efficient units having a higher aeration output to increase the capacity of the existing aeration system for improved treatment of greater-than-average conditions. R&M will continue after aeration improvement for pricing on replacing the large system blowers with newer high efficiency blowers. 5. Consider modifying the influent and effluent header piping to provide additional inlets and outlets serving each basin. Per engineering update 3/25/2022: "If it's determined to provide worthwhile benefit, this work could be accomplished the next time the lagoon is dewatered. From past performance, it is apparent that the lagoon would provide sufficient treatment without this improvement, as the large size of the lagoon and the use of the coarse-bubble aeration produces a lot of residence time. This concept should be regarded as an enhancement and not an imperative improvement." 6. Continue implementing a regular sludge removal program. Scheduled for 2025/2026. Consider the procurement of a floating dredge unit to reduce the need for dewatering the lagoon basins for this effort. Per engineering update 3/25/2022: "I'm still researching this with folks in the wastewater lagoon industry (still awaiting some inputs), but I'm coming to the conclusion that the City would probably be better off contracting out the sludge removal work, rather than doing this work themselves. For the size and depth of Seward's lagoon, a considerable degree of equipment and temporary set-up would be needed to do this work, and it would not appear to be good use of the City's resources to invest in this equipment for use on an occasional basis (say every 5 to 10 years)". 7. The use of sodium nitrate could continue to be used by the City as a relatively quick and temporary measure for addressing odors. This method does not appear to be a good permanent solution for proactively mitigating or preventing odors. Agreed, when the above aeration improvements are approved and installed, this use will be reduced. 9 rc___RW Technical Memorandum ENGINEERING GROUP.LLO Date: October 6, 2021 To: Doug Schoessler, DPW Director, City of Seward Thru: Morgan Welch, PE, R&M Consulting, Inc. From: Jon Hermon, PE—CRW Engineering Group, LLC Project: City of Seward WWTF Review Project (CRW#77101.00) Subject: Review Summary Background The City of Seward has operated its wastewater treatment lagoon at Lowell Point since 1980. Since 1993,the lagoon has featured the two-cell configuration with which the City currently operates. Using this configuration, the City has been,with some particular exceptions, meeting its discharge permit requirements. The lagoons were drained to remove sludge in 2015 and then again in 2020 to repair aeration line breaks. Each time shortly thereafter, water quality and/or odor problems ensued. In the case of the 2020 event, the odor issue was exacerbated because one cell could not be refilled until the following spring after repair of the line breaks. The City has since addressed the odor issues with the filling and resumed aeration of the restored cell, the use of sodium nitrate and sludge-reducing bacteria (SRB). Lagoon Configuration and Operation The Lowell Point wastewater treatment facility(WWTF) treats wastewater generated by the entire city. The 2021 population of Seward is estimated to be about 2,850. However,the City has been using round-number estimates of 3,000 residents and 1,000 non-residents as the average daily number of users throughout the year. The user population tends to increase during the summer season, with an reported peak of around 20,000 users during the July 41h weekend. The City's sewer collection system conveys the regional wastewater to Pump Station 3,which is located at the beginning of Lowell Point Road on the southwest corner of town. From this lift station,the wastewater is pumped approximately 2 miles south to the lagoon system at Lowell Point. After treatment, the water is conveyed from the lagoon system northward, about%mile back up the road, to be discharged into Resurrection Bay through an ocean outfall. The lagoon features two aerated basins, each having a water volume of approximately 18 million gallons and a water surface area of about 3 acres. When at their maximum operating volumes, each basin has water depths ranging from 20 to 22 feet. The basins are separated by a bisecting concrete wall, to the top of which a floating baffle curtain is attached. Water flows through each basin from influent and to effluent pipes located at each end. Although the yard piping configuration allows the use of one or two basins, and a possible reverse flow condition, the aeration system is currently arranged such that wastewater needs to flow from the north basin to the south basin. The first (north) basin is aerated with a combination of 69 static tubes and 40 Biodomes, with 58 static tubes grouped relatively close together for aerating about 25%of the influent end of the first basin.The Biodomes aerate the back end of the first cell with the remaining 11 static tubes. The second basin is aerated with just 6 static tubes, with the assistance of two surface aerators, as needed. According to the Lowell Point WWTF O&M Plan,the facility uses two 40 HP blowers to supply air to the static tube aeration system. Each blower is capable of conveying 450 SCFM for a total maximum output Anchorage Office: 3940 Arctic Blvd.Suite 300,Anchorage,AK 99503 1 (907)562-3252 fax(907)561-2273 Palmer Office:808 S. Bailey St.Suite 104, Palmer,AK 99645 1 (907) 707-1352 www.crweng.com 10 October 6, 2021 City of Seward WWTF Review Review Summary of 900 SCFM. A diesel-driven back-up blower can convey the same 900 SCFM output. The Biodomes are supplied with air by a 30 HP blower, each with a minimum of 2 SCFM. Assuming that the static tube aeration system is supplied by both blowers operating at full speed, and that the Biodomes are supplied with the foregoing flow rate, the estimated air supply rates to each aeration system are summarized in Table 1 below: Table 1—Estimated Aeration Capability System No. of Diffusers Unit Rate(SCFM) Total Rate(SCFM) Static Tubes 75 12.0 900 Biodomes 40 2.0 80 Total -- -- 980 The City is permitted to treat a maximum of 880,000 GPD (0.88 MGD). Other permitted effluent requirements are summarized in Table 2 below. BOD = biochemical oxygen demand;TSS=total suspended solids; DO =dissolved oxygen. On a scale of 0 to 14, pH refers to the degree of acidity (less than 7.0) or alkalinity (greater than 7.0) of the water, with 7.0 being neutral. Table 2—Current Discharge Permit Requirements for Various Parameters Parameter Units Monthly Weekly Range Average Average BOD (July-Oct) mg/L 45 65 -- BOD% Removal % 65 -- -- BOD (Nov-June) mg/L 30 45 -- BOD% Removal % 85 -- -- TSS mg/L 30 60 -- TSS% Removal % 85 --pH -- -- -- 6.5—8.5 DO mg/L -- -- 6—17 Fecal Coliforms FC/100 mL 25,000 35,000 50,000 (daily max) The City is also required to monitor effluent levels of other parameters such as, total ammonia, enterococci bacteria and carbonaceous BOD (CBOD). Based on Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) shared by the City from Sept 2019 through mid-May 2021,the combined variability of various monitored parameters are summarized below in Table 3: 11 October 6, 2021 City of Seward WWTF Review Review Summary Table 3-Variability of Currently DMR Parameters Influent Effluent Value BOD TSS Temp pH BOD TSS FC Ammonia DO mg/L mg/L °C -- mg/L mg/L FC/100mL mg/L mg/L Avg 159 320 10.0 7.1 10.0 7.0 13,484 13.1 9.9 Max 370 658 20.0 8.0 43.0 24.0 101,000 34.0 14.8 Min 21.1 79.3 0.5 6.9 3.5 1.7 667 1.1 2.3 Std Dev 84.0 149 6.5 0.1 7.3 4.8 18,016 9.4 2.3 (±) "Greater than 243 469 -- -- 17.3 11.7 31,500 22.5 -- Avg.., The City measures only effluent flow rates,the variability of which are summarized in Table 4 below, along with the associated hydraulic retention time in each of the two basins. Table 4-Variability of DMR Effluent Flowrates Value Effluent Flow Rate Avg. Hydraulic Residence Time (per basin) (MGD) (days) Average 0.453 39.7 Maximum 1.20 15.0 Minimum 0.240 75.0 Standard Deviation (±) 0.161 29 to 62 "Greater than Average" 0.614 29 Influent BOD and TSS loadings are calculated from the concentrations and flowrate variability reflected in the tables above. Since only effluent levels have been measured, estimated influent ammonia loadings are calculated based on typical concentration values for domestic wastewater(avg. 25 mg/L; max 35 mg/L; min 15 mg/L; std dev 4 mg/L). From these values, oxygen requirements in lb/day are estimated and shown in Table 5 below. These values are averaged over the volume of the entire lagoon. 12 October 6, 2021 City of Seward WWTF Review Review Summary Table 5—Variability of Oxygen Requirements BOD TSS Ammonia-N Total Total Winter Summer Value Loading 02 Loading 02 Est. 02 Loading 02 Req'd Req'd Req'd Loading Req'd lb/day lb/day lb/day lb/day lb/day lb/day lb/day lb/day Avg 601 841 1,208 846 95 435 1,687 1,904 Max 3,703 5,184 6,585 4,610 350 1,611 9,794 10,639 Min 42 59 159 111 30 138 170 231 Std Dev 113 158 200 140 5 25 298 318 M "Greater than 714 999 1409 986 100 459 1985 2444 Average" To obtain the estimated oxygen requirements need to biologically stabilize BOD,TSS and ammonia, the following factors are used: • 1.4 lb of 02 per lb of BOD. This factor is a conventional amount used in wastewater treatment design. • 0.7 lb of 02 per lb of TSS. This factor (assumed to be 50%of BOD 02 requirement) is conservatively used to estimate the additional oxygen requirement associated with TSS (such as algae) and sludge aging. This factor is not always used in oxygen calculations, but is used in this study as a consideration for treating additional oxygen demand generated as a result of long detention times in the lagoon cells (which favor algal growth and sludge aging). • 4.6 lb of 02 per lb of ammonia-nitrogen. This factor is used to estimate the oxygen needed for nitrification, to convert ammonia (NH3)to nitrates (NO3). Nitrification is assumed to substantially occur only during the summer months when water temperatures are warmer. Use of this oxygen requirement amounts to the difference between the summer and winter total oxygen requirements shown in the table above. It needs to be noted that the total maximum and minimum oxygen requirements indicated in Table 5 above are extreme values, assuming that the maximum and minimum of the BOD,TSS and ammonia parameters occur on the same day. This type of occurrence is unlikely and shouldn't be used in the evaluation of the capabilities of the treatment process. Instead, the average values are reviewed with the standard deviation amounts added or subtracted. As a simplified way to characterize the variability of these parameters,the standard deviation calculation is used to provide a sense of how dispersed measurements within a data group are. Measurements falling within one standard deviation from the average are assumed to occur approximately 2/3rds of the data group timeframe. Relative to the maximum and minimum parameter values, these measurements therefore have a greater probability of occurring concurrently. Therefore, "greater-than-average" values of flow,TSS, BOD, fecal coliforms (FC) and ammonia are calculated as conservative amounts by adding the standard deviation to the average and summarized in the above table for oxygen requirements. "Less-than-average" conditions are 13 October 6, 2021 City of Seward WWTF Review Review Summary reflected in flow,TSS, BOD, FC and ammonia loadings less than the average conditions summarized above. Aeration Requirements The Lowell Point WWTF is assumed to have been originally designed as a "partial-mix' treatment system, meaning that oxygen is provided only for biological treatment and not for also keeping solids suspended (as would be the case in a "complete-mix" system). With a partial-mix system, solids will settle and accumulate at the bottoms of lagoon cells, where further treatment slowly occurs by anaerobic decomposition. In this manner, the lagoon system also functions facultatively,wherein both aerobic and anaerobic processes provide biological treatment. The first cell functions more aerobically than the second cell, which has substantially less aeration and functions more like a facultative lagoon. Based on the recent DMR data summarized above and using approximate calculations and depending on flow and wastewater conditions, it appears that the biological oxygen requirements can exceed the aeration capacity of the WWTF (980 SCFM—all blowers operating). If TSS and sludge are considered as oxygen demand generators, then aeration requirements more than double the amount of air needed without considering TSS. Ammonia is considered only for summertime conditions, when water temperatures are warmer for facilitating nitrification. For purposes of these calculations, the population of Seward is projected to increase by 4.5% in the next 10 years and 9% in the next 20 years. This would add approximately 130 to 260 persons, respectively, as year-round users. At 125 GCPD water usage per capita, this growth would add 0.016 to 0.032 MGD to the average influent flow and approximately 22 to 44 Ibs of BOD to the daily average. These calculations are summarized in Table 6 below for both the current timeframe and Year 2041 for projected, future average conditions. Conditions that appear to exceed the facility's aeration capability are shaded in orange/beige. Table 6—Aeration Requirements for Various Wastewater Condition Scenarios Flow BOD TSS Ammonia-N Aeration Condition Scenario Requirement MGD mg/L mg/L mg/L SUM 0.453 159 -- -- 408 0.453 159 -- 25 634 Average 0.453 159 320 -- 839 0.453 159 320 25 1066 0.614 243 -- -- 875 0.614 243 -- 29 1,232 Greater than Average 0.614 243 469 -- 1,746 0.614 243 469 29 2,103 Greater than Average,w/ 0.614 243 469 -- 992 fine bubble aeration 0.614 243 469 29 1,195 14 October 6, 2021 City of Seward WWTF Review Review Summary Flow BOD TSS Ammonia-N Aeration Condition Scenario Requirement MGD mg/L mg/L mg/L SCFM 0.88 159 -- -- 792 Average Conditions at 0.88 159 -- 25 1232 Max Flowrate 0.88 159 320 -- 1631 0.88 159 320 25 2070 0.485 173 -- -- 436 Projected Average 0.485 173 -- 25 679 Conditions-Year 2041 0.485 173 349 -- 985 FO.485 173 349 25 1227 General conclusions drawn from these results are as follows: • With exception to the case of treating BOD,TSS and ammonia concurrently, when the lagoon system is operating in lower-than-average to average conditions, it appears to have sufficient aeration capability(i.e. at 980 SCFM—all blowers operating). • When treating for BOD,TSS and ammonia concurrently in average conditions,the lagoon system appears to have insufficient aeration capability. • When treating only for BOD (such as during the winter season) and assuming no TSS-generated oxygen demand,the lagoon system appears to have sufficient aeration capability in greater- than-average conditions. • When treating for BOD,TSS and ammonia concurrently at greater-than-average conditions, or combinations thereof, the lagoon system appears to have insufficient aeration capability. • Using typical, "rule-of-thumb" performance values in the aeration calculation,the use of fine- bubble aeration appears to be nearly twice as efficient as the coarse bubble aeration for the same treatment conditions. For greater-than-average conditions, the fine-bubble aeration requirement is nearly met within the air flow capabilities of the WWTF. • Except for the case where only the treatment of BOD is considered (i.e., wintertime operation without regard to any TSS and sludge-imposed oxygen demands), the treatment facility does not appear to have sufficient aeration capabilities for when flowrates approach the maximum permitted flow rate of 0.88 MGD, at average wastewater conditions. • Accounting for projected user population growth for the next 20 years, average wastewater conditions increase a minor amount and thereby impose a minor additional oxygen demand on the aeration system. With regard to meeting the DO discharge permit requirement for the mixing zone, the lagoon effluent receives a substantial amount of aeration as it freefalls several feet into the discharge piping of the flow control structure. This arrangement and continuing open channel aeration within the discharge piping 15 October 6, 2021 City of Seward WWTF Review Review Summary largely mitigates any effects in the mixing zone from deficient DO in the wastewater lagoon. Based on the DMR data,the City has for the most part been meeting the DO permit requirement. Discussion While the foregoing results indicate shortfalls in aeration capacity in various scenarios,they do not necessarily indicate that the facility's permit requirements will not be achieved, or that odors will ensue. Flowrates and organic levels entering the plant are constantly varying, and short-term surges can be readily attenuated in the large water volume of the two basins. Permit violations and odors become more likely when surges are prolonged (such as in a large, extended rainfall event), when overloading wastewater conditions happen concurrently(such as when high BOD, ammonia and algae levels occur at the same time during the summer),when contaminant conditions become chronic (such as the build-up of aging sludge) or if a prolonged loss or insufficiency of aeration occurred. Nevertheless, an aeration system that is capable of treating both short-term and long-term wastewater conditions will be an essential part of mitigating or avoiding permit and odor issues arising from significant events like the foregoing examples. The user population growth is anticipated to be slow for the foreseeable future, and flowrates and organic loading rates are expected to increase a relatively minor amount during this timeframe. However, as these rates slowly approach the aeration capacity of the WWTF, overloading conditions will be experienced more frequently. The results summarized in Table 6 and their associated conclusions reflect this potential. While the lagoon currently operates mostly around average conditions,for a significant degree of frequency, it approaches or exceeds greater-than-average conditions, and therefore approaches oxygen demands that tend to exceed the aeration capacity of the facility. These wastewater conditions would impact the aeration capacity as discussed below: • The influent biochemical oxygen demand (BODs) is a constant condition and always present in various concentrations. The WWTF is configured to provide most of its aeration treatment capability in the first cell, and particularly in the front 25%of first cell's water volume. This approach intends to largely stabilize, mix and disperse influent wastewater as it enters the lagoon, leaving a lower oxygen demand as the wastewater migrates to the back end and into the second cell. During periods of high loading, it is suspected that the dissolved oxygen provided by the aeration system in this front zone is substantially consumed, leaving only low DO concentrations to enter the second lagoon cell. If sufficient BOD remains in the water entering the second basin, the aeration system of this cell could be overloaded a result. If prolonged, this condition would tend to produce anaerobic conditions in the wastewater and associated septicity and odors. • TSS and sludge-related oxygen demands depend on the presence and concentration of BOD- producing TSS constituents (such as algae) and aging sludge. At high concentrations, algae can add significant amounts of BOD, although algae can produce oxygen as well. When algae die, interior substances disperse into the water and add to BOD. As previously mentioned, aging sludge also feeds soluble BOD and nutrients back into the water. The degree that BOD is augmented by these sources is dependent on how much is present in the lagoon system. The more BOD produced by these interior sources, the less effective the aeration system will be in treating influent contaminants. These conditions would tend to be more prevalent during summertime (when nitrification and denitrification is more active), at night time(when algae is undergoing respiration) and as sludge accumulates in the basins over the course of years. 16 October 6, 2021 City of Seward WWTF Review Review Summary • Ammonia is normally present in raw wastewater and therefore always presents a potential oxygen demand. Nitrifying bacteria require oxygen and warm water temperatures to actively convert ammonia to nitrates in the nitrification process. During the winter, ammonia reduction typically becomes negligible. Further,with low DO levels, the nitrification process is substantially inhibited. To counter this condition, the Biodomes are designed to provide nitrification to some extent, the degree of which is uncertain for this study. Based on the measured ammonia levels in the effluent, it is presumed that only a limited amount of nitrification is provided by the Biodomes, or that ammonia is being fed back into the wastewater from aging sludge in the second basin. Nevertheless,with sufficient water temperatures and DO levels, the nitrification process will also impose a oxygen demand that must be addressed by the aeration system, as well as a demand on alkalinity. If the City is required in the future to minimize ammonia levels in its mixing zone, then the size of aeration system will need to be reviewed and modified as needed. While aeration provides a critical part in the biological treatment and mixing of wastewater, other processes are also involved in meeting the permit objectives. The relatively large water volume of each lagoon cell produces long detention times and accommodates slower biological treatment rates and a substantial amount of settling. It is likely that important contributions to the overall BOD and TSS removal at the WWTF is achieve through the settling of solids and anaerobically in the sludge blanket. However, these other mechanisms can eventually become detrimental. As sludge accumulations increase,the tendency for solids carry-over also increases, and the effluent water quality diminishes as a result. Other issues can result from sludge accumulations. As the sludge blanket ages, soluble BOD and nutrients are dispersed back into the water above, which imposes an additional oxygen demand on the treatment system. Denitrification can also occur in aging sludge blankets, which releases nitrogen gas and causes sludge to float to the water surface. Further, once or twice a year, the turning over of temperature-stratified water can cause sludge and associated by-products to rise to the water surface, causing strong odors. The accumulated sludge therefore needs to be reduced or physically removed from the basins, dewatered and disposed of on a regular basis. Doing so will appreciably complement the benefits of aeration, and in avoiding or mitigating acute and chronic events that can arise. Conclusions and Recommendations: The Lowell Point WWTF appears to be operating largely within its overall treatment capacity and will likely do so for the foreseeable future. However, it appears that the potential exists for its treatment capacity to be overloaded on a relatively frequent basis, when flow rates and organic loading rates are high, and when the oxygen demand is increased by nitrification and TSS-related sources. The City is encouraged to evaluate this potential in a more comprehensive effort. As this review is a relatively high- level evaluation,further considerations and assessments are recommended below to provide a more accurate understanding of lagoon conditions: • Using a multi-function portable probe, perform summertime DO, pH and temperature measurement profiles in grid pattern from both lagoons during a period of non-rainy conditions and at least 3 days after a significant rain or high user population event. Collect and record measurements from at least the upper quarter depth, half depth and %depth of the wastewater. Ideally, measurements would also be taken from just above the sludge blanket and at a couple feet below the water surface. This effort will provide a good snapshot of the health of the lagoon wastewater when conditions will tend to be most taxing on the aeration system. 17 October 6, 2021 City of Seward WWTF Review Review Summary • During the same effort, from at least four separate locations in each lagoon aeration zone (front and back zones of both basins), collect composite samples of BOD,TSS, carbonaceous BOD (CBOD), soluble carbonaceous BOD (SCBOD), ammonia, total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN), alkalinity, nitrites+nitrates. These tests will help discern the extent of nitrification and TSS-related oxygen demand sources. • Consider the eventual supplementing or replacement of the existing coarse bubble aeration system with a fine-bubble aeration system. With the ability to more efficiently oxygenate water, especially with the large water depth of the lagoons, subsurface fine-bubble aeration could sufficiently treat greater-than-average wastewater conditions for nearly the same energy requirements as the existing aeration system. Improved oxygenation will also reduce the tendency for odors, including the twice-yearly water turnover events during spring and fall seasons. • Consider replacing the existing blowers with new, more-efficient units having a higher aeration output to increase the capacity of the existing aeration system for improved treatment of greater-than-average conditions. Operate the blowers with variable frequency drives based on continuous DO measurements to improve power consumption. • Consider modifying the influent and effluent header piping to provide additional inlets and outlets serving each basin. Doing so would improve the mixing, dispersal and collection of wastewater to and from the lagoon basins, and reduce short-circuiting. The relatively large water volumes of the two basins tends to mitigate the effects of short-circuiting. • Continue implementing a regular sludge removal program. Consider the procurement of a floating dredge unit to reduce the need for dewatering the lagoon basins for this effort. • The use of sodium nitrate could continue to be used by the City as a relatively quick and temporary measure for addressing odors. This method does not appear to be a good permanent solution for proactively mitigating or preventing odors. END Attachments: • Hand calculations • Drawings used in calculations • Spreadsheet calculations 18 Attachments - 1 of 15 JOB L MRW SHEET NO. 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Spreadsheet calculates values in yellow and orange boxes Values Transferred from Previous Worksheets: Design ww Flow Rate, Qo= 0.453 MGD Influent BOD, So= 159 mg/L Influent TSS,Xo= 0 mg/L Additional User Inputs: Target Infl NH4-N conc, No = 25 mg/L Target Effl NH4-N conc, Ne = 0.50 mg/L (needed only if nitrification is to be achieved) (needed only if nitrification is to be achieved) Target Effluent BOD, Se= 15 mg/L Target Effluent TSS, Xe= 0 mg/L A. Approximate Calculations 1. Inputs: (Values of"Rule of Thumb"Constants used in Calculations) OZ needed per lb BOD= 1.40 lb OZ/lb BOD Depth of Diffusers= 20.0 ft 02 needed per lb TSS= 0.00 lb 02/lb TSS Standard Temperature= 60 OF OZ needed per lb NH3-N = 4.57 lb OZ/lb NH3-N Standard Pressure= 14.7 psi SOTE as Function of Depth = 0.75% % per ft depth Atmospheric Pressure= 14.7 psi AOTE/SOTE = 0.50 Air Density at STP = 0.075 Ibm/SCF Press. Drop across Diffuser= 12.0 in W.C. OZ Content in Air= 0.017 Ibm/SCF (from mfr/vendor) 2. Calculations for BOD&TSS Removal Only: BOD Daily Loading= 22.7 Ib/hr TSS Daily Loading= 0.0 Ib/hr AOTE= 7.5% Oxygen Requirement= 31.7 Ib/hr Air Requirement= 407.6 SCFM SOTE= 15.0% Blower Outlet Pressure= 23.8 psia 3. Calculations for BOD&TSS Removal and Nitrification: NH3-N Daily Loading= 3.9 Ib/hr AOTE= 7.5% Oxygen Requirement= 49.4 Ib/hr Air Requirement= 634.0 SCFM SOTE= 15.0% Blower Outlet Pressure= 23.8 psia City of Seward Lowell Point WWTF Review Oct 2021 25 Attachments - 8 of 15 BOD, TSS and Ammonia Removal Average Conditions Wastewater Treatment Calculations (Modified based on Engineered ExcelTemplates.com) Oxygen Requirement/Blower Sizing Calculations Instructions: Enter values in blue boxes. Spreadsheet calculates values in yellow and orange boxes Values Transferred from Previous Worksheets: Design ww Flow Rate, Qo= 0.453 MGD Influent BOD, So= 159 mg/L Influent TSS,Xo= 320 mg/L Additional User Inputs: Target Infl NH4-N conc, No = 25 mg/L Target Effl NH4-N conc, Ne = 0.50 mg/L (needed only if nitrification is to be achieved) (needed only if nitrification is to be achieved) Target Effluent BOD, Se= 15 mg/L Target Effluent TSS, Xe= 15 mg/L A. Approximate Calculations 1. Inputs: (Values of"Rule of Thumb"Constants used in Calculations) OZ needed per lb BOD= 1.40 lb OZ/lb BOD Depth of Diffusers= 20.0 ft 02 needed per lb TSS= 0.70 lb 02/lb TSS Standard Temperature= 60 OF OZ needed per lb NH3-N = 4.57 lb OZ/lb NH3-N Standard Pressure= 14.7 psi SOTE as Function of Depth = 0.75% % per ft depth Atmospheric Pressure= 14.7 psi AOTE/SOTE = 0.50 Air Density at STP = 0.075 Ibm/SCF Press. Drop across Diffuser= 12.0 in W.C. OZ Content in Air= 0.017 Ibm/SCF (from mfr/vendor) 2. Calculations for BOD&TSS Removal Only: BOD Daily Loading= 22.7 Ib/hr TSS Daily Loading= 48.0 Ib/hr AOTE= 7.5% Oxygen Requirement= 65.3 Ib/hr Air Requirement= 839.4 SCFM SOTE= 15.0% Blower Outlet Pressure= 23.8 psia 3. Calculations for BOD&TSS Removal and Nitrification: NH3-N Daily Loading= 3.9 Ib/hr AOTE= 7.5% Oxygen Requirement= 83.0 Ib/hr Air Requirement= 1065.8 SCFM SOTE= 15.0% Blower Outlet Pressure= 23.8 psia City of Seward Lowell Point WWTF Review Oct 2021 26 Attachments - 9 of 15 Only BOD and Ammonia Removal Greater Than Average Conditions Wastewater Treatment Calculations (Modified based on Engineered ExcelTemplates.com) Oxygen Requirement/Blower Sizing Calculations Instructions: Enter values in blue boxes. Spreadsheet calculates values in yellow and orange boxes Values Transferred from Previous Worksheets: Design ww Flow Rate, Qo= 0.614 MGD Influent BOD, So= 243 mg/L Influent TSS,Xo= 0 mg/L Additional User Inputs: Target Infl NH4-N conc, No = 29 mg/L Target Effl NH4-N conc, Ne = 0.50 mg/L (needed only if nitrification is to be achieved) (needed only if nitrification is to be achieved) Target Effluent BOD, Se= 15 mg/L Target Effluent TSS, Xe= 0 mg/L A. Approximate Calculations 1. Inputs: (Values of"Rule of Thumb"Constants used in Calculations) OZ needed per lb BOD= 1.40 lb OZ/lb BOD Depth of Diffusers= 20.0 ft 02 needed per lb TSS= 0.70 lb 02/lb TSS Standard Temperature= 60 OF OZ needed per lb NH3-N = 4.57 lb OZ/lb NH3-N Standard Pressure= 14.7 psi SOTE as Function of Depth = 0.75% % per ft depth Atmospheric Pressure= 14.7 psi AOTE/SOTE = 0.50 Air Density at STP = 0.075 Ibm/SCF Press. Drop across Diffuser= 12.0 in W.C. OZ Content in Air= 0.017 Ibm/SCF (from mfr/vendor) 2. Calculations for BOD&TSS Removal Only: BOD Daily Loading= 48.6 Ib/hr TSS Daily Loading= 0.0 Ib/hr AOTE= 7.5% Oxygen Requirement= 68.1 Ib/hr Air Requirement= 874.8 SCFM SOTE= 15.0% Blower Outlet Pressure= 23.8 psia 3. Calculations for BOD&TSS Removal and Nitrification: NH3-N Daily Loading= 6.1 Ib/hr AOTE= 7.5% Oxygen Requirement= 95.9 Ib/hr Air Requirement= 1231.8 SCFM SOTE= 15.0% Blower Outlet Pressure= 23.8 psia City of Seward Lowell Point WWTF Review Oct 2021 27 Attachments - 10 of 15 BOD, TSS and Ammonia Removal Greater Than Average Conditions Wastewater Treatment Calculations (Modified based on Engineered ExcelTemplates.com) Oxygen Requirement/Blower Sizing Calculations Instructions: Enter values in blue boxes. Spreadsheet calculates values in yellow and orange boxes Values Transferred from Previous Worksheets: Design ww Flow Rate, Qo= 0.614 MGD Influent BOD, So= 243 mg/L Influent TSS,Xo= 469 mg/L Additional User Inputs: Target Infl NH4-N conc, No = 29 mg/L Target Effl NH4-N conc, Ne = 0.50 mg/L (needed only if nitrification is to be achieved) (needed only if nitrification is to be achieved) Target Effluent BOD, Se= 15 mg/L Target Effluent TSS, Xe= 15 mg/L A. Approximate Calculations 1. Inputs: (Values of"Rule of Thumb"Constants used in Calculations) OZ needed per lb BOD= 1.40 lb OZ/lb BOD Depth of Diffusers= 20.0 ft 02 needed per lb TSS= 0.70 lb 02/lb TSS Standard Temperature= 60 OF OZ needed per lb NH3-N = 4.57 lb OZ/lb NH3-N Standard Pressure= 14.7 psi SOTE as Function of Depth = 0.75% % per ft depth Atmospheric Pressure= 14.7 psi AOTE/SOTE = 0.50 Air Density at STP = 0.075 Ibm/SCF Press. Drop across Diffuser= 12.0 in W.C. OZ Content in Air= 0.017 Ibm/SCF (from mfr/vendor) 2. Calculations for BOD&TSS Removal Only: BOD Daily Loading= 48.6 Ib/hr TSS Daily Loading= 96.9 Ib/hr AOTE= 7.5% Oxygen Requirement= 135.9 Ib/hr Air Requirement= 1745.8 SCFM SOTE= 15.0% Blower Outlet Pressure= 23.8 psia 3. Calculations for BOD&TSS Removal and Nitrification: NH3-N Daily Loading= 6.1 Ib/hr AOTE= 7.5% Oxygen Requirement= 163.7 Ib/hr Air Requirement= 2102.8 SCFM SOTE= 15.0% Blower Outlet Pressure= 23.8 psia City of Seward Lowell Point WWTF Review Oct 2021 28 Attachments - 11 of 15 Only BOD and Ammonia Removal Greater Than Average Conditions - Fine Bubble Aeration Wastewater Treatment Calculations (Modified based on Engineered ExcelTemplates.com) Oxygen Requirement/Blower Sizing Calculations Instructions: Enter values in blue boxes. Spreadsheet calculates values in yellow and orange boxes Values Transferred from Previous Worksheets: Design ww Flow Rate, Qo= 0.614 MGD Influent BOD, So= 243 mg/L Influent TSS,Xo= 469 mg/L Additional User Inputs: Target Infl NH4-N conc, No = 29 mg/L Target Effl NH4-N conc, Ne = 0.50 mg/L (needed only if nitrification is to be achieved) (needed only if nitrification is to be achieved) Target Effluent BOD, Se= 15 mg/L Target Effluent TSS, Xe= 15 mg/L A. Approximate Calculations 1. Inputs: (Values of"Rule of Thumb"Constants used in Calculations) OZ needed per lb BOD= 1.40 lb OZ/lb BOD Depth of Diffusers= 20.0 ft 02 needed per lb TSS= 0.70 lb 02/lb TSS Standard Temperature= 60 OF OZ needed per lb NH3-N = 4.57 lb OZ/lb NH3-N Standard Pressure= 14.7 psi SOTE as Function of Depth = 2.00% % per ft depth Atmospheric Pressure= 14.7 psi AOTE/SOTE = 0.33 Air Density at STP = 0.075 Ibm/SCF Press. Drop across Diffuser= 12.0 in W.C. OZ Content in Air= 0.017 Ibm/SCF (from mfr/vendor) 2. Calculations for BOD&TSS Removal Only: BOD Daily Loading= 48.6 Ib/hr TSS Daily Loading= 96.9 Ib/hr AOTE= 13.2% Oxygen Requirement= 135.9 Ib/hr Air Requirement= 992.0 SCFM SOTE= 40.0% Blower Outlet Pressure= 23.8 psia 3. Calculations for BOD&TSS Removal and Nitrification: NH3-N Daily Loading= 6.1 Ib/hr AOTE= 13.2% Oxygen Requirement= 163.7 Ib/hr Air Requirement= 1194.8 SCFM SOTE= 40.0% Blower Outlet Pressure= 23.8 psia City of Seward Lowell Point WWTF Review Oct 2021 29 Attachments - 12 of 15 Only BOD and Ammonia Removal Average Conditions at Max Flowrate Wastewater Treatment Calculations (Modified based on Engineered ExcelTemplates.com) Oxygen Requirement/Blower Sizing Calculations Instructions: Enter values in blue boxes. Spreadsheet calculates values in yellow and orange boxes Values Transferred from Previous Worksheets: Design ww Flow Rate, Qo= 0.88 MGD Influent BOD, So= 159 mg/L Influent TSS,Xo= 0 mg/L Additional User Inputs: Target Infl NH4-N conc, No = 25 mg/L Target Effl NH4-N conc, Ne = 0.50 mg/L (needed only if nitrification is to be achieved) (needed only if nitrification is to be achieved) Target Effluent BOD, Se= 15 mg/L Target Effluent TSS, Xe= 0 mg/L A. Approximate Calculations 1. Inputs: (Values of"Rule of Thumb"Constants used in Calculations) OZ needed per lb BOD= 1.40 lb OZ/lb BOD Depth of Diffusers= 20.0 ft 02 needed per lb TSS= 0.00 lb 02/lb TSS Standard Temperature= 60 OF OZ needed per lb NH3-N = 4.57 lb OZ/lb NH3-N Standard Pressure= 14.7 psi SOTE as Function of Depth = 0.75% % per ft depth Atmospheric Pressure= 14.7 psi AOTE/SOTE = 0.50 Air Density at STP = 0.075 Ibm/SCF Press. Drop across Diffuser= 12.0 in W.C. OZ Content in Air= 0.017 Ibm/SCF (from mfr/vendor) 2. Calculations for BOD&TSS Removal Only: BOD Daily Loading= 44.0 Ib/hr TSS Daily Loading= 0.0 Ib/hr AOTE= 7.5% Oxygen Requirement= 61.6 Ib/hr Air Requirement= 791.9 SCFM SOTE= 15.0% Blower Outlet Pressure= 23.8 psia 3. Calculations for BOD&TSS Removal and Nitrification: NH3-N Daily Loading= 7.5 Ib/hr AOTE= 7.5% Oxygen Requirement= 95.9 Ib/hr Air Requirement= 1231.7 SCFM SOTE= 15.0% Blower Outlet Pressure= 23.8 psia City of Seward Lowell Point WWTF Review Oct 2021 30 Attachments - 13 of 15 BOD, TSS and Ammonia Removal Average Conditions at Max Flowrate Wastewater Treatment Calculations (Modified based on Engineered ExcelTemplates.com) Oxygen Requirement/Blower Sizing Calculations Instructions: Enter values in blue boxes. Spreadsheet calculates values in yellow and orange boxes Values Transferred from Previous Worksheets: Design ww Flow Rate, Qo= 0.88 MGD Influent BOD, So= 159 mg/L Influent TSS,Xo= 320 mg/L Additional User Inputs: Target Infl NH4-N conc, No = 25 mg/L Target Effl NH4-N conc, Ne = 0.50 mg/L (needed only if nitrification is to be achieved) (needed only if nitrification is to be achieved) Target Effluent BOD, Se= 15 mg/L Target Effluent TSS, Xe= 15 mg/L A. Approximate Calculations 1. Inputs: (Values of"Rule of Thumb"Constants used in Calculations) OZ needed per lb BOD= 1.40 lb OZ/lb BOD Depth of Diffusers= 20.0 ft 02 needed per lb TSS= 0.70 lb 02/lb TSS Standard Temperature= 60 OF OZ needed per lb NH3-N = 4.57 lb OZ/lb NH3-N Standard Pressure= 14.7 psi SOTE as Function of Depth = 0.75% % per ft depth Atmospheric Pressure= 14.7 psi AOTE/SOTE = 0.50 Air Density at STP = 0.075 Ibm/SCF Press. Drop across Diffuser= 12.0 in W.C. OZ Content in Air= 0.017 Ibm/SCF (from mfr/vendor) 2. Calculations for BOD&TSS Removal Only: BOD Daily Loading= 44.0 Ib/hr TSS Daily Loading= 93.3 Ib/hr AOTE= 7.5% Oxygen Requirement= 126.9 Ib/hr Air Requirement= 1630.5 SCFM SOTE= 15.0% Blower Outlet Pressure= 23.8 psia 3. Calculations for BOD&TSS Removal and Nitrification: NH3-N Daily Loading= 7.5 Ib/hr AOTE= 7.5% Oxygen Requirement= 161.2 Ib/hr Air Requirement= 2070.3 SCFM SOTE= 15.0% Blower Outlet Pressure= 23.8 psia City of Seward Lowell Point WWTF Review Oct 2021 31 Attachments - 14 of 15 Only BOD and Ammonia Removal Average Conditions - Year 2041 Wastewater Treatment Calculations (Modified based on Engineered ExcelTemplates.com) Oxygen Requirement/Blower Sizing Calculations Instructions: Enter values in blue boxes. Spreadsheet calculates values in yellow and orange boxes Values Transferred from Previous Worksheets: Design ww Flow Rate, Qo= 0.485 MGD Influent BOD, So= 159 mg/L Influent TSS,Xo= 0 mg/L Additional User Inputs: Target Infl NH4-N conc, No = 25 mg/L Target Effl NH4-N conc, Ne = 0.50 mg/L (needed only if nitrification is to be achieved) (needed only if nitrification is to be achieved) Target Effluent BOD, Se= 15 mg/L Target Effluent TSS, Xe= 0 mg/L A. Approximate Calculations 1. Inputs: (Values of"Rule of Thumb"Constants used in Calculations) OZ needed per lb BOD= 1.40 lb OZ/lb BOD Depth of Diffusers= 20.0 ft 02 needed per lb TSS= 0.00 lb 02/lb TSS Standard Temperature= 60 OF OZ needed per lb NH3-N = 4.57 lb OZ/lb NH3-N Standard Pressure= 14.7 psi SOTE as Function of Depth = 0.75% % per ft depth Atmospheric Pressure= 14.7 psi AOTE/SOTE = 0.50 Air Density at STP = 0.075 Ibm/SCF Press. Drop across Diffuser= 12.0 in W.C. OZ Content in Air= 0.017 Ibm/SCF (from mfr/vendor) 2. Calculations for BOD&TSS Removal Only: BOD Daily Loading= 24.3 Ib/hr TSS Daily Loading= 0.0 Ib/hr AOTE= 7.5% Oxygen Requirement= 34.0 Ib/hr Air Requirement= 436.4 SCFM SOTE= 15.0% Blower Outlet Pressure= 23.8 psia 3. Calculations for BOD&TSS Removal and Nitrification: NH3-N Daily Loading= 4.1 Ib/hr AOTE= 7.5% Oxygen Requirement= 52.8 Ib/hr Air Requirement= 678.8 SCFM SOTE= 15.0% Blower Outlet Pressure= 23.8 psia City of Seward Lowell Point WWTF Review Oct 2021 32 Attachments - 15 of 15 BOD, TSS and Ammonia Removal Average Conditions-Year 2041 Wastewater Treatment Calculations (Modified based on Engineered ExcelTemplates.com) Oxygen Requirement/Blower Sizing Calculations Instructions: Enter values in blue boxes. Spreadsheet calculates values in yellow and orange boxes Values Transferred from Previous Worksheets: Design ww Flow Rate, Qo= 0.485 MGD Influent BOD, So= 173 mg/L Influent TSS,Xo= 349 mg/L Additional User Inputs: Target Infl NH4-N conc, No = 25 mg/L Target Effl NH4-N conc, Ne = 0.50 mg/L (needed only if nitrification is to be achieved) (needed only if nitrification is to be achieved) Target Effluent BOD, Se= 15 mg/L Target Effluent TSS, Xe= 15 mg/L A. Approximate Calculations 1. Inputs: (Values of"Rule of Thumb"Constants used in Calculations) OZ needed per lb BOD= 1.40 lb OZ/lb BOD Depth of Diffusers= 20.0 ft 02 needed per lb TSS= 0.70 lb 02/lb TSS Standard Temperature= 60 OF OZ needed per lb NH3-N = 4.57 lb OZ/lb NH3-N Standard Pressure= 14.7 psi SOTE as Function of Depth = 0.75% % per ft depth Atmospheric Pressure= 14.7 psi AOTE/SOTE = 0.50 Air Density at STP = 0.075 Ibm/SCF Press. Drop across Diffuser= 12.0 in W.C. OZ Content in Air= 0.017 Ibm/SCF (from mfr/vendor) 2. Calculations for BOD&TSS Removal Only: BOD Daily Loading= 26.6 Ib/hr TSS Daily Loading= 56.3 Ib/hr AOTE= 7.5% Oxygen Requirement= 76.7 Ib/hr Air Requirement= 985.0 SCFM SOTE= 15.0% Blower Outlet Pressure= 23.8 psia 3. Calculations for BOD&TSS Removal and Nitrification: NH3-N Daily Loading= 4.1 Ib/hr AOTE= 7.5% Oxygen Requirement= 95.6 Ib/hr Air Requirement= 1227.4 SCFM SOTE= 15.0% Blower Outlet Pressure= 23.8 psia City of Seward Lowell Point WWTF Review Oct 2021 33 ALA�KA 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 port has been active with spring barge / tug preparations and break-bulk cargo shipments. The port had 59 dockings through April 22, and the cargo laydown areas are getting substantial use. • A third Spenard Builders Supply shipment of more than 7,000 tons was offloaded by longshore labor on April 16-17. The building materials are currently being shipped by rail and truck to Birchwood and Anchorage. • Catalyst Marine is preparing to service the Crowley fuel barge Oliver Leavitt — the weeklong project will take place on the freight dock May 1 through May 7. • The USS Lake Champlain will be in port May 2 through May 6 as part of Navy exercises in the gulf. • The 2023 cruise ship calendar currently includes 90 ships. We are planning to have the first ship, the Norwegian Jewel, on May 8. • The Coastal Classic train will start on May 13 and the cruise trains will begin on May 17. 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. 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 34 Resolution 2023-003 Providing Input To City Council on the 2024 Legislative Priorities Documents: • Agenda Statement • Resolution • 2023 City of Seward Legislative Priorities Guide 35 PACAB Agenda Statement Meeting Date: May 3, 2023 To: Port and Commerce Advisory Board From: Stephen Sowell, Assistant City Manager Norm Regis, Harbormaster Subject: Resolution 2023-XXXX: Providing Input To City Council On The 2024 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 36 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 $ Available Unrestricted Cash Balance: $ Finance Director Signature: Attorney Review RxYes Attorney Signature: Not applicable Comments: Administration Recommendation xeApprove Res. Other: 37 Sponsored by: PACAB CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2023-003 A Resolution Of The Port and Commerce Advisory Board Of The City Of Seward,Alaska, Providing Input To City Council On The 2024 Legislative Priorities WHEREAS, Each year,the City of Seward compiles a list of projects and relevant issues which are key legislative priorities; and WHEREAS, 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, and WHEREAS, City Administration plans to bring a resolution to the City Council in late summer or early fall 2023 to have City Council approve the 2024 Legislative Priorities; and WHEREAS, The Legislative Priorities list is of importance for advocating for projects and priorities which will have economic, social, and broad ranging community impacts; and WHEREAS, The Port and Commerce Advisory Board is tasked with many duties, including projects and initiatives which are of key port, commerce, and development importance. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that: Section 1. This resolution will be included in the City Council packet where the City Council begins discussions regarding the 2024 Legislative Priorities. Section 2. The Port and Commerce Advisory Board recommends that City Council considers these recommendations as they evaluate the 2024 Legislative Priorities for the City of Seward. Section 3. PACAB recommends inclusion of the following projects in the 2024 Legislative Priorities: 1. Continued Full Funding For The Construction And Maintenance Of The United States Army Corp Of Engineers Lowell Tunnel Outfall Diversion Structure. 2. Construction Of A New Wastewater Treatment Facility. 3. Expansion Of Water/Sewer And Access Infrastructure Which Will Increase Construction Of New Residential Development Throughout City Limits. 38 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2023-XXX 4. Full Funding Of The Alaska Department Of Corrections To Return To 100%Funding Of The Operational Costs Associated With Operating The Seward Community Jail. 5. Seward Marine Industrial Center Infrastructure 6. Replacement Of Old Piping With New Ductile Iron Piping Throughout Seward. 7. Sidewalk Replacement And Refurbishment Throughout The City Of Seward, To Include Sidewalk Heating" 8. Full Funding For The Construction Of A New Public Works Facility At A More Appropriate Site. This Move Will Free Up Significant Land For Residential Development On The Current Public Works Facility Site. 9. Float Extension Project In The Harbor For Z Float. 10. Full Funding And Ongoing Maintenance For The Seward Airport Operated By The State Of Alaska. 11. Construction Of A New Harbormaster Office. 12. Construction Of A New Public Safety Facility, Including The Fire Department And Police Department. 13. Completion Of The Heat Loop Project 14. Construction Of A Recreation Center Section 4. This resolution shall take effect upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 3rd day of May, 2023. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Bruce Jaffa, PACAB Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Brenda Ballou, MMC City Clerk 39 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2023-XXX (City Seal) 40 41 ALASKA i,r � / A'' i ♦ ■ 00, moor- # � juir —w. " - ,�',. . �ti±' .. _ ".'"' .,r�■•. ., may,•'+`- -iol - m s4�.-..- �� � F.I•��'"!'"• -. .s w "` . .t - ;gyp: J♦`"iF '`* fJ'rr "�ir�4�T'w •�"�ae_ ���, - �"'.._... xyY y + is AOF AW law _ e ter, .,y mow INT yyyyffff a w " : • ' � r " r - is L f 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. 2 2023 Legislative Priorities Report 42 Welcome to Seward,Alaska ,z» r� ro, 43 -w w r{ - r ., 9 w , 1441 .a. • y �I�►o: "9■ � „rj '-=�`,".'�', .� - . - :,_ � CIA k�, r TA i a iIIM 6r .yam'/"-�y� . - i • - ..x F Ram '• .... 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 43 2023 Legislative Priorities Report 3 v F rr FYN RL 7 9 4 p 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 4 2023 Legislative Priorities Report 44 About Our Government 45 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 45 2023 Legislative Priorities Report 5 46 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. 6 2023 Legislative Priorities Report 46 Water&Sewer Infrastructure and Seward Community Jail 47 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 47 2023 Legislative Priorities Report 7 48 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 0- 8 2023 Legislative Priorities Report 48 City of Seward,AK 49 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 49 2023 Legislative Priorities Report 9 50 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 10 2023 Legislative Priorities Report 50 Ductile Pipe-Water Department 51 SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AND REFURBISHM ENT 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, IS y M k t r Sidewalk Repair&Replacement "51 2023 Legislative Priorities Report 11 52 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. 12 2023 Legislative Priorities Report 52 Public Works Facility 53 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 53 2023 Legislative Priorities Report 13 54 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 14 2023 Legislative Priorities Report 54 Seward Airport CITY OF SEWARD (GREATER SEWARD AREA) " » r r T .5yk e wx� ' ° r r .ry 1 ,���w , u 56 7. '4 IV - h An, .R g A JI iTY 16 - ,,P i 1*!u i,_I4�v'u• }f L .... 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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 da t�ir"uu� he s'Y x r rr u`ft,Y`is#' �t ftJJJ ukJ " V661�I�I�rJ�wi ,.. ...tit i�si .'JYIlyd: >sasrurr \�\\off r ! (f `�Y a dakYkak 3 a.., a 7ni a a Oda T�T� �r i 61 >»uuJ k rmSChr(si ti, v ttt>,;,,Jtltkr r L MMOMM rrax ai rtY 1 \ IIII un IIII ..z"„ut, , A LAS KA' d d � ��G��u���x"xe �,kd�W� . . CIT WARD, AK - 2022 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES : A M1 d I M Y �I ..@'• '.+ a — x v ,�µ," j�,a• x d City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes March 8, 2023 Volume 4, Pale CALL TO ORDER The March 8, 2023 regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by Vice Chair Lynda Paquette. OPENING CEREMONY Board Member Benjamin Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Chair (Vacant), presiding; and Lynda Paquette (presiding) Carl Hughes (arrived at 12:05) Benjamin Smith Fred Woelkers Dwayne Atwood comprising a quorum of the Board; and Stephen Sowell, Assistant City Manager Norm Regis, Harbormaster Kris Peck, Deputy City Clerk Excused—Jaffa Absent—None Vacant—One CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING—None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Resolution 2023-001 was postponed with no objection due to the resolution sponsor Bruce Jaffa not being present at the meeting. Motion (Smith/Woelkers) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items: Approval of the January 4, 2023 PACAB Meeting Minutes Approval of the February 1, 2023 PACAB Meeting Minutes 62 City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes March 8, 2023 Volume 4, Pale Approval of the February 15, 2023 PACAB Special Meeting Minutes SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Proclamations & Awards —None Administration Report. Assistant City Manager Stephen Sowell said most of his time lately had been with the purchase agreement and due diligence with Homer Electric Association. Another project he was working on was planning the road access for the new public works facility. Administration had been working with the Department of Transportation (DOT)to approve separate driveway access for all the buildings in the Fort Raymond parcel. To move this project forward,the city would need voter approval in October for a general obligation bond. Hughes arrived at 12:05 Harbormaster Norm Regis said the only thing that had changed from his written report was the fire extinguisher and life ring boxes had been completed by the contractor. The harbor department was adding latches to the boxes as a safeguard against the high winds. These latches were only $8 apiece and would prevent the $300 lids from blowing away in extreme weather. Other Reports and Announcements Alaska Railroad Report. Port Operations Manager Dwayne Atwood said the Director of External Affairs Christy Terry was working on securing funding for the cruise ship dock expansion. Terry was in the process of obtaining legislative approval for an additional $90 million in bonds to fund the $150 million project. On another topic, there were potential changes for Seward's non-functional coal facility equipment. The conveyor system has been damaged in a couple sections and there was a budget for$1 million to address some of these issues. The last coal ship was in 2016 and since then the facility has been in a deep sleep mode. The dormant facility was checked regularly to make sure nothing had been tampered with. However, weather, age and idleness had taken its toll. Paquette asked if the coal facility equipment would be needed in the future. Atwood responded the railroad was looking into potential uses. Exporting coal was not currently economically feasible. Atwood said that at a certain point, an asset could become a liability if it wasn't maintained. Woelkers asked if there was any current activity at the Roundhouse Pond that had been filled in. Atwood said there had been some inquiries such as stockpiling aggregate for dock projects. The property would likely be more utilized than it was now, but no agreements had been made. The same status applied to the land that had been cleared between the railroad property and the airport. 63 City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes March 8, 2023 Volume 4, Pale Presentations —None NEW BUSINESS Resolutions Resolution 2023-001,Amending the 2023 PACAB Priorities Postponed during approval of the agenda. Resolution 2023-002, Recommending City Council Amend Seward City Code Chapter 2.30 Boards and Commissions Motion (Atwood/Smith) Approve Resolution 2023-002 Paquette wanted to replace the word"shall" with"may" under 2.30.315 —Terms of office; filling vacancies item C. Motion to Amend (Hughes/Atwood) Amend Resolution 2023-002 under 2.30.315- Terms of office; filling vacancies item C by replacing the word `shall' with `may'. Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous City Clerk Brenda Ballou advised the best practice for the removal of a board member would be to elevate the matter to city council. After some deliberation on the language, PACAB wanted item C to read, "Following a member's absence from three consecutive meetings or 25% of scheduled meetings of the board, the remaining board members may decide whether the board member should be retained or dismissed. Any recommendation for dismissal shall be forwarded to city council for action." Motion to Amend (Atwood/Smith) Amend Resolution 2023-002 under 2.30.315- Terms of office; filling vacancies item C by striking "whether to request council appointment of a new member." and adding the word "dismissed" and adding a sentence "Any recommendation for dismissal shall be forwarded to city council for action." Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous 64 City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes March 8, 2023 Volume 4, Pale Regis cautioned against adding the word "infrastructure" in the list of 2.30.325 — Powers and Duties. However, PACAB felt it was important to keep the addition of the word. Main Motion Passed Unanimous Action Memorandum Action Memorandum 2023-001, Electing a Chair and Vice Chair to the Port and Commerce Advisory Board Nominate and elect a Chair. Atwood nominated Bruce Jaffa as chair. There were no other nominations. Motion (Atwood/Hughes) Elect Bruce Jaffa as Chair with a term to expire July, 2023. Motion Passed Unanimous Clerk's Note- There was no need to elect a Vice Chair as Paquette remained Vice Chair. Action Memorandum 2023-002, Formulate the 2023 PACAB Work Session Meeting Topics Regis noted the City of Seward Special Election on May 2, 2023 could affect the topics. He also suggested the work session topic for April be legislative priorities. Sowell wanted to clarify if they would be work sessions or special meetings. Hughes said the intent was to follow the work session format unless a special meeting was called for. Paquette concurred. Atwood suggested to have the work session topic included in each meeting agenda and be decided at that time rather than blueprint the entire year in advance. Other New Business Items Discuss the 2023 SMIC Development Plan Regis said the city wanted to put road signs for the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) along both sides of the Seward Highway by the three bridges. However, the Department of Transportation (DOT) would not allow the signs to be placed. Regis said DOT's objection to the sign placement was unknown. Hughes asked if the Raibow leased property was back in city possession. Regis said it was in the process of being cleaned up and re-platted. Regis said he would ask Arcadis to update their maps with current names. 65 City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes March 8, 2023 Volume 4, Pale Regis said grant money would be required to build a new fire station across the bay. Sowell added they were looking into new public safety buildings for Police and Fire,but a satellite facility across the bay was not on their priority list. Also, combining multiple departments into one building would severely complicate the funding process. Woelkers asked about safety and security of the infrastructure during emergencies. Regis said the emergency plan was approved last year by the fire chief. When new infrastructure was added, the security plan would be updated accordingly. Overall, PACAB liked the way the SMIC Development Plan was written in the packet. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS—None CITIZEN COMMENTS —None BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS Sowell thanked the board for their work and said he would personally congratulate Bruce Jaffa on being elected chair. Regis said he was still looking for a funding source for the harbor wash-down pad. He was waiting to see what the city's portion would be. In the big scheme of things, $800,000 was not a lot of money in compared to other projects. Woelkers thanked the harbor department for all their hard work. Hughes thanked the board for their discussions. Atwood thanked city staff for informing Bruce Jaffa on being elected Chair. He wondered what hurdles preventing the installation of a SMIC road sign on the DOT right of way. Smith thanked everyone for a good meeting. Paquette said the SMIC road sign issue had been going on for years. She encouraged everyone to try to stay open and positive when discussing the sign with DOT. There might be a creative solution. The next PACAB work session would be on March 22, 2023 and HEA would be giving a presentation. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:48 p.m. 66 City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes March 8, 2023 Volume 4, Pale Kris Peck Lynda Paquette Deputy City Clerk Vice Chair (City Seal) 67 City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Special Meeting Minutes March 22, 2023 Volume 4, Page CALL TO ORDER The March 22, 2023 special meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by Chair Bruce Jaffa. OPENING CEREMONY Chair Bruce Jaffa led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Bruce Jaffa, presiding; and Lynda Paquette Carl Hughes Benjamin Smith Fred Weel er-s Dwayne Mweed comprising a quorum of the Board; and Stephen Sowell, Assistant City Manager Norm Regis, Harbormaster Brenda Ballou, City Clerk Excused—Woelkers, Atwood Absent—None Vacant—One CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING—None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Hughes/Paquette) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items: There were no items on the consent agenda. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Proclamations & Awards —None Administration Report 68 City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Special Meeting Minutes March 22, 2023 Volume 4, Page Assistant City Manager Stephen Sowell said there would be a special city council meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the new public works shop. Paquette asked what the public input process would be for updating the city's Strategic Plan. Sowell said he was currently working on a framework to align the Strategic Plan with the Comprehensive Plan. Harbormaster Norm Regis said the latches on the fire suppression boxes and life ring boxes had been fixed; now all the fire extinguishers and life rings were in place. The last step was to send a water sample to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and get their sign off on the water permit. Other Reports and Announcements —None Presentations Presentation from Homer Electric Association about Heat Pumps and Net Metering by David Thomas, Tyler Cheatwood, and Hannah Smith. NEW BUSINESS Resolutions Resolution 2023-001,Amending The 2023 PACAB Priorities. Motion (Jaffa/Paquette) Approve Resolution 2023-001 Jaffa said this resolution would restore two of PACAB's priorities that had been removed at the council meeting on November 14, 2022 because it was thought that PACAB would not have enough time in their meeting schedule to address those priorities. However, both of the removed priorities were supported by city code. Sowell suggested the title be amended to recommend that council approve the priorities, rather than the way it is stated that PACAB was amending their priorities. In addition, there were a few spelling and grammatical mistakes that needed to be corrected as housekeeping items. Motion to Amend (Jaffa/Paquette) Amend Resolution 2023-001 in the title by striking the word "Amending" and replacing it with, "Recommending City Council Amend." Sowell said this would be provided to council for approval. Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous 69 City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Special Meeting Minutes March 22, 2023 Volume 4, Page Main Motion Passed Unanimous INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS—None CITIZEN COMMENTS —None BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS Sowell thanked HEA for the presentation today and for their outreach to the community overall. Regis thanked HEA for the presentation today. Smith appreciated the community outreach events from HEA. On the topic of mini-split heat pumps, he could personally attest that they worked very well here; he knew several people who had them and they were pleased. As well, Smith said very few people he had spoken with in Seward using solar panels had been disappointed, so that was another option he supported. Hughes thanked HEA for their presentation. Paquette appreciated the HEA presentation and thought it was very informative. She gave a shout out to the snow plowing crews; the roads looked great. Jaffa thanked HEA for coming and thought the information was valuable. He thanked PACAB for voting him in as chair. He thought the city did a great job at clearing the snow from the roads, but the state was not doing such a good job. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:39 p.m. Brenda Ballou Bruce Jaffa City Clerk Chair (City Seal) 70 City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes April 5, 2023 Volume 4, Page CALL TO ORDER The April 5, 2023 regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by Chair Bruce Jaffa. OPENING CEREMONY Chair Bruce Jaffa led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Bruce Jaffa, presiding; and Lynda Paquette Carl Hughes Benjamin Smith Fred Woelkers Dwayne Atwood comprising a quorum of the Board; and Stephen Sowell, Assistant City Manager Norm Regis, Harbormaster Kris Peck, Acting City Clerk Excused—None Absent—None Vacant—One CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Phil Kaluza, inside city limits, implored PACAB to encourage the public works building designers to provide the city with something that would stand the test of time. Otherwise, the city will be stuck with the same outdated designs the engineers had been selling for the past 30 years. On another topic, Kaluza believed heat pump technology was the way of the future. Kaluza would be interested in giving a presentation on the real nuts and bolts of heat pumps technology. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Hughes/Woelkers) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous There were no items on the consent agenda. 71 City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes April 5, 2023 Volume 4, Page SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Proclamations & Awards —None Administration Report. Assistant City Manager Stephen Sowell announced that he, along with the Harbormaster Norm Regis, were going to meet with a Navy commander on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Due to this engagement, Sowell and Regis would not able to attend the PACAB work session that day. Sowell noted he would also miss the May 3, 2023 PACAB regular meeting. Lastly, Sowell reminded the board of the required quarterly update to council. Paquette asked if the April 19, 2022 work session could be rescheduled to April 26, 2023 to include administration. There was unanimous consent from the board to reschedule the work session to Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Hughes asked for more information on the meeting with the Navy commander. Sowell responded the purpose of the visit wasn't clear other than a general tour of the facilities. Jaffa said he had done quarterly reports to council in the past and he would be happy to report to council. Jaffa selected the May 8, 2023 council meeting to give the quarterly report. Other Reports and Announcements Alaska Railroad Report. Port Operations Manager Dwayne Atwood summarized his Alaska Railroad report provided in the PACAB meeting packet. Jaffa asked about the ballooning cost of the dock expansion and asked if there was anything PACAB could do to help promote the project. Atwood responded there was ample support within the community, however there were simply other factors at play. Sowell asked if the Whittier Totem Corporation cruise ship dock would have any negative impact on the number of cruise ships visiting Seward. Atwood responded he wasn't aware of any impacts. Atwood felt there was enough business to go around, but Seward needed to do the right thing and expand the cruise ship dock here. Presentations Discuss Utility Infrastructure by City of Seward Electric Department Operations Supervisor Patrick Burnett. NEW BUSINESS Resolutions—None Other New Business Items 72 City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes April 5, 2023 Volume 4, Page Discuss Attorney's Notes on Ordinance 2.3. Sowell advised that the version approved by PACAB would go to council as a public hearing item. Any recommendations for changes should be submitted to council before the May 8, 2023 council meeting. Discuss Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) Plan. Jaffa felt there was not a strong enough reference for future U.S. Coast Guard activity at SMIC. Deputy Harbormaster Tony Sieminski responded there were no new updates on the USCG fast cutter. Smith noted the maps and images were updated to include current lease holders. Jaffa asked how the commercial development of the SMIC area tied in with the public use of the beach areas. Sieminski said public works was maintaining the public access roads to the beaches. Sowell added the city was looking at ways to improve the parking and access to Fourth of July Beach. Paquette asked if JAG shipyard had adequate employee parking area on their own leased land and Sowell confirmed they did. Sowell noted if the city could clear out alders it would double the parking area for visitors. Paquette questioned if JAG employees would take advantage of the additional space and the public would once again struggle to find parking. Discuss Utility Infrastructure. Paquette recalled that R&M Engineering did an assessment of the Lowell Point Wastewater lagoon in 2021. That status report had since disappeared from the public eye and she hoped for an update. Paquette noted the the lagoon never froze during the winter during the first 20 years of service. A series of cold winters had caused the lagoon to freeze and the lagoon had not been the same since then. More recently, the lagoon had smelled badly over the winter despite relatively little use. Hughes asked if administration or public works knew what exactly had changed with the lagoon. Sowell said he would look into that and also include the 2021 R&M Engineering report in the next city council packet. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS—None CITIZEN COMMENTS Phil Kaluza,inside city limits, said his entire career had been devoted to energy efficiency. In the past eight years he had been involved with heat pumps in Seward. Kaluza said he was happy to offer information and was open to give a presentation on heat pumps. He wished to continue his pursuit of heat pumps and was delighted to discuss any level of detail about them. 73 City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes April 5, 2023 Volume 4, Page BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS Sowell said a friend from Juneau recently flew up to Seward to install heat pumps and there was tremendous local demand. Homer Electric Association (HEA) was doing a variety of presentations around town, and it was a great opportunity to learn more about the potential sale of the electric utility. Sowell thanked PACAB for a good meeting Atwood noted the railroad dock had Navy vessels scheduled for potential docking this summer. Woelkers said it was great to see everybody. Smith said the government was held to the lowest costs when it came to construction for new buildings. Unfortunately, this meant the construction was not as good as it could be. Smith wished the city could install solar panels on all their buildings, rather than sticking with ancient technology. Smith asked administration what the new animal shelter was heated with. Administration responded the animal shelter had two heat pumps. Hughes announced he would not be renewing his participation with PACAB once his term expired in July. Hughes said he had enjoyed every minute of being on PACAB. Paquette noted the harbor office was still closed on Sundays. Sieminski responded the harbor office would be open seven days a week starting on May 7, 2023. Paquette announced the Chamber of Commerce would be hosting an HEA presentation on Thursday, April 6,2023 at noon. Lastly, Paquette said her calculations for hospitality revenue in March were among the worst ever and April was not looking much better. Jaffa said it was a pleasure to serve with Hughes over the years. Jaffa felt the City of Seward was in a very important transitional phase with a high turnover rate. Jaffa hoped for more stability within the city ranks and was inspired to continue as a member of PACAB. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 2:07 p.m. Kris Peck Bruce Jaffa Acting City Clerk Chair (City Seal) 74 PACAB 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 4/26/2023 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 75