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Home My WebLink AboutRES2025-102 Groom LLC - Harbor LaddersSponsored by: Sorensen CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2025-102 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE ESTIMATE FROM GROOMS LLC TO FABRICATE 26 LADDER EXTENSIONS FOR I AND T DOCK IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,165 PER LADDER FOR A TOTAL OF $56,290 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS WHEREAS, in 2005 the Harbor implemented a multiphase project known as the Bulkhead Project; and WHEREAS, the project involved moving the old lift pit location to the current location, installing a bulkhead, upgrading the power service at I and T dock, installing new bull rail/decking, installing fender/structural pile, and new safety ladders; and WHEREAS, after a critical incident at a low tide, it was discovered that the ladders installed on I and T dock do not extend far enough down to exit the water and self -rescue at lower tides; and WHEREAS, because of the risk to life and safety{we are recommending an emergency hire of Grooms LLC to fabricate extensions to modify the current ladders to increase the ability to self -rescue if an individual falls from a dock or vessel. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to hire Grooms LLC to fabricate/modify the ladder located at I and T Dock. Section 2. Funding in the amount of $56,290 is hereby transferred and appropriated from the Harbor Major Repair Replacement Fund (MRRF) unassigned account 11001-0000-3400 to the Infrastructure expense account 11001-0000-8101. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 27th day of October 2025. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA CLL Sue McClure, Mayor CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2025-102 Page 2 of 2 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) Barnwell, Osenga, Calhoon, McClure None Warner, Crites, Draper None 1 1 1 City Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: October 27, 2025 To: City Council Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager From: Tony Sieminski, Harbormaster Subject: Resolution 2025-102: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Estimate from Grooms LLC to Fabricate 26 Ladder Extensions for I and T Dock in the Amount of $2,165 Per Ladder for a Total of $56,290 and Appropriating Funds Background and justification: Starting in 2005, the Bulkhead Project was implemented as part of a multiphase project to relocate the lift pit and refurbish I and T dock. This was a much -needed restoration and relocation of the 50-ton lift pit at that facility which was constructed in 1965 and considered to be in poor condition at that time. This upgrade included bulkhead for new pit, decking, bull rail, lighting, power pedestal, fender/structural piling repair and ladders. After a critical incident at a low tide, it was discovered that the ladders installed on I and T dock don't extend far enough down to safely exit the water at lower tides. The distance between the water and lowest rung is nearly impossible to allow for self -rescue. Coupled with the possibility of other injuries sustained during a fall the risk to life and safety necessitates immediate action. The department is requesting to hire a local vendor to fabricate ladder extensions to modify the current ladders. This will improve the odds of escape from the water if an individual falls from a dock or vessel. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: Strategic Plan: Other: Emergency purchase Certification of Funds Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ $56,290.00 This legislation (✓): Creates revenue in the amount of: Creates expenditure in amount of: Creates a savings in the amount of: Has no fiscal impact X $ $ $56,290.00 $ Funds are (✓): Budgeted Line item(s): Not budgeted Not applicable X $56290.00 Fund Balance Information Affected Fund (✓): General Boat Harbor Motor Pool X Available Fund Balance SMIC Electric Parking Water Other MRRF Wastewater Healthcare Note: amounts are unaudited $ 940,721.71 Finance Director Signature: X Yes Attorney Review Attorney Signature: Not applicable Comments: Administration Recommendation X Adopt Resolution Other: