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Home My WebLink AboutRES2026-054 Upgrade Sewer LineSponsored by: Sorensen CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2026-054 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO UPGRADE THE SEWER LINE IN THE SOUTH HARBOR UPLANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $280,042 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS WHEREAS, the City is planning for the construction of the Harbormaster's Office and Uplands development; and WHEREAS, it was discovered that the sewer line installed at the time of construction was a non- standard 2-inch line and significantly undersized for the area; and WHEREAS, the sewer line froze for approximately 5 weeks this spring; and WHEREAS, this upgrade would meet the expanding needs of MNOP floats, the new Harbormaster's Office and the public restrooms. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA: Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to upgrade the South Harbor Uplands sewer line as part of the Harbormaster and Uplands Construction Development Project. Section 2. Funding in the amount of $44,842 for the change order, adding funds to task 2734.38 is hereby appropriated from the designated Harbormaster Office Building Project Fund 11433-0000- 8101 Infrastructure Expense Account and shall be paid from the revenue bond proceeds. Section 3. Funding in the amount of $235,200 is hereby appropriated from the designated Harbormaster Office Building Project Fund 11433-0000-8101 Infrastructure Expense Account and shall be paid from the revenue bond proceeds. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA THIS 8th DAY OF JUNE 2026. Sue McClure, Mayor CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2026-054 Page 2 of 2 AYES: Crites, Calhoon, Osenga, Draper, Barnwell, McClure NOES: None ABSENT: Warner ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk City Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: June 8, 2026 To: City Council Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager From: Jason Bickling, Deputy City Manager Subject: Resolution 2026-054: Authorizing the City Manager to Upgrade the Sewer Line in the South Harbor Uplands in the Amount of $280,042 and Appropriating Funds Background and justification: As part of the Harbor Uplands Development, it was discovered that the sewer line in place that goes from the lift station to the main on Fourth Avenue is nonstandard and significantly undersized (2 inches). This line feeds from the MNOP floats and restrooms to the main system. From mid - March to the end of April, the uplands restrooms were closed as the sewer line was frozen. When this was constructed, there was debate on what size of line should be installed. Public Works recommended a larger line be installed but the cheapest option was chosen. The line upgrade would be from the lift station near the current restrooms across the parking lot, running approximately 700 feet. This upgrade is a requirement of the Harbormaster Uplands project but not part of the project itself as it was assumed that a standard sewer line was in place at the time of the project estimate. This upgrade would become part of the development project and be completed as an integral part of the Uplands construction process. It will be paid for with CPV funds. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: 3.5.1 Maintain a thriving port of Seward through harbor improvements, infrastructure expansion, and implementation of management plans Strategic Plan: Other: Certification of Funds Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: This legislation (✓): Creates revenue in the amount of: Creates expenditure in amount of: Creates a savings in the amount of: Has no fiscal impact Funds are (✓): X $ 280,042 $ $ 280,042 $ X Budgeted Line item(s): 11433-0000-8101 Not budgeted Not applicable Fund Balance Information Affected Fund (✓): General Boat Harbor Motor Pool X Available Fund Balance X w SMIC Electric Wastewater Parking Water Healthcare Other Harbormaster Office Building Project Fund Yes Attorney Signature: Not applicable Comments: Note: amounts are unaudited S Intentionally left blank Finance Director Signature: Attorney Review 5'41 5/"zoft" Administration Recommendation X Adopt Resolution Other: