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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2004-123
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING NORTHWEST, LLC TO
CONDUCT AN ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY FOR STATE FERRY
SERVICES TO THE CITY OF SEWARD FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $16,205 AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
(ADOT &PF) had proposed to eliminate ferry service to Seward of both the MN Kennicott and
MlV Tustumena in May, 2005 under area transportation plans adopted in July 2001 for Prince
William Sound and November 2002 for Southwest Alaska; and
WHEREAS, concerns about the elimination offerry services raised by the community of
Seward to ADOT&PF and to the community's legislators won an extension offerry service
through the summer of200S; and
WHEREAS, part of the reason for the extension was to allow time for an economic
analysis of the impacts of dropping ferry service to Seward; and
WHEREAS, Transportation Engineering Northwest, LLC (TEN) in Seattle, Washington
has conducted a similar study for the community of Sitka and comes highly recommended; and
WHEREAS, TEN has provided the City with a proposal to conduct an economic impact
study that would evaluate the potential transportation, direct and indirect economic impacts, of
the elimination of ferry service to Seward; and
WHEREAS, City Code S6.l0.120 (8) provides for an exemption to the normal bid
process for professional services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. Competitive procurement procedures for professional services are not
required for the reasons described in the recitals above, which recitals are incorporated herein by
this reference and authorize the city manager to enter into the attached contract with
Transportation Engineering Northwest, LLC to conduct an economic impact study for state ferry
services to the City of Seward for an amount not to exceed $16,205.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-123
Section 2. Funds in the amount of $16,205 is hereby appropriated from the General Fund
fund balance, account no. 101-0000-3050 to the City Manager Department, Contracted Services,
account no. 101-1120-5390, with said appropriation being effective January 1, 2005.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, thisJ4th
day of December, 2004.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Vanta Shafer, Mayor
AYES:
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: December 13, 2004
Through: Phil Shealy, City Manager
From: Rick Gifford, Assistant City Manager
Agenda Item: Seward AMHS Transportation and Economic
Impact Study
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) had proposed to
eliminate ferry service to Seward of both the M/V Kennicott and M/V Tustumena in May, 2005 under
area transportation plans adopted in July 2001 for Prince William Sound and November 2002 for
Southwest Alaska. Concerns about the elimination of ferry services raised by the community of
Seward to ADOT&PF and to the community’s legislators won an extension of ferry service through
the summer of 2005 (see attached press release from the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS)).
Part of the reason for the extension was to allow time for an economic analysis of the impacts of
dropping ferry service to Seward. In addition, it would allow time for ADOT&PF to revisit their area
transportation plans for the Prince William Sound and Southwest Alaska.
The administration contacted Michael Read with Transportation Engineering Northwest, LLC (TEN)
in Seattle, Washington who had conducted a similar study for the community of Sitka and comes
highly recommended. TEN has provided the City with a proposal to conduct an economic impact
study that would evaluate the potential transportation, direct and indirect economic impacts, of the
elimination of ferry service to Seward. The main elements of their scope of work include:
1. Review historical documentation including available long range plans, ridership and economic
data.
2. Prepare a summary memorandum of historical document research identifying key findings and
community transportation/economic benefits currently derived from the existing system.
3. Conduct limited targeted key stakeholder telephone interviews in Seward with shipping
companies, business associations, tourism groups, community leaders, and other organizations
to determine existing use, expenditure, and preference information on AMHS and other
intercommunity transportation alternatives.
4. Prepare a quantitative and qualitative evaluation of potential transportation and economic
impacts to the Seward community as a result of loss of both ferry linkages to Prince William
Sound and the Southwest Region.
5. Prepare a technical report that documents the analyses and outlines key findings and
conclusions. Based upon these findings, work with the City of Seward to identify
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: December 13, 2004
Seward AMHS Transportation and Economic Impact Study
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recommended service levels for AMHS to consider in minimizing impacts to the Seward
Community.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No
1. Comprehensive Plan X
2. Strategic Plan X
3. Other
4. Not applicable
FISCAL NOTE:
There are no funds in the CY2005 budget for this Economic Impact Study. Therefore, funds would
need to be appropriated from the General Fund fund balance.
Approved by Finance Department:
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution No. 2004-123, approving a professional services contract with
Transportation Engineering Northwest, LLC to conduct an economic impact study for state ferry
services to the City of Seward for an amount not to exceed $16,205 and appropriate funds.