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Agenda Packet
October 22, 2012
City Council Chambers Beginning at 7:00 p.m.
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October 22, 2012 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers
1.
David Seaward 2.
Mayor I
Term Expires 2013
Jean Bardarson
Vice Mayor
Term Expires 2014
Robert Valdatta
Council Member
Term Expires 2013
Christy Terry
Council Member
Term Expires 2013
Vanta Shafer
Council Member
Term Expires 2013
Marianna Keil
Council Member
Term Expires 2014
Ristine Casagranda
Council Member
Term Expires 2014
James Hunt
City Manager
Johanna Kinney
City Clerk
Cheryl Brooking
City Attorney
5.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Swear -in Newly Elected Council Members.
ROLL CALL
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE
ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING [Those who have
signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited
to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda
item.]
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA [Approval
of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*).
Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council
member so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is
returned to the Regular Agenda]
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Proclamations and Awards
1. Extra Mile America Proclamation ..........................Pg. 3
2. Certificate of Congratulations for Autumn Ludwig.....Pg. 4
3. Alaska Police Standards Council Advanced Certificate
Awarded to Officer Kenneth Brockman..................Pg. 5
B. Chamber of Commerce Report
C. City Manager's Report
D. Mayor's Report
E. Other Reports and Presentations
Council Agenda
City of Seward, Alaska Page 1
October 22, 2012
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Items Postponed from Previous Agenda — Ordinances for Introduction
1. Ordinance 2012-010, Amending Title 14 Of The City's Code Of Ordinances To
Provide For Interconnection Of Small Renewable Energy Sources To The City's Electrical
Distribution System. (postponed from the September 10 and September 24, 2012 meetings,
original motion made by Terry and seconded by Shafer)...........................................Pg. 6
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolutions
* 1. Resolution 2012-079, Accepting Funds Up To $7,280 From The Alaska Owl
(Online With Libraries) For An Internet Technology Aide Grant And Appropriating Funds.Pg.83
2. Resolution 2012-080, Establishing The City Of Seward's Calendar Year 2013 State
LegislativePriorities....................................................................................Pg. 90
B. Other New Business Items
* 1. Approval of the September 10, 2012 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, the
September 24, 2012 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, the September 24, 2012 City
Council Special Meeting Minutes, and the September 28, 2012 City Council Special Meeting
Minutes ................................ .Pg. 99
2. Nominate, elect, and swear -in a council member as Vice-Mayor................Pg. 117
3. Mayor Seaward appoint a KPB Economic Development District representative and
direct individual Boards & Commissions to file periodic reports to the City Council........Pg. 118
4. Discussion on supporting Bonding Proposition A, State General Obligation
Transportation Project Bonds at the November 6, 2012 General Election. (Seaward) ...... Pg. 119
5. Finalize Council Travel to the Alaska Municipal League Conference November 12-16,
2012..............................................................................................Pg. 123
6. Discuss cancelling or rescheduling the November 13, 2012 City Council Meeting due
to the Alaska Municipal League Conference that week..........................................Pg. 127
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No Action Required)
a. August Financial Reports for Providence Seward Medical Center .......... pg. 128
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS
11. CITIZEN COMMENTS [5 minutes per individual - Each individual has one
opportunity to speak.]
12. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
City of Seward, Alaska Council Agenda
October 22, 2012 Page 2
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procLa�vw Novevwber 1, 2012 to be Extra M�Le Dad avid urge each �vOMduaL iVv' our
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Dated this 22'Ot of october, 2012
TH+E CIT`( OF SEWAF—D, ALASKA
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UMEWS, during the ,duly 4,2012 Mount Marathon Race, several runners
were injured; and
tiVXEUAS, one of those runners was PennyAssman, who felll S feet from a
cliff above the trail; and
ti JaUAS, the runner's fall was broken by volunteer fire fighterAutumn
Ludwig; and
UNEUM, this selfless act by Ms. Ludwig resulted in the runner's injuries
being dramatically mitigated; and
U'JiE AS, as a certified Emergency Medical Technician, Ms. Ludwig then
proceeded to provide the runner with immediate medical attention; and
'PWEP,EAS, as a result of her quick action without thought of risk or injury
to herse f Ms. Ludwig was named the Fire Fighter Of The Tear.
NOW, IMEWFOU, 1, David Seaward, Mayor of the city of Seward,
Alaska do hereby offer my appreciation to Autumn Ludwig honor her extraordinary
commitment to ensuring the safety of others.
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Enactment:
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2012-010
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES
TO PROVIDE FOR INTERCONNECTION OF SMALL RENEWABLE
ENERGY SOURCES TO THE CITY'S ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the city council encourages the development and use of alternative energy
production; and
WHEREAS, the interconnection with the city's electrical distribution system should be
allowed, provided that alternative power sources do not adversely affect the city's system or delivery
of power to other electric customers, and
WHEREAS, the city council wishes to allow alternative energy that is safe to users, the
public, and electric utility employees.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. Seward City Code Section 14.01.015 Definitions is amended as follows:
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14.01.015. - Definitions.
Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of terms used in this title
shall be as follows:
Alternative power source. Means electrical generation fueled by renewable resources
such as wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, or water. An alternative power source does not
include fossil fuel generation.
Applicant. Means a person, including a corporation, partnership, association, and
governmental unit or agency, who requests utility service or the extension of utility facilities or
interconnection under these provisions and who may be synonymous, as circumstances permit, with
"developer," "owner," "contractor," "builder," and similar terms associated with the improvement
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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and development of real property and the construction of buildings and related improvements and
their heirs, successors.
Application for interconnection. Means the application for interconnection of alternative
power source that must be completed by any customer wishing to interconnect to the city's
electrical distribution system as an independent power producer.
BOD (denoting biochemical oxygen demand). Means the quantity of oxygen utilized in the
biochemical oxidation of organic matter under standard laboratory procedure in five days at 20
degrees Centigrade, expressed in milligrams per liter.
Building drain. Means that part of the lowest horizontal piping of a drainage system which
receives the discharge from soil, waste, and other drainage pipes inside the walls of the building and
conveys it to the building sewer, beginning five feet (1.5 meters) outside the inner face of the
building wall.
Building sewer. Means the extension from the building drain to the service connection or
other place of disposal.
Certificate of Completion. Means the form completed by the applicant for
interconnection and the electrical inspector having jurisdiction over the installation of the
facilities indicating completion of installation and inspection of the interconnection.
Class A facility. Means non -utility generator installation of 10-kVA output or less,
where the system stiffness ratio is at least 100.
Class B facility. Means non -utility generator installation with an output of between 10-
kVA and 100-kVA, where the system stiffness ratio is at least 50.
Class Cfacility. Means non -utility generator installation with an output of between 100-
kVA and 1000-kVA, where the system stiffness ratio is at least 30.
Class D facility. Means non -utility generator installation with an output of between
1000-kVA and 5000-kVA, where the system stiffness ratio is at least 20.
Class of service. Means the type of service rendered by the city to a customer under a
particular rate schedule.
Clean -out. Means a pipe inserted into the sewer extension through which a cleaning device
can be inserted into the sewer extension.
Collection system. Means the system of public sewers to be operated by the city and
designed for the collection of sewage.
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Combined sewer. Means a sewer receiving both surface runoff and sewage.
Commercial service - Demand metered. This classification applies to demand metered
general lighting, incidental power, and other services used by commercial and industrial enterprises
whose demand is equal to or greater than 25 KVA.
Commercial service - Non -demand metered. This classification applies to single phase, non -
demand metered general lighting, incidental power, and other services used by commercial and
industrial enterprises whose demand capacity is less than 25 KW, and by multiple dwelling units
when supplied through one meter. A residential service through which an additional service point
not directly associated with the primary residence is likewise serviced will be billed under this
schedule. Customers will be classified as non-residential unless they are clearly a residential
account. The burden of proof will be on the customer.
Commercial user. Means a person or premises used for commercial or business purposes
which discharges domestic waste, not industrial waste.
Composite. Means the make-up of a number of individual samples so taken as to represent
the nature of sewage or industrial wastes.
Constituents. Means the combination of particles or conditions which exist in the industrial
wastes.
Contribution -in -aid -of -construction. Means that sum of money representing the cost of
making additions or modifications to utility distribution facilities and underground installations,
which the applicant or customer must pay as a condition precedent to installing the facilities
requested, and which becomes the property of the city and is not otherwise subject to refund to the
contributor.
Contributor. Means an individual or entity willing to fund alternative power generation
through voluntary monetary donation(s).
Customer. Means the person, partnership, corporation, or entity in whose name a utility
account is held and the occupant, resident, or tenant of any premises served by a city utility. In those
cases where a utility service is not separately metered to individual tenants in a building, the
landlord/owner shall be considered a customer.
Deliverypoint. Means the location where city electrical distribution system terminates
its equipment or conductors and at which the customer assumes responsibility for construction
and maintenance of the electrical facilities.
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Demand. Means the maximum rate of delivery of electric energy during a month, measured
in kilowatts (KW) registered over a 15-minute period by a demand meter.
Domestic waste. Means any sewage emanating from residential dwellings or from domestic
activities by or for private citizens having a BOD of less than 250 ppm and/or a total suspended
solids of less than 250 ppm.
Economically feasible. Means an extension of distribution facilities will be considered
economically feasible if anticipated annual revenue from the project will recover all annual costs
plus reasonable margins to provide service to that point, and that this balance of revenue to
costs/margins can reasonably be expected to continue for the service life of the facilities constructed
for the requested service extension.
Electric service. Means the availability of electric energy at the point of delivery for use by
the customer, irrespective of whether electric energy is actually used.
Electrical distribution system. Means all electrical wires, equipment, and other facilities
owned or provided by the city that are used to transmit electricity to customers.
Engineering. Includes the preparation of electric layouts, designs, specifications, and other
drawings and lists associated with electric construction. It also includes, but is not limited to,
making construction estimates, inspecting construction for conformance with design criteria and
specifications, staking, right-of-way acquisition, and similar and related activities necessary to the
technical planning and installation of electric distribution facilities.
Fault. Means the event when one or more electrical conductors contact ground and/or
each other. An electrical system that allows current to travel along an unintended path, often
where very low electrical impedance is encountered.
Garbage. Means all animal and vegetable refuse from food or food preparation, dead
animals, and the accumulation from restaurant grease traps, but not dish water nor wastewater, ice,
salt, and similar materials.
Independent power provider. Means an electrical distribution system customer who has
developed or is developing an alternative power source.
Industrial. This classification applies to electrical services with demand equal to or greater
than 750 KW. Industrial services with demand of equal to or greater than 5,000 KW will be served
by contract only, and only by cost -based rates of those services.
Industrial user. Means a person or premises which discharges sewage having the
characteristics of industrial wastes as distinct from domestic wastes or which has a BOD of 250 ppm
or greater and/or which has a total suspended solids of 250 ppm or greater.
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Industrial wastes. Means the sewage from industrial manufacturing processes, trade, or
business as distinct from domestic waste.
Interconnectfacilities. Means the electrical wires, switches, and other equipment used
to interconnect a generating facility to the electric system.
Interconnection. Means the physical connection of a generating facility to the electric
system so that parallel operation may occur.
Interconnection agreement. Means the agreement by the applicant to comply with
standardized terms and conditions governing the interconnection of generating facilities
pursuant to these standards. The interconnection agreement may be modified to accommodate
terms and conditions specific to individual interconnections, subject to the conditions set forth
in this title.
Key box (curb valve, curb cock). Means the shut-off point for water service, which is the
property of the customer.
Mobile home. Means manufactured housing, as defined in section 8.15.110 of this code, built
on a chassis and/or in accordance with Department of Housing and Urban Development standards
contained in Code of Federal Regulations Title 24, Chapter 20. A mobile home shall be construed to
remain a mobile home, subject to all regulations applying thereto, whether or not wheels, axles,
hitch, or other appurtenances of mobility are removed and regardless of the nature of the foundation
required.
Mobile home park. Means any parcel, or adjacent parcels of land in the same ownership,
which is used for occupancy by two or more mobile homes. The term does not include camper parks
as defined in section 8.15.110 of this code.
Multiple residential structures. Means any building or collections of buildings having
common walls, containing two or more residential units, which include such common residential
arrangements as apartments, townhouses, row houses, and condominiums.
Natural outlet. Means any outlet into a watercourse, pond, ditch, lake, or other body of
surface water or ground water.
On -site sewage disposal. Means the use of any privy, cesspool, septic tank, or similar facility
for disposal of sewage which is not connected to the collection system.
Parallel operation. Means the synchronous operation of a generating facility while
interconnected with the electrical distribution system.
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Permanent electrical service. Means service entrance and metering equipment installed at a
given location with intent to remain for the useful service life of the city's electrical facilities
constructed for that service. The equipment will be mounted on a city pole, or customer's building,
or other structure on a permanent, non -moveable foundation. The city reserves the right of final
determination of whether a service will be classified permanent. All facilities will be designed and
installed in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and practices of the industry for the class of
service offered.
pH. Shall mean the logarithm of the reciprocal of the weight of hydrogen ions in grams per
liter of solution.
Point of delivery. Is that predetermined location where the city terminates its equipment or
conductors and connects with the customer's equipment or conductors.
Premises. Means the real property of the customer in a single location being served by the
city.
Pretreatment. Means that physical treatment given to sewage prior to discharge into the
collection system, or those processes utilized for this purpose.
Primary service. Means the conductors and equipment necessary to supply the customer with
electricity at the available primary voltage above 480 volts.
Primary voltage. Means the voltage supplied to the high voltage side of distribution
transformers, which include three-phase service 7,200/12,470 and 14,400/24,900.
Properly shredded garbage. Means the remnants from the preparation, cooking, and
dispensing of food that have been shredded to such a degree that all particles will be carried freely
under the flow conditions normally prevailing in the collection system, with no particle greater than
one-half inch (1.27 centimeters) in any dimension or overall.
Public sewer. Means any sewer collection system operated by or under the authority of the
city.
Public works department. Means the City of Seward public works department.
Raceway. Means a channel for holding wires, cables, or busbars, which is designed expressly
and used solely for that purpose.
Receiving waters. Means those natural outlets into which sewage is discharged.
Refuse. Means all garbage, rubbish, and waste material.
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Residential or domestic user. Shall mean a person or premises who discharges an average
normal volume of domestic waste to the collection system.
Residential service. Means the providing of a utility to a single-family dwelling. Except for
"home occupations" as defined in sections 15.10.140 and 15.10.240 of this Code, activities of a
nature requiring a business license, advertising, or whose profits and expenses are shown against
federal income taxes will be classified as "commercial."
Rubbish. Means tree and plant trimmings, paper products, rags, rubber, carpets, clothing,
straw packing, packing materials, furniture, and all other kinds of combustible waste material which
ordinarily accumulates in the operation of a household or business. "Rubbish" does not include
manure or waste from any yard or stable.
Sanitary sewer. Means a sewer which carries sewage and to which storm, surface, and
ground waters are not intentionally admitted.
Secondary service. Means service at available voltage of 480 volts or less.
Secondary voltage. Means the voltage for delivery directly to the service entrance of the
customer, i.e., the low voltage side of a distribution transformer-,-of(utilization voltage).
Security lights. Means a fixture or fixtures installed to illuminate private homes and areas,
including places and areas to which the public has access but which are privately owned and
controlled.
Service. Means the furnishing of a utility to a given location.
Service connection. Means the pipe and appurtenances required to connect an individual
property or facility to the sanitary sewer. The service connection shall start at the collection system
and terminate at the property line or easement limit and shall not include the building sewer.
Sewage. Means any combination of the water -carried wastes from residences, business
buildings, institutions, and industrial establishments, together with such ground, surface, and
stormwaters as may be present.
Sewage treatment plant. Means any arrangement of devices and structures used for treating
sewage.
Sewage works. Means all facilities for collection, pumping, treating, and disposing of
sewage.
Sewer. Means a pipe or conduit for carrying sewage.
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Slug. Means any individual or combined discharge of water, sewage, or industrial waste
which in concentration of any given constituent or in quantity of flow exceeds, for any period longer
than 15 minutes, more than five times the average 24-hour concentration or flows during normal
operation.
Storm drain and storm sewer. Means a sewer which carries storm and surface waters and
drainage, but excludes sewage and industrial wastes, other than unpolluted cooling water.
Street light. Means a system or fixture of such system, for the illumination of streets, alleys,
and other public places and areas, installed and operated at public expense.
Subdivision. Means a tract or parcel of land divided into two or more lots, sites, or other
divisions according to applicable law.
Suspended solids. Means solids that either float on the surface of or are in suspension in
water, sewage, or other liquids, and which are removable by laboratory filtering.
Tariff. Means the City of Seward Utility Tariffs as approved by the city council and
amended from time to time.
Technical requirements for interconnection. Means the document that contains the
applicable engineering criteria prescribing the technical interconnection, protection, and
metering requirements for any alternative power source to be connected to the electrical
distribution system and may be amended by resolution from time to time. A copy of the
technical interconnection requirements is available from the electric department.
Temporary secondary service. Means service provided on an interim basis during a
construction phase or any other service provided by use of facilities which cannot be reused or
continued as permanent facilities and must be removed when the temporary need has ceased. The
duration of the service will not exceed 180 days.
Thaw wire. Means the wire leading from the water main, parallel with the service line, and
coming up to the ground surface at the key box.
Toxic. Means constituents of sewage which are considered from time to time by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency in its listing of NRDC Priority Pollutants Schedule as adversely
affecting facilities or conditions similar to the collection system, the sewage treatment plant, or the
receiving waters.
Waste material. Means broken crockery, glass, wire, ashes, cinders, bottles, tin cans, metals,
and other similar noncombustible waste material resulting from the operation of a household or
business. Discarded vehicle bodies or other bulky or heavy objects, waste material resulting from
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any manufacturing, building, or construction operation, and similar materials shall not be considered
waste material and must be disposed of by the property owner.
Water connection or water service connection. Means that part of the water distribution
system, including pipe and appurtenances, used to conduct water from the water main to a point at or
near the property line of the premises to be served.
Water connection extension. Means that part of the water distribution system extending from
the water connection into the premises served.
Section 2. Seward City Code Title 14, Chapter 15, Article 4 Interconnection to Customer -
Owned Alternate Technology and Fossil Fuel Standby Generation Equipment is amended as follows:
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Article 4. - Interconnection to With Customer-OwnedAlternat e4ve -eM and Fossil F••d
Standby Power Source Generation Equipment
14.15.410. — Alternat e-ive technology generation Power Source.
The city will permit the interconnection and operation of alternate teeh elegy generates ive power
source facilities sueh as 2Mad energy oor- small seale L__a__ _, _ _ _ _ _ r_ _ i with
its integrated electrical distribution system upon compliance by the customer with the following
provisions and upon issuance of an interconnection permit by the city. A permit shall be
subject to the customer's compliance with all provisions specified in this Article and signature
on an "Interconnection and Power Purchase Agreement for Independent Power Provider."t
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A. Categories. An independent power producer is categorized into four non -utility
facility classes A - D (see definitions).
B. Capacity and transformer limitation. Provided adequate capacity exists on the
electrical distribution system where the alternative power source is to be sited and the
independent power producer complies with all requirements specified in this Article,
interconnection may be permitted. However, interconnection of an alternative power source to
the electrical distribution system is limited to:
1. 1.5% of the minimum demand per substation average retail demand for
the circuit to which the alternative power source is connected and on a first come, first serve
basis, as determined by the electric department, and
2. Total nameplate capacity of 25 kilowatts or less delivered into the
electrical distribution system, and
3. Only one alternative power source per distribution transformer and, in
general, a customer -owned single-phase generating facility greater than 10KW shall not be
allowed to be connected to a three-phase distribution transformer. This requirement may be
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waived by the electric department when the department deems it appropriate under the
circumstances.
C. Independentpowerproducer responsibilities. The independent power producer
shall be responsible for acquiring the site for the project, installing the generating facility, and
complying with all of the applicable requirements set forth in this code, including any
amendments that may be required. The independent power producer shall also be solely
responsible for obtaining all easements, licenses, and relevant permits (building, floodplain,
variance, utility, dig, etc.) of every type, and all costs and expenses of every type or nature,
relating to the permitting, purchase, operation, and maintenance of the alternative power
source.
D. Compliance. The independent power producer shall comply with all applicable
local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and codes, including, but not limited to,
environmental laws, safety standards, building codes, National Electric Code (NEC), and
National Electric Safety Code (NESC) for the construction and installation of an alternative
power source, as well as the technical requirements for interconnection.
E. Right of refusal. The utility manager reserves the right to refuse interconnection
with alternative power source facilities or to limit the number of interconnections with
alternative power source facilities on any single substation circuit if it is determined by the city
that any such interconnection would be harmful or hazardous to its system, its employees, or
other customers. If a proposed interconnection is refused, the city will provide the customer
within three months of the complete application request, written notice of refusal, including a
statement of the reason(s) for the refusal.
F. Unauthorized interconnection. If an unauthorized interconnect is found, the city
will immediately terminate service to those facilities and reconnect the service only when all
conditions of these provisions are satisfied.
14.15.415. Interconnection Requirements, Procedures, and Application Process for
Responding to Inquiries From an Independent Power Producer for an Alternative Power
Source Less Than 25KW.
A. Application.
1. All customers (independent power producers) desiring to build an
alternative power source within the Seward city limits and interconnect with the electrical
distribution system must submit a building permit, and all other applicable permits (i.e.,
floodplain, utility locate/dig, etc.), and "Application for Interconnection." (Available from the
electric department.)
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2. All customers (independent power producers) desiring to build an
alternative power source facility outside the Seward city limits and within the city's electrical
service area must meet all Kenai Peninsula Borough requirements and will need to submit an
application for interconnection in a form provided by the electric department, an independent
power producer permit certification, and obtain a dig/utility location permit from the city.
The certification shall be provided upon the independent power provider's permit certification
form available from the electric department.
3. For existing permitted facilities within and outside the Seward city limits
seeking to connect to the electrical distribution system, the independent power producer need
only submit the application for interconnection.
4. The application for interconnection must be submitted at least 90 days
prior to the date on which the customer intends to make any connection in any way to the
electric circuitry common to the electrical distribution system.
5. The application for interconnection and building permit, if required,
must be accompanied with complete documentation of the intended alternative power source,
including, but not limited to: site location, schematics, wiring diagrams, performance
specifications, descriptions of energy storage devices, circuit protection equipment, regulating
equipment, automatic disconnect equipment, and any other proprietary device provided by the
equipment manufacturers.
6. The electric department will provide the independent power producer
applicant a copy of the current technical requirements for interconnection outlining the
equipment requirements. All applicable provisions of the technical requirements for
interconnection must be satisfied before an interconnection permit can be issued.
7. The electric department will provide the independent power producer
applicant a copy of the interconnection and power purchase agreement for independent power
provider for interconnection, power purchases, and power sales. Prior to interconnection and
power purchase being authorized, the independent power producer applicant must return a
signed agreement.
8. A non-refundable interconnection application fee may be required by the
electric department based on the size of the alternative power source facility.
9. All interconnection requests pursuant to this Section will be reviewed by
the city for compliance. If the electric department finds the application does not comply, the
application will be rejected and the electric department shall provide the applicant written
notification stating the reason(s) for rejecting the application.
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B. Alternative power source protective equipment. The city reserves the right to
require additional interconnection requirements for an alternative power source in order to
preserve the safety and integrity of the electrical distribution system.
1. The independent power producer is fully responsible for the protection of
the alternative power source and all associated equipment.
2. The independent power producer must provide protection for equipment
failures, faults, and other disturbances on the electrical distribution system.
3. The independent power producer is responsible for the protection of the
alternative power source from transient surges initiated by lightning, switching, or other
system disturbances.
4. The independent power producer is responsible for all costs associated
with the purchase, installation, and maintenance of all equipment required by the city in order
to properly isolate the alternative power source from the electrical distribution system for any
fault occurring on the electrical distribution system.
5. The alternative power source shall be equipped to provide isolation from
the electrical distribution system for any fault occurring. The automatic isolation shall be done
prior to the city's breaker (or recloser) reclosing and within two seconds (120 cycles).
6. The alternative power source shall be isolated from the electrical
distribution system for any under -voltage (lower than 90 percent of nominal voltage) and over -
voltage conditions (higher than 110 percent of nominal voltage) within two seconds (120
cycles).
7. The alternative power source shall disconnect from the electrical
distribution system for any over -frequency and under -frequency conditions exceeding 60.5 Hz
or below 59.5 Hz within 50 milliseconds (3 cycles).
8. The independent power producer is responsible for all costs associated
with the purchase, installation, and maintenance of all equipment required by the city in order
to properly isolate the alternative power source from the electrical distribution system for any
voltage or frequency deviation described in subsections 5, 6, and 7 above.
9. The alternative power source requirements, to ensure reliable service,
may be waived by the city when the utility manager deems it appropriate under the
circumstances. Any cost associated to achieve dedicated -to -single -customer service shall be at
the independent power producer's sole expense.
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C. Potential special or additional equipment requirements. The electric department
reserves the right to require additional protective systems functional testing (i.e., circuit
breakers, switches, disconnect devices, protective relays, etc.) to ensure the safe and efficient
operation of the electrical distribution system is not jeopardized by interconnection with the
alternative power source.
1. The alternative power source generator nameplate voltage and frequency
shall match the power characteristics supplied by the city. It is the responsibility of the
independent power producer to match the voltage and frequency of the power supplied by the
city.
2. The city may require the independent power producer to provide, at the
independent power producer's own expense, special or additional starting equipment.
3. The independent power producer shall, to ensure proper grounding of
the alternative power source, follow all applicable national, state, and local codes regarding
grounding for applicable generating installations.
4. It is the independent power producer's responsibility to purchase,
operate, and maintain all necessary safety equipment to keep the electrical distribution system
from overheating and other harm. The independent power producer shall pay for all repairs
to the electrical distribution system caused by an alternative power source overheating.
D. Inspection and initial safety testing requirements.
1. The independent power producer shall complete all required
interconnection safety -related testing of the alternative power source prior to interconnecting
to the electrical distribution system.
2. Prior to initial energizing of the alternative power source, an inspection
and/or tests will be performed by the independent power producer and the electric department
personnel. The purpose of the inspection and testing will be to determine if the alternative
power source meets the minimum requirements described by IEEE 1547, IEEE 519, and UL
1741, Underwriter Laboratories Inc., Standard for Inverters, Converters, and Interconnection
System Equipment for Use with Distributed Energy Resources.
3. The city electric department may elect to accept the installation and
energize the alternative power source, based on the inspection.
4. The electric department may require retesting or additional testing, in the
event discrepancies are noted between the certified equipment and drawings previously
provided to and inspected by the electric department.
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E. Alternative power source acceptance and interconnection with electrical
distribution system. The independent power producer is responsible to do all that may be
required to have its alternative power source certified by the city in meeting the requirements
described in this chapter. The alternative power source shall not be deemed complete until
such time as the electric department verifies that all of the requirements specified by the city
have been fully satisfied and all testing deemed appropriate by the electric department has
been completed to the electric department's satisfaction.
. 1. Provided that adequate capacity exists on the electrical distribution
system where the alternative power source is located, interconnection of an alternative power
source to the electrical distribution system shall be on a first come, first serve basis, as
determined by the effective date of submission of a complete application for interconnection.
2. The independent power producer shall pay all costs associated with the
interconnection of the alternative power source to the electrical distribution system.
3. The independent power producer shall pay all line extension fees in
accordance with the city tariff.
4. The electric department shall, within a reasonable time, interconnect the
alternative power source to the electrical distribution system. The interconnection may
happen upon completion of installation of the alternative power source and receipt of the
independent power producer's certifications:
a. All necessary federal, state, and local permits and certifications
have been obtained, including building permits and any authorization required by Title 15 of
this code.
b. Independent power producer certificate along with the
certifications shall be provided using the forms obtained from the electric department.
5. The electric department will execute the interconnection at its
convenience and at a time designed to cause no, or minimal, disruption of electric service to
other customers.
6. The electric department may, in the event the independent power
producer fails to pay the required costs or fees, immediately disconnect the alternative power
source with no notice and the independent power producer shall be responsible for all
disconnection and reconnection costs.
F. Recurring safety related testing requirements.
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1. The independent power producer is responsible to ensure protective
relaying and control systems have available and accessible sensing input terminals or test
ports, in order to perform and validate functional testing.
2. The alternative power source facilities shall meet the testing criteria
contained in IEEE Standard 1547.1 "IEEE Standard Conformance Test Procedures for
Equipment Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems."
3. The independent power producer shall grant the city the right to observe
functional testing of the alternative power source facilities.
4. The independent power producer shall annually test safety features of the
alternative power source.
5. The electric department may require additional protective systems and
functional testing (i.e., circuit breakers, switches, disconnect devices, protective relays, etc.) to
ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of the electrical distribution system is not
jeopardized by interconnection with the alternative power source.
6. The independent power producer must provide the electric department
documented test results within five working days after the completion of the test.
7. The alternative power source is also subject to inspection and re -testing
by the electric department upon reasonable notice each after the unit is placed into service.
G. Point of delivery.
1. The alternative power source generated power shall be metered by the
city to measure the amount of power from the city and the other to measure the amount of
power delivered into the electrical distribution system from the alternative power source.
2. The electric department shall install the meters and own any and all
improvements or equipment up to the delivery point, including all meters necessary to record
the generation or consumption of electricity.
3. The independent power producer is solely responsible for all costs
associated with the purchase, installation, and maintenance of all equipment required by the
city in order to properly meter the alternative power source.
4. The electric department shall specify the meters to measure such
parameters as time of delivery, power factor, voltage, and such other parameters.
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5. The independent power producer shall provide space for metering
equipment as specified by the electric department with the location of the meters to be
approved by the electric department.
H. Access to alternative power source facilities.
1. The independent power producer shall grant the city any necessary
easements and the city shall have the right of access to and from the alternative power source
and associated facilities at all hours for purposes of inspection, public safety, or protection of
the electrical distribution system.
2. The alternative power source generator shall have a manual disconnect
capability and the disconnect switch(es) shall be accessible, visible, and lockable in accordance
with the electric department requirements. Each switch shall be appropriately labeled and
disconnect switch(es) shall be lockable in the open position only. When locked in the open
position, the switch may be unlocked by electric department operating personnel only.
3. The electric department will lock the switch(es) in the open position
under the following circumstance:
a. If it is necessary for the protection of line crew personnel when
working on de -energized circuits during an emergency;
b. If the inspector of the alternative power source reveals a
hazardous condition or a lack of proper maintenance;
C. If the alternative power source interferes with other customers,
other utilities, or with the operation of the electrical distribution system;
d. If the electric department determines that the alternative power
source has generated power from a non -qualified resource; or
e. For general maintenance of the electrical distribution system.
4. The electric department will provide reasonable notice before locking the
main disconnect switch open for general maintenance as provided in condition 3 above.
5. It shall be a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500, to remove
or tamper with a lock placed on the disconnect switch by the electric department.
I. Modification and expansion.
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1. Any future modification or expansion of the alternative power source will
require a separate engineering review and approval by the electric department and the
applicable permits as specified in paragraph A above.
2. The city reserves the right, once the alternative power source is operating,
to require the independent power producer, at the independent power producer's sole expense,
to perform such corrections, modifications, and additions as are required or recommended by
government or industry regulations and standards and necessary to continue safe operation
and/or interconnection of the alternative power source to the electrical distribution system.
The city will provide written documentation of the necessary changes required and the time
frame allowed to complete them. If the independent power producer fails to comply with the
changes in the specified time frame, the city will disconnect the alternative power source.
J. Operation and maintenance of alternative power source.
1. The independent power producer assumes full responsibility for the
routine maintenance and operation of the alternative power source and associated protective
devices. The independent power producer shall, at all times, keep the alternative power source
in good repair and operating condition.
2. The independent power producer shall maintain accurate records of all
maintenance activities performed. These records shall record the date and time, the person(s)
who performed the activities, and a brief description of the work. These records shall be
submitted to the electric department for inspection annually on or before 30 September.
Failure to comply may result in the disconnection of the alternative power source or additional
testing at the independent power producer's expense.
3. The independent power producer is solely responsible for all costs
associated with any subsequent or re -inspection of the alternative power source. The
alternative power source will have a system's operations and maintenance manual readily
available to electric department employees at all times.
4. To minimize interference, the alternative power source shall meet the
power quality standards presented in accordance with Section 10, Recommended Practices for
Individual Consumers of the latest IEEE Standard 519, "IEEE Recommended Practices and
Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems." In addition, the alternative
power source shall comply with the latest IEEE Standard 1547, "IEEE Standard Conformance
Test Procedures for Equipment Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power
Systems."
5. The independent power producer shall comply with all environmental,
land use, and other regulatory requirements. The independent power producer shall defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless the city from and against any and all liabilities, claims, losses,
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damages, or expenses of any type or kind, including actual attorney fees and expert witness
fees, which may be incurred or sustained by the city by reason of any act, omission,
misconduct, negligence, or default on the part of the independent power producer arising in
connection with or related to the independent power producer's ownership, installation,
maintenance, or operation of the alternative power source. The independent power producer
shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the city from and against any and all liability,
claims, lawsuits, losses, damages, expenses, fines, penalties, citations, or infractions of any type
or nature, including actual attorney fees and expert witness fees, which may be incurred or
sustained due to the independent power producer's alleged violation of any permitting, land
use, or environmental laws and regulations. In the event a claim is made which is subject to
this subparagraph, the city reserves the right to select legal counsel and control the defense
and settlement of any such claim. Such defense shall be at the sole expense of the independent
power producer. The independent power producer's indemnification obligation shall not
apply to liability for damages for bodily injury to persons or damage to property caused by the
sole negligence of the city and not in any way attributable to any act or omission on the part of
the independent power producer.
K. Damage or interference with electrical distribution system or other customers.
1. The alternative power source shall be designed to automatically
disconnect and lockout when the city's electrical service is interrupted for any reason.
Automatic reconnection of the alternative power source to the electrical distribution system
shall be done only on Hot-Bus/Hot-Line/Sync-Check. An automatic reclose of the alternative
power source breaker (or interrupting device) reconnection is permitted only after utility
power has been restored for a minimum of five minutes.
2. The alternative power source interconnection with the electrical
distribution system shall not cause any reduction in the quality and reliability of service
provided to other customers.
3. The alternative power source shall generate no abnormal voltages or
voltage fluctuations, and the harmonic content of the alternative power source output must be
below that level which would cause interference with other customers' loads, other utilities, or
the city's electrical distribution facilities and equipment.
4. The independent power producer shall, if the alternative power source or
independent power producer's actions cause damage to the electrical distribution system,
facilities, or equipment, be responsible for all costs associated with repairing damage and/or
replacing the electrical distribution facilities or equipment.
5. The independent power producer shall be liable for all such damages,
claims, and losses if the alternative power source and/or facilities cause injury, loss, or damage
to other customers on the city's electrical distribution system in addition to their facilities. The
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independent power producer shall be required to carry liability insurance, with the City of
Seward as a named insured, to protect against injury, damages, or losses suffered by the city or
its customers caused by the alternative power source.
6. The electric department will disconnect the alternative power source
from the electrical distribution system until the cause of damage to or interference with the
electrical distribution system or any of its customers have been remedied to the electric
department's satisfaction, and costs associated with the damage or interference caused by the
alternative power source or independent power producer's actions are paid in full by
independent power producer.
7. When using on -site fossil fuel generation, the alternative power source
must be disconnected from the electrical distribution system. The independent power
producer shall provide any equipment necessary to disconnect the alternative power source.
L. Electricity consumption offset; billing and payments.
1. If the city supplied more power than the independent power producer
during the monthly billing period, the customer will be billed for the net electric consumption
at the rate established in the tariff. If the meter reading for power into the independent power
producer's facility is higher than the meter reading for power out of the independent power
producer's facility, the independent power producer will be billed for the net electric
consumption at the rate established in the tariff.
2. If the customer produced more power than the city supplied during the
billing period, the customer will receive a credit towards the next bill, provided the customer is
in compliance with this chapter and is current on amounts owed to the city. If the meter
reading for power out of the alternative power source is higher than the meter reading for
power into the alternative power source, the independent power producer will receive a credit,
on the next bill, equal to the difference between the two readings, at a rate as determined by
the tariff.
3. Following disconnection, the city will bill for amounts owed or pay the
independent power producer for any net credit. The independent power producer shall pay
the reasonable costs of removal, relocation, modification, or renovation of any facilities or
equipment required for interconnection with, or disconnection from, the electrical distribution
system.
M. Interruption of alternative power source energy deliveries. It is likely that the city
will require alternative power sources to be disconnected from the electrical distribution
systems whenever the city is generating its own power. The electric department shall have the
right at any time, without liability to the independent power producer or any other person, to
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interrupt, reduce, suspend, or curtail generation and/or deliveries of energy from the
alternative power source:
1. When reasonably necessary, in order for the electric department to
construct, install, maintain, repair, replace, remove, investigate, or inspect any equipment or
any part of the electrical distribution system; or
2. If the electric department reasonably determines that interruption or
reduction of deliveries or power is necessary because of a system emergency, a forced outage,
Force Majeure, or other operational considerations.
14.15.420. Procedures and Application Process for Responding to Inquiries From an
Independent Power Producer for an Alternative Power Source Greater Than 25KW.
A. A request for interconnection of an alternative power source with a nameplate
capacity of more than 25 KW may be subject to power sales agreements entered into by the
city. The electric department shall notify the independent power producer regarding what
information must be provided to enable the city to determine what additional agreement terms
and conditions are appropriate given the specific circumstances of the proposed alternative
power source. Such information may include the following:
1. Detailed description of the alternative power source;
2. Precise location of the alternative power source;
3. Nameplate electric generating capacity, net electric energy output, and
plant factor of the alternative power source;
4. Minimum and maximum availability of firm capacity and/or energy from
the alternative power source during daily and seasonal peak periods;
5. Projected date on which deliveries of capacity and/or energy would
commence;
6. Plans for alternative power source construction and financing, and the
acquisition of all necessary property rights, permits, authorizations, and fuel contracts;
7. Expected and demonstrated annual and seasonal reliability of the
alternative power source;
8. Periods of scheduled maintenance and outages;
9. Plans for dispatch ability of the alternative power source;
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10. If applicable, plans for acquiring access to adequate firm transmission
services and the terms and conditions of such access; and
11. Any other information to assist the city in evaluating the circumstances
and determining appropriate terms and conditions.
B. After the independent power producer has satisfied all requirements provided
for in subsection A above, and following any approval that may be required by an entity that
has entered into a power sales agreement with the city, a power purchase agreement is subject
to approval by city council resolution.
14.15.41530. - Fossil Fuel Standby Generation.
The city will not permit the interconnection and operation of fossil fuel standby generation
facilities, such as diesel or gasoline engine drive standby generators, with its integrated distribution
system under any circumstances. Diesel or gasoline driven standby generators shall be connected to
the customer's load only through a double -throw switch that will prevent parallel operation with the
electrical distribution system. When using on -site fossil fuel generation,
the alternative power source must be disconnected from the electrical distribution system. The
independent power producer shall provide any equipment necessary to disconnect the
alternative power source.
14.15.42035. - Customer Liability.
(a) Accidents. The customer shall be solely responsible for all accidents or injuries to
persons or property caused by the operation of the customer's equipment, or by any failure of the
customer to maintain his equipment in a satisfactory and/or safe operating condition, and shall
indemnify, defend, and save harmless the city from any and all claims, suits, losses, or damages for
injuries to persons or property, of whatsoever kind or nature, arising directly or indirectly out of the
operation of such equipment or by the failure of the customer to maintain its equipment in
satisfactory and/or safe operating condition.
(b) Diggingpermits or utility locate requests. The customer is solely responsible for the
safety and security of city equipment on the customer's property whether in or out of a utility
easement. The customer shall complete a digging permit or utility locate request prior to any
digging, drilling, driving into the ground, or any subterranean disturbance. If "locate required" is
indicated on the form, the customer shall not disturb the ground until all indicated locates are
complete. The customer or his contractor shall not use mechanized equipment within two feet of any
located utility. Failure to follow this procedure will make the customer liable to a $500.00 fine plus
any cost to repair the facility. Digging permits and utility locates are available free of charge upon
request and will be done expeditiously.
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Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect ten days following its enactment.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 24tn
day of September, 2012.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Seaward, Mayor
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 27, 2012
To: City Council
Through: Jim Hunt, City Manager
From: John Foutz, Utility Manager
Agenda Item: AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE CITY' S CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE
FOR INTERCONNECTION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Renewable and alternative energy sources have become more affordable, prevalent, and feasible for
private individual land owners and business owners. One local hurdle has been a lack of intertie with
the City's electrical utility system. This ordinance will change title 14, specifically the electrical
portion, to allow the City of Seward to connect these systems to its electric grid and, in turn, give the
customers in the City of Seward's coverage area a chance to contribute to a greener energy power
portfolio. Many of the other utilities in the State of Alaska have already established similar
interconnect policies and procedures. The attached ordinance change is in response to the wishes
voiced by the public wanting to install, connect and run small renewable generation systems.
INTENT:
To amend the City's Code of ordinance to safely allow the connection of renewable generation
systems to the City of Seward's electric grid.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes
No
N/A
Comprehensive Plan : Sections 2.2 Economic Base, 3.1.1.2 Update
and expand infrastructure..., and 3.7.3.1 Continue to upgrade and
X
1'
expand utilities to meet existing needs and encourage future
development
2.
Strategic Plan (document source here):
X
3.
Other (list):
X
FISCAL NOTE: Financial implications will be addressed_ in the tariff revisions.
Approved b Finance Department:
pp Y
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X- No
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the amendments proposed to Title 14 in Ordinance 2012-W.
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APPLICATION FOR INTERCONNECTION OF
ALTERNATIVE POWER GENERATION
Customer Name:
Contact Person:
Address:
City: _
Phone: Fax:
Alternate Contact Phone:
Customer Number:
State: Zip Code:
Location of Proposed Project (legal description):
E-mail Address:
The Interconnection Application Procedures and general Permit requirements are
addressed in the City of Seward Code Section 14.15.415, Interconnection Requirements.
The Interconnection Application must be accompanied with complete documentation of
the Alternate Power System equipment including but not limited to: site location,
schematics; wiring diagrams; performance specifications; descriptions of energy storage
devices, circuit protection equipment, regulating equipment, automatic disconnect
equipment, and any other proprietary device provided by the equipment manufacturers.
For Alternative Power System facilities within the Seward city limits, the applicant must
obtain and provide the documentation required for obtaining a Building Permit.
Additionally, the following information will be used to help properly design the customer
interconnection. This information is not intended as a commitment or contract for billing
purposes.
Note: For net metering applications, the total generator size may not exceed 25KW total
output, and may not be more than 1.5% of the demand per circuit.
Note: If any work is required to be performed on the system side of the meter by the City
of Seward Electric Crew, then a job order must be started and those costs will be paid by
the applicant.
Wind 'Turbine:
Wind Turbine Manufacturer: Model No.
Supplement No. ED-01
6/13/2012
Rated Power Output (Watts): at mph Wind Speed.
Total Site Load (Watts)
Residential Commercial Industrial
Generator Rating (Watts) Annual Estimated Generation (KWH)
Inverter Manufacturer: Model No:
UL 1741 "Utility Interactive" Listed: Yes No
IEEE 1547 Complaint: Yes No
Solar PV 'Type:
Solar Panel Manufacturer Model No.
Quantity of Solar Panels: x Nominal Rating Watts (Each) _
Total Site Load (Watts) _
= Total Wattage
Residential Commercial Industrial
Generator Rating (Watts) Annual Estimated Generation (KWH)
Type of Array Mounting: Fixed Tracking
Inverter Manufacturer: Model No.
UL 1741 "Utility Interactive" Listed: Yes No
IEEE 1547 Complaint: Yes No
Otber Qualified Alternative Energy Generator:
Describe:
Customer Signature:
Title:
Supplement No. ED-01
6/13/2012
Date:
r,.
Please direct all technical inquires for interconnection to the City of Seward distribution system
and return this application to the City of Seward Electric Department before purchasing and
installing an Alternative Power Generator:
The Electric Department Point of Contact for technical inquires is:
Jeff Estes
Operations Supervisor
Phone:907-224-4072 Fax:907-224-4087
Email: jest_es iz,citvofseward.net
Web Site: www.cityofseward.net
City of Seward Electric Department
501 Railway Avenue
Seward, AK 99664
Forms will be posted on the City of Seward Website or available at the Electric Department. The
signed form with supporting documentation should be turned into the City of Seward Electric
Department:
Shannon Huston
Phone: 907-224-4073 Fax: 907-224-4087
Email: shustongeityofseward.net
Web Site: www.cityofseward.net
City of Seward Electric Department
501 Railway Avenue
Seward, AK 99664
Acknowledge with:
Community Development: Initials Date
Comments
Building Department: Initials Date
Comments
Finance Department: Initials Date
Comments
Public Works Department: Initials Date
Comments
Electric Department Approval:
Approved: Disapproved:
Signature
Supplement No. ED-01
6/13/2012
Date
R.C.A. Tariff No. 8
ELECTRICITY Sheet 97, 102°`l Revision
Chugach Electric Association, Inc. Canceling Sheet 97, 101" Revision
ELECTRONIC REPLICATION OF SHEET ON FILE WITH RCA
- Font and Format May Vary — Content is Identical
PURCHASE AND SALES RATES FOR QUALIFIED
COGENERATION AND SMALL POWER PRODUCTION FACILITIES
Available in all territory served by Chugach. Applicable to qualified cogeneration and small power
production facilities of 100 kW or less. The type of service shall be single or three phase 60 hertz at
Chugach's standard voltages.
Chugach reserves the right to limit the number of custorners receiving service under the terms of this
schedule to one per substation circuit. Chugach further reserves the right to reduce the buyback
rates for costs associated with the integration of the energy produced by the qualifying facility into
the Chugach system. Integration costs are project specific and determined through the completion of
an integration study completed by Chugach.
Monthly Elates
Power sales supplied by Chugach to the customer in order to meet its electric requirements will be
priced at the applicable retail rates.
The rate to be paid by Chugach to the customer for kWh supplied by the customer to Chugach is
the avoided cost calculated as follows:
1. Retail fuel and non -Bradley Lake purchased power expense,
less recovery of fuel and purchased power costs from steam sales,
all predicted for next quarter in the determination of the surcharge
rate
2. Retail kWh Sales at G&T predicted for next quarter:
3. Retail Avoided Costs per kWh at G&T (L I / 1,2)
4. Avoided Costs at Primary Voltage
a) Primary kWh Sales at G&T
(Percent Primary Distribution Losses at G&T: 3.43%)
b) Primary kWh Sales at Delivery
c) Avoided Costs per kWh at Primary (1,3 x 1.4a / L4b)
Avoided Cost at Secondary Voltage
a) Secondary kWh Sales at G&T (L2 - 1_4a)
(Percent Secondary Distribution Losses at G&T: 4.15%)
b) Secondary kWh Sales at Delivery
c) Avoided Costs per kWh at Secondary (L3 x L5a / L5b)
$0.06579
10.326,391
9,972,355
252,283,81.4
241,819,742
$ 17,275,920
262,610,205
These rates will change concurrently with fuel adjustment factor revisions and general rate revisions.
$0.06812
$0.06863
'1'A Number: 352-8 Issued by: Effective: .July 1, 2012
Chugach Electric Association, ]tie.
P. O. Box 196300
Anchorage, AK 99519-6300
CITY OF SEWARD
INTERCONNECTION AND POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
FOR
INDEPENDENT POWER PROVIDER
This Interconnection and Power Purchase Agreement for Independent Power Provider
(IPP) ("Agreement"), dated , made by and between City of Seward
(COS) and _ , Independent Power Provider
Account Number, is being entered into in order to set forth the
terms and conditions under which the COS Electric Department will purchase power
from an IPP and the technical guidelines (attached) with which the IPP must comply in
order to be interconnected to the COS electric distribution system. The COS and IPP may
be hereinafter referred to individually as "Party," or jointly as "Parties."
Section 1. Definitions.
(a). "Alternative Power Source (APS)" means generation fueled by renewable resources ;!
such as wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, or water.
(b). "Application" means the Application for Interconnection of Alternate Power Source
that must be completed by any Customer wishing to interconnect to the City of Seward
Electric Distribution System as an Independent Power Producer (IPP).
(c). "City of Seward Electric Tariff' or "Tariff' means COS Rules, Regulation and Rates
on file with the City Clerk, as may be amended from time to time.
(c). "Contributor" means an individual or entity willing to fund alternative power
generation through voluntary monetary donation(s).
(d). "Delivery Point" means the location where COS electric distribution system
terminates its equipment or conductors and at which the Customer assumes responsibility
for construction and maintenance of the electrical facilities.
(e). "Independent Power Provider (IPP)" means a COS distribution system Customer who
has developed or is developing an APS Project.
(f). "Technical Requirements for Interconnection" means the document used by City of
Seward (COS) which contains the applicable engineering criteria prescribing the
technical interconnection, protection, and metering requirements for any APS Project to
be connected to the COS electric distribution system. This document may be amended
from time to time. A copy of the Technical Requirements for Interconnection is attached
as Appendix I hereto.
Section 2. IPP Responsibilities.
The IPP shall be responsible for acquiring the site for the project, installing the
generation facility and complying with all of the requirements set forth in the COS Code
Chapter 14 Electricity and the Technical Requirements for Interconnection, including any
amendments that may occur for the installation and operation of the facility. Installation
shall not be deemed completed until such time as the COS verifies all requirements
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specified by the COS have been fully satisfied and all testing deemed appropriate by the
COS has been completed to the COS satisfaction. It is the responsibility of the IPP to do
all that may be required to have its APS Project certified by the COS as meeting the
requirements of the APS Program.
Section 3. Safety Related Testing Requirements.
The IPP shall complete all required interconnection safety related testing of the APS
Project prior to interconnecting to the COS distribution system. The IPP shall, at a
minimum, annually test the interconnection safety features of the APS Project. The COS
reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to require additional testing to ensure that the safe
and efficient operation of the COS distribution system is not jeopardized by
interconnection with the APS Project, including, but not limited to, additional tests to
determine compliance with IEEE Standards and/or tests to ensure proper operation of the
APS Project.
Section 4. Interconnection with COS Electric Distribution System Facilities.
Provided that adequate capacity exists on the COS distribution system where the APS
Project is located, interconnection of an APS Project to COS distribution system shall be
on a first come, first serve basis, as determined by the effective date of the IPP
Agreement with the COS.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all costs associated with the interconnection of the
APS Project to the COS distribution system shall be paid by the IPP prior to
interconnection with the COS distribution system. All Line Extension fees must be paid
in accordance with the IPP Rate Schedule of the Tariff. (li
Upon completion of installation of the APS Project and receipt of the IPP certification
that all necessary Federal, State and local permits have been obtained, COS shall, within
a reasonable time, interconnect the APS Project to the COS distribution system. Such
interconnection shall be done at a time convenient to the COS, and which is designed to
cause no, or minimal, disruption of electric service to other Customers. The IPP shall
provide continuing certification annually thereafter. Certification shall be provided upon
the form attached as Appendix II.
Nonpayment of required costs or fees shall be deemed material breach of this Agreement
and COS may immediately disconnect the APS Project without compliance with Section
17 of this Agreement and the IPP shall be responsible for all disconnection costs.
Section 5. Point of Delivery.
Power generated by the IPP shall be metered by the COS. Although the IPP is responsible
for the cost of the meter, the COS shall install and own the meters. i
Section 6. Access to IPP Generation Facilities.
The COS shall be granted any necessary easements and have the right of ingress and
egress from the APS Project and associated facilities at all hours for any purpose
reasonably connected with this Agreement or the protection of the COS distribution
system.
Section 7. Ownership of Improvements
The COS shall own any and all improvements or equipment up to the Delivery Point iI
including all meters necessary to record the generation of consumption of electricity. The i
IPP shall be responsible for all costs associated with any improvements and/or equipment
required pursuant to this Agreement. In consideration of the mutual benefits and other
consideration stated in this Agreement, the IPP specifically agrees that the IPP shall not
be entitled to any compensation or payment for said equipment and/or improvements.
Section 8. Operation and Maintenance of APS Project.
The IPP shall be solely responsible for all costs and expenses of every type or nature,
relating to the permitting, purchase, operation, and maintenance of the APS Project. The
IPP shall, at all times during the term of this Agreement, keep the APS Project in good
repair and operating condition so as not to cause damage to COS facilities or distribution
system. The IPP shall not rely upon the COS, or any representation or statements made
by COS employees and/or representatives regarding steps or actions necessary for the
safe or good operation of the APS Project. If, at some future date, additional or modified
equipment or facilities are necessary to continue safe operation and/or interconnection of
the IPP's facilities, the same shall installed at the IPP's sole expense. Failure to do so will
be considered to be a material breach of this Agreement and will result in the immediate
disconnection of the APS Project without the COS complying with Section 17 of this
Agreement.
Section 9. Damage or Interference with COS Electric Facilities.
If the APS Project or IPP's actions cause damage to the COS distribution system and/or
COS facilities and equipment, the IPP shall be responsible for all costs associated with
repairing the damage and/or replacing such facilities or equipment. If the APS Project
and/or facilities cause loss or damage to COS other Customers, the IPP shall be liable for
all such damage, claims and losses.
If the APS Project or IPP's action's cause damage to or interfere with the COS or any of
its Customers' facilities, the COS will disconnect the APS Project from the COS
distribution system until the cause of the damage or interference is remedied to COS's
satisfaction and costs associated with the damage or interference caused by APS Project
or IPP's actions are paid in full by the IPP.
Section 10. Purchase and Sale of Energy Delivered.
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During the term of this Agreement, the IPP shall receive credit, in accordance with the
Tariff, toward their next bill when the IPP produces more power than the COS supplied.
Section 11. Interruption of IPP's Energy Deliveries.
The IPP shall have the unilateral right at any time, without liability to the IPP or any
other person, to interrupt, reduce, suspend or curtail generation and/or deliveries of
energy from the APS Project; (a) when reasonably necessary, in order for the COS to
construct, install, maintain, repair, replace, remove, investigate, or inspect any equipment
or any part of its distribution system; or (b) if the COS reasonably determines, in its sole
discretion, that interruption or reduction of deliveries of power is necessary because of a
system emergency, a forced outage, or Force Majeure or other operational considerations.
Section 12. No Reliance.
The IPP acknowledges and understands that the energy market is not static, but is
dynamic and volatile. The IPP has not relied upon any price or supply forecasts made by
the COS, its employees or representatives, including purchase price (credit) in the IPP
Rate Schedule of the Tariff, in deciding to go forward with the APS Project.
Section 13. Billing and Payments.
(a). The COS shall be responsible for reading the meters at least monthly to
determine the amount of energy actually reduced or delivered by the APS
Project to the COS distribution system.
(b). If the COS supplied more power than the IPP produced during the monthly
billing period, the customer will be billed for net electric consumption at the
normal rate established in the IPP Rate Schedule of the Tariff.
(c). The COS Finance Department shall provide a billing statement to the IPP
within normal operations showing the total amount of kilowatt-hours I
(kWhs) generated by the APS Project, as well, as the totdl amount of
kilowatt-hours (kWhs) delivered from the APS Project to COS distribution
system during that billing period.
(d). If the APS Project produced more power than the utility supplied to them,
during the billing period, the IPP will receive a dollar credit towards their
next bill. For Large, Class D Providers, COS shall with the concurrence of
Chugach, purchase from IPP the electrical energy produced by the APS
Project and delivered to the COS distribution system. All rates will be in
accordance with COS IPP Rate Schedule of the Tariff.
(e). The IPP shall review each monthly billing statement promptly and provide
notice to COS Finance Department of any inaccuracies or disputes regarding
the billing statement within thirty (30) days of the date of the billing
statement.
(f). The COS Finance Department will have no liability to the IPP for any
inaccuracies or errors on billing statements for which the IPP has failed to
provide timely notice.
(g). The COS Finance Department liability for inaccuracies or errors in the
billing statement or metering shall be limited to an amount equaling one (1)
month production based on the average of the last three months production
measured by the COS Electric Department APS Generation meter.
(h). Administration of the APS Program and all billing and payments under
this Agreement shall be in accordance with the IPP Rate Schedule of the
Tariff.
Section 14. Payments by the IPP or COS.
(a). The IPP shall pay the COS Finance Department in accordance with the
Tariff. Amounts not paid when due may be offset against sums due to the
IPP from the COS Finance Department.
(b). The COS, at the request of the IPP, will once a calendar year provide the
IPP a cash payment, if APS Project has provided more power to COS than
the COS has provided.
(c). The IPP failure to pay any such amounts owed by the due date, the COS
may immediately disconnect the APS Project with the IPP being responsible
for all disconnection and reconnection costs.
Section 15. Force Majeure.
Neither party shall be responsible or liable for or deemed in breach thereof because of
any delay or failure in the performance of their respective obligations hereunder (other
than failure to pay money when due), to the extent such delay or failure is due solely to
circumstances beyond reasonable control of the Party experiencing such delay or failure,
such circumstances including, but not limited to, acts of God, unusually severe weather
conditions; strikes or other labor difficulties; war; riots; requirements, actions or failures
to act on the part of governmental authorities preventing performance; accidents; fires;
failure or damage to, loss of right to or destruction or breakdown of necessary
transmission facilities, which, by exercise of due diligence, such Party could not
reasonably have expected to avoid and which by exercise of due diligence it has not been
able to overcome (such causes, a "Force Majeure"). E
(a). If either Party, because of Force Majeure, is unable to perform its
obligations under this Agreement, that Party shall be excused from whatever
performance is affected by the Force Majeure, except for payment of money
due, to the extent so affected, provided that:
(1). The non -performing Party, within two (2) weeks after the
commencement of the Force Majeure, gives the other Party written
notice describing the particulars of the occurrence.
(2). The suspension of performance is of no greater scope and of no
longer duration than is required by the Force Majeure.
(3). The non -performing Party uses reasonable efforts to remedy the
inability to perform, such efforts not to include settlement of a labor
dispute.
N. When the non -performing Party is able to resume performance of its
obligations under this Agreement, the Party shall give the other party
written notice to that effect.
(c). In the event a Party is unable to perform its obligations under this
Agreement due to legislative, judicial or regulatory agency actions, that
Party shall not be deemed to be in breach of any obligation pursuant to this
Agreement.
(d). The COS shall not be provided the IPP with the notice that IPP is required
to provide in accordance with paragraph 15(a)(1) and 15(b) in this Section.
Section 16. Term.
This Agreement shall be effective on the date set forth above. This Agreement shall
continue in full force and effect until terminated by either Party. Either Party may
terminate this Agreement upon providing the other Party with written notice thirty (30)
days prior to the effective date of such termination.
Section 17. Default.
Except, as specifically provided for in this Agreement, in the event of a breach of this
Agreement by either Party, the non -breaching Party may deliver a notice of default to the
breaching Party. The notice of default shall specify the nature of the breach that is the
basis for the notice and give the breaching Party at least ten (10) days to cure said default,
stating that failure to cure said breach will entitle the non -breaching Party to terminate
this Agreement. Bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or liquidation by either Party
shall constitute a breach of this Agreement.
Section 18. Compliance with Laws and Regulations
The IPP shall comply with all environmental laws and regulations, and shall maintain and II
operate the APS Project in strict accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and
safety codes. The IPP is solely responsible for compliance with all environmental, land
use and other regulatory requirements. If the COS, or regulatory agency, at any time
determines the APS Project is being operated in an illegal, unsafe or unreliable manner,
the COS shall have the unilateral right to interrupt and discontinue its receipt of energy
from the APS Project without any liability or continuing obligation. Further, if any
regulatory entity or entity charged with ensuring reliability of electric systems (or
charged with permitting the APS Project) requests or directs disconnection of the APS
Project, the COS may disconnect the APS Project without liability to the IPP. The IPP
shall supply certification of compliance with permit requirements to COS prior to
interconnection and annually thereafter. Certification shall be provided upon the form
attached as Appendix III.
Section 19. No Sales to Third Parties.
This Agreement does not confer any right upon the IPP to transmit, distribute or delivery
energy to any third party.
Section 20. Taxes.
Any and all taxes due and owing as a result of the ownership and operation of the APS
Project or IPP's associated facilities shall be the sole responsibility of the IPP.
Section 21. Insurance.
The IPP will not be required to carry liability insurance with the COS as a named insurer
as long as the APS Project meets the requirements provided in City Code and Technical
Requirements for Interconnection.
Section 22. Indemnity.
(a). The IPP shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the COS and its
representatives (which shall be deemed past and present COS employees, past
and present City Council persons or agents employed or contracted with the
COS) from and against any and all liability, claims, lawsuits, losses, damages,
expenses, fines, penalties, citations or infractions of any type or nature,
including actual attorney fees and expert witness fees, which may be incurred
or sustained by the COS or its employees or agents by any reason of any act,
omission, misconduct, negligence, or default on the part of the IPP or its
employees, agents, representatives, and or contractors arising in the
connection with or related to the IPP's ownership, installation, maintenance or
operation of the APS Project.
(b). The IPP shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the COS and its
representatives (which shall be deemed past and present COS employees, past
and present City Council persons or agents employed or contracted with the
COS) from and against any and all liability, claims, lawsuits, losses, damages,
expenses, fines, penalties, citations or infractions of any type or nature,
including actual attorney fees and expert witness fees, which may be incurred
or sustained due to the IPP's alleged violation of any permitting, land use, or
environmental laws and regulations. In the event a claim is made which is
subject to this subparagraph, the COS reserves the right to select legal counsel
and control the defense and settlement of any such claim. Such defense shall
be at the sole expense of the IPP.
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(c). The IPP's indemnification obligation shall not apply to liability for
damages for bodily injury to persons or damage to property caused by the sole
negligence of the COS and not in any way attributable to any act or omission
on part of the IPP.
Section 23. Limitation on COS Liability.
The COS shall not be liable to the IPP for consequential, incidental, punitive or indirect
damage of any kind due to any damage to disconnection of the IPP's facilities. The COS
shall have no responsibility or liability to the IPP or any other person or entity for or in
connection with any service interruption, suspension, curtailment or fluctuation or
disturbance of energy, whatever the cause, except the COS shall be liable for repair or
replacement cost (whichever is less) of the IPP's facilities suffering physical damage as a
direct consequence of the COS's sole negligence in operating its distribution system.
Sectiom 24. Removal of Interconnection Facilities.
If required by the COS upon expiration or termination of this Agreement; the IPP shall
pay the reasonable costs of removal, relocation, modification or renovation of any
facilities or equipment required for interconnection with the COS distribution system.
Section 25. COS Tariff.
This Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions contained in the COS Electric
Tariff. In cases of conflict between this Agreement and the COS Tariff, the terms of the
Tariff will control.
Section 26. Atoorney's Fees.
This Agreement shall be interpreted under the laws of the State of Alaska. In the event it
is necessary for either Party to utilize the service of an attorney to enforce any of the
terms of this Agreement, if such enforcing Party prevails, it shall be entitled to
compensation for its reasonable attorney's fees and costs. In the event of litigation
regarding any of the terms of this Agreement, the substantially prevailing Party shall be
entitled, in addition to other relief, to such actual attorney's fees and costs as
demonstrated by the prevailing Party to the court.
27. Amendment, Modification or Waiver.
Any amendments or modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and subject to
mutual agreement by the Parties. The failure of any party at any time or times to require
performance of any provision hereof shall in no manner affect the right at a later time to
enforce the same. No waiver by any Party of the breach of any term or covenant
contained in this Agreement, whether by conduct or otherwise, shall be deemed to be
construed as further or continuing waiver of any such breach of any term or covenant
unless such waiver is in writing.
Section 28. Notices.
All notices and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be deemed
given when received and, unless otherwise provided herein, shall be in writing, shall be
sent by nationally recognized overnight courier services or sent by regular mail deposited
in the United States mail, portage prepaid, addressed to the Parties at the address set for
below or such other address as a party shall specify in writing, and shall be deemed
received upon the sooner of (1) the date actually received or (2) the third business day
following mailing:
To: City of Seward
City of Seward
City Clerk Office
P.O Box 167
Seward, AK 99664-0167
Telephone: (907) 224-4045
Fax: (907) 224-4038
To: IPP
Attn:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
Section 29. Several Obligations; No Partnership or Agency Status
Except where specifically stated in this Agreement to be otherwise, the duties,
obligations, and liabilities of the Parties are intended to be several and not joint or
collective. Neither Party shall have the right to bind or obligate the other in any way or
manner Lidless otherwise specifically provided for herein. Nothing contained in this
Agreement shall be construed to create an association, trust, partnership, franchise, or
joint venture or impose a trust or partnership duty. Except as specifically set forth in this
Agreement, each party shall be liable individually and severally for its own obligations
and actions under this Agreement.
Section 30. Miscellaneous.
(a). Successors and Assigns. All terms and provisions of this Agreement shall
be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by the successors
and permitted assigns of the Parties hereto.
(b). Interpretation. The Parties agree that the terms and provisions of this
Agreement embody their mutual intent and that such terms and conditions are
not to be construed more liberally in favor of, nor more strictly against, either
Party. To the extent the mutual covenants of the Parties under this Agreement
create obligations that extend beyond the termination or expiration of this
Agreement, the applicable provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to
survive such termination or expiration for the limited purpose of enforcing
such covenants and obligations in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement.
(c). Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original and all of which, when taken together, shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
(d). Authority. Each person executing this Agreement on behalf of a Party
represents that he or she has the authority to execute it on behalf of the
respective Party. If the IPP is incorporated, it shall provide the COS with a
duly certified copy of a corporate resolution, naming and authorizing its
representative (s) to enter into execute this Agreement.
(e) Appendices. The Appendices referenced herein and attached hereto shall
be hereby incorporated and made an integral part of this Agreement.
(f) Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the attached Appendices constitute
the entire understanding and agreement between the Parties regarding the
subject matter hereof, supersede entirely all prior understandings, and may not
be altered or amended, except by an instrument in writing signed by the
Parties. The Parties each acknowledge and agree that no representation,
warranty signed by the inducement has been made to it regarding the rights set
forth in this Agreement which is not expressly set forth in this Agreement and
attached Appendices.
(g). Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is intended to be solely for the
benefit of the Parties hereto and their permitted successors and permitted
assignees and is intended to, and shall not confer any rights or benefits on any
other third party not a signatory thereto.
(h). No Agency. Neither Party shall be considered to be the agent or
representative of the other Party. No agency relationship is created by this
Agreement.
(i). Communication. The IPP must provide and maintain current contact
information with the COS. Due to the importance of maintaining operational
integrity of the COS distribution system in a safe and efficient manner, the
COS will have the unilateral right to react to any circumstances created by the
APS Project being interconnected with the COS distribution system and its �
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Customers. The COS may separate the APS Project from the COS distribution
system when immediate contact with the IPP is not possible or practical under
the circumstances.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their duly authorized representatives on the date first above
written.
CITY OF SEWARD (NAME OF IPP)
By: =
By:
Printed Name: Printed Name:
Title:
Title:
CITY OF SEWARD
INTERCONNECTION AND POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
FOR
INDEPENDENT POWER PROVIDER
INDEPENDENT POWER PROVIDER'S PERMIT CERTIFICATION
The undersigned states under penalty of perjury that:
1. He/She has the authority to sign on behalf of the Independent Power Provider
(IPP), _ (Name/Customer Account
No. ).
2. The IPP has obtained all necessary permits for the installation and operation its
generating facility located at (only one site may be
listed per certification).
3. The IPP has complied with, and will continue to comply with, all laws related to
the siting, installation and operation of the generating facility described above.
Dated this
day of , 20
Signature:
Name:
Title:
CITY OF SEWARD
INDEPENDENT POWER PROVIDER'S INTERCONNECTION
PERMIT CERTIFICATION
The undersigned states under penalty of perjury that:
1. He/She has the authority to sign on behalf of the Independent Power
Provider (IPP),
(Name/Customer Account No. ).
2. The IPP has obtained all necessary permits for the installation and operation
its generating facility located at (only one site
may be listed per certification).
�. The IPP has complied with, and will continue to comply with, all laws
related to the siting, installation and operation of the generating facility
described above.
Dated this day of , 20
Signature:
Name:
Title:
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CITY OF SEWARD ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCONNECTION
Table of Contents
1 Introduction............................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Separate Operation.............................................................................................. 3
1.2 Parallel Operation............................................................................................... 3
l.3 Islanding.............................................................................................................. 4
2 Classification of Non -Utility Generation Installations .......................................... 4
2.1 Class A Facilities................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Class B Facilities................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Class C Facilities................................................................................................. 5
2.4 Class D Facilities
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Design Requirements...............................................................................................
6
3.1
Design Documentation and Information.............................................................
6
3.1.1
One -Line Diagram......................................................................................
6
3.1.2
Three -Line Diagram (as required)..............................................................
6
3.1.3
Relay, Metering, and Telemetering Functional Drawing ...........................
7
3.1.4
Paralleling Device Control Drawings.........................................................
7
3.1.5
Facility Grounding Drawings.....................................................................
7
3.2
Protective Systems and Equipment.....................................................................
7
3.3
City of Seward System Modifications................................................................
8
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Induction Generators...........................................................................................
8
3.5
Standard System Voltages..................................................................................
8
3.6
Power Converter Systems...................................................................................
9
4
INTERCONNECTION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ................................
4.1
Overview of Required Equipment......................................................................
9
4.1.1
Metering Requirements...................................................................
4.1.2
Interconnection Disconnect Device..........................................................
10
4.1.3
Interconnection Transformer................................................:...................
11
4.1.4
Protection and Control Devices ........................... I.....................................
11
4. l
.5 Telemetry and Monitoring Requirements .................................................
12
4.1.6
Operational Data Logging.........................................................................
13
4.1.7
Export Power Control Equipment.............................................................
13
4.1.8
Protection & Control System Testing Conformance ................................
13
5
Interconnection Equipment Requirements By Class ..........................................
5.1
Equipment Requirements - Class A Facilities ..................................................
14
5.1.1
Application of Minimum Requirements — Class A Facilities ...................
14
5.1.2
Metering Requirements — Class A Facilities ............................................
14
5.1.3
Interconnection Disconnect Device — Class A Facilities ..........................
14
5.1.4
Interconnection Transformer — Class A Facilities ....................................
14
5.1.5
Protection and Control Devices — Class A Facilities ................................
15
5.1.6
Telemetry and Monitoring — Class A Facilities ........................................
16
5.1.7
Operational Data Logging — Class A Facilities ........................................
16
5.1.8
Export Power Control Equipment — Class A Facilities ............................
17
5.2
Equipment Requirements - Class B Facilities ..................................................
17
5.2.1
Application of Minimum Requirements — Class B Facilities ...................
17
5.2.2
Metering Requirements — Class B Facilities .............................................
17
5.2.3
Interconnection Disconnect Device — Class B Facilities ..........................
17
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5.2.4
Interconnection Transformer — Class B Facilities ....................................
17
5.2.5
Protection and Control Devices — Class B Facilities ................................
18
5.2.6
Telemetry and Monitoring — Class B Facilities ........................................
20
5.2.7
Operational Data Logging — Class B Facilities .........................................
20
5.2.8
Export Power Control Equipment — Class B Facilities .............................
20
5.3 Equipment Requirements - Class C Facilities ..................................................
20
5.3.1
Application of Minimum Requirements — Class C Facilities ...................
20
5.3.2
Metering Requirements — Class C Facilities .............................................
21
5.3.3
Interconnection Disconnect Device — Class C Facilities ..........................
21
5.3,4
Interconnection Transformer — Class C Facilities ....................................
21
5.3.5
Protection and Control Devices — Class C Facilities ................................
21
5.3.6
Telemetry and Monitoring— Class C Facilities .........................................
23 I
5.3.7
Operational Data Logging — Class C Facilities .........................................
23
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5.3.8
Export Power Control Equipment — Class C Facilities .............................
24
5.4
Equipment Requirements - Class D Facilities ..................................................
24 �I
5.4.1
Application of Minimum Requirements — Class D Facilities ...................
24
5.4.2
Metering Requirements — Class D Facilities ............................................
25
5.4.3
Interconnection Disconnect Device — Class D Facilities ..........................
25
5.4.4
Interconnection Transformer — Class D Facilities ....................................
25
5.4.5
Protection and Control Devices — Class D Facilities ................................
25
5.4.6
Telemetry and Monitoring — Class D Facilities ........................................
27
5.4.7
Operational Data Logging — Class D Facilities ........................................
28
5.4.8
Export Power Control Equipment — Class D Facilities ............................
28
5.5
Voice and Data Communications.....................................................................
29
5.6
Producer -Owned Electrical Distribution Systems ............................................
29
6 INTERCONNECTED OPERATING REQUIREMENTS .................................
29
6.1
Approval for Parallel Operation .................... ....................................................)
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6.2
Discontinuance of Parallel Operation...............................................................
30
6.3
Islanded Operation............................................................................................
30
6.4
Voltage Requirements.......................................................................................
30
6.4.1
Voltage Levels & Fluctuations.................................................................
30
6.4.2
Voltage Regulation and Reactive Power Requirements ............................
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6.5
Generator Droop Requirements........................................................................
31
6.6
Harmonies .........................................................................................................
31
6.7
Power Factor Requirements..............................................................................
31
6.8
Coordination with the City of Seward Protective System .......... ....................
32
6.9
Maintenance & Testing.....................................................................................
32
6.9.1
Interconnection Equipment Maintenance .................................................
32
6.9.2
Protective Systems Functional Testing .....................................................
33
7 DEFINITIONS
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8 APPLICATION
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1 Introduction
The operation of non -utility generation in parallel with the electrical supply grid poses important
safety concerns for City of Seward personnel and equipment. The safe, reliable operation of the
City of Seward system, for all residents, is of the utmost importance to us. Accordingly, any
interconnected non -utility generating facility must meet all applicable federal, state, and local
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safety codes and regulations, in addition to the specific guidelines and requirements contained in
these guidelines. The City of Seward strongly recommends (and in some cases, may require) that
those applying for interconnection obtain the services of an engineering professional, expert in
the design of wiring and protection systems, including control and protection systems for
generating equipment interconnected with electric grids.
Electrical distribution systems are inherently complex in design; each proposal to interconnect to
the system will be unique in geographic location, operational characteristics, and impact to the
electrical grid. All proposals must therefore be analyzed to determine the specific technical
operating criteria and utility interface requirements.
The purpose of the City of Seward interconnection process is to provide a thorough but
expedient method by which the applicant can obtain authorization for a safe and reliable
interconnection with the City of Seward electrical system.
It should be noted that the requirements contained in these guidelines represent the minimum that
City of Seward applies in evaluating and installing its own generation resources to the system.
The aim of this document is to guide the applicant to ensure that the safe, reliable performance of
the City of Seward system is maintained as we assist in the process of interconnecting the
applicant's non -utility generation technologies to meet the energy requirements of our
consumers.
This document shall not be construed as modifying any agreements that exist to establish the
rights and obligations of both City of Seward and the applicant.
The City of Seward will estimate its costs related to the applicant's proposed interconnection.
The applicant will be responsible for full payment of the costs the City of Seward would not
have incurred but for the applicant's interconnection.
1.1 Separate Operation
The requirements contained in the Interconnection Guidelines generally do not apply to
`separate operating' non -utility generating systems. Typically, separate operating systems
include small emergency generating units for residential use, and certain uninterruptible
power systems (UPS), which do not energize the City of Seward system in their normal
course of operation.
Within the context of these guidelines, a `separate operating' system is defined as a
generating system, which has no capability or possibility of connecting and operating in
parallel with the City of Seward system. Generally, a separate system is comprised of
power generating equipment and switching apparatus located on the owner's site or
property, which are designed and intended for use as an emergency, stand-by, or stand-
alone power system.
1.2 Parallel Operation
A transfer of power between the two systems is a direct and often desired result of
parallel operation. A consequence of such parallel operation is that parallel generation
becomes an electrically connected part of the City of Seward power system which must
be considered in the electrical protection of City of Seward facilities. City of Seward's
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ability to provide safety to City of Seward personnel who may need to perform work on a
power line is lost when a customer facility is operating in an islanded mode. The ability
to maintain electrical power within specifications to customers is also lost during an
islanded operating condition. For these reasons protection from islanding shall be
incorporated into each customer's facility connected in parallel to the City of Seward.
Protection system design incorporated into customer facilities shall be performed by a
power system engineer qualified to perform such work and who is licensed as a
professional engineer in the state of Alaska. The protection system design shall be
reviewed by the City of Seward. Prior to energizing a customer facility any changes to
the protection system design requested by the City of Seward will be made by the
customer. Smaller inverter type equipment meeting the most recent UL and IEEE
standards for interconnecting to utility power systems may have integral protection
equipment built into one complete package. All adjustable or factory set protection
parameters incorporated into Grid Interactive equipment shall be reviewed by the City of
Seward. Prior to energizing customer's inverter type generation facilities, all settable
protection parameters recommended by City of Seward will be made to the customer's
equipment by the customer and confirmed by the City of Seward.
1.3 Islanding
Within the context of these guidelines, islanded operation (or "islanding") denotes the
condition where the producer's generation energizes a portion of the City of Seward
electrical grid that has become electrically separated from the rest of the City of Seward
system. For safety and quality reasons, no producer may island any portion of the City of
Seward system, unless provided expressed approval and authorization by the City of
Seward.
Of primary concern are the possible dangers, which may be presented to City of Seward
personnel under islanding conditions. City of Seward line crews must have the assurance
that any section of City of Seward's system is de -energized prior to work and will not be
re -energized until there is confirmation that they are physically clear of the system. Under
an islanded condition, the City of Seward cannot provide assurance to its personnel that
all portions of the island are de -energized
Another equally important concern is the responsibility the City of Seward has to deliver
electrical service within the proper ranges (voltage, frequency, etc.) to its consumers. If a
portion of the City of Seward system were to become islanded and energized by non -City
of Seward generation, City of Seward would no longer control the quality, safety, and
integrity of the electrical service delivered to its consumers.
2 Classification of Non -Utility Generation Installations
In order to evaluate proposed interconnections to the electrical system, City of Seward
categorizes Producer —owned generation systems into four general classes — Classes A, B, C, and
D. This system is based upon industry -accepted methodology for assessing the possible impacts
that interconnected facilities may have on the system. Criteria for classification include the
maximum capability of the facility (output capacity in kVA), the type of generating system and
characteristics (synchronous generator, induction generator, power converter system, etc.), the
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stiffness ratio' of the facility in relation to the City of Seward electrical system, ands stem �
electrical characteristics at the point of interconnection. y
One measure used to determine the potential impact is the stiffness, ratio at the point of
interconnection. This stiffness ratio is the ratio of the available electric system fault current at the
interconnection point to the maximum -rated current of the Producer's facility. Used throughout
the industry, this ratio indicates the capability of a particular generator to influence system
voltages and operating characteristics. For any given point on the system, the higher the ratio, the
lower the probability that the Producer may contribute to system disturbances or adversely affect
nominal system voltage levels.
To obtain the minimum interconnection equipment requirements associated with a particular
class of facilities, please refer to Section 5: Interconnection Equipment Requirements.
2.1 Class A Facilities
Non -utility generator installations of 10-kVA output or less, where the system stiffness
ratio is at least 100, are identified as Class A installations. Interconnection requirements
for Class A installations are typically the most moderate of all the classes.
In general, Class A installations are most applicable to residential and/or small
commercial on -site power supply applications and are not expected to affect City of
Seward primary electrical distribution feeder devices. Class A installations are rarely
capable of significantly altering local voltages on adjacent distribution facilities, and the
relatively small -sized generators are not capable of supporting large islands on the
primary electrical system.
2.2 Class B Facilities
Non -utility generator installations of 10 kVA to 100 kVA, where the stiffness ratio is at
least 50, are identified as Class B installations.
As with Class A installations, the probability of interference with City of Seward
consumers and electrical distribution system equipment is relatively low, but the risk is
sufficient to warrant moderate interconnection requirements. Class B installations
generally do not significantly influence primary electrical feeder devices, but can alter
primary and/or secondary voltages. Thus, islanded operation with the City of Seward
system is of greater potential concern than with Class A installations.
2.3 Class C Facilities it
Non -utility generator installations of 100 kVA to 1,000 kVA, where the stiffness ratio is
at least 30, are identified as Class C installations. Given the larger capacity of Class C
facilities (relative to Classes A and B), the potential to island large sections of the City of
Seward electric system is of much greater concern. In addition, Class C installations can
significantly influence primary feeder devices and operations. Accordingly, the
probability of interference with City of Seward consumers and system equipment is high
enough to necessitate more stringent interconnection requirements
2.4 Class D Facilities
Non -utility generator installations of 1,000 kVA to 5,000 kVA, where the stiffness ratio
is at least 20, are identified as Class D installations.
This size of installation and available fault contribution can present a major risk to system
safety and operations. The effect on City of Seward system voltages and equipment, due
to unacceptable constant or transient conditions from the installation, can be serious. Due
to the capacity of Class D facilities, islanding is of major concern to the City of Seward.
Accordingly, greater levels of interconnection protective equipment are required for
Class D systems.
Class D installations require detailed and careful system studies to determine the amount
and degree of interconnection and interface requirements, as they are capable of having a
major influence on the City of Seward connecting feeder(s), adjacent feeders, and
substations.
3 Design Requirements
3.1 Design Documentation and Information
For City of Seward review and reference purposes, the Producer shall submit the
:following information and design documentation with the interconnection application(s).
In certain cases, such as smaller -class facilities, some submittal requirements may be
waived, at City of Seward's discretion. All of the Producer's interconnection final design
plans and drawings shall be approved by an electrical engineer, registered and recognized
as a Professional Engineer in the State of Alaska. This approval shall be indicated by the
presence of the engineer's professional seal on all drawings and documents.
3.1.1 One -Line Diagram
This is a schematic electrical drawing with sufficient detail to show the major
elements of the facility electrical connections, interconnection and protective
equipment, and point of interconnection to the City of Seward electrical system.
The diagram should include the following: I'
• Generating equipment
• Circuitry of the facility, to include conductor types, sizes, and bus
electrical ratings
• Metering points and instrument transformers (as applicable)
• Interconnection transformer ! j
• Relays and circuit breakers/interrupting devices
• Switchgear (as applicable) I,
• Utility circuitry at the point of interconnection
3.1.2 Three -Line Diagram (as required)
This schematic electrical drawing shall represent all three phases and neutral
connections of the interconnected facility circuits, showing potential transformer
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(PT) and current transformer (CT) ratios and details of their configuration,
including relays, meters, and test switches.
3.1.3 Relay, Metering, and Telemetering Functional Drawing
This diagram shall indicate the functions of the individual relays, metering, and
telemetering equipment, if any. For simpler systems, such as some Class A
facilities, the one -line diagram and the functional diagram can be combined.
3.1.4 Paralleling Device Control Drawings
These drawings shall show the conditions, relays, and instrument transformers
that cause all switchgear and/or circuit breakers applied to the interconnecting
facility to open or close. The source of power for each control should be clearly
indicated in the drawings. For simpler systems, such as Class A facilities, these
control drawings can be incorporated in the one -line diagram.
3.1.5 Facility Grounding Drawings
These drawings shall indicate ground wire sizes, bonding, and connections, as
well as the number, size, and type of electrodes, and spacing. The Producer's
grounding scheme shall conform to IEEE Std. 1547, Part 4.1.2: Integration with
Area F,PS Grounding.
In addition to the above, the Producer shall provide to the City of Seward any additional
design information or documents pertaining to the interconnected facility, as requested.
3.2 Protective Systems and Equipment
Control and protection designs for facilities proposed to operate in parallel with the City
of Seward system must be approved by the City of Seward prior to approval for
interconnection with the City of Seward electric grid.
The specific design of the protection system depends on the generator type, size, and
other site -specific considerations. The Producer must meet City of Seward requirements,
and all designs and equipment must conform to the National Electrical Code, the National
Electrical Safety Code, IEEE standards, and all federal, state, local, and municipal codes.
When proposing protective devices for the protection of the City of Seward system, the
applicant shall submit a single -line drawing of this equipment tox the City of Seward for
approval of the interconnection protective functions and equipment. Any changes
required by City of Seward must be made prior to final acceptance, and the City of
Seward must be provided with dated copies of the final drawings. To eliminate
unnecessary costs and delays, the final design should be submitted to, and approved by
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the City of Seward prior to ordering equipment and the commencement of
construction.
The City of Seward will approve only those portions of the Producer's system designs,
which apply to the interconnection with, and protection of, the City of Seward system.
The City of Seward may commeW�on other areas, which appear to be incorrect or
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deficient, but will not assume responsibility for the correctness of protection pertaining to
the Producer's system.
In order to gain approval for interconnected operation, At the completion of construction
the Producer shall demonstrate to designated City of Seward personnel conformance to
the testing specifications and requirements contained in IEEE Standards 1547 and 1547.1
for all protective and control systems associated with the Producer's interconnection
equipment. The Producer shall provide documentation of test results, protective relay
settings, and control system settings to the City of Seward.
3.3 City of Seward System Modifications
Any modification to the City of Seward electric grid, such as the installation of additional
equipment, reconductoring of all or a portion of the connecting City of Seward line, or
reconfiguration of City of Seward protection systems necessary to permit in -parallel
operation with the City of Seward electric grid, will be performed by the City of Seward.
Where such City of Seward system modifications are required to allow the
interconnection of the Producer's facilities, the City of Seward will perform these
modifications, at the Producer's expense, providing all labor, materials, and equipment
necessary.
3.4 Induction Generators
Induction generators require varying amounts of reactive electric power (VARs) in order
to produce real electric power (watts). Due to this consumption (or absorption) of VARs,
induction generators inherently operate at leading power factors. It is the responsibility of
the Producer to provide all reactive support or compensation to maintain power Iactors
within the limits specified in Section 6.7: Power Factor Requirements, when operating in
parallel with the City of Seward electric grid. Reactive support for required power factor
correction may be provided by the Producer's installation of City of Seward approved
reactive compensation devices, or through contractual agreement with City of Seward to
provide ancillary services to the Producer.
3.5 Standard System Voltages
The City of Seward's system voltages conform to ANSI C84.1 standards and are
outlined as follows. All distribution circuits, both secondary and primary, are
effectively grounded. Specific voltage requirements and limits for Producers
generation are described in Section 5: Interconnected operation Requirements.
• Distribution Secondary Voltages:
- Single Phase, 120/240 volts, 3wire
- Single Phase, 240/480 volts, 3wire
- Three Phase, 120/208 volts, 4 wire, grounded wye
- Three Phase, 277/480 volts, 4 wire, grounded wye
• Distribution Primary Voltages:
- Single Phase, 7,200 volts_
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- Single Phase, 14,400 volts
- Three Phase, 7,200/12,470 volts, 4 wire, grounded wye
- Three Phase, 14,400/24,900 volts, 4 wire, grounded wye
• Transmission Voltages:
- 69,000 volts, three phase
- 115,000 volts, three phase
3.6 .Power Converter Systems
Reactive power supply requirements for converter systems are similar to those for
induction generators, and the general guidelines discussed apply. The City of Seward
requires that power converter systems conform to the requirements contained in IEEE
Standard 1547 and 1547.1, and that such systems for interconnected generation sources
meet the recommended limits for current, voltage, and harmonic distortion contained in
IEEE Std. 519, Sections 10 and 11. If the Producer's converter system(s) is found to
interfere with the City of Seward electric grid, City of Seward consumers, or other power
producers, the Producer may be required to install adequate electrical filtering to bring
the voltage and current outputs to acceptable levels. Converters that have been tested and
certified by an independent laboratory, such as Underwriters' Laboratories (UL), to be
non-islanding, and meet the recommended limits contained in IEEE Std. 519, Sections 10
and 11, may be interconnected to the City of Seward system as -is.
For units rated less than 100 kW, it is usually acceptable to have the frequency and
voltage protective functions built into the electronics of the converter if the set points of
those functions meet IEEE Std. 1547 criteria, are tamperproof, and can be easily and
reliably tested.
4 INTERCONNECTION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
In order to simplify the process for determining the interconnection equipment necessary to If
operate non -utility generation in parallel with City of Seward's electric system, the City of
Seward has developed this section, which outlines the minimum interconnection requirements
for each class of Producer -owned facilities.
As a minimum, City of Seward requires that all of the Producer's interconnection equipment and
facilities meet the requirements contained within IEEE Std. 1547, Part 4.1: General
Requirements.
4.1 Overview of Required Equipment
This overview of required equipment and devices provides general descriptions as to the
components, including functionality, purpose, and responsibilities by both the Producer
and the City of Seward regarding ownership, installation, and maintenance.
Specific requirements for each classification of Producer -owned interconnected
generation can be found in Section 5.0: Interconnection Equipment Requirements By
Class.
4.1.1 Metering Requirements
For all classifications of parallel generating facilities, City of Seward requires that
separate "In -and -Out Metering" be utilized to capture the real power flows (watt-
hours) into and out of a Producer's facility.
It is the Producer's responsibility to provide, install, and maintain all facilities
necessary to accommodate City of Seward metering. The City of Seward shall
provide all meters at the Producer's expense. Depending upon the specific
application, required metering may also include the following:
• VAR -hour metering
• Real power (watt) demand metering
• Reactive power (VAR) demand metering i
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• Time -of -delivery metering
4.1.2 Interconnection Disconnect Device
A City of Seward approved manual disconnect device must be provided as a
means of electrically isolating the non -utility generating facility from the City of
Seward system, and establishing working clearances for maintenance and repair
work in accordance with City of Seward safety rules and practices.
This manual disconnect device must be securable and readily accessible by City
of Seward personnel, and provide visible verification of disconnection from the
City of Seward electric grid. For connections to the City of Seward transmission
grid, a tap line switch may also be required if, in City of Seward's judgment,
sufficient tap line exposure exists to warrant it.
In all cases, unless expressed written permission is provided by the City of
Seward, the disconnect device shall be located on the City of Seward side of'the
interconnection point. At the Producer's expense, City of Seward shall install the
device and assume ownership and maintenance responsibilities. Only devices
specifically approved by City of Seward shall be used.
The manual disconnect device must be physically located for ease of access and
visibility to City of Seward personnel. The disconnect device shall be identified
with a City of Seward -designated switch number plate.
The disconnect device shall not be used by the Producer to make or break
parallels between the City of Seward system and the Producer's generator(s). The
device enclosure and operating handle (when present) must be kept locked at all
times with City of Seward padlocks.
Disconnect devices must meet the following minimum physical requirements for
approval by the City of Seward:
• Must be located near the facility metering;
• Must be externally operable without exposing the operator to contact with
live parts and, if power -operable, of a type that can be opened by hand in
the event of a supply failure;
• Must provide a visible -break indication, showing whether in the open or
closed position;
• Must have ratings not less than the load and fault current to be carried;
• For disconnect equipment energized from both sides, a marking shall be
provided to indicate that all contacts of the disconnect equipment may be
energized;
• Must be gang -operated if three-phase;
• For outdoor installations, disconnect devices must be weather-proof or
designed to withstand exposure to weather;
• Must be lockable in both the open and closed positions.
4.1.3 Interconnection Transformer
Functionally, the interconnection transformer is no different from any other
service transfonner, which transforms City of Seward's nominal voltages from
one level to another. What distinguishes this device from a standard service �
transformer is that it must serve to interconnect the Producer's generating
facilities to the City of Seward system.
Of major concern to the City of Seward is the possibility that adverse power
quality or service interruptions may be experienced by City of Seward consumers,
which are served by the same transformer that interconnects the Producer's
generating facilities. Under certain conditions, the utilization of a dedicated
interconnection transformer may be required to limit such adverse conditions.
A dedicated transformer, as defined in these guidelines, is one that is dedicated to
serving the Producer's facility; no other City of Seward consumers shall be
connected on the secondary side of the transformer. The purpose of a dedicated
transformer is to minimize any adverse impacts to City of Seward consumers,
which may result from the parallel operation of Producer -owned facilities.
Generally, for smaller installations (Class A and B facilities), a dedicated
transformer will not be required. However, this will be evaluated on an individual
basis for each Applicant requesting to interconnect to the City of Seward system.
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For Class C and D facilities, a dedicated transformer will be required in all cases.
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For these sizes of facilities, there will typically be a dedicated City of Seward
transformer in place if the Producer's facility contains existing loads served by
City of Seward. Where this is not the case, a dedicated interconnection
transformer will need to be installed.
The specific conditions under which a dedicated transformer is required are
addressed for each class of facilities in this section of the guidelines. Where a
dedicated transformer is required to allow the interconnection of the Producer's
facility(s), the Producer will be responsible for the associated labor and equipment
costs
4.1.4 Protection and Control Devices
Certain protective functions and control equipment are necessary to ensure that
both the safety and reliability of the City of Seward system are maintained. While
the Producer is responsible. for 'he installation and maintenance of such
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equipment, it should be noted that the required equipment outlined in this section III
apply only to the protection of the City of Seward system, not the Producer's
facilities. Typically, the minimum protective and control equipment requirements
for all classifications of Producer -owned facilities are as follows:
• Paralleling Device (controlled switchgear and/or circuit breaker)
• Anti-Islanding Protective Functions
— Overvoltage Protective Relaying
— Under -voltage Protective Relaying
— Over -frequency Protective Relaying
— Under -frequency Protective Relaying
• Synchronization Protection:
— Synchronous Generators: Automatic Synchronizing with Relay
• Supervision
— Induction Generators: Speed Matching Relaying
— Power Converter Systems: Conform to the requirements of IEEE,
Standard 1547, Parts 4.1.3 and 5.1.2.C.
Due to the impact that larger facilities can have on the City of Seward system,
additional requirements can be necessary for such facilities, including but not
limited to:
• System Fault Protection Functions
— Ground Over -current Protective Relaying
— Phase -fault Protective Relaying
• Transfer Trip Capability
• Export Power Control Equipment
— Voltage Regulator/Power Factor Controller
— Direct Digital Control (City of Seward SCADA Control)
— Power System Stabilizer
4.1.5 Telemetry and Monitoring Requirements
Telemetry generally involves the communication of measured outputs from the
Producer's generating facility to City of Seward. This can include variables such
as the status of equipment and controller functions, as well as plant output data
(voltage, real and reactive power, power quality, etc.). Typically, variables are
transmitted with the aid of a communication channel that permits the ; 'I
measurement to be interpreted at a distance from the primary detector.
For smaller facilities, such as Class A and B installations, data telemetry is
generally not required.
For the larger classifications of facilities (Classes C and D), telemetering of data
to include interconnection status, power flows (real and reactive power) and
voltage will be required.
For specific telemetering requirements, refer to Section 5.0, Interconnection
Equipment Requirements by Class.
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4.1.6 Operational Data Logging i
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Typically, operational data logs include recorded information on generating unit
operations such as the following:
• Key operational parameters such as voltage, real and reactive power,
frequency, etc.;
• Protective equipment operations (circuit breaker trips, protective relay targets,
etc.);
• Time and nature of communications with City of Seward Power Control
Department personnel.
For smaller sized facilities, such as Classes A and B, operational data logging is
not required, but when such data is available or maintained by the Producer, it
shall be provided to the City of Seward upon request.
For Class C and D facilities, a seven (7) day digital data logger is required. For
specific parameter recording requirements, refer to Section 5.0: Interconnection
Equipment Requirements by Class, for Class C and D facilities.
4.1.7 Export Power Control Equipment
For cases where the Producer and the City of Seward formulate a Power Purchase
Agreement for export power from the Producer's facility, special control
equipment may be necessary depending upon the specific performance terms of
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Generally, special control equipment will not be necessary for relatively smaller
generating facilities such as Class A and B facilities. Having larger generating
capability and capacity, Class C and D facilities may export substantial amounts
of power into the City of Seward distribution system, thus these classes of
facilities may require export power control equipment. This equipment may
include Voltage Regulation Control, Power Factor Controllers, and Power System
Stabilizers, depending on the specific determination. Refer to the specific
requirements for Class C and D under Section 5.0 for further information.
4.1.8 Protection & Control System Testing Conformance
In all cases, the Producer's protective relays and controls systems associated with
the interconnection shall adhere to the requirements contained in IEEE Std.
1547.1
To allow performance and verification of functional testing as required, these ' 1
systems shall have accessible sensing inputs or testing terminal blocks, or
acceptable equivalents as determined by the City of Seward. II
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5 Interconnection Equipment Requirements By Class
51 Equipment Requirements - Class A Facilities
5.1.1 Application of Minimum Requirements — Class A Facilities
This portion of the Interconnection Guidelines addresses the general minimum
interconnection equipment necessary for Class A generating facilities. Specific
requirements for each individual proposed facility may vary, depending on factors
such as the location of the interconnection, the number and proximity of adjacent
City of Seward consumers, and the characteristics of the facility proposing to
interconnect to the City of Seward system.
City of Seward has developed these minimum requirements based on the
following assumptions as to the nature of the electric system at the point of
interconnection, and the utilization of the Producer's energy:
• The total non -utility generating capability (kVA), singular or aggregate, on the
interconnecting City of Seward feeder is less than 10 percent of the averaged
annual hourly peak demand (kVA) for that feeder.
• Interconnections to the City of Seward distribution system are typically made
at City of Seward's standard secondary voltages on individual secondary
circuits.
• The Producers' generation is generally sized to meet all or a portion of the
Producer's load at the point of interconnection.
• Class A installations are assumed to connect only to single-phase portions of
the City of Seward system.
Where proposed interconnections fall outside of the above parameters,
modifications to the minimum requirements may be necessary in order to
maintain the safety, reliability, and operational performance of the City of Seward
system.
5.1.2 Metering Requirements — Class A Facilities
In general, City of Seward only requires in/out watt-hour metering for Class A
facilities. Metering facilities shall be installed per the City of Seward's metering
requirements.
5.1.3 Interconnection Disconnect Device — Class A Facilities
An approved manual disconnect device is required for all Class A installations
(Refer to Section 5.0: Interconnection Disconnect Device)
5.1.4 Interconnection Transformer — Class A Facilities
Generally, for Class A installations, a dedicated transformer for interconnecting
the Producer's facility is not required. However, under certain conditions the
utilization of a dedicated transformer may be required. Examples of such
conditions would include the following: ,
• The Producer's total rated generating capability is at or above the rating of the
existing City of Seward transformer serving the Producer's facilities.
• The Producer's electrical system characteristics differ from City of Seward's
standard distribution voltages and configurations (Refer to Subsection 3.5:
Standard System Voltages).
• The Producer's facility adversely impacts the quality of power delivered to
adjacent City of Seward secondary distribution system consumers (Refer to
Section 6.0: Interconnected Operating Requirements).
Where the installation of a dedicated transformer is required, the Producer will be
responsible for all labor and material costs associated with -the installation.
5.1.5 Protection and Control Devices — Class A Facilities
The general interconnection protective and control requirements for Class A
installations are as follows:
1. Paralleling Device
• A City of Seward -approved circuit breaker is required to allow separation
of the Producer's generation from the City of Seward system during fault
conditions.
• This device must be capable of withstanding 220% of the City of Seward
system voltage at the point of interconnection must have sufficient
interrupting capacity to interrupt the maximum available fault current at its
location, and be locked out when operated by the protective relays
required for interconnection.
2. Over/Under Voltage Protection
hhe Producer's overvoltage and undervoltage interconnection protective functions
shall detect voltage at the point of interconnection, and shall open the paralleling
device within the times specified in the table below, if the voltage is within the
stated ranges.
Voltage Range [V]
(% of nominal voltage)
Maximum Clearing Time
(seconds)
V < 50%
0.16
50% <_ V < 88%
2.00
110% < V < 120%
1.00
V >_ 120%
0.16
3. Over/Under Frequency Protection
The Producer's over -frequency and under -frequency interconnection protective
functions shall open the paralleling device within the times specified in the table
below, if the frequency is within the stated ranges.
Frequency Range [f]
(Hz)
Maximum Clearing Time
(seconds)
f> 60.5
0.16
f < 59.5
0.16
4. Synchronization Protection
For parallel operation, the Producer's facilities shall meet the requirements
pertaining to synchronization specified within IEEE Std. 1547, Parts 4.1.3 and
5.1.2. Specific equipment requirements are as follows:
• Synchronous Generator Interconnection Synchronous generators operated in
parallel with the City of Seward electric system are required to have automatic
relay supervision to verify synchronism for permissive closure of the
interconnection circuit breaker. Manual synchronizing systems are not
approved for interconnected operation with the City of Seward system.
• Induction Generator Interconnection
• Due to the `slip' inherent to induction generators, synchronous operation
cannot be precisely maintained when operating in parallel with the City of I;
Seward system. Therefore, City of Seward requires that speed -matching
relaying be utilized, set to permit breaker (or contactor) closing when
generator speed is maintained above 95 percent of the City of Seward system
synchronous speed at the point of interconnection.
• Power Converter Interconnection Power converter systems that produce a
fundamental voltage before the paralleling device is closed are capable of
stand-alone operation, thus shall be tested to meet the requirements as outlined
in IEEE Std. 1547, Part 5.1.2.A. All other power converter based systems
shall meet the requirements contained in IEEE 1547, Part 5.1.2.C.
5. Ground Fault Protection
In general, Class A facilities may interconnect to the City of Seward system
without the provision of ground fault protection to limit contributions to ground
faults on the City of Seward system. However, in accordance with IEEE 1547,
Part 4.2.1, the Producer's interconnection equipment must be demonstrated to
cease energization of, and disconnect from the City of Seward system under fault
conditions.
5.1.6 Telemetry and Monitoring — Class A Facilities
1. Telemetry
Typically, Class A facilities will not be required to provide telemetry capability in
order to interconnect with the City of Seward system.
2. Monitoring
Typically, City of Seward will not require power quality monitoring for Class A
facilities. However, where City of Seward determines that there is either a
potential or an indication that the output from the Producer's facility can
adversely affect the standard performance of the City of Seward electric system,
or the quality of power delivered to City of Seward consumers, power quality
monitoring will be required.
5.1.7 Operational Data Logging — Class A Facilities
For Class A facilities, City of Seward generally will not require the installation of
operational data logging equipment. However, as available or maintained by the
Producer, such logs will be made available to City of Seward upon request.
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5.1.8 Export Power Control Equipment — Class A Facilities
Generally, for Class A facilities, control equipment for export power is not
required. In certain cases, depending upon the specific contractual agreement
between City of Seward and the Producer, additional control equipment may be
necessary to control the amount and quality of export power. Such cases will be
reviewed on an individual basis.
5.2 Equipment Requirements - Class B Facilities
5.2.1 Application of Minimum Requirements — Class B Facilities.
"Phis portion of the Interconnection Guidelines addresses the general minimum
interconnection equipment necessary for Class B generating facilities. Specific
requirements for each individual proposed facility may vary, depending on factors
such as the location of the interconnection, the number and proximity of adjacent
City of Seward consumers, and the characteristics of the facility proposing to
interconnect to the City of Seward system.
City of Seward has developed these minimum requirements based on the
following assumptions as to the nature of the electric system at the point of
interconnection, and the utilization of the Producer's energy:
• The total non -utility generating capability (kVA), singular or aggregate,
on the interconnecting City of Seward feeder is less than 15 percent of the
averaged annual hourly peak demand (kVA) for that feeder.
• The Producer's generation is generally sized to meet all or a portion of the l
Producer's load at the point of interconnection.
• Interconnections to the City of Seward distribution system are typically
made at City of Seward's standard secondary voltages on individual
secondary circuits.
Where proposed interconnections fall outside of the above parameters,
modifications to the minimum requirements may be necessary in order to
maintain the safety, reliability, and operational performance of the City of Seward
system.
5.2.2 Metering Requirements — Class B Facilities
In general, City of Seward only requires in/out watt-hour metering for Class B
facilities. Additional metering requirements will depend on the specifics of the
contractual agreements between City of Seward and the Producer.
5.2.3 Interconnection Disconnect Device — Class B Facilities
An approved manual disconnect device is required for all Class B installations
(Refer to Subsection 4.1.2: Interconnection Disconnect Device)
5.2.4 Interconnection Transformer — Class B Facilities
Generally, for Class B installations, a dedicated transformer for interconnecting
the Producer's facility is not required. However, under certain conditions the
utilization of a dedicated transformer may be required. Examples of such
conditions would include the following:
• The Producer's total rated generating capability is at or above the rating of
the existing City of Seward transformer serving the Producer's facilities.
• The Producer's electrical system characteristics differ from City of
Seward's standard distribution voltages and configurations (Refer to
Subsection 3.5: Standard System Voltages).
• The Producer's facility adversely impacts the quality of power delivered to
adjacent City of Seward secondary distribution system consumers (Refer
to Section 4.1.2: Interconnected Operating Requirements).
Where the installation of a dedicated transformer is required, the Producer will be
responsible for all labor and material costs associated with the installation.
5.2.5 Protection and Control Devices — Class B Facilities
The general interconnection protective and control requirements for Class B
installations are as follows:
1. Paralleling Device
• A City of Seward approved circuit breaker is required to allow separation
of the Producer's generation from the City of Seward system during fault
conditions.
• This device must be capable of withstanding 220% of the City of Seward
system voltage at the point of interconnection, must have sufficient
interrupting capacity to interrupt the maximum available fault current at its
location, and be locked out when operated by the protective relays
required for interconnection.
2. Over/Under Voltage Protection
The Producer's overvoltage and under -voltage interconnection protective
functions shall detect voltage at the point of interconnection, and shall open the
paralleling device within the times specified in the table below, if the voltage is
within the stated ranges.
Voltage Range [V]
(% of nominal voltage)
Maximum Clearing Time
(seconds)
V < 50%
0.16
50% <_ V < 88%
2.00
110% < V < 120%
1.00
V >_ 120%
0.16
3. Over/Under Frequency Protection
The Producer's over -frequency and under -frequency interconnection protective
functions shall open the paralleling device within the times specified in the table
below, if the frequency is within the stated ranges.
Generator
Base Raiting
Frequency Range [f]
(Hz)
Maximum Clearing Time
(seconds)
530kW
f>60.5
0.16
f < 59.5
0.16
> 30 kW
f> 60.5
0.16
f < 159.8-571
Adjustable 0.16 - 300
f < 59.5
0.16
4. Synchronization Protection
For parallel operation, the Producer's facilities shall meet the requirements
pertaining to synchronization specified within IEEE Std. 1547, Parts 4.1.3 and
5.1.2. Specific equipment requirements are as follows:
• Synchronous Generator Interconnection - Synchronous generators
operated in parallel with the City of Seward electric system are required to
have automatic relay supervision to verify synchronism for permissive �
closure of the interconnection circuit breaker. Manual synchronizing
systems are not approved for interconnected operation with the City of III
Seward system.
• Induction Generator Interconnection - Due to the "slip" inherent to
induction generators, synchronous operation cannot be precisely
maintained when operating in parallel with the City of Seward system.
Therefore, City of Seward requires that speed -matching relaying be
utilized, set to permit breaker (or contactor) closing when generator speed
is maintained above 95 percent of the City of Seward system synchronous
speed at the point of interconnection.
• Power Converter Interconnection - Power converter systems that
produce a fundamental voltage before the paralleling device is closed are
capable of stand-alone operation, thus shall be tested to meet the
requirements as outlined in IEEE Std. 1547, Part 5.1.2.A. All other power
converter based systems shall meet the requirements contained in IEEE
1547, Part 5.1.2.C.
5. Ground Fault Protection
In general, Class B facilities with a total generating capability less than 40 kVA
may interconnect to the City of Seward system without the provision of ground -
fault protection to limit contributions to ground faults on the City of Seward
system. However, in accordance with IEEE 1547, Part 4.2.1, the Producer's
interconnection equipment must be demonstrated to cease energization of the City
of Seward system to which it is connected under fault conditions on the City of
Seward system.
Class B facilities with a total generating capability greater that 40 kVA may be
required to provide ground fault protection, depending upon the possible fault
current contribution from the Producer's facilities to City of Seward system
ground faults. The requirement will be determined on an individual basis by City
of Seward.
5.2.6 Telemetry and Monitoring — Class B Facilities
L Telemetry
Typically, Class B facilities will not be required to provide telemetry capability in
order to interconnect with the City of Seward system.
2. Monitoring
Generally, City of Seward will not require power quality monitoring for Class B
facilities. However, where City of Seward determines that there is either a
potential or an indication that the output from the Producer's facility can
adversely affect the standard performance of the City of Seward electric system,
or the quality of power delivered to City of Seward consumers, power quality
monitoring will be required.
5.2.7 Operational Data Logging — Class B Facilities
For Class B facilities, City of Seward generally will not require the installation of
operational data logging equipment. However, as available or maintained by the
Producer, such logs will be made available to City of Seward upon request. I �t
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5.2.8 Export Power Control Equipment — Class B Facilities
Generally for Class B facilities, control equipment for export power is not
required. In certain cases, depending upon the specific contractual agreement
between City of Seward and the Producer, additional control equipment may be
necessary to control the amount and quality of export power. Such cases will be
reviewed on an individual basis.
5.3 Equipment Requirements - Class C Facilities
5.3.1 Application of Minimum Requirements — Class C Facilities
This portion of the Interconnection Guidelines addresses the general minimum
interconnection equipment necessary for Class C generating facilities. Specific
requirements for each individual proposed facility may vary, depending on factors
such as the location of the interconnection, the number and proximity of adjacent
City of Seward consumers, and the characteristics of the facility proposing to
interconnect to the City of Seward system.
• City of Seward has developed these minimum requirements based on the
following assumptions as to the nature of the electric system at the point
of interconnection, and the utilization of the Producer's energy:
• The total non -utility generating capability (WA), singular or aggregate,
on the interconnecting City of Seward feeder is less that 20 percent of the
averaged annual hourly peak demand (kVA) for that feeder.
• The Producer's generation is generally sized to meet all or a portion of the
Producer's load at the point of interconnection.
• Interconnections to the City of Seward distribution system are typically
made at City of Seward's standard secondary voltages on individual
secondary circuits.
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Where proposed interconnections fall outside of the above parameters,
modifications to the minimum requirements may be necessary in order to
maintain the safety, reliability, and operational performance of the City
system. y of Seward
5.3.2 Metering Requirements — Class C Facilities
In general, the minimum required City of Seward metering for Class C facilities is
in/out watt-hour metering. Additional metering requirements, such as reactive
power energy metering (VAr-hour), real or reactive power demand metering, or
time -of -de livery metering will depend on the specifics of the contractual
agreements between City of Seward and the Producer.
5.3.3 Interconnection Disconnect Device — Class C Facilities
An approved manual disconnect device is required for all Class C installations
(Refer to Subsection 4.1.2: Interconnection Disconnect Device).
5.3.4 Interconnection Transformer — Class C Facilities
City of Seward requires that a dedicated transformer be utilized to interconnect all
Class C installations with the City of Seward system. In cases where an existing
City of Seward transformer serves the Producer at the proposed interconnection
point, that transformer may serve as the dedicated transformer, provided the j
following conditions are met:
• The Producer's maximum generating capacity (kVA) does not exceed the
nominal rating of the transformer.
• No other City of Seward consumers are served by the existing transformer.
Where the installation of a dedicated transformer is required, the Producer will be
responsible for all associated labor and material costs.
5.3.5 Protection and Control Devices — Class C Facilities
The general interconnection protective and control requirements for Class C
installations are as follows:
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1. Paralleling Device
• A City of Seward approved circuit breaker is required to allow separation
of the Producer's generation from the City of Seward system during fault
conditions.
• This device must be capable of withstanding 220% of the City of Seward j, III
system voltage at the point of interconnection, must have sufficient
interrupting capacity to interrupt the maximum available fault current at its
location, and be locked out when operated b the p y protective relays
required for interconnection.
2. Over/Under Voltage Protection
The Producer's overvoltage and undervoltage interconnection protective functions
shall detect voltage at the point of interconnection, and shall open the paralleling
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device within the times specified in the table below, if the voltage is within the
stated ranges.
Voltage Range [V]
(% of nominal voltage)
Maximum Clearing Time
(seconds)
V < 50%
0.16
50% <_ V < 88%
2.00
110% < V < 120%
1.00
V >_ 120%
0.16
3. Over/Under Frequency Protection
The Producer's over -frequency and under -frequency interconnection protective
functions shall open the paralleling device within the times specified in the table
below, if the frequency is within the stated ranges.
Frequency Range [f]
(Hz)
Maximum Clearing Time
(seconds)
f> 60.5
0.16
f < {59.8-57}
Adjustable 0.16 - 300
f < 57
0.16
4. Synchronization Protection
For parallel operation, the Producer's facilities shall meet the requirements ! �}
pertaining to synchronization specified within IEEE Std. 1547, Parts 4.1.3 and
5.1.2. Specific equipment requirements are as follows:
• Synchronous Generator Interconnection - Synchronous generators
operated in parallel with the City of Seward electric grid are required to
have automatic relay supervision to verify synchronism for permissive
closure of the interconnection circuit breaker. Manual synchronizing
systems are not approved for interconnected operation with the City of
Seward system.
• Induction Generator Interconnection - Due to the "slip" inherent to
induction generators, synchronous operation cannot be precisely
maintained when operating in parallel with the City of Seward system.
"Therefore, City of Seward requires that speed -matching relaying be
utilized, set to permit breaker (or contactor) closing when generator speed
is maintained above 95 percent of the City of Seward system synchronous
speed at the point of interconnection
• Power Converter Interconnection - Power converter systems that
produce a fundamental voltage before the paralleling device is closed are
capable of stand-alone operation, thus shall be tested to meet the
requirements as outlined in IEEE Std. 1547, Part 5.1.2.A. All other power j
converter based systems shall meet the requirements contained in IEEE
1547, Part 5.1.2.C.
5. Ground Fault Protection
Ground Fault Protection is required for all Class C facilities. This protection
senses phase -to -ground faults on the City of Seward system and initiates tripping
of the interconnection circuit breaker in order to prohibit continuous contribution
to such faults from the Producer's facilities.
The Producer shall provide an appropriate ground fault protection scheme and
coordinate with City of Seward on trip settings. Prior to authorization for
interconnected operation, City of Seward shall review and approve the ground
fault protection scheme and trip settings.
6. Phase -Fault Protection
Phase -Fault Protection is required for all Class C facilities. This protection senses
phase -to -phase or three-phase faults on the City of Seward system and initiates
tripping of the interconnection circuit breaker in order to prohibit continuous
contribution to such faults from the Producer's facilities. Voltage -restrained over -
current relaying, or impedance relaying, is required for phase -fault protection.
Prior to authorization for interconnected operation, City of Seward shall review
and approve the phase -fault protection scheme
and trip settings.
5.3.6 Telemetry and Monitoring— Class C Facilities
1. Telemetry
Typically, Class C facilities will not be required to provide telemetry capability in
order to interconnect with the City of Seward system. However, depending upon
the specific installation characteristics and contractual agreements, such capability
may be required. All cases will be reviewed on an individual basis by City of
Seward.
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2. Monitoring
Power quality monitoring will be required in cases where City of Seward
determines that there is either a potential or an indication that the output from the
Producer's facility can adversely affect the standard performance of the City of
Seward electric system or the quality of power delivered to City of Seward
consumers.
Depending upon the specific requirements, the monitoring system may be
required to detect and record such disturbances as waveform distortions, electrical
noise, voltage sags or swells, frequency deviations, and harmonic distortions. The
requirement for power quality monitoring will be determined by City of Seward
on an individual basis.
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5.3.7 Operational Data Logging — Class C Facilities
All Class C generating facilities are required to have and maintain a seven (7) day
digital data logger which records volts, watts, VArs, frequency, and the status of
key system informational elements, including relay targets and interconnection
circuit breaker trip operations. The data logger shall provide a standard time
stamp for tracked variables, including date and time of day (HH:MM:SS). City of f
Seward shall have the right to review these to II'
g logs, especially m analyzing system.
disturbances.
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5.3.8 Export Power Control Equipment — Class C Facilities
For cases where the Producer and City of Seward formulate a Power Purchase
Agreement, the following equipment may be necessary in accordance with the
terms of the specific contract:
1. Voltage Regulator/Power Factor Controller
The Producer may be required to utilize either an approved voltage regulator or
power factor controller in order to control voltage within specified limits.
Where a voltage regulator is utilized for this purpose, it must be capable of
maintaining the nominal City of Seward interconnection point voltage under
steady-state conditions, without hunting, and within t0.5 percent of the required
set point (as directed by City of Seward).
Where a power factor controller is utilized, it must be capable of maintaining the
power factor setting within ±1.0 percent, at full load, at any point between 90
percent lagging and 95 percent leading. For export power to the City of Seward
distribution system, a power factor of 1.0 is generally preferred.
The Producer's generation may be required to follow a City of Seward specified
voltage or VAr schedule on an hourly, daily, or seasonal basis depending on the
specific terms of the power purchase contract. The Producer shall coordinate with
City of Seward Power Control Center for specific operational instructions and
issues.
2. Direct Digital Control
Direct digital control (supervisory control) of unit output from City of Seward's
Power Control Center may be required if the unit is to be dispatchable by City of
Seward under agreement.
3. Power System Stabilizer
A power system stabilizer (PSS) control system may be required to provide
necessary stability to the electrical system when system power oscillations occur.
The necessity of a PSS will depend on the generator capacity and characteristics,
the location of the interconnection to the City of Seward system, and the system
voltage level at the point of interconnection.
5.4 Equipment Requirements - Class D Facilities
5.4.1 Application of Minimum Requirements — Class D Facilities
This portion of the Interconnection Guidelines addresses the general minimum
interconnection equipment necessary for Class D generating facilities. Specific
requirements for each individual proposed facility may vary, depending on factors
such as the location of the interconnection, the number and proximity of adjacent
City of Seward consumers, and the characteristics of the facility proposing to
interconnect to the City of Seward system.
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City of Seward has developed these minimum requirements based on the
following assumptions as to the nature of the electric system at the point of
interconnection and the utilization of the Producer's energy:
• The total non -utility generating capability (kVA), singular or aggregate,
on the interconnecting City of Seward feeder is less that 25 percent of the
averaged annual hourly peak demand (kVA) for that feeder.
• The Producer's generation is generally sized to meet all or a portion of the
Producer's load at the point of interconnection.
• Interconnections to the City of Seward distribution system are typically
made at City of Seward's standard distribution primary voltages of
7.2/12.47 kV or 14.4/24.94 kV.
Where proposed interconnections fall outside of the above parameters,
modifications to the minimum requirements may be necessary in order to
maintain the safety, reliability, and operational performance of the City of Seward
system.
5.4.2 Metering Requirements - Class D Facilities
In general, the minimum required City of Seward metering for Class D facilities is
in/out watt-hour metering. Additional metering requirements, such as reactive
power energy metering (VAr-hour), real or reactive power demand metering, or
time of delivery metering will depend on the specifics of any contractual
agreements between City of Seward and the Producer.
5.4.3 Interconnection Disconnect Device - Class D Facilities
An approved manual disconnect device is required for all Class D installations
(Refer to Subsection 4.1.2: Interconnection Disconnect Device.).
5.4.4 Interconnection Transformer - Class D Facilities
City of Seward requires that a dedicated transformer be utilized to interconnect all
Class D installations with the City of Seward system.
For cases where an existing City of Seward transformer serves the Producer at the
proposed interconnection point, that transformer may serve as the dedicated
transformer, provided the following conditions are met:
• The Producer's maximum generating capacity (kVA) does not exceed the
nominal rating of the transformer.
• No other City of Seward consumers are served by the existing transformer.
Where the installation of a dedicated transformer is required, the Producer will be
responsible for all associated labor and material costs.
5.4.5 Protection and Control Devices - Class D Facilities
The general interconnection protection and control requirements for Class D
installations are as follows:
1. Paralleling Device !'
• A City of Seward approved circuit breaker is required to allow separation
of the Producer's generation from the City of Seward system during fault
conditions. _
• This device must be capable of withstanding 220% of the City of Seward
system voltage at the point of interconnection, must have sufficient
interrupting capacity to interrupt the maximum available fault current at its
location, and be locked out when operated by the protective relays
required for interconnection.
2. Over/Under Voltage Protection
The Producer's overvoltage and under -voltage interconnection protective
functions shall detect voltage at the point of interconnection, and shall open the
paralleling device within the times specified in the table below, if the voltage is
within the stated ranges.
Voltage Range [V]
(% of nominal voltage)
Maximum Clearing Time
(seconds)
V < 50%
0.16
50% S V < 88%
2.00
110% < V < 120%
1.00
V >_ 120%
0.16
3. Over/Under Frequency Protection
The Producer's over -frequency and under -frequency interconnection protective
functions shall open the paralleling device within the times specif ed in the table
below, if the frequency is within the stated ranges.
Frequency Range [f]
(Hz)
Maximum Clearing Time
(seconds)
f> 60.5
0.16
f < {59.8-57)
Adjustable 0.16- 300
f < 57
0.16
4. Synchronization Protection
For parallel operation, the Producer's facilities shall meet the requirements
pertaining to synchronization specified within IEEE Std. 1547, Parts 4.1.3 and
5.1.2. Specific equipment requirements are as follows:
• Synchronous Generator Interconnections - Synchronous generators
operated in parallel with the City of Seward electric grid are required to
have automatic relay supervision to verify synchronism for permissive
closure of the interconnection circuit beaker. Manual synchronizing
systems are not approved for interconnected operation with the City of
Seward system.
• Induction Generator Interconnection - Due to the "slip" inherent to
induction generators, synchronous operation cannot be precisely
maintained when operating in parallel with the City of Seward system.
Therefore, City of Seward requires that speed -matching relaying be
utilized, set to permit breaker (or contactor) closing when generator speed
is maintained above 95 percent of the City of Seward system synchronous
speed at the point of interconnection.
• Power Converter Interconnection - Power converter systems that
produce a fundamental voltage before the paralleling device is closed are
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capable of stand-alone operation, thus shall be tested to meet the
requirements as outlined in IEEE Std. 1547, Part 5.1.2.A. All other power
converter based systems shall meet the requirements contained in IEEE
1547, Part 5.1.2.C.
5. Ground Fault Protection
Ground Fault Protection is required for all Class D facilities. This protection
senses phase -to -ground faults on the City of Seward system and initiates
tripping of the interconnection circuit breaker in order to prohibit continuous
contribution to such faults from the Producer's facilities.
The Producer shall provide an appropriate ground fault protection scheme and
coordinate with City of Seward on trip settings. Prior to authorization for
interconnected operation, City of Seward shall review and approve the ground
fault protection scheme and trip settings.
6. Phase -Fault Protection
Phase -Fault Protection is required for all Class D facilities. This protection
senses phase -to -phase or three-phase faults on the City of Seward system and
initiates tripping of the interconnection circuit breaker in order to prohibit
continuous contribution to such faults from the Producer's facilities.
Voltage -restrained over -current relaying or impedance relaying is required for
phase -fault protection. Prior to authorization for interconnected operation,
City of Seward shall review and approve the phase -fault protection scheme
and trip settings.
7. Transfer Trip Capability
Transfer trip capability is required to allow City of Seward system protection
to disconnect the Producer's facility in order to ensure that City of Seward
system protection operates properly during system faults or disturbances. The
Producer shall provide a dedicated, isolated voice grade fiber-optic i
communications circuit for this purpose.
5.4.6 Telemetry and Monitoring — Class D Facilities
1. Telemetry i I
All Class D facilities are required to have equipment to continuously telemeter ��
data to the City of Seward Power Control Center via approved data
communications lines provided by the Producer. Telemetering of generation and
transmission data is required to enable the system dispatchers to continually
monitor the power system from City of Seward's Power Control Center.
As a minimum, the following data and measurements shall be telemetered to City
of Seward:
• Energy Flows (kWh)
• Real Power Flows (kW)
• Reactive Power Flows (kVAr)
• Voltage at Point of Interconnection
• Paralleling Device (Interconnection circuit breaker) status
2. Monitoring
Power quality monitoring will be required in cases where City of Seward
determines that there is either a potential or an indication that the output from the
Producer's facility can adversely affect the standard performance of the City of
Seward electric system or the quality of power delivered to City of Seward
consumers.
Depending upon the specific requirements, the monitoring system may be
required to detect and record such disturbances as waveform distortions, electrical
noise, voltage sags or swells, frequency deviations, and harmonic distortions. The
requirements for power quality monitoring will be determined by City of Seward
on an individual basis.
5.4.7 Operational Data Logging — Class D Facilities
All Class D generating facilities are required to have and maintain a seven (7) day
digital data logger which records volts, watts, VArs, frequency, and the status of
key system elements, including the interconnection circuit breaker status
operations and relay targets. The data logger shall provide a standard time stamp
for tracked variables, including date and time of day (HH:MM:SS). City of
Seward shall have the right to review these logs, especially in analyzing system
disturbances.
5.4.8 Export Power Control Equipment — Class D Facilities
For cases where the Producer and City of Seward formulate a Power Purchase
Agreement, the following equipment may be necessary in accordance with the
terms of the specific contract:
1. Voltage Regulator/Power Factor Controller
The Producer may be required to utilize either an approved voltage regulator or
power factor controller in order to control voltage within specified limits.
Where a voltage regulator is utilized for this purpose, it must be capable of
maintaining the nominal City of Seward interconnection point voltage under
steady-state conditions, without hunting, and within ±0.5 percent of the required
set point (as directed by City of Seward).
Where a power factor controller is utilized, it must be capable of maintaining the
power factor setting within ± 1.0 percent, at full load, at any point between 90
percent lagging and 95 percent leading. For export power to the City of Seward
distribution system, a power factor of 1.0 is generally preferred. The generator I'
may be required to follow a City of Seward specified voltage or VAr schedule on
an hourly, daily, or seasonal basis depending on the specific terms of the power
purchase contract. The Producer shall coordinate with City of Seward Power
Control Center for specific operational instructions and issues.
2. Direct Digital Control
Direct digital control. (supervisory control) of unit output from City of Seward's
Power Control Center may be required if the unit is to be dispatchable by City of
Seward under agreement.
3. Power System Stabilizer
A Power System Stabilizer (PSS) control system may be required to provide jl necessary stability to the electrical system when system power oscillations occur.
The necessity of a PSS will depend on the generator capacity and characteristics,
the location of the interconnection to the City of Seward system, and the system
voltage level at the point of interconnection.
5.5 Voice and Data Communications
The capability to make direct verbal communications via telephone with the Producer or
the operator of Producer's facility is required for all facility classifications. Voice
communications must be provided so that operating instructions or notification of
system conditions can be given to the Producer or any designated operator of the
Producer's equipment as necessary. Accordingly, the Producer is required to provide
a 24-hour accessible voice contact telephone number to City of Seward.
For larger classifications of facilities, data communications capability is required so that
electronic data and/or operating instructions can be transferred between City of Seward
and the Producer's facility as necessary.
5.6 Producer -Owned Electrical Distribution Systems
If the Producer owns, maintains, or constructs a primary electrical distribution or
transmission system tap line (operated 7.2 kV and above), then, at the expense of the
Producer, City of Seward shall install, own, and maintain the following equipment at the
tap point:
• Fault interruption protection device(s)
• Manual isolating disconnect(s),
• Metering installations
• Supervisory control equipment (as required)
6 INTERCONNECTED OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
The general operating requirements and criteria contained in this section apply to all non -utility
generation facilities interconnected to the City of Seward electric system. Any Producer
operating outside of these requirements, unless provided expressed permission by City of
Seward, will not be permitted to operate in parallel with City of Seward and will be responsible
for any and all remediation actions and associated costs prior to gaining approval for parallel
operation. The consequences for failing to meet any of these requirements are immediate
disconnection and payment of all associated costs.
6.1 Approval for Parallel Operation
The Producer may not commence parallel operation of generation facilities without final
written approval from City of Seward. City of Seward reserves the right to inspect, test,
or perform witness testing of the Producer's equipment or devices associated with the
interconnection.
6.2 Discontinuance of Parallel Operation
The Producer shall discontinue parallel operation when requested by City of Seward:
• To facilitate maintenance, test, or repair of utility facilities;
• During system emergencies;
• When the Producer's generating equipment is interfering with City of Seward
consumers and/or other power producers connected to the City of Seward electric
grid;
• When an inspection of the Producer's generating equipment reveals either a lack
of adequate equipment maintenance necessary to protect the City of Seward
electric grid or conditions that could be hazardous to the City of Seward system.
6.3 Islanded Operation
Unless provided expressed approval by City of Seward, non -utility generators are not
allowed to operate in an islanded mode with any portion of the City of Seward electric
grid. Once the City of Seward circuit(s) connecting the Producer's generating facility is
de -energized, for any reason, the Producer shall discomiect from the City of Seward
electric grid and will not be permitted to reconnect to it until City of Seward has re -
energized its system.
6.4 Voltage Requirements
6.4.1 Voltage Levels & Fluctuations
Per IEEE Std. 1547, Parts 4.1 and 4.2, the Producer's voltage (at the point of
interconnection) and interconnection equipment shall adhere to the ratings and
recommendations contained in the current American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) C84.1 Standard. When operating in parallel with the City of Seward
system, the Producer's voltage must be maintained within t5 percent of the
standard City of Seward system voltage at the point of interconnection.
Voltage fluctuations may be noticeable as visual lighting variations (flicker) and
can damage to, or disrupt the operation of electronic equipment. The Producer
shall adhere to the requirements of IEEE Std. 1547, Part 4.3 regarding power
quality.
6.4.2 Voltage Regulation and Reactive Power Requirements
Operation of the Producer's generator must not adversely affect the voltage
regulation of the City of Seward electric grid. Per IEEE Std. 1547, Part 4.1.1, the
Producer shall not actively regulate City of Seward system voltage at the point of
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interconnection, and shall not cause City of Seward system voltage to deviate
from the requirements within ANSI C84.1, Range A.
For synchronous generators, sufficient generator reactive power capability shall
be provided to withstand normal voltage changes on the City of Seward system.
The generator reactive power requirements, voltage regulation, and transformer
ratio settings will be jointly determined by City of Seward and the Producer to
ensure intersystem coordinating and operating capability. Producers are required
to provide their own reactive power requirements in order to generate within the I i{
specified power factor range. II
The parallel operation of the Producer's generating equipment with the City of
Seward system will not, under any circumstance, be permitted to cause any
reduction in the quality of service being provided to City of Seward consumers.
6.5 Generator Droop Requirements
Governor characteristics shall be set to provide a 5 percent droop characteristic (a 0.15
I-lz change in the generator speed will cause a 5 percent change in the generator load).
Governors must be operated unrestrained to ensure that droop will not exceed 5% and
that system frequency is properly regulated.
6.6 Harmonics
Harmonic distortion is defined as the ratio of the root mean square (rms) value of the
harmonic to the rms value of the fundamental voltage or current (refer to IEEE Standard
519). Distortion of the harmonic content of voltage and/or current waveforms can cause
telecommunication interference, disable solid-state equipment,. overheat transformers, ! Ij
and create resonant over -voltages. In order to protect City of Seward equipment and
consumers from damage, harmonics must be maintained within acceptable limits.
The Producer shall not exceed the current harmonic limits contained in IEEE Std. 1547,
Part 4.3.3. In addition, the Producer shall not produce voltage distortion in excess of the
limits specified in IEEE Std. 519, Section 11.5. City of Seward advises that the Producer
consider and account for harmonics in the early stages of facility planning and design.
If excessive harmonic distortion is suspected, voltage and current distortion
measurements will be performed to determine whether the Producer's equipment is a
source of, or contributor to, excessive distortion. If the Producer's facility is found to be
the source of excessive harmonic distortion, the Producer will be billed for the
investigation costs, and will be held responsible for corrective action to bring the
harmonic content within the referenced limits.
6.7 Power Factor Requirements
City of Seward requires that all interconnected non -utility generation maintain power
factors within the range of 0.95 lagging (supplying reactive volt-amperes) and 0.95
leading (absorbing reactive volt-amperes) p ) at the point of interconnection. Generators
operating with power factors outside of this range limit may be subject to reactive power
supply charges, unless specific prQysSions are made in the interconnection agreement.
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Generally, Producers are responsible for providing reactive power necessary to maintain
power factors within the specified range when operating in parallel with the City of
Seward electric grid. In certain cases, Producers may contract with City of Seward for the
provision of ancillary services for reactive power support in order to maintain operation
within the specified limits.
6.8 Coordination with the City of Seward Protective System
The proper coordination of the Producer's interconnection protective functions with the
City of Seward protection system is of critical importance to the safety and reliability of
the electrical supply grid. Accordingly, parallel operation will not be authorized or
allowed until all required interconnection protective functions and settings have been
reviewed and approved by City of Seward, and properly coordinated with the City of
Seward protective system. Specifics on required protective functions and settings can be
found in Section 4.0: Interconnection Equipment Requirements.
Because most short circuits (faults) on overhead lines are of a temporary nature, City of
Seward employs the use of automatic circuit reclosers (ACR) to automatically reclose
circuit breakers on faulted lines one or more times within a few electrical cycles after
they have tripped. This practice improves the continuity of service to City of Seward
consumers by allowing temporary faults to clear before primary protective devices
operate to de -energize all or portions of the circuit.
The protective relays specified by City of Seward for parallel generation interfaces are
intended to disconnect the Producer's generation from faulted or isolated lines before
reclosing occurs. '
To ensure that the City of Seward protection system operates properly, the Producer's
protective equipment shall be set to sense City of Seward system fault conditions and
discontinue parallel operation with City of Seward before City of Seward automatic
circuit reclosing occurs. The Producer shall not resume parallel operation until:
• A period of five (5) minutes has transpired following the initial sensing of a fault
condition, or,
• City of Seward provides authorization to resume parallel operation.
6.9 Maintenance & Testing
6.9.1 Interconnection Equipment Maintenance
The Producer shall maintain its interconnection and interface equipment in good
order. City of Seward reserves the right to inspect all such equipment at any time.
City of Seward also reserves the right to inspect the Producer's facilities whenever
it appears that the Producer is operating in a manner unacceptable or hazardous to
the integrity of the City of Seward system, or outside of the operating limits
specified in these guidelines or contained in the Agreement for Interconnection.
The Producer is responsible for ensuring and maintaining the safe, proper
operational condition of all interconnection equipment located on the Producer's
side of the interconnection. Maintenance records, procedures, and results shall be
made available for City, of Seward's review and records as required. Depending
upon the characteristics and utility of the facility, City of Seward may elect to
observe and inspect maintenance work in order to assure the safety and integrity
of the interconnection.
For larger generation installations, such as Classes C and D, specific scheduling
and interval requirements for interconnection equipment maintenance may be
formulated within the Agreement for Interconnection. Such requirements may be
based on equipment duty, number of operations, ambient conditions, etc.
The Producer must coordinate and schedule maintenance on interconnection
equipment with City of Seward to ensure the safety of City of Seward personnel
and to minimize the disruption of electric service to City of Seward consumers.
6.9.2 Protective Systems Functional Testing ► II'
The Producer's facilities shall meet the testing criteria contained in IEEE Std.
1547.1 "IEEE ,Standard Conformance Test Procedures for Equipment
Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems', and the
Producer shall grant City of Seward the right to observe functional testing of the
Producer's facilities. Periodic functional testing of protective equipment (i.e.,
circuit breakers, switches, disconnect devices, protective relaying, etc.) shall be
defined and coordinated with City of Seward within the Agreement for
Interconnection between City of Seward and the Producer. Generally, functional
testing of protective relay settings and interconnection circuit breaker operations
shall be performed by the Producer every three (3) years. Documented test results
must be provided to City of Seward within five (5) working days after the
completion of tests. The Producer is responsible to ensure that protective relaying
and control systems have available and accessible sensing input terminals or test l
ports, in order to perform and validate functional testing (see Section X4.1.8:
Protection & Control System Testing Conformance).
The Producer shall grant City of Seward the right to review and modify the
functional testing requirements, as necessary, during the life of the facility.
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Amperes) - The unit of electrical current.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) - Private, non-profit organization
responsible for approving US standards in many areas, including computers and
communications.
Area Electric Power System (AEPS) — EPS serving local EPSs.
Automatic Circuit Reelosers (ACR) - Circuit breaker equipped with a mechanism that can
automatically close the breaker after it has been opened due to a fault.
Class A Facility — Non -utility generator installation of 10-kVA output or less, where the
system stiffness ratio is at least 100.
Class B Facility — Non -utility generator installation with an output of between 10-kVA and
100-kVA, where the system stiffness ratio is at least 50.
Class C Facility - Non -utility generator installation with an output of between 100-kVA and
1000-kVA, where the system stiffness ratio is at least 30.
Class D Facility - Non -utility generator installation with an output of between 1000-kVA and
5000-kVA, where the system stiffness ratio is at least 20.
Converter - Device for changing alternating current to direct current, or direct current to
alternating current.
Current - The amount of charge that flows past a give point, per unit of time.
Current Transformers - Reduce system currents to levels that are appropriate for
instrumentation and/or protection circuits.
Distortion - The alteration of the original shape (or other characteristic) of an object, image,
sound, waveform or other form of information or representation.
Distributed generation - Electricity generates from many small energy sources. It has also
been called on -site generation, dispersed generation, embedded generation, decentralized
generation, decentralized energy or distributed energy.
Distribution Primary Voltage - Voltage applied to the terminals of the primary winding of a
transformer.
Distribution Secondary Voltage - Voltage across the secondary winding of a distribution
transformer.
Electrical Noise - Noise generated by electrical devices, for example, motors, engine ignition,
power lines, and so on, and propagated to the receiving antenna direct from the noise source.
Electric Power System (EPS) — Facilities that deliver power to a load.
Electric Transmission Voltage — Voltage transferred from one point to another in an electric
power system.
Feeder Line - A primary or main distribution power line that distributes or "feeds" power from
a substation to the surrounding area, like spokes from a wheel. Feeder lines typically have many
smaller "taps" or "pull -off' lines that lead to transformers and service lines serving homes and
businesses.
Frequency Deviations — Interference in the number of occurrences of a repeated event per
unit of time. A change in Interconnection frequency.
Gang - A group of wires attached as a collection
Grid - A power transmission system.
Grid Interactive Equipment - Grid -connected or utility -interactive PV systems are designed
to operate in parallel with and interconnected with the electric utility grid.
Ground Fault - The temporary current in the ground line, caused by a failing electrical
component or interference from an external electrical source such as a thunderstorm.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) - Non-profit, li
professional association of more than ' 60,000 individual members in approximatelycal
175
countries. IEEE sponsors many electrical and electronic standards.
Interconnection - A link between power systems enabling them to draw on one another's
reserves in time of need and to take advantage of energy cost differentials resulting from such
factors as load diversity, seasonal conditions, time -zone differences, and shared investment in
larger generating units.
Islanding refers to the condition of a distributed generation (DG) generator continuing to power
a location even though power from the electric utility is no longer present. Example a building
that has a wind energy conversion system that feed power back to the electrical grid; in case of a
power blackout, if the wind energy conversion system continue to power the building, the
building becomes an "island" with power surrounded by a sea of unpowered buildings.
Harmonic Distortion - The presence of frequencies in a device's output not present in the
input signal and is multiples of components of the input signal.
Induction Generator - Non -synchronous alternating -current generator whose construction is
identical to that of an AC motor which is driven above synchronous speed by external sources of
mechanical power.
Independent Power Producer (IPP) or Non -utility generator (NUG) - Entity, which is
not a public utility, but which owns facilities to generate electric power for sale to utilities and
end users. NUGs may be privately -held facilities, cooperatives such as rural solar or wind energy producers, and non -energy industrial concerns capable of feeding excess energy into the system. Inverter - A switch -mode voltage regulator in which output voltage is negative with respect to
its input voltage.
Load - An end -use device or customer that receives power from the electric system.
Manual Disconnect Device — Means of electrically isolating the non -utility generating
facility.
National Electric Code (NEC) - United States standard for the safe installation of electrical
wiring and equipment. It is part of the National Fire Codes series published by the National Dire
Protection Association (NFPA). "National Electrical Code" and "NEC" are registered trademarks
of the NFPA. While the NEC is not itself U.S, law, NEC use is commonly mandated by state or
local law, as well as in many jurisdictions outside of the United States. The NEC codifies the
requirements for safe electrical installations into a single, standardized source.
National Electric Safety Code (NESC) - Industry -accepted safety standard for overhead and
underground electric utility and communications utility installations.
Parallel (Electric) - Two or more circuit components connected like the rungs of a ladder. A
parallel circuit is a different path for current through each of its components. A parallel circuit
provides the same voltage across all its components.
Paralleling Device - Each device is directly connected to the power source and receives the
same voltage. i E ii
Parallel Operation — A parallel generation electrically connected to the COS power system
which must be considered in the electrical protection of the COS facilities.
Potential Transformers - Reduce higher system voltages to lower values that are appropriate
for instrumentation and/or protection circuits.
Power Grid - Process of transferring electric energy from one point to another in an electric
power system.
Reactive Power - Portion of electricity that establishes and sustains the electric and magnetic
fields of alternating -current equipment.
Real Power - The component of apparent power that represents true work; expressed in watts,
it is equal to volt-amperes multiplied by the power factor.
Separate Operating System — A generating system, which has no capability or possibility of
connecting and operating in parallel with the COS of Seward system.
Stiffness Ratio — The ratio of the available electric system fault current at the interconnection
point to the maximum -rated current of the Producer's facility.
Switehgear - The aggregate of switching devices for a power or transforming station, or for
electric motor control.
Synchronous Generator - Machine that generates an alternating voltage when its armature or
field is rotated by a motor, an engine, or other means. The output frequency is exactly
proportional to the speed at which the generator is driven.
Tap Line - Tap lines are electric feeder lines with limited capacity that run from a main
distribution line to a few consumers.
Telemetry Equipment — Device that measures, transmits, and receives for indicating or
recording the value of a quantity at a distance.
Transfer Trip - Basically, the reclosure station is equipped to send a signal to the wind farm to
tell it to go off line, and the wind farm is equipped to receive and act on that signal.
Transformer - An inductive electrical device for changing the voltage of alternating current.
Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) - U.S. for -profit product safety testing and certification
organization.
Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS) - An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a device
that maintains power in the event of a failure. A UPS commonly includes a battery that is kept
charged and ready. When power fails, the battery supplies power, as long as it lasts. When the
battery fails, a UPS may contain circuitry that triggers an orderly shutdown. I I
Voltage - A volt-ampere (VA) is the voltage times the current feeding an electrical load. A
kilovolt -ampere (kVA) is 1000 volt-amperes.
Volt -Ampere Reactive (VAR) - The unit of reactive power in the International System; it is
equal to the reactive power in a circuit carrying a sinusoidal current when the product of the root -
mean -square value of the voltage, expressed in volts, by the root -mean -square value of the
current, expressed in amperes, and by the sine of the phase angle between the voltage and the
current, equals 1.
Voltage Drop - Reduction in voltage in an electrical circuit between the source and load.
Voltage Spike - In electrical engineering, spikes are fast, short duration electrical transients in
voltage (voltage spikes), current (current spike), or transferred energy (energy spikes) in an
electrical circuit.
Waveform Distortion — Electrical device whose output is not identical, in form, to the input
signal.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2012-079
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING FUNDS UP TO $7,280 FROM THE ALASKA OWL
(ONLINE WITH LIBRARIES) FOR AN INTERNET TECHNOLOGY AIDE
GRANT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, in 2010 an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant was
awarded to the Alaska State Library which awarded funds to create/enhance/improve bandwidth and
access to all of Alaska's public libraries; and
WHEREAS, to date Seward Community Library Museum has received video conferencing
equipment as well as three desktops and three laptops for public use though this statewide effort; and
WHEREAS, Seward Community Library Museum is qualified and applied for additional
grant funding to hire an IT Aide; and
WHEREAS, the IT Aide will be trained by OWL to provide basic technical support and
training for other staff members and the public in basic digital literacy skills, videoconferencing
procedures, and will perform basic library tasks as necessary; and
WHEREAS, the IT Aide will work not more than 7 hours a week with salary and wages not
to exceed $20/hr.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept and appropriate funds to hire an
IT Aide for the library museum utilizing the Online With Libraries grant funds.
Section 2. Funding in the amount not to exceed $7,280 from revenue account 101-0000-
4680-0100 is hereby received and appropriated to account 101-1500-XXXX.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 22°d day of
October, 2012.
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: October 22, 2012
To: City Council
Through: City Manager Jim Hunt
From: Patricia Linville, Library Museum Director
Agenda Item: Accepting funds up to $7280 from Alaska OWL (Online With Libraries) for
the Internet Technology Aide Grant and appropriating funds.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
In mid -year 2010 an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant was awarded to the
Alaska State Library. Funds were granted to create/enhance/improve bandwidth and access to it in
all of Alaska's public libraries. Additionally, all libraries would receive video conferencing
equipment, public access computers and training. Alaska Library received $5.3M for this effort. To
date Seward has received video conferencing equipment as well as 3 desktops and 3 laptops for
public use from this statewide effort.
In late September Seward Community Library Museum was notified that we qualified for additional
grant funding to hire an IT Aide to provide basic technical support, training for other staff members
and the public in basic digital literacy skills and videoconferencing procedures, and performing basic
library tasks as necessary. This IT Aide will receive training through the grant, will work not more
than 7 hours a week with salary and wages not to exceed $20/hr. This grant period is October 15,
2012 through June 30, 2013. An extension may be available to expend the remaining funds.
The grant application and agreement are attached.
INTENT:
Accept funds not to exceed $7280 to pay salary for IT aide to provide basic technical support,
training other staff members and the public in basic digital literacy skills and videoconferencing
procedures, and performing basic library tasks.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes
No
N/A
1.
Comprehensive Plan (3.1.2.1) "Support existing public institutions in
their effort to maintain, expand
and develop. "
X
2.
Strategic Plan (pg12): "...expand Library Services,.... "
X
3.
Other (list):
x
FISCAL NOTE:
The funds received (not to exceed $7280) from Alaska OWL grant program fully fund this project.
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2012-
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accepting not more than $7280 and appropriating funds to
contract for IT aide for library related technology support.
MOV
Alaska OWL (Online with Libraries) Internet Technology Aide Grant Agreement FY2013
This agreement is made and entered into this —8th day of _October, 2012 by and between the Alaska State Library Alaska
OWL Project, hereafter referred to as the Grantor; and the Seward Community Library Museum, hereafter referred to as the
Grantee.
Whereas, the U.S. Department of Commerce has granted funds to the Alaska State Library for internet technology aides for small
public libraries; and whereas, the application of the Grantee for an internet technology aide has been approved. NOW THEREFORE,
for and in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follow:
The Grantor (Alaska State Library) will agree to:
1. Furnish funds up to the amount of $ 7,280.00.
2. Provide initial and periodic training for the internet technology aide
3. Provide advisory services in furtherance of the grant project
The Grantee will agree to:
1. Comply with the ongoing requirements of the Alaska Public Library Assistance Grant for FY2013.
2. If open less than 20 hours per week, open the library 4 additional hours per week through June 30, 2013.
3. Hire or contract a person to serve as an Internet Technology Aide (ITA), who will be present in the library at least 5
hours per week.
4. Provide the name and contact information for the person hired as the ITA to the Alaska OWL project staff.
5. Assign duties to the ITA including basic technical support, training other staff members and the public in basic digital
literacy skills and videoconferencing procedures, and performing basic library tasks if necessary for extended library
hours.
6. Verify that the ITA has participated in and completed all in -person and online training required by the Alaska State
Li b ra ry.
7. Document all ITA hours worked through a Project OWL timesheet, which will be returned by the monthly deadline to
the Project OWL Compliance Administrator, Alex Pock, at the Alaska State Library, 344 W 3`d Ave. Suite 125, Anchorage,
AK 99501,
8. Send monthly reports of any OWL Project training in the library to the OWL Project Compliance Administrator, Alex
Pock, Alaska State Library, 344 West 3`d Ave., Suite 125, Anchorage, AK 99501.
9. Use all funds received solely for the purposes outlined above.
10. Repay any portion of grant funds that have not actually been used for these purposes by June 30, 2013.
The source of funding for this agreement is as follows:
BTOP Federal Grant CFDA 11.557 Award No. 02-42-B10560
up to $ 7,280.00
By accepting this agreement, the grantee may become subject to the audit requirements of State of Alaska Administrative code 2
AAC 45.010. As a result, the Grantee may be required to provide for an audit and to permit independent auditors to have access to
their records and financial statements. The Grantee should consult with an independent auditor for assistance in determining audit
requirements for the fiscal year.
The undersigned understands and agrees to the conditions of this agreement. BOTH Signatures Are Required.
For the Library
Signature
Library Museum Director
Title Date
For the Legal Entity
Signature
City Manager f
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Title Date
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DUE: ASAP
Internet Technology Aide
GRANT APPLICATION
Alaska State Library
1. Project Name: J%LASKA OWL (Online With Libraries) Internet Technology Aide
2. Library Name: Seward Community Library Museum
3. Address: Box 2389 238 51h Ave
4. Contact Person: Patricia Linville 5. Phone No: 907-224-4008
6. Fax No: 907-224-3521 7. E-mail:
8. Check Mailing Address: City of Seward Box 167 Seward, AK 99664
9.
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d.
Budget Summary for this Project:
Grant Funds
Needed for Project
Total Project
Budget
Personnel* (Salaried or Contracted)
1. Salaries and Wages (not to exceed $20/hr. X 7 hours per
week)
140
2. Benefits (Salaried Only)
Number of Weeks Open October 15, 2012
through June 30, 2013
X 34
Remaining funds from FY2012 IT Aide Grant
-0
Total Requested
= $4760
$4760
Hours Per Week Library is Open to Public
Currently*
48
*See next page for instructions and responsibilities.
Note: This grant application is a legal document committing your library to a specific course of action.
This application MUST have two signatures from two different people.
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Obligations and Responsibilities
Please see the cover letter, flyer, and job description attached for details about the scope of the
work and the training that will be provided. The wage is pegged at $20Jhr. It cannot exceed
this amount, but it can be lower if there are restrictions on how much this position can earn
within your organization. Our project budget limits the position to 7 paid hours per week. You
will be responsible for hiring the person within the normal guidelines of your funding agency.
The person will be required to attend one in -person training session and periodic follow-up
sessions online or by videoconference.
Here are the terms that will be outlined in the grant agreement:
The Grantor (Alaska State Library) will agree to:
1. Furnish funds up to $7,280 to fund a position for 7 hours per week .
2. Provide initial and periodic training for the internet technology aide
3. Provide advisory services in furtherance of the grant project
The Grantee (Your Library) will agree to:
1. Comply with existing conditions of their Public Library Assistance Grant for
FY2012J13.
2. *If open less than 20 hours per week, open the library 4 additional hours per week
through June 30, 2013.
3. Hire or contract a person to serve as an Internet Technology Aide (ITA), who will be
present in the library at least 7 hours per week.
4. Provide the name and contact information for the person hired as the ITA to the
Alaska OWL project staff.
5. Assign duties to the ITA including basic technical support, training other staff
members and the public in basic digital literacy skills and videoconferencing
procedures, and performing basic library tasks if necessary for extended library
hours.
6. *Verify that the ITA has participated and completed all in -person and online training
requirement by the Alaska State Library.
7. Document all ITA hours worked through a Project OWL timesheet, which will be
returned by the monthly deadline to the Project OWL Bookkeeper, Jensyne Mason,
at the Alaska State Library, PO Box 110571, Juneau, AK 99811,
8. Send monthly reports of any OWL Project training in the library to the OWL Project
Compliance Administrator, Alex Pock, Alaska State Library, 344 West Third Ave.,
Suite 125, Anchorage, AK 99501.
9. Use all funds received solely for the purposes outlined above.
10. Repay any portion of grant funds that have not actually been used for these
purposes by June 30, 2013.
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To apply for this grant, both signatures are required.
For the Library:
—Patricia Linville
Print or Type Name
Signature
Director
Title Date
Questions?
For the Legal Entity:
-km-Hunt,
Print or Type Name
Signature
City Manager
Title
Date
Contact Shane Southwick or Sue Sherif'ot: 269-6570or800-776-6566
FAX A SIGNED COPY TO 907-269-6580 A TTN. Alex Pock
Return signed original with postmark date of OCT. 14 to:
Alex Pock, Compliance Administrator
Alaska OWL (Online With Libraries) Project
Alaska State Library
344 West 3rd Avenue, Suite 12.5
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2012-080
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR
YEAR 2013 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as
top state legislative priorities; and
WHEREAS, the list of projects is compiled and distributed to the State of Alaska
Legislature, Kenai Peninsula Borough, and City of Seward lobbyist; and
WHEREAS, this resolution validates projects, prioritizes needs, and focuses the efforts
of City Administration in its lobbying efforts; and
WHEREAS, the passage of this resolution occurs through a public process; and
WHEREAS, all projects on this list are consistent with the City Comprehensive and
Strategic Plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The following list of legislative projects is hereby declared to be the official
legislative priority list of the City of Seward for the 2013 State of Alaska legislative session:
1. STATE FUNDED PROJECTS
A. PUBLIC FACILITIES
(1) $575,000 to refurbish the Lowell Canyon 400,000 gallon water tank.
(2) $2.75 million for constructing a 100' x 80' metal building to replace and relocate
our existing public works shop (City will provide land for the new building).
(3) $2 million for expanding the Providence Seward Hospital Medical Clinic, moving
the CT scanner into the facility, increasing backup generator capacity, and
improving space for primary health care (City provides $500 thousand annually for
hospital financing of capital improvements).
(4) $250,000 for Alaska SeaLife Center Ozonation system replacement.
(5) $500,000 for Alaska SeaLife Center building system replacement, to replace core
building control and security systems.
(6) $1.9 million for Alaska SeaLife Center renovation, external concrete maintenance
and internal catacombs renovation to provide for new education classroom to meet
distance education and industry training demand.
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(7) $950,000 for Alaska SeaLife Center Housing for volunteers and staff to reduce
operating costs and expand volunteer pool.
B. PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSTRIAL AREA
(1) $100 million for extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin breakwater to
improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity, and barge landings for the
Coastal Villages Fishing Fleet move from Seattle to Alaska.
(2) $4 million for doubling the railway capacity of the ship lift (syncrolift) and
associated upland improvements to meet new requirements for repair work on Coast
Guard vessels at the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
(3) $200,000 for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward
Small Boat Harbor including A, B, C, G, K, L, and S Floats.
(4) $500,000 to pave the apron and add a wash down pad at the 50 ton travel lift.
(5) $250,000 to pave and improving drainage in the northeast parking lot of the Seward
Small Boat Harbor.
(6) $1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure that includes a security fence
around the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
(7) $150,000 for a card -lock crane at the travel -lift dock
C. ELECTRIC
(1) $1.5 million to repair and replace one mile of transmission line into the Fort
Raymond Substation with 115kV compatible equipment (this is a project supported
by the Alaska Railbelt Cooperative Transmission and Electric Company —
ARCTEC — because the current condition of the transmission line exceeds the
estimated life expectancy of 50-years).
(2) $17 million for upgrading the transmission line to I I5KV in Seward (and upgrading
transformers and other equipment for the higher voltage) to reduce line loss while
improving efficiency and reliability of power distribution throughout the service
area.
(3) $300,000 for installing automatic electrical metering equipment to improve
customer service, outage management, and load management (the City will provide
a 100% match of $300,000 to complete the project).
(4) $85,000 for establishing improvements to redundant capabilities for providing
electrical power during emergencies, such as a tsunami, to the downtown and
hospital area of Seward (the City will provide a 100% match of $85,000 for the
project).
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D. ROADS, STREETS, AND ADA ACCESIBILITY
(1) $100,000 for improving City ADA accessibility.
(2) $2.25 million for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces,
reconstructing sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems.
(3) $2.496 million for design, engineering, construction, and protection from coastal
erosion for the Lowell Point Road in the City of Seward (this road provides the sole
land access to critical public infrastructure, state parks, and a Kenai Peninsula
Borough residential housing area).
E. PUBLIC SAFETY
(1) $6 million for a replacement Seward Fire Station (City will provide a match of
land).
(2) $25 million for a replacement Public Safety Building for Courthouse, Jail and
Police and State agencies enforcement headquarters (City will provide a match of
land).
(3) $1.3 million for a ladder truck.
2. CRUISE SHIP HEAD TAX OR CRUISE SHIP GAMBLING TAX
(1) $200,000 to continue the seasonal shuttle bus for cruise ship passengers.
(2) $1.31 million for Seward Dock Enhancements: Includes $450,000 for a cruise ship
baggage conveyor system, $360,000 a covered walkway at the Train Station,
$150,000 for a second mooring bollard to accommodate a second cruise ship and
$200,000 for extending the dock security lighting.
(3) $300,000 for improving the cruise ship pedestrian corridor between the Alaska
Railroad Terminal and Cruise Ship Terminal.
(4) $220,000 for West Dock Maintenance and Repair. Includes repair of piles with
severe corrosion for $100,000, repair of the cathodic protection system for $50
thousand, repair of sewer system $30,000, $15,000 for camel and fender repairs and
miscellaneous repairs $25,000).
(5) $50,000 for Seward Ambulance Corps. and Seward Fire Department operational
response to cruise ship passengers and cruise ship emergencies.
3. STATEWIDE PROJECTS
(1) $2 million for dock improvements and dredging at the Seward Marine Center to
prepare for the RN Sikuliaq.
(2) $155,000 in the Department of Corrections Operating Budget to add an emergency
wastewater bypass (with valves and piping) to keep the Spring Creek Correctional
Facility sewage system operational in the event of a system failure.
(3) $300,000 to improve the access to the Seward Airport across the railroad tracks.
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4. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
(1) Full funding ($23 Million) for the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation
and Public Facilities, Municipal Harbor Grant Program.
(2) Support the passage of legislation that provides for reallocating the fish tax to
provide a greater share to local municipal governments.
(3) Legislative support for increased cash infusion into PERS/TRS retirement system in
order to offset unfunded retirement system liabilities, to make future contribution
rates more affordable for the State and local governments.
(4) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP 18-25.5) in the State
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
(5) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP 25.5-36) in the STIP.
(6) Appropriation for upgrading the Sterling Highway (MP 45-60) in the STIP.
(7) Support for continuing Medicaid programs and capital cost reimbursement at not
less than current year funding levels.
(8) Return of service to Seward by the State Ferry Tustumena.
(9) Alternative Energy Programs that encourage and fund participation by the City and
its electrical utility customers.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
22°d day of October, 2012.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Seaward, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney
City Clerk, CMC
(City Seal)
Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: October 22, 2012
From: Jim Hunt, City Manager
da Item: Calendar Year 2013 State Priorities
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that we identify as our top State and Federal legislative
priorities. The list of projects is compiled into a package that is then distributed to the Governor's Office,
our legislators, the Kenai Peninsula Borough (for inclusion in their legislative package), and our lobbyist.
The list below validates the projects and greatly focuses the efforts of the Administration in our lobbying
effort as we seek funding or other resolution through the State of Alaska. This year we have included a list
of projects that are in the planning phase and/or may qualify for grants. In order to qualify for most grants,
the City must include these projects on the City priority list. Many of the same projects will be echoed on
the State and Federal priority list. As the planning phase progresses administration will bring a similar list
with projects of federal importance for Council consideration, editing and approval.
1. STATE FUNDED PROJECTS
A. PUBLIC FACILITIES
(1) $575,000 to refurbish the Lowell Canyon 400,000 gallon water tank.
(2) $2.75 million for constructing a 100' x 80' metal building to replace and relocate our existing public
works shop (City will provide land for the new building).
(3) $2 million for expanding the Providence Seward Hospital Medical Clinic, moving the CT scanner
into the facility, increasing backup generator capacity, and improving space for primary health care
(City provides $500 thousand annually for hospital financing of capital improvements).
(4) $250,000 for Alaska SeaLife Center Ozonation system replacement.
(5) $500,000 for Alaska SeaLife Center building system replacement, to replace core building control
and security systems.
(6) $1.9 million for Alaska SeaLife Center renovation, external concrete maintenance and internal
catacombs renovation to provide for new education classroom to meet distance education and
industry training demand.
(7) $950,000 for Alaska SeaLife Center Housing for volunteers and staff to reduce operating costs and
expand volunteer pool.
B. PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSTRIAL AREA
(1) $100 million for extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin breakwater to improve and
increase ship moorage and loading capacity, and barge landings for the Coastal Villages Fishing Fleet
move from Seattle to Alaska.
(2) $4 million for doubling the railway capacity of the ship lift (syncrolift) and associated upland
improvements to meet new requirements for repair work on Coast Guard vessels at the Seward
Marine Industrial Center.
(3) $200,000 for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward Small Boat
Harbor including A, B, C, G, K, L, and S Floats.
(4) $500,000 to pave the apron and add a wash down pad at the 50 ton travel lift.
am
(5) $250,000 to pave and improving drainage in the northeast parking lot of the Seward Small Boat
Harbor.
(6) $1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure that includes a security fence around the city
vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
(7) $150,000 for a card -lock crane at the travel -lift dock
C. ELECTRIC
(1) $1.5 million to repair and replace one mile of transmission line into the Fort Raymond Substation
with 115kV compatible equipment (this is a project supported by the Alaska Railbelt Cooperative
Transmission and Electric Company — ARCTEC — because the current condition of the transmission
line exceeds the estimated life expectancy of 50-years).
(2) $17 million for upgrading the transmission line to 115KV in Seward (and upgrading transformers and
other equipment for the higher voltage) to reduce line loss while improving efficiency and reliability
of power distribution throughout the service area.
(3) $300,000 for installing automatic electrical metering equipment to improve customer service, outage
management, and load management (the City will provide a 100% match of $300,000 to complete the
project).
(4) $85,000 for establishing improvements to redundant capabilities for providing electrical power during
emergencies, such as a tsunami, to the downtown and hospital area of Seward (the City will provide a
100% match of $85,000 for the project).
D. ROADS, STREETS, AND ADA ACCESIBILITY
(1) $100,000 for improving City ADA accessibility.
(2) $2.25 million for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces, reconstructing sidewalks,
and improving roadway drainage systems.
(3) $2.496 million for design, engineering, construction, and protection from coastal erosion for the
Lowell Point Road in the City of Seward (this road provides the sole land access to critical public
infrastructure, state parks, and a Kenai Peninsula Borough residential housing area).
E. PUBLIC SAFETY
(1) $6 million for a replacement Seward Fire Station (City will provide a match of land).
(2) $25 million for a replacement Public Safety Building for Courthouse, Jail and Police and State
agencies enforcement headquarters (City will provide a match of land).
(3) $1.3 million for a ladder truck.
2. CRUISE SHIP HEAD TAX OR CRUISE SHIP GAMBLING TAX
(1) $200,000 to continue the seasonal shuttle bus for cruise ship passengers.
(2) $1.31 million for Seward Dock Enhancements: Includes $450,000 for a cruise ship baggage conveyor
system, $360,000 a covered walkway at the Train Station, $150,000 for a second mooring bollard to
accommodate a second cruise ship and $200,000 for extending the dock security lighting.
(3) $300,000 for improving the cruise ship pedestrian corridor between the Alaska Railroad Terminal and
Cruise Ship Terminal.
(4) $220,000 for West Dock Maintenance and Repair. Includes repair of piles with severe corrosion for
$100,000, repair of the cathodic protection system for $50 thousand, repair of sewer system $30,000,
$15,000 for camel and fender repairs and miscellaneous repairs $25,000).
(5) $50,000 for Seward Ambulance Corps. and Seward Fire Department operational response to cruise
ship passengers and cruise ship emergencies.
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3. STATEWIDE PROJECTS
(1) $2 million for dock improvements and dredging at the Seward Marine Center to prepare for the R/V
Sikuliaq.
(2) $155,000 in the Department of Corrections Operating Budget to add an emergency wastewater
bypass (with valves and piping) to keep the Spring Creek Correctional Facility sewage system
operational in the event of a system failure.
(3) $300,000 to improve the access to the Seward Airport across the railroad tracks.
4. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
(1) Full funding ($23 Million) for the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public
Facilities, Municipal Harbor Grant Program.
(2) Support the passage of legislation that provides for reallocating the fish tax to provide a greater share
to local municipal governments.
(3) Legislative support for increased cash infusion into PERS/TRS retirement system in order to offset
unfunded retirement system liabilities, to make future contribution rates more affordable for the State
and local governments.
(4) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP 18-25.5) in the State Transportation Improvement
Program (STIP).
(5) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP 25.5-36) in the STIP.
(6) Appropriation for upgrading the Sterling Highway (MP 45-60) in the STIP.
(7) Support for continuing Medicaid programs and capital cost reimbursement at not less than current
year funding levels.
(8) Return of service to Seward by the State Ferry Tustumena.
(9) Alternative Energy Programs that encourage and fund participation by the City and its electrical
utility customers.
The following list is submitted to the City Council for review and approval.
INTENT: This list of priorities focuses the efforts of Administration in lobbying efforts to obtain
appropriations, grants, and legislation from the State to improve the City of Seward. To qualify for most
appropriations and grants, the list of City priorities must be approved in a public process by the City Council.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes
No
N/A
1.
Comprehensive Plan: Sections 1. 3, 3.7.3.1 and 3.7.3.2
X
2.
Strategic Plan (document source here): Sections 1.3, 3.7.3.1 and 3.7.3.2
X
3.
Other (list):
X
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION: (A(3
Council approve Resolution 2012- approving the City of Seward's Calendar Year 2013 State Priorities.
Sponsored by: PACAB
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2012-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THAT
COUNICL ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR
YEAR 2013 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as
top state legislative priorities; and
WHEREAS, the list of projects is compiled and distributed to the State of Alaska
Legislature, Kenai Peninsula Borough, and City of Seward lobbyist; and
WHEREAS, this resolution validates projects, prioritizes needs, and focuses the efforts
of City Administration in its lobbying efforts; and
WHEREAS, the passage of this resolution occurs through a public process; and
WHEREAS, all projects on this list are consistent with the City Comprehensive and
Strategic Plans; and
WHEREAS, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board reviews, discusses and supports
projects that the board has determined to be the most beneficial to the Seward Area and
continuing economic growth; and
WHEREAS, at the August 15, 2012, Port and Commerce Advisory Board meeting
PACAB chose priorities for inclusion by the City Council for the coming legislative cycle.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The following list of legislative projects is hereby declared to be the official
legislative priority list of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board, of the City of Seward for the
2013 State of Alaska and Federal legislative sessions:
PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSTRIAL AREA
(1) $100 million for extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin breakwater
to improve safety and increase ship moorage, loading capacity, and barge
landings for the Coastal Villages Fishing Fleet move from Seattle to Alaska.
(2) $4 million for doubling the railway capacity of the ship lift (Syncrolift) and
associated upland improvements to create more jobs and meet customer needs
including repair work on Coast Guard vessels at the Seward Marine Industrial
T - - \
Center.
(3) $200,000 for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the
Seward Small Boat Harbor including A, B, C, G, K, L, and S Floats.
(4) $500,000 to pave the apron and add a wash down pad at the 50 ton travel lift.
(5) $250,000 to pave in the northeast parking lot of the Seward Small Boat Harbor.
(6) $1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure that includes a security fence
around the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
(7) $150,000 for a card -lock crane at the travel -lift dock.
The following priority should be moved to the "Beneficial Legislation" section.
Full funding for the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities,
Municipal Harbor Grant Program.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board, of the City of
Seward, Alaska, this 51" day of September, 2012.
Port and Commerce Advisory Board
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Deborah Altermatt, Chair
AYES:
Oliver, Hughes, Fink, Altermatt
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
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CALL TO ORDER
The September 10, 2012 regular meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at
7:00 p.m. by Mayor David Seaward. There was a moment of silence that followed in remembrance
of the September 11, 2001 victims.
OPENING CEREMONY
Police Chief Tom Clemons led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
David Seaward presiding and
Jean Bardarson
Vanta Shafer
Ristine Casagranda
comprising a quorum of the Council; and
Jim Hunt, City Manager
Johanna Kinney, City Clerk
Brenda Ballou, Deputy City Clerk
Absent — None
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Christy Terry
Bob Valdatta
Marianna Keil
John French announced on behalf of the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory
Council (PWSRCAC) that their rotational board meeting would be held on Thursday, September 20,
2012 through Friday, September 21, 2012. This annual meeting rotates throughout seven different
communities so he encouraged people to attend and give their input. There was a public reception
planned at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at the Alaska SeaLife Center. Also,
September began PWSRCAC's planning cycle and they were open to accepting ideas for new
projects.
Matt Hershock spoke regarding Ordinance 2012-009 and questioned why no manufacturers
responded to the inquiries made by Council Member Casagranda as to the ingredients and health
risks/benefits of adding substances to drinking water. He did not want anything added to Seward's
drinking water until or unless the manufacturers responded and could give assurances that there were
no health risks.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Keil/Shafer)
Approval of Agenda
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Keil requested to remove the introduction of Ordinance 2012-009 and Ordinance 2012-010 from the
consent agenda. Terry requested the addition of scheduling a work session to discuss Ordinance
2012-009. Keil requested the addition of scheduling a work session to discuss Ordinance 2012-010.
Motion Passed
Unanimous
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Proclamations & Awards
A Proclamation was presented to John Christianson on behalf of the American Legion
in honor of Patriot Day.
A Proclamation was presented to John Christianson on behalf of the American Legion
to recognize American Legion Day.
A Proclamation was presented to Patty Linville to proclaim October as Information
Literacy Month.
Borough Assembly Report, Sue McClure stated the Assembly had two meetings since her
last report. The Assembly was continuing to accept money from the state, including $3,976,000 for
the Bear Creek Volunteer Fire Department's multi -use facility. The new facility would begin
construction next spring and would hold the fire department, as well as borough annex offices and
the Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board (SBCFSAB) office. On October 13, 2012,
McClure would be holding annual meetings to discuss each community's capital funds wish lists and
to discuss plans for utilizing revenue -sharing dollars. Metco, Inc. received the contract for the Beach
Drive catch basin and culvert project in Lowell Point. There was a mutual aide agreement in place
between the Bear Creek Volunteer Fire Department and the Lowell Point Volunteer Fire Department.
SBCFSAB was now at -large for all seats, and there remained one open seat which would be by
appointment and would not require an election.
Valdatta asked what would be the borough's contribution would be towards paving
Dieckgraeff Road. McClure deferred to the City Manager for a response, but also offered to look into
the plan. Terry asked what the floodplain designation was for the new proposed location of the Bear
Creek Volunteer Fire Department. McClure said the current property was in a floodplain zone, and
assured council that the new location would be on a higher elevation.
City Manager's Report, Jim Hunt stated the following expenditures between $10,000 and
$50,000 had been approved by the City Manager since the last council meeting: a purchase order was
issued to Bering Marine for an amount not -to -exceed $15,423.10 for bulk salt and $41,575.14 for
surface work performed on Dieckgraeff Road was approved for payment to Metco, Inc.
Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell made a courtesy visit to city offices and met with Community
Development Director, Ron Long. Harbormaster Mack Funk joined Treadwell along with other
community members for a breakfast meeting and the Lt. Governor also spoke with Mayor Seaward
via telephone. Topics of the visit included SMIC development and prioritizing capital requests to be
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included in the Governor's budget package targeted for mid -December.
A wheel rim on the 50-ton boat lift failed on August 26, 2012, resulting in the lift being out
of service for four days. The cause of the failure was still under investigation. The harbor crew
removed the fence on the sidewalk on the east side of 41h Avenue across from the Fish House and the
Breeze Inn. The plan was to re -install the fence along the new boardwalk across Port Avenue from
the Railroad Depot. A contract was issued to Service Electric for upgrading the lights in City Hall
which was the final expense associated with that grant. A grant application for the North Seward
Water Storage Tank project was submitted to Juneau. The Parks and Recreation Department was
seeking a temporary, long-term location for Park Maintenance and Campgrounds operations due to
the crumbling warehouse building in which they were currently housed. The Parking Department
was researching the possibility of adding a charging station at the harbor for electric cars. Maggie
Wilkins was hired as the Teen and Youth Center Coordinator and Jennilee Regis was hired as the
Sports and Recreation Coordinator. The Electric Department was preparing to place several
customers' services underground in the alley between First and Second Avenue and between
Jefferson and Adams streets. The Alaska Peace Officers Memorial had its annual statewide law
enforcement shooting competition and Corporal Pat Messmer and Officer James Rouleau both
placed high.
Shafer received several complaints from homeowners at Ballaine Avenue regarding a resident
of the Bay Vista apartments who was putting out excessive amounts of bird food, resulting in large
amounts of birds and rabbits, but also potentially drawing large animals. She was concerned about
health and safety issues that were being created.
Mayoral Report, David Seaward stated he attended the Founders Day presentation on
August 28, 2012 held by the Resolution Bay Historical Society. On September 7, 2012 he spoke with
Lt. Governor Treadwell and welcomed him to Seward. On September 4, 2012, Seaward joined a
contingency of state legislators for a private tour from the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home. He also
visited the Senior Center and learned of the seniors' concerns for traffic driving too fast on Third
Avenue.
Terry asked why the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home had not yet requested the property from
the city. Long replied that the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home was seeking full funding of the project
before they moved forward. Long added that administration had been invited to be a participant of
their legislator tour event, but administration wanted to acknowledge the Open Meetings Act in the
process which would mean an open invitation to the public to attend, and the Friends of the Jesse Lee
Home wanted to keep the event private and by invitation -only. Terry asked if the board of the
Friends of the Jesse Lee Home had made a decision regarding which school board they wished to
join, either Galena or Kenai Peninsula.
Other Reports, Announcements and Presentations - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance 2012-008, Revising Seward City Code Chapter 14.05 (Garbage And Refuse),
Increasing Allowable Container Sizes, Changing "Occupant" To "Occupant And/Or Owner",
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And Requiring Bear -Resistant Dumpster Lids And/Or Containers For Repeat Attractive
Nuisance Violations. Notice of the public hearing being posted and published as required by law
was noted and the public hearing was opened. No one appeared to address the Council and the public
hearing was closed.
Motion (Bardarson/Terry) Enact Ordinance 2012-008
Hunt said they were requesting a change to the container size and repetitive attractive
nuisance violations. Casagranda asked for clarification regarding the use of"person" in Section 1(a)
and whether that referred to exempting a residence or business as well. Finance Director Kris
Erchinger said the intent of Section 1 (a) was to allow the city the ability to exempt someone from
the requirement in the event they were paying redundant garbage fees between their residence and
business. Casagranda requested the language be written less vaguely.
Valdatta questioned the weights for each can as they seemed excessive, and Erchinger said
the weights were industry standards that were being adopted by the city on recommendation from the
contractor. In Section 4, Casagranda she wanted the months to be extended to May through
November rather than May through August. Seaward asked who would be providing the bear -
resistant container and dumpster lids for an additional $2 per month and Erchinger said the
contractor would lease them. Seaward also thought the $100 fine per violation was excessive. Hunt
said that fee was in keeping with nuisance abatement standards and were more cost-effective than
remedying a problem after the fact. Bardarson added that $100 fine for the first incidence was
excessive. Hunt said there was great discretion in the application of that fine. Keil asked who was
responsible for enforcing the code and collecting the fines, and Erchinger said the Police Department
and the Department of Fish and Game would be responsible for identifying violators, issuing
citations and collecting fines. Keil
Motion To Amend (Keil/Terry)
Motion To Amend Passed
Motion To Amend (Casagranda)
Motion To Amend Died For Lack Of Second
Motion To Amend (Terry/Keil)
Motion To Amend Passed
Motion To Amend (Keil/Casagranda)
Change Section 4 from "May through
August" to "May through November"
Unanimous Consent
Change Section 1 from "The City may
exempt a person from this requirement..."
to "The City may exempt a person, not
themselves, from this requirement..."
Change the 4th Whereas from "August"
to "October"
Unanimous Consent
Strike the sentence in Section 1(a) that reads
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"The City may exempt a person from this
requirement only to the extent that they are
paying for refuse service at another
building or building site within the city."
Motion To Amend Passed Unanimous
Main Motion Passed
Unanimous
Resolution 2012-070, Amending The Garbage Tariff, Increasing The Residential Rate
Schedule By Approximately 25%, Adding Bulky Item Pickup Service And Lockable Dumpster
Lids, Creating A Monthly Charge For The Rent Or Lease Of Dumpsters From The
Contractor, Encouraging The Use Of Bear Resistant Garbage Cans, And Increasing All Other
Rates By An Average Of 25% For 2013 And Providing For Automatic Annual Adjustments To
The Rate Schedule During The Term Of The Franchise Agreement Beginning January 1, 2014
At A Rate Equal To 140% Of The Consumer Price Index. Notice of the public hearing being
posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened.
Motion (Terry/Bardarson) Approve Resolution 2012-070
Erchinger said administration had recently completed a request for proposal for waste
services and included with that was a consideration for future rate increases. There had only been
rate increases in Seward three times in the last 21 years and this resulted in rate shock increases for
Seward's residents instead of smaller incremental rate increases. The proposal that was being
recommended affected a 25% rate increase initially, but would result in smaller rate increases year
over year for the next seven years and that would enable residents to have some predictability in their
rates.
Lois Uitdeflesch said if the city took over the garbage and if dumpsters were no longer used,
she thought three men with a one -ton truck could pick up all the garbage in two hours. She believed
that dumpsters were hardly filled to capacity anyway and the city could accomplish the task with far
less equipment than it was currently using.
Valdatta asked why there was not a fuel surcharge/adjustment outlined in the contract.
Erchinger said the city had allowed proposal responders to include fuel adjustment factors in their
proposals if they wished, but the successful proposer chose not to.
Terry asked what the process would be for communicating the CPI rate changes to the public
and Erchinger said the CPI change would take effect January 1" of each year (for the previous year's
CPI rate change) and the city would be able to communicate that to the public by March of the same
year.
Seaward asked if the harbor's dumpster could be painted with artwork, similar to some of the
others around town have been done. Erchinger said the dumpsters that have been painted were
actually owned by the city, but other dumpsters were not owned by the city and the city would have
to make arrangements with the contractor for approval and funding. Seaward called for a consensus
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of council, and Keil said they could review it during this fall's budget cycle. Casagranda suggested
the City Manager ask the contractor to consider painting their dumpsters.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Resolution 2012-071, Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval Of The Forest Acres
Subdivision Levee Replat; Creating Four (4) Parcels; Vacating Undeveloped Rights -Of -Way
And Utility Easements While Dedicating New Rights -Of -Way And Utility Easements; Located
South Of The North Forest Acres Levee And Predominantly Within The Resource
Management Zoning District. Notice of the public hearing being posted and published as required
by law was noted and the public hearing was opened. No one appeared to address the Council and
the public hearing was closed.
Motion (Terry/Keil) Approve Resolution 2012-071
Long said this survey work was combined with another project in order to reap cost savings
for the city, and they were able to move the cable easement as well. In response to Valdatta, Long
confirmed that there would be no construction on this acreage and it would remain as conservation
land going forward.
Motion Passed Unanimous
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance For Introduction
Ordinance 2012-009, Establishing Criteria For Substances Added To Public Drinking Water
For Purposes Unrelated To Potability.
Motion (Casagranda/Terry) Introduce Ordinance 2012-009
Keil requested administration provide comments. Hunt said he had not reviewed the
ordinance fully. Terry pointed out that administration had the same opportunity as the public to
review documents, and asked if administration would be prepared to comment by the next meeting
and Hunt said he would. Casagranda was concerned that the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) had relinquished all oversight of ingredients going into public drinking water and the National
Sanitation Foundation International (NSFI) was the private body that handled the product. She did
not receive any information or disclosure in response to the requests she made of fluoride
manufacturers. She felt strongly that City Council was the steward of Seward's public water supply
and should hold itself accountable and should require full disclosure and compliance with law by any
manufacturer or provider of additives to our public drinking water.
Terry asked which agency monitored the quality and quantity of the chloride currently to
Seward's public drinking water. She requested administration provide that information along with
their comments about this proposed ordinance. Casagranda clarified that this ordinance pertained to
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additives unrelated to potability, and that chloride was added to kill bacteria. Shafer said she wanted
to know the impact of any additive being put into the drinking water before she could decide.
Motion To Postpone (KeiVShafer) Postpone Introduction of Ordinance 2012-
009 To The September 24, 2012 Council
Meeting.
Casagranda objected and said administration had an equal amount of time to review this
information as anyone in the public. Casagranda said she had stated she had previously publicly
informed council multiple times that she would be bringing forward this ordinance.
Motion To Postpone Passed Yes: Shafer, Bardarson, Keil, Valdatta,
Seaward
No: Terry, Casagranda
Ordinance 2012-010, Amending Title 14 Of The City's Code Of Ordinances To Provide For
Interconnection Of Small Renewable Energy Sources To The City's Electrical Distribution
System.
Motion (Terry/Shafer)
Motion To Postpone (ShaferBardarson)
Motion To Postpone Passed
Introduce Ordinance 2012-010
Postpone Introduction Of Ordinance 2012-
010 To The September 24, 2012 Council
Meeting.
Unanimous
Resolution 2012-072, Approving An Engineering Contract With R & M Consultants In The
Amount Of $85,545 For The Design Of The D-Float Replacement Dock At The Seward Small
Boat Harbor, And Appropriating Funds.
Motion (Shafer/Keil) Approve Resolution 2012-072
Funk said the engineering funds for this contract were 100% federally funded in a non -
matching grant, and the city was able to obtain a 50/50 matching grant for the construction. The
harbor had received four proposals for this project and Seaward asked if Funk could arrange for the
contractor to do a public presentation. Funk said there would be public information provided, but not
to a great extent because this was a continuation of an existing project and was considered more of a
maintenance project than new construction.
Shafer asked if the project would be timber or concrete, and which of those was the more
prudent option. Funk said the city had requested timber dock system because that held up to
Seward's environment better over time.
Motion Passed
Unanimous
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Resolution 2012-073, Establishing An Overall Project Budget And Authorizing Revisions For
The Seward Community Library Museum Project, And Authorizing Change Order No. 4 For
$263,493.17 To The Construction Contract With PCL Construction Services, Inc.
Motion (Shafer/Keil) Approve Resolution 2012-073
Long said the intent of this resolution was to tie together all the cumulative changes and
updates that had taken place throughout the construction process. Overall, the project team and
management team had done an exemplary job in keeping costs contained and preventing "scope
creep."
Shafer said she was glad to see this project be on time and under budget. Seaward thanked the
committee for their work in raising funds and seeing this project through to fruition, and asked if the
committee would consider looking at adopting any form of renewable energy for the building going
forward. Long said they had contemplated and used all the energy -saving and energy -efficient
products possible. Casagranda added that although this project appeared to be coming in under
budget, she cautioned council to maintain its focus and diligence in the oversight of this project.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Council scheduled a work session on September 24, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss Ordinance
2012-009, Establishing Criteria For Substances Added To Public Drinking Water For
Purposes Unrelated To Potability.
Council scheduled a work session on September 25, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss Ordinance
2012-010, Amending Title 14 Of The City's Code Of Ordinances To Provide For
Interconnection Of Small Renewable Energy Sources To The City's Electrical Distribution
System. Council directed administration to seek feedback from communities currently utilizing an
interconnect policy in advance of the work session.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Bardarson reminded the public to use the bike paths rather than the roads because it was
getting darker, and encouraged everyone to enjoy this beautiful fall season.
Keil acknowledged the tragic passing of Darryl Deeter and requested that council send a card
to his family.
Seaward thanked everyone for attending the meeting and watching on television. He thanked
Martha Fleming and GCI for broadcasting.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
John French commented that for Ordinance 2012-009 there were many details that should
still be flushed out.
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Maya Moriarty said council should not vote on Ordinance 2012-009 because there had not
yet been cost analysis conducted about fluoridating the public drinking water.
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS
Casagranda clarified that Ordinance 2012-009 had nothing to do with a cost analysis. She
said she wanted council to acknowledge their accountability to the public. There were testing
standards in place for the effectiveness of chlorine, but there were no testing standards in place for
fluoride or other additives.
Terry asked council to consider changing code to require a first reading, second reading and
then enactment of ordinances going forward. City Clerk Johanna Kinney stated as long as council
met the minimum requirements for presenting ordinances per city code; it was council's option to
have additional public hearings or readings.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion (Bardarson/Shafer) Go into Executive Session to discuss City
Manager's evaluation.
Hunt stated he had originally wanted this to be on the tonight's agenda, but then decided to
request council have his evaluation scheduled at a later time.
Motion Failed
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
Yes: Casagranda, Seaward, Valdatta
No: Keil, Bardarson, Shafer, Terry
David Seaward
Mayor
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CALL TO ORDER
The September 24, 2012 regular meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at
7:00 p.m. by Mayor David Seaward.
OPENING CEREMONY
Lt. Butch Tiner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
David Seaward presiding and
Jean Bardarson Christy Terry
Vanta Shafer Bob Valdatta
Ristine Casagranda Marianna Keil
comprising a quorum of the Council; and
Jim Hunt, City Manager
Johanna Kinney, City Clerk
Cheryl Brooking, City Attorney (via telephone)
Brenda Ballou, Deputy City Clerk
Absent — None
CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED
FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Karl Edwards from Homeland Security and Emergency Management form Anchorage
introduced himself and said he was available to answer questions about the recent flooding disaster
in Seward.
Matt Grey had been working with the Seward Wildlife Conservation Community Program
regarding bear resistant containers and had been involved in obtaining the bear -resistant trash
containers several years ago through a special grant. The group had worked with the city on new rate
structure and he wanted to thank the city staff for the work done to accomplish a very effective bear -
resistant trash can program. He also thanked everyone for their responsiveness to the flooding.
Becky Dunn asked about alternative energy and wanted more information on the
interconnect policy. Hunt said there would be a work session tomorrow evening. She said she was
impressed with the response she had received from the flood workers and she asked if the airport was
open.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Bardarson/Shafer) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion Passed
Unanimous
The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items:
The August 13, 2012 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes and the August 13, 2012 City
Council Special Meeting Minutes were approved.
Council approved the appointment of Mark Kansteiner, Betty Casey, Rose McSwain, Mary
Williamson and James Herbert to the Election Board for the October 2, 2012 City Election.
Council approved the appointment of Jackie Campbell, Dorothy Osenga, Nici Murawsky and
Maureen Callahan to the Canvass Board for the October 2, 2012 City Election.
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Proclamations & Awards - None
Chamber of Commerce Report, Cindy Clock stated there had been 13,027 visitors to the
Chamber so far this summer which was down from last year. The Chamber attributed the downturn
to people getting more information online and having less need to stop in. There were 23 new
business members making a total of 318 members. The second Seward Economic Growth Plan
workshop held last Tuesday was very successful and the plan included targeting growth at SMIC,
Port Avenue, fiber optics and adaptive alternative energy. The Chamber would host Meet The
Candidates night on September 27, 2012 and Senator Cathy Geissel and Senator Ron Devon would
be attending.
City Manager's Report, Jim Hunt stated there had been no expenditures between $10,000
and $50,000 approved by the City Manager since the last council meeting. The Community Health
Center board was given an extension on the grant to December 31, 2012. Administration had been
working with Seward's state lobbyist and legislative delegation to develop a funding strategy for the
upcoming governor's budget and legislative session. That strategy would be determined by the
outcome of the bond package being put before the voters on November 6, 2012 If voters approved
the bond package administration would immediately secure the necessary permitting, complete the
engineering to a bid -ready design, and do the work necessary to have the city's rock quarry approved
by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as the rock source for the project. Those items would otherwise
need to be included in the governor's budget if the bond measure failed.
The State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation gave the city a full release of
the formerly -contaminated soil that had been land farmed at SMIC. That property would now be
rented to Alaska Logistics. Due to the recent flooding and landslides, the docking area proposed for
the RIV Sikuliaq had filled in with rock and sediment and would need to be re -dredged. The Parks
and Recreation Department had opened, coordinated, and staffed the emergency shelter operations
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from September 18 through 20, 2012 for residents and visitors displaced by the flooding.
Keil asked to see a resolution of support brought forth by administration for the SMIC project
and bond package. Shafer asked for clarification on council's requirement to ratify a Declaration of
Disaster within seven days. In the event that there was another flooding event, council would be
required to ratify a new declaration.
City Attorney's Report, Cheryl Brooking apologized for not attending in person, and said
in the past month there was no new litigation, but she continued to work with the city on resolutions,
contracts, and employee issues.
Mayoral Report, David Seaward stated he had been at the Senior Center where, again, the
seniors expressed their concerns about the speed of traffic on Third Avenue, particularly at
lunchtime. He attended the Seward Economic Growth Plan workshop and he welcomed the Prince
William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) on September 20, 2012 and was
pleased they would be hosting their annual meeting in Seward again next year. He thanked the
community for pulling together during the disaster response and was happy that there were no
injuries related to the flooding.
Other Reports, Announcements and Presentations
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Items Postponed From Previous Agenda
Ordinance 2012-009, Establishing Criteria For Substances Added To Public Drinking Water
For Purposes Unrelated To Potability. (A motion to introduce Ordinance 2012-009 was made at
the September 10, 2012 meeting by Councilmember Casagranda and seconded by Councilmember
Terry. The introduction was then postponed to this meeting date.)
Casagranda said her intent for Ordinance 2012-009 was related to council's due diligence and
accountability and she clarified that the expression "for purposes unrelated to potability" meant "to
treat humans".
Shafer said she would not vote to introduce Ordinance 2012-009 because she did not
understand its impact based on how the ordinance was written and she wanted to see the language
streamlined.
Casagranda did not want to see Ordinance 2012-009 killed, but suggested that it could be
postponed.
Motion to Postpone (Shafer/Keil) Postpone The Introduction Of Ordinance
2012-009 To The January 14, 2013 Council
Meeting.
Motion Passed Yes: Valdatta, Casagranda, Shafer, Keil,
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No: Terry, Bardarson
Ordinance 2012-010, Amending Title 14 Of The City's Code Of Ordinances To Provide For
Interconnection Of Small Renewable Energy Sources To The City's Electrical Distribution
System. (A motion to introduce Ordinance 2012-009 was made at the September 10, 2012 meeting
by Councilmember Terry and seconded by Councilmember Shafer. The introduction was then
postponed to this meeting date.)
Motion to Postpone (Bardarson/Terry)
Motion Passed
Postpone The Introduction Of Ordinance
2012-010 To The October 22, 2012 Council
Meeting.
Unanimous Consent
By unanimous consent, council rescheduled the work session on Ordinance 2012-010 to
October 24, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
Other New Business
Council scheduled a work session to discuss the 2013 legislative priorities on October 22, 2012
at 5:30 p.m.
Council directed administration to reschedule the October 22, 2012 dinner with the TYC
Council.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
July Providence Seward Medical Center Financial Report
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Bardarson recognized Lois Daubney as Seward's newly -retired public health nurse. She also
thanked the community for pulling together through the flooding. She expressed her condolences to
the Clarke family for the loss of their daughter, Jenna Clarke.
Keil had spent time in the city's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during the recent
flooding and was impressed with the organization and communication she observed.
Shafer was grieving for the Clarke family. She thanked the emergency response crews and
hoped that flood mitigation could be included to the city's legislative priority list.
Valdatta said 100-year floods were occurring in Seward every few years, and perhaps there
could be another way to engineer the Lowell Canyon waterfall.
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Casagranda echoed Valdatta's comments.
Terry expressed her condolences to the Clarke/Dick family. She thanked the flood response
crews. She was looking forward to the Seward Music and Arts Festival this weekend.
Hunt and Long were both appreciative of the emergency response teams and the citizens who
demonstrated their support.
Seaward thanked everyone for working together and staying safe.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Becky Dunn thanked the volunteer firemen and EMTs, and everyone who were volunteering
their time.
Valdatta asked what the evacuation plan was for SMIC and the prison. Hunt said the
evacuation plan for Spring Creek Correctional Center (SCCC) was the decision of Superintendent
Turnbull and the Department of Corrections. Hunt said the city had communicated well with SCCC
and Seward Ship's DryDock throughout the flooding.
Bardarson asked if the city would look into an AM radio transmitter in the event of an
internet outage during an emergency. Because Seward did not have a local radio station, she felt it
would be helpful to be able to communicate with citizens of the entire area.
Casagranda thanked Becky Dunn for attending the meeting.
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS - None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
David Seaward
Mayor
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CALL TO ORDER
The September 24, 2012 special meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at
7:56 p.m. by Mayor David Seaward.
OPENING CEREMONY
Lt. Butch Tiner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
David Seaward presiding and
Jean Bardarson
Vanta Shafer
Ristine Casagranda
comprising a quorum of the Council; and
Jim Hunt, City Manager
Johanna Kinney, City Clerk
Cheryl Brooking, City Attorney
Brenda Ballou, Deputy City Clerk
Christy Terry
Bob Valdatta
Marianna Keil
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR
PUBLIC HEARING - None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion (Keil/Bardarson)
Motion Passed
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of Agenda
Unanimous
Resolution 2012-074, Declaring A State Of Disaster Emergency Due To Extreme Weather,
Flooding, Wind And Storm Surge Damage In The City Of Seward And Requesting Assistance.
Motion (Terry/Shafer)
Approve Resolution 2012-074
Long said the city declared a State of Disaster Emergency on Wednesday, September 19,
2012 at 1:15 p.m. He added that the borough and state had both officially declared the disaster as
well.
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Seaward asked what the impact would be if the city was required to declare a disaster for the
same issue a second time. Long said as long as the city had taken steps to mitigate the damage and
make improvements, he didn't think FEMA or anyone else would have a problem.
Motion Passed
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Unanimous
Seaward asked who "Brent in Seward" was that was writing for sewardcitynews.com. Hunt
explained he was Brent Ursel, a citizen who moonlighted for the Seward Phoenix Log.
CITIZEN COMMENTS - None
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS - None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Johanna Kinney, CMC David Seaward
City Clerk Mayor
(City Seal)
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CALL TO ORDER
The September 28, 2012 special meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at
5:00 p.m. by Mayor David Seaward.
OPENING CEREMONY
Council Member Christy Terry led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
David Seaward presiding and
Marianna Keil
Jean Bardarson
comprising a quorum of the Council; and
Jim Hunt, City Manager
Johanna Kinney, City Clerk
Absent —Valdatta, Casagranda
Vanta Shafer
Christy Terry
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR
PUBLIC HEARING
Sue McClure noted the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly unanimously passed a
resolution today extending the disaster 60 days, and unanimously passed an ordinance appropriating
$500,000 to begin paying for flood costs.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Terry/Shafer)
Motion Passed
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of Agenda
Unanimous
Resolution 2012-075, Continuing The State Of Disaster Emergency Declared September 19,
2012 By The City Manager And Authorized By The City Council On September 24, 2012,
Requesting Inter -Jurisdiction Assistance.
Motion (Terry/Shafer)
Motion to Amend (Bardarson/Terry)
Approve Resolution 2012-075
Amend Resolution 2012-075, Adding The
Following Language To Section 2: "....For
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Motion to Amend Passed
Main Motion Passed
COUNCIL COMMENTS - None
CITIZEN COMMENTS - None
A Period Of Sixty (60) Days In Order To
Allow For Appropriate Response To The
Disaster By The City Of Seward, Kenai
Peninsula Borough, And The State Of
Alaska."
Unanimous Consent
Unanimous
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS - None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
David Seaward
Mayor
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: October 22, 2012
From: Johanna Kinney, City Clerk W
Agenda Item: Nominate, elect and swear in Vice -Mayor
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Per Seward Charter 3.3, Seward City Code 2.10.020 and City Council Rules of Procedures Rule 4,
the City Council must meet and organize no later than 30 days after each regular city election. At
this organizational meeting after new members are sworn in, the next item of business is for the
Council to nominate and elect one of its members to act as Vice -Mayor in the absence of the Mayor.
The City Council must select one of its members to serve as Vice Mayor. The Vice Mayor chairs the
meetings in the absence of the Mayor and fills in for the Mayor at ceremonial functions when the
Mayor is unavailable. In the absence of the Mayor, the Vice -Mayor shall possess all the powers of
the mayor and all duties required of them by law or the City Council.
Recommended Procedure:
The Mayor should open nominations. The Mayor or any council member should then nominate a
council member for Vice -Mayor. If only one nomination is received, a motion should be made to
close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for the chosen person. That motion will need a
second and can be approved by unanimous consent (no roll call is necessary).
If more than one nomination is received, ballots are prepared for each council member to sign and
vote for a nominee, or Council can conduct a voice vote. It takes 4 affirmative votes to be appointed.
RECOMMENDATION:
Nominate and appoint a Vice -Mayor. The city clerk will then proceed to swear them in.
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Memorandum
Date: October 22, 2012
To: Mayor Seaward, Council Members
From: Johanna Kinney, City Clerk
Subj: Annual organization of the council
Appointment of Board and Commission liaisons for the next year
It's that annual time of the year where the council must organize within 30 days after our regular city
election and select members for our Board and Commission liaisons.
Resolution 2005-071 was approved on August 5, 2005. This approved slight amendments to the
Council Rules of Procedures by taking out the word "shall" and replacing it with "may" to allow
future councils the option to appoint liaisons from council or, to have individuals from each of those
Boards and Commissions give periodic reports to the city council at their regular meetings.
Seward Planning & Zoning Commission.
The Mayor may appoint a council liaison to the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission or ask one
of the P&Z members to make periodic reports back to the City Council at regular meetings.
Kenai Peninsula Borough Economic Development District (KPB EDD) and PACAB.
Right now, PACAB has been giving periodic reports to the City Council. Council Member Rissie
Casagranda has been serving on the Board of Directors to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Economic
Development District, with a term that expires December 31, 2012.
Rule 29 of the City Council Rules of Procedures states the council representative appointed
to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Economic Development District shall serve as liaison to the Port
and Commerce Advisory Board.
• Recommend after discussion, the Mayor appoint a liaison with P&Z or have their Chair give
periodic reports to the city council, and
Recommend after discussion, the Mayor appoint a city representative to the KPB EDD
beginning January 1, 2013, who will be the PACAB liaison or ask for periodic reports from
PACAB and appoint a city representative to the KPB EDD.
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: October 22, 2012
From: Johanna Kinney, City Cler t
Agenda Item: Discussion on supporting Bonding Proposition A,
State General Obligation Transportation Project
Bonds at the November 6, 2012 General Election.
BACKUROUND & JUSTIFICATION•
Mayor Seaward has asked the topic of supporting Bonding Proposition A, State General Obligation
Bonds at the November 6, 2012 General Election be on the agenda for discussion tonight.
Bonding Proposition A contains a bond package including $10 million for Seward Marine Industrial
Center Expansion. The expansion of SMIC has been one of the City of Seward's main priorities, and
the City of Seward administration and council lobbied for this project, ultimately receiving a spot in
the Governor's Transportation Project Bonds, pending a vote of the residents of Alaska in
November. However, the city has not registered with the Alaska Public Offices Commission to
influence the outcome of an election, so it is not advisable to go on record supporting Bonding
Proposition A at this time.
I have checked with the City Attorney and the Alaska Public Offices Commission, who both
confirmed that while the City of Seward and the Council may not even intend to expend any funds to
influence the outcome of an election, an ordinance must be approved first appropriating funds (and
ultimately registering with APOC the group's intent) prior to any support being declared for a
candidate/issue/proposition.
Because ordinances take two meetings for enactment, I don't think there is time to enact such an
ordinance before the election. Without going through this process, it is my recommendation the City
of Seward not go on record supporting Bonding Proposition A.
Any member of council or administration may speak publicly about this issue as a citizen. Both the
City Attorney and APOC staff emphasized the importance before making any public statements to
physically say something to the effect of "I am making this statement as an individual and a citizen
of Seward and NOT on behalf of the City of Seward." Due to time constraints, it is the
recommendation of the City Clerk that if anyone on council or administration would like to show
support for this proposition, it is done by making statements as an individual citizen only.
Johanna Kinney
From: David Seaward
Sent•_ Friday, October 12, 2012 1:56 PM
To: Johanna Kinney
Cc: Brenda Ballou
Subject• FW: November Bond Issue
Attachments: Dear Mayor.docx; Op Ed Writing Points.docx
Madam Clerk,
This probably needs council approval, please put this as discussion item whether to post in local issues media in support
of bond. And also forward Op Ed Writing points to Admin for review.
Thankyou
David
From: paul fuhs (paulfuhs@earthlink.net]
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 11:21 AM
To: David Seaward
Subject: November Bond Issue
Mayor Seaward, Here are some docs relating to the bond issue that will be on the ballot this november. I am hoping you
will be willing to send an oped in to your local newspaper in support of the bond passing. There is $10 million in there
for expansion of the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
Please call me with any questions.
Paul Fuhs
351-0407
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Dear Mayor,
On November 81h, voters will be voting on the transportation bond issue. It is important
to all of us that this issue passes. While there does not seem to be any organized
campaign against the bond issue, it is still important to get out some information to our
citizens and let them know what is at stake.
I have attached some writing points that you could use to write an op ed piece for your
local paper, or to post in your post office, or any method you may have to communicate
this information. If you are submitting it to a newspaper, you should time submitting this
letter so that it appears one or two weeks before the election. In your communications be
sure to tell voters they need to vote YES to pass the bonds so they know what to do.
This is the list of projects in the bond issue
Port of Anchorage dock construction
Bethel harbor dredging
Bristol Bay Borough dock expansion
Emmonak port improvements
Haines boat harbor upgrades
Hooper Bay boat harbor
Kodiak container dock replacement
Kotzebue Cape Blossom port development
Mat Su Borough Port McKenzie rail extension
Nenana Totchaket Resource Development Corridor
Newtok Mertarvik Evacuation Road
Nome port design and construction
Sand Point road rehabilitation
Seward Marine Industrial Center Expansion
Sitka Sawmill Cove dock
St. George harbor reconstruction
Togiak Waterfron transit facility
Anchorage Eagle River Bridge, Muldoon road, 36th Avenue, MP75-90 bridge repairs,
Omalley Road
Fairbanks Old Steese to McGrath Road, Wendell St bridge replacement
Juneau, Glacier Hwy, Mendenhall Loop
Kenai Kenai Spur riad
Ketchikan Shelter Cove road
Mat Su Fairview Loop, Knik Goose Bay road
North Pole Plack Rad
Platinum airport runway
Richardson Highway Ruby Creek bridge
Sitka Katlian Bay road
Please Call Paul Fuhs at 351-0407 for additional information
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Op Ed Writing Points:
Fellow citizens,
During this past legislative session the Alaska Legislature voted to place the question of
issuing bonds for critical transportation infrastructure before the people of Alaska in this
upcoming general election on November 8cn
There are a number of points that voters in our community should consider when voting
on this issue.
■ The projects in this bond issue are all basic infrastructure, ports, roads and
railroads, that are used by all Alaskans to ship in the goods we need, to export our
resources and to provide for our transportation.
■ The projects are distributed throughout the state of Alaska with $195.4 million in
18 port projects and $254.5 million for road congestion relief and resource
development projects.
■ If voters say YES to these bonds, the project(s) that will be built in our own
community are (is): List and perhaps expand on the importance of these
particular projects in your community.
■ These bonds will be paid for by general funds of the state and will not increase
your property taxes.
■ These projects will create jobs in our community during construction and also
contribute long term to our local economy once they are completed.
■ According to the Alaska Department of Revenue, due to current low interest rates,
the cost of these bonds will be at an all time low.
■ The Department of Revenue also testified during the legislative session that
issuing these bonds will not affect the state's bond rating which is currently at
AAA.
I think that most Alaskans realize that in a state as large as ours, transportation is critical
to our economy and our way of life.
I will be voting YES on this bond issue and I hope you will join me.
Mayor
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: October 22, 2012
From: Johanna Kinney, City Clerk �U/
Agenda Item: Discussion on Council Travel to the Alaska
Municipal League Conference November 12-16,
2012.
DA%-NV1KVUIN J & JUNl1r1C;A ION:
Council Member Marianna Keil has expressed interest in attending the Alaska Municipal League
(AML) Conference in Anchorage on November 14-16, 2012.
At the October 8, 2012 council meeting, Council Member Shafer directed the City Clerk to register
Mayor David Seaward to attend the Newly Elected Officials Conference (November 12-13, 2012,
which is another part of the AML Conference). During that discussion, the Mayor indicated he
would be willing to go if that was the wishes of the council. Following that meeting, the Mayor
conveyed to the City Clerk he was not planning to attend the Newly Elected Officials (NEO) training
as there was no unanimous consent or vote.
Because the Mayor gave indication in a public meeting that he would be willing to go and it's my
thinking most of the council left that October 8, 2012 meeting under the assumption the Mayor was
going to attend the NEO Conference, the council and the public needs to be made aware the mayor is
not intending to attend the NEO Conference as previously discussed. Instead, the Mayor plans to
attend the Alaska Conference of Mayor's Meeting on November 13, 2012. The attorney
recommended I include both documents of intent by Councilmember Keil and Mayor Seaward for
reference (attached).
As the rules of procedure read and after conferring with the City Attorney, it is my interpretation that
council can take action in authorizing another member to travel on the city's behalf (or restrict travel
conversely), but not necessarily to require a member attend certain events.
City Council Rules of Procedure states the following:
COUNCIL TRAVEL RULE 39. The Council may appropriate funds for Council travel in the
Mayor/Council department of the annual City budget. Any Council member who desires to expend
Council travel funds shall complete the regular City Travel Authorization Form available in the
Clerk's Office [Appendix A-2]. Upon their return, the Council member must file all receipts for
travel with the City Clerk and must sign a completed Travel/Expense Report Form [Appendix A-3].
The receipts and reimbursement form will then be forwarded to the Finance Department for
processing, and payment will be made to the requesting party. Prior notice of all elected and
appointed official travel must be given to the City Council A written or oral report must be
given to the Council following any such City -funded travel. [Resolution No. 96-088] (emphasis
1 a3
added)
FISCAL NOTE: Travel costs are budgeted in the 2012-2013 budgets, unofficially for the purposes
of traveling to Juneau and Washington, D.C. during the legislative sessions, in addition to the annual
Alaska Municipal League Conference in November and other events that come up. The council
travel fund has been essentially cleaned out with the addition of travel to Obihiro, Japan to celebrate
their 130'h Anniversary with Seward's Sister City and to Marinette, Wisconsin to the launch of the
Research Vessel Sikuliaq. However, costs for travel can be found within other funds in the council
budget, such as the advertising budget, which has come in under budget for the year. At this time, an
additional appropriation for the Mayor/Council Travel and Subsistence Fund is not needed nor
recommended.
RECOMMENDATION:
Finalize Council Travel to the Alaska Municipal League Conference November 12-16, 2012 by
means of a motion, second and vote of the council, so there is no confusion as to who is attending
what events.
After reading Rule 39 of the City Council Rules of Procedure, the City Clerkfurther recommends
council members remember to give "pre" and "post" notice of all travel done on behalf of the
City.
Johanna Kinne
From: Nanci Richey
Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2012 11:28 AM
To: Johanna Kinney
Subject: FW: AML Conference
-----Original Message -----
From: Marianna Keil
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 11:43 AM
To: Nanci Richey
Subject: RE: AML Conference
Just got city email service back today. I would like to attend. Marianna
From: Nanci Richey
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 3:56 PM
To: Christy Terry; Jean Bardarson (Jean Bardarson (bardy@seward.net)); Vanta Shafer (Vanta Shafer
(Cove r2CoverBooks gmail.com)); Marianna Keil; David Seaward; Ristine Casagranda
Subject: AML Conference
Hi Everyone
Does anyone want to attend the AML Conference in Anchorage this November? The registration late date is quickly
approaching. Here is the link:
http://www.akmi.org/Annual Conference html
Please let me know one way or the other.
Thank you,
Nanci Richey
Johanna Kinney
From:
David Seaward
Sent:
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 1:34 PM
To:
Johanna Kinney
Subject:
RE: AML - NEO
Madam Clerk,
I will not be going to the newly elected conference. There was no unanimous consent or vote. I did offer to go but there
was no unanimous consent or vote.
I have a certificate if completion from the first one. I will go if Shafer and Keil will pay for my lodging, stipend, loss if
work pay and for the classes.
I will go to the mayors section of the conference.
Thank you
David Seaward
From: Johanna Kinney
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 11:00 AM
To: David Seaward
Cc: Nanci Richey
Subject: AML- NEO
Hi David,
You had mentioned you were willing to attend the AML/NEO Conference next month. If that's the case, can you please
confirm with Nanci? I believe tomorrow is the early bird fee deadline, so we'd want to get you registered at the
cheapest rate. Let me know what you think. I think hotel arrangements are all fine (we register way ahead of time just
to secure rooms throughout the week, not knowing who will be needing them until it gets closer to the event).
Also, Josh in Obihiro was able to find homestays for us in Japan, so that will knock about $2,000 off that Japan travel bill
(which is great news).
Thanks, David!
Johanna
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Memorandum
Date: October 22, 2012
To: Seward City Council
From: Johanna Kinney,City Clerk '
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Subject: Discuss cancelling or rescheduli the November 13, 2012 City Council Meeting due
to the Alaska Municipal League Conference that week
According to City Council Rules of Procedure (Rule 2) and Seward City Code (2.10.030 A.1), the
regular meetings of the City Council are held on the 2nd and 41h Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m.
If a holiday falls on one of those times, the regularly scheduled meeting is moved to the following
Tuesday, which is the case this year November 12, 2012 is the 2th Monday of the month and a
scheduled holiday (Veteran's Day). The meeting is technically then scheduled for November 13,
2012.
November 12-16, 2012 is also the annual Alaska Municipal League Conference (AML), which the
City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk, City Manager, a Council Member, and the Mayor are signed up to
attend various events throughout the week.
Due to the limited staff in town this week and the holiday, the City Clerk and City Manager request
Council cancel the November 13, 2012 City Council Meeting, or reschedule to a different time.
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