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RESOLUTION 2013-094
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT
LEGISLATIVE GRANT #14-DC-132 IN THE AMOUNT OF 5575,000 FOR
THE REFURBISHMENT OF THE LOWELL CANYON WATER TANK,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS,the 400,000 gallon Lowell Canyon water tank was built in the late 1970's and
until now, has not required any major structural maintenance; and
WHEREAS, in 2011 City staff received an engineering report from Wince-Corthel-Bryson
Consulting Engineers that identified several issues necessitating the refurbishment of the 400,000
gallon Lowell Canyon water tank; and
WHEREAS, in 2013 the City of Seward was awarded a $575,000 Legislative Grant to
refurbish the Lowell Canyon water tank; and
WHEREAS, once the grant is accepted, work can begin to refurbish the aging water tank.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1.The Seward City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to accept Legislative
Grant#14-DC-132 in the amount of$575,000 from the Department of Commerce,Community,and
Economic Development Division of Community and Regional Affairs for the refurbishment of the
Lowell Canyon water tank.
Section 2. Funds in the amount of$575,000 are hereby appropriated from State grant funds
account no 714-7140-4680-0200 to infrastructure account no. 714-7140-5925.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 28'x' day of
October, 2013.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013-094
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Ma ianna Keil, Vice M or
AYES: Casagranda, Squires, Terry, Keil
NOES: None
ABSENT: Shafer, Bardarson
ABSTAIN: None
VACANT: One
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Johann ' ney, CMC
City Clerk
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Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: October 28, 2013
To: City Council 1/41rtse,_.'
Through: Jim Hunt, City Manager
From: W.C. Casey, Public Works Director
Agenda Item: Accept Grant #14-DC-132 in the amount of$575,000 for Lowell Canyon
Water Tank Refurbishment, and Appropriate Funds.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
in March of 2011,the City of Seward awarded Wince-Corthel-Bryson Consulting Engineers(WCB)
a contract to inspect our 200,000 & 400,000 gallon water tanks located in Lowell Canyon. They
concluded that the 200,000 gallon water tank should be replaced or taken out of service and the
400,000 gallon tank should be refurbished for continued use.
Refurbishment of the 400,000 gallon water tank entails sandblasting and applying a new coating to
the interior upper shell, rafters and insides of the roof plates. Though the exterior shell and coating
was not inspected, it is assumed from the age of the tank, exterior roof and interior condition that
when the insulation is removed, the exterior will require sandblasting and recoating also. It is cost
effective to refurbish the tank for approximately $315,000, compared to $714,700 to replace it.
In 2013, through the efforts of the City Manager, the City of Seward was awarded a Legislative
Grant of$575,000 from the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
Division of Community and Regional Affairs to refurbish the Lowell Canyon water tank.
INTENT:
To authorize the City Manager to accept Legislative Grant#14-DC-132 to refurbish Lowell Canyon
Water Tank and appropriate funds.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan (document source here): Page 27 (3.7.3.1) X
2. Strategic Plan (document source here): X
Other (list):
X
Wince-Corthel-Bryson Water Tank Inspection Report Pages 1-4
3 X
Water System Capacity Assessment Report February 21, 2013
X
Water Capital Improvement Plan, 2014 project
FISCAL NOTE:
There is no obligation by the City to match this grant with local funds in order to accept the grant.No
more than 10% of the total grant award may be reimbursed for Administrative expenses. To be
eligible for reimbursement of administrative costs, expenses must be reported on the Designated
Legislative Grant Financial/Progress Report form.
Approved by Finance Department: A f4, A* 'L,�,.
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION: uq4
Council approve Resolution 2013- , authorizing the City Manager to accept grant agreement
number 14-DC-132 from the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
Division of Community and Regional Affairs in the amount of$575,000 and appropriate these funds
to the to the Lowell Canyon Water Tank Refurbishment project.
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