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September 3, 2014
SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
Regular Meeting
September 3, 2014 12:00PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
Deborah Altermatt
Board Member
Term Expires 07/2016 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Daryl Schaefermeyer 3. ROLL CALL
Board Member
Term Expires 07/2016 4. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND
Bruce Jaffa REPORTS
Board Member
Term Expires 07/2015 A. AKRR Representative- Louis Bencardino
Daniel Oliver B. Harbormaster Report—Mack Funk
Board Member
Term Expires 07/2016 C. Chamber of Commerce Report- Cindy Clock
Steve Fink
Board Member D. Administration Report-Ron Long
Term Expires 07/2015
Bob Linville 5. Citizens' comments on any subject except those items
Board Member scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in
Term Expires 07/2016
will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited
Carl Hughes to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this
Board Member agenda item.]
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Jim Hunt 6. Approval of agenda and consent agenda [Approval of
City Manager Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by
asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered
Ron Long separately unless a Board Member so requests. In the
Assistant City Manager event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular
Mack Funk Agenda.]
Harbor Master
Suzi Towsley
Executive Liaison
City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda
September 3, 2014 Page 1
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7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS, REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Begin discussion of City Legislative Priorities for 2015
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS t
A. Consideration of the Small Boat Harbor Development Plan - Q�
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approve August 6, 2014 Meeting Minutes 7025e- 7
10. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action
required)-
11.BOARD COMMENTS
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS [5 minutes per individual - Each individual has one opportunity to
speak.]
13. BOARD AND ADMINSTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS'COMMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda
September 3, 2014 Page 2
Report to PACAB 03 SEPTEMBER 2014
Seward Chamber of Commerce, CVO
Cindy Clock
The US State Dept's site visit on August 22 & 23 in preparation for the U.S. Chairmanship of the
Arctic Council from 2015-17 went very well. Both the Culinary Arts Academy at AVTEC and the
Bear Mt. Room at ASLC would be large enough to accommodate the Arctic Sustainable
Development Working Group (SDWG) conference. Mayor Bardarson, Vice Mayor Keil, Ron
Long and I had lunch with the trio. After an Exit Glacier hike, they made the return trip to
Anchorage to fly home to DC. All conferences are to be held during the months of March and
October.
The Silver Salmon Derby was a big success despite the foul weather. According to ticket sales we
estimate 6000 or so folks fished the Derby. Thanks very much to Icicle Seafoods, The Harbor
Crew and the Bakery for taking such good care of us all at the Derby Booth. The Salmon Bake
/Awards Ceremony/Rotary Duck contest winners at Branson Pavilion was amazing. And sunny!
And for those of you fond of statistics:
Dav1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 TOTAL
Entries 155 277 115 139 148 140 182 119 61 1336
Total 1530.67 2427.32 1115.59 1292.35 1332.59 1259.31 1667.39 1080.9 530.02 12236.14
Weight 1530.67 3957.99 5073.58 6365.93 7698.52 8957.83 10625.22 11706.12 12236.14 12236.14
Avg 9.88 8.76 9.7 9.29 9 9 9.16 9.08 8.69 9.16
Weight
Min Wt 4.02 3.1 3.87 4.92 3.71 4.19 3.21 3.76 4.22 4.92
Max Wt 16.66 16.8 17.41 17.67 17.01 16.92 16.03 15.33 14.72 17.67
If you're interested, you can go online and listen to this recorded interview:
Steve Heimel, Talk of Alaska (aired at 10:00 am Tuesday, Sept 2)
Hear Julie Decker and Doug Ward talk with Steve about the "Maritime Workforce Development
Plan" and the opportunities to increase jobs for Alaskans throughout the state.
The Chamber offices have relocated to Suite B, The Holiday Inn Express during our interior
remodel. We hope to be back at 2001 Seward Hwy before the New Year O
Chamber Lunch on Sept 5th features KPB Auditor DeRay Jones. Senator Cathy Giessel will also
attend to present a legislative citation to Bob Shafer to honor Vanta.
Shelly will feed us in the Breeze Lounge on Sept 19th when we hear from Anchorage Mayor Dan
Sullivan as the Breeze conference rooms are booked.
We do not have a date as of today, but Meet the Candidates Night looms on the horizon, so be
thinking now of questions you might ask next month.
From Seward to New York City, the long way August Newsletter from c/iaa/aska.org
In what it's billing as the first luxury cruise through the recently thawing waterway, Crystal
Cruises announced a 2016 voyage through the Northwest Passage .
The month-long cruise in the vessel Crystal Serenity will leave Seward August 16 and visit Kodiak,
Dutch Harbor and Nome before entering Canadian waters, with ports of call in Nunavut and the
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Northwest Territories, as well as Greenland before returning to the United States at Bar Harbor,
Maine.
According to Crystal Cruises, there will also be opportunities for activities ashore, "from Zodiac
landings, kayaking in protected bays, to trekking the tundra with a professional guide," and the
company touts the potential for sighting rare wildlife.
For safety's sake , the ship will be followed by a second vessel. "While Crystal Serenity is
experienced in operating in some of the world's most extreme locations, such as Antarctica and
Alaska, an escort vessel will accompany the voyage carrying with it `adventure equipment,'
including a platform for wilderness landings, a helicopter and more," the company stated.
Places on the voyage, which go on sale to the general public in September, begin at $19,755.
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FROM: Port and Commerce Advisory Board
TO: City Council
RE: 2014 Legislative Priorities
On October 2, 2013 the Port and Commerce Advisory Board reviewed legislative priorities 2014,
compiling and agreeing unanimously upon the following list.
PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSTRIAL AREA
(1)$7.9 million for completing the Seward Marine Industrial Center Breakwater to
immediately improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity for OCS,
Fisheries/CDQ.
(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 finish paving and improvements to 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 5-ton crane at (or near) the travel-lift dock.
Sponsored by: Hunt
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013-092
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR
YEAR 2014 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as
top state legislative priorities; and
WHEREAS, this resolution validates projects, prioritizes needs, and focuses the efforts
of City Administration in its lobbying efforts; and
WHEREAS, the list of projects are compiled and distributed to the State of Alaska
Legislature, Kenai Peninsula Borough, and City of Seward lobbyist; 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 2014 State of Alaska legislative session:
1. STATE FUNDED PROJECTS
A. PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSTRIAL AREA
(1) $7.9 million for completing the Seward Marine Industrial Center breakwater to
immediately improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity for freight,
OCS exploration and development fleets, and Community Development Quota and
other fishing fleets.
(2) $4 million for doubling the railway capacity of the ship lift (Syncrolift) and
associated upland improvements for repair work on at the Seward Marine Industrial
Center to meet current and increasing customer demands.
(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) $150,000 for a 5-ton crane at or near the travel-lift dock.
(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.
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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013-092
B. PUBLIC FACILITIES
(1) $1.2 million to dredge and dispose of accumulated sludge in the Lowell Point sewage
lagoon.
(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) $3.2 million to construct a bypass lagoon and to dredge and dispose of sludge in the
sewage lagoon serving the State Department of Corrections Spring Creek facility.
(5) $450,000 for Alaska SeaLife Center veterinary and emergency spill response
equipment.
(6) $2 million to replace a failing roof at the Alaska SeaLife Center.
(7) $650,000 for Alaska SeaLife Center major maintenance and repairs.
C. ELECTRIC
(1) $5 million to design and rebuild the transmission line from the Seward Highway to
Seward Marine Industrial Center.
(2) $2 million to rebuild obsolete and aging infrastructure and add new infrastructure
within the expanding Camelot Subdivision where development is and growth
requires the new updated system.
(3) $1 million to take advantage of an existing out-of-use water main in order to bury
and secure utility lines running next to the lagoon.
(4) $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).
(5) $3 million to upgrade the Spring Creek substation in the Seward Marine Industrial
Center by securing an alternative feed transformer to reduce system outages.
D. ROADS, STREETS, AND ADA ACCESSIBILITY
(1) $300,000 for improving City ADA accessibility.
(2) $2.25 million for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces and =+
improving roadway drainage systems.
(3) $2.496 million for design, engineering and construction to protect Lowell Point
Road in the City of Seward from coastal erosion. (This road provides the sole land
access to critical public infrastructure, state parks, and a Kenai Peninsula Borough
residential housing area).
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013-092
E. PUBLIC SAFETY
(1) $6 million for a replacement Seward Fire Station (City will provide a match of
land).
(2) $1.3 million for a ladder truck.
(3) $2.7 million for design to 35% targeting a Public Safety Building for Courthouse,
Jail and Police and State agencies enforcement headyuaiteis (City will In()vide a
match of land).
(4) $1 million for a new animal shelter.
2. CRUISE PASSENGER VESSEL TAX REGIONAL IMPACT FUND OR CRUISE SHIP
GAMBLING TAX
(1) $200,000 to continue the seasonal bus for cruise ship passengers.
(2) $15.2 million for the Alaska Railroad/Seward East Dock Expansion project to
lengthen and widen the existing freight/passenger dock in Seward, Alaska.
(3) $500,000 for building and parking upgrades to the Alaska Railroad Dale Lindsey
Intermodal Terminal.
(4) $220,000 for Alaska Railroad Cruise Ship Dock Maintenance and Repair including
pilings with severe corrosion, repairs of the cathodic protection system, sewer
system, camel and fender repairs and miscellaneous repairs.
3. 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) Support for continuing Medicaid programs and capital cost reimbursement at not
less than current year funding levels.
(5) Return Tusturena State Ferry service to Seward.
(6) 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
28th day of October, 2013.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013-092
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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From: Mack Funk
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2014 1:19 PM
To: Suzi Towsley; Ron Long; Norm Regis
Subject: FW: Final Draft Plan
Attachments: Final Draft SBH Plan 8.29.14.PDF; Cover Photo.pdf; Bob Linville letter 8.22.14 on SBH
Plan.docx
The Plan is also posted onto the City FTP file sharing site.
Mack
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From: Mack Funk
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2014 9:45 AM
To: Bob Linville (Bob Linville (linville(aak.net)); Bruce Jaffa (Bruce Jaffa (iaffa @eagle.ptialaska.net)); Carl Hughes (Carl
Hughes (carl @auroracharters.com)); Dan Oliver(Dan Oliver(fndko @uaf.edu)); Darryl Schaefermeyer (Darryl
Schaefermeyer(darryl schaefermever(aalaskasealife.org)); Deborah Altermatt (Deborah Altermatt
(sailinginc(aalaska.com)); finksterl (finksterl (finkster1 @gmail.com))
Subject: Final Draft Plan
Dear PACAB board and staff,
Please find attached the best version of our SBH Plan to date!
I have added comments from Bob Linville's attached letter and consulted with Deborah Altermatt too.
Areas that still need improvement include:
• the page numbers on the table of contents
• graph on page 13 (instead of a table)
• Appendix B has been barely started
And on a whim, I wonder if you prefer a beautiful image on the cover(and the City logo inside the plan)?
Mack Funk
Harbormaster
City of Seward
P.O. Box 167
Seward,Alaska 99664
907.224.4357 Direct
907.224.3138 Office
mfunk@cityofseward.net
www.cityofseward.us
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August 24, 2014
To: Mack Funk
From: Bob Linville
Re: Seward Small Boat Harbor Plan, Sec. 4.11: Tidal Grid, and the need for two new Sections, one
entitled Public Crane, and one entitled Wash Down facility.
Mack:
This is a follow up to our discussion at the last PACAB work session concerning the second paragraph
of Sec. 4.11. As I stated at the meeting, I certainly support the idea of a grid for larger boats at SMIC
and its inclusion into the SMIC plan. However, Sec. 4.11, Seward Small Boat Harbor Plan needs
further discussion prior to inclusion of the "no new grid" statement as it exists in the last working
draft. Norm suggested the following location as more suitable allowing greater maneuverability and
similar harbor usage than the S dock area and I agree with him. As such, I propose the following
language for the second paragraph in this Sec 4.11:
A tidal grid is proposed to be installed between I dock and the Travelift in the NW
quadrant of the harbor. Accessibility from both land and water exist at this site, and
similar working infrastructure already exists on both sides.
Also: Break out the discussion of the proposed Public Crane from Sec 4.9; and include it under a
new section entitled, PUBLIC CRANE. Substitute "in the TraveLift area" for "in this area" in the
first sentence of the paragraph and include the rest as is.
Also: Add another new section entitled, WASH DOWN FACILITY. Both the crane and the wash
down facility are currently on the Harbor Capital Improvements budget list and should be highlighted
as such. Deborah Altermatt would be the best person to provide specific language for this section.
I understand that there is a need for PACAB to finish up our work on the plan. However, for the sake
of those who have testified at our meetings recently and others in our community who see the lack of
working infrastructure, such as crane(s) and a grid, in the Seward's Small Boat Harbor basin as a long
term problem, the above needs to be discussed and voted on prior to the Plan's final approval.
Putting the suggested wording into the marked up version of the plan serves to initiate the discussion
at the next PACAB meeting. There's no reason why we can't discuss it, modify it, vote on it, and be
done with it at that meeting. But until we do, I don't believe we have finished the work necessary to
move the Plan on.
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Summary
This document is intended to serve policy makers and advisers as a general
information source and as a tool for prioritization and funding justification
for the development and upgrade of the Seward Small Boat Harbor. In its
final adopted form, the plan will have been through the public process at
different steps, including meetings before the Port and Commerce Advisory
Board and the Seward City Council. After adoption, the plan will from time
to time need revision and updates as needs and opportunities appear, and
as projects identified as priorities are completed.
In the decade since the previous plan was adopted, much has been
accomplished in the Harbor. The eastward expansion added slips to help
meet demand for users on the wait list, and added developable uplands
south of the harbor. The improvements at I and T docks provided needed
structural improvements.The Boat Lift has been replaced, a new dock
constructed, and the adjacent uplands improved. The fuel dock and X-Float
have been redone, and a new Z-float constructed along the relocated
eastern breakwater. The City Code Chapter addressing Harbor uses has
been rewritten through several public hearing at Port and Commerce
Advisory Board and City Council meetings. Capital projects awaiting funding
further detailed within this plan include replacement of floats, docks and
utilities in the south portion of the harbor, slip build out along Z-float, and
location and construction of a public crane(s).
Previous plans have not included upland commercial and transportation
interests or concerns; this plan proposed to adopt a more all-inclusive view
incorporating those elements as well.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction
1.1 General
1.2 Plan Approach
2.0 Regional Description
2.1 Brief History
2.2 Location
2.3 Climate
2.4 Winds
2.5 Tides
2.6 Waves
2.7 Ice
2.8 Land Use and Ownership
3. 0 Existing Harbor Facilities
3.1 The Small Boat Harbor
3.2 Seward Marine Industrial Center(SMIC)
4.0 The Development Plan
4.1 Economic Evaluation and Harbor statistics
4.2 Corps of Engineers Role
4.3 Development Criteria
4.4 Float System Layout
4.5 Float System Utilities
4.6 Gangways and Trestles
4.7 Launch Ramps
4.8 Parking Areas
4.9 TraveLift®and Maintenance Area
4.10 Public Crane
4.11 Wash Down Facility
4.10 Drive Down Float
_ 4.11 Tidal Grid
4.12 Fish Cleaning Facilities
4.13 Restroom Facilities
4.14 ADA Accessible Fishing Pier
4.15 Harbormaster's Office and Shop
5.0 Accessibility
5.1 Background
5.2 Accessible Routes
5.3 Boat Slips
5.4 Upland Facilities
6.0 Plan Implementation
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Appendices
Appendix A Drawings and Cost Estimates:
• NE Fish Cleaning Station
• B, C, S, and a portion of G Float
Replacement
• South Harbor Launch Ramp
Improvements
Appendix B Economics Overview
In PROCESS of updating for our plan.
Appendix C City of Seward, Alaska, Resolution 2014-XXX
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 General
The Seward Small Boat Harbor(see next page) is a significant aspect of the overall
commercial and economic picture of the City of Seward. The existing harbor was
constructed immediately following the 1964 earthquake and had minimal maintenance
and upgrades until 1998. At that time,the harbor was owned by the State of Alaska,but
operated by the City. In June 1998 the Seward City Council authorized the City Manager
to negotiate a transfer of the harbor and all of the associated improvements from the State
of Alaska to the City of Seward. The deal was approved by the City Council on February
8, 1999 including a$3.1 Million payment to the City for maintenance. This was a
onetime payment associated with the transfer of the facility and not part of the Harbor
Facility Grant Program.
At the time the deal was made,the City knew that the$3.1 Million payment was
insufficient to make necessary improvements. The City has used various ways to fund
harbor improvements: bond borrowing,special user fees (such as the Capital Repair and
Replacement fee and Passenger Facility fee),federal appropriations, and state grants.
During the years 2005-2007 the City sold approximately $8 Million in bonds to fund
harbor improvements. As of September 2013, approximately $6 Million in borrowed
principal remains to be repaid.
In 2006,the Alaska Legislature established a new 50/50 matching grant program called
the Harbor Facility Grant Program,(Reference Alaska Statute AS 29.60.800)handled
by the State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The grant
program was established in order to provide financial assistance to municipal or regional
housing authority owned harbor facilities. This grant program is funded on an annual
basis at the discretion of the Alaska Legislature and consists of two tiers, Tier I and II.
The first tier has priority and consists of major maintenance and repair of a harbor facility
that was previously owned by the state and now is locally owned. The second tier
consists of all other harbor facilities and those harbor facilities which have already
received a Tier I grant.A harbor facility may only receive one Tier I grant but is eligible
for multiple Tier II grants. Seward used the Tier II approach to replace D Float in 2013-
2014. The B, C, S, and a portion of G Float Replacement grant application was
submitted as a Tier I project.
The development plan provides the present view for the future harbor. Most features will
be implemented at some time in the future as need, priority and funding dictate.
1.2 Plan Approach
This plan updates and revises the Seward Small Boat Harbor Planning and Development
Guide, June 2003. The Port and Commerce Advisory Committee worked with City staff
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to revise and update this new plan. Discussion of the plan by PACAB was advertised in
the local media. Public comment was solicited at the PACAB meetings.
2.0 Regional Description
2.1 Brief History
Russian fur trader and explorer Alexander Baranof named Resurrection Bay in 1792.
While sailing from Kodiak to Yakutat, he found unexpected shelter in this bay from a
storm. He named the bay Resurrection because it was the Russian Sunday of the
Resurrection. The City of Seward was named for U.S. Secretary of State William
Seward, 1861-69,who negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia during the Lincoln
administration. In the 1890s, Capt. Frank Lowell arrived with his family. In 1903, John
and Frank Ballaine and a group of settlers arrived to begin construction of a railroad.
Seward became an incorporated City in 1912. The Alaska Railroad was constructed
between 1915 and 1923, and Seward developed as an ocean terminus and supply center.
By 1960, Seward was the largest community on the Kenai Peninsula. Tsunamis generated
during the 1964 earthquake destroyed the railroad terminal and killed several residents.
After the earthquake Sewardites rebuilt and the harbor was moved to its current location.
During the 2000's the harbor expanded to the east and south. Beginning in 1980,the City
acquired and developed the Seward Marine Industrial Center. Kenai Fjords National
Park was also designated at that time. The development of the cruise ship industry and
improvements to the Seward Highway have brought thousands of additional tourists to
Seward. And, as an ice-free harbor, Seward has become an important supply center for
Interior Alaska. With the threat of global climate change it is expected that Seward's role
as a gateway to the Arctic will continue to grow.
2.2 Location
The City of Seward is situated in the northwest corner of Resurrection Bay, a north-south
fjord 19 miles long and 3 miles wide opening to the Gulf of Alaska, and on the southeast
coast of the Kenai Peninsula, 125 highway miles south of Anchorage. Resurrection Bay
depths exceed 150 fathoms (900 feet) and the mountains on either side rise to elevations
more than 4000 feet above sea level.
The city lies at the foot of Mount Marathon and is the gateway to the Kenai Fjords
National Park. It lays at approximately 60° 07' N Latitude, 149° 26' W Longitude (Sec.
10, T001 S, RO01 W, Seward Meridian). The area encompasses 15 sq. miles of land and 7
sq. miles of water.
2.3 Climate
The sub-arctic maritime climate at Seward is characterized by relatively mild winters and
summers. The average temperature is 25 F in winter and 62 F in the summer. A monthly
climatic summary is shown in Table 1.
Table 1 -Monthly Climate Summary, Seward,Alaska
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
Average Max.
Temperature 30.3 32.5 37.1 44.3 51.9 58.4 62.2 61.9 55.3 44.5 36.0 31.4 45.5'
(F)
Average Min.
Temperature 20.5 21.8 25.4 31.8 38.8 45.3 49.9 49.4 43.7 34.4 26.6 21.7 34.1
(F)
Average Total
Precipitation 6.23 5.45 3.78 3.89 4.05 2.28 2.59 5.22 10.11 9.60 7.04 7.41 67.64
(in.)
Average Total 15.0 19.0 12.8 5.6 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.8 7.4 20.4 82.3
SnowFall(in.)
Source:Western Region Climate Center
2.4 Winds
Winds at Seward are effectively aligned north-south with the topography of Resurrection
Bay. Winds are predominately northerly from October to March shifting to southerly in
June and July and back to northerly by October. The Corps of Engineers harbor
expansion feasibility report indicates a 50-year recurrence interval design wind for wave
analysis of 63 miles per hour. This data was similar to that found by R & M Engineers
(2012) 50-year sustained winds 59 miles per hour (51.5 knots). The ocean swell enters
Resurrection Bay and builds up from the south. Winds over 35 knots from the north are
common during the winter months with southerly winds of 6 to 15 knots, occasionally
higher, during the summer months. Strong winds can occur from either the north or
south at any time of the year.
2.5 Tides
Tides at Seward have a mean range of 8.3 feet and a diurnal range of 10.6 feet, causing
tidal currents of 1 (flood) to 1.7 (ebb) knots. Tide levels, referenced to mean lower low
water (MLLW) are shown in Table 2. Extreme high tide levels result from the
combination of astronomic tides and rise in local water levels due to atmospheric and
wave conditions.
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Table 2—Tidal Data,Seward,Alaska
Tide Elevation (feet)
Highest Observed Water Level* +15.70
Mean Higher High Water(MHHW) +10.63
Mean High Water(MHW) + 9.71
Mean Sea Level(MSL) + 5.56
Mean Tide Level(MTL) + 5.55
Mean Low Water(MLW) + 1.38
Mean Lower Low Water(MLLW) 0.00
Lowest Observed Water Level** —5.00
Source:NOAA,National Ocean Service Station#9455090
2.6 Waves
Measured wave data is not available for the Seward area. As reported in the Corps of
Engineers small boat harbor expansion feasibility report,the following general statements
appear applicable to the wave climate
a. Wave heights of 4 to 6 feet are the maximum observed by longtime local
residents (in the vicinity of the existing harbor).
b. "Typical"wave periods range from about 3 to 6 seconds.
c. Local residents and recorded data indicate waves from the south-southeast
predominate.
d. Long-period swells from the open ocean do not impact the existing harbor
area. (Long period waves DO impact the marine industrial center on the east
side of the bay.)
The Corps feasibility report wave analysis completed in 1998 found that a 6.2-foot wave
height and a 4.6 second period design wave should be used for breakwater structure
design. Waves of approximately 3 feet in the vicinity of the small boat harbor are
common with southerly summer winds.
2.7 Ice
Resurrection Bay is ice free throughout the year. The existing harbor does not freeze up,
although skim ice does form occasionally around the perimeter of the harbor during the
coldest winter months.
2.8 Land Use and Ownership
In addition to the City owned land surrounding the small boat harbor,the Alaska Railroad
owns significant private land that is leased to both commercial and industrial businesses.
The AKRR is currently pushing to enlarge their freight dock and also pursue further
development opportunities.
3. 0 Existing Harbor Facilities
3.1 The Small Boat Harbor
The original harbor was authorized by Congress in 1930 and later modified by Congress
in 1935. The authorization provided for a 4.75-acre basin at a —12.5 MLLW depth
protected by a south breakwater 580 feet long and a north breakwater 950 feet long.
Construction began in 1931. The authorization was modified in 1954 to raise the
elevation of the south breakwater and add tow pile breakwaters at the entrance to the
basin. This project was completely destroyed by the 1964 earthquake.
The Rivers and Harbors Act, 19 August 1964, provided for the relocation and
reconstruction of a 12.45-acre harbor with entrance channel at—15 feet MLLW protected
by two rock mound breakwaters of 1060 and 1750 feet, with future provision for
expansion. Reconstruction began in August 1964 incrementally as other waterfront
projects were constructed. The project was completed in November 1965. The
northwest corner of the present basin(from approximately F Float northward on the west
side of the basin) is a locally constructed basin expansion. The harbor was expanded to
the east when the breakwater was relocated approximately 400 feet to the east by the
Corps of Engineers.
Several floods have affected the harbor since construction. The event with the most
impact was the fall flood in 1995 when approximately 23,000 cubic yards of material
entered the harbor, primarily in the northeast corner covering the tidal grid.
Approximately 20,000 cubic yards were dredged in 1996. The grid was left covered with
sediment and abandoned.
Many of the existing floats were constructed and installed by the State of Alaska in 1966
through 1973 soon after the basin was completed. X-Float was originally constructed in
1978 and rebuilt in 1996 following its catastrophic failure. A, B and C-Floats had utility
upgrades and were re-decked and re-billeted in 1996. These older timber floats are in
relatively poor condition with a limited life expectancy. S-Float is in the poorest
condition and in need of immediate attention.
The City of Seward signed the Transfer of Responsibility Agreement turning the
ownership of the float system over to the City (from the State) in February 1999. The
Corps of Engineers quitclaim deeded the basin back to the City in November 1999.
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RECENT EXPANSION PROJECTS
• D Float replaced 2014
• Harbormaster Office Restroom remodel 2013-2014
• Z Float completed 2011
• East I and T dock renovations 2008
• 50 ton lift pit relocation 2008
• SE Harbor Floats(M,N, 0,P, Q)completed 2007
• New restrooms at South Harbor 2007
• North Harbor Float Extension 2005
• East Harbor Expansion
• Parking and Oil Collection Station Upgrades
In 2012 portions of the north harbor, northeast harbor, and harbor entrance were dredged
by the Corps of Engineers contractor at a total cost of approximately $1.5 Million
consisting of $571,000 of local (primarily Commercial Passenger Vessel) funds and
$929,000 in federal funds. In 2013 D Float was designed at cost of$100,000 funded by a
Denali Commission Grant. D Float was rebuilt with a grant of$2,087,000 with the cost
split between the City and a State of Alaska Department of Transportation Harbor
Facility Grant. Also in 2013 the harbor restrooms were remodeled at a total cost of
$130,000 from a state legislative grant.
Portions of the north harbor, E, F, H, J and G Floats were replaced with new concrete
floats in 2001. An engineer's inspection report dated January 2011 looked at the
southwest quadrant of the harbor and found A, D and S Floats in serious or critical
condition. Floats B, C, and G were found to be in poor condition. On those docks the
hinge connections to the finger floats were found to be in serious condition. The south
launch ramp boarding floats were found to be in serious condition.
Statistics for the existing harbor are shown in Table 3 and Table 4.
Table 3-Harbor Vital Statistics,7/16/2013
Slip Number
Length Available
17' 66
23' 57
32' 312
40' 76
42' 58
50' 62
75' 16
90' 10
100' 6
150' 2
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170' 1
666 total slips 22,931ft
Parallel 4374 Feet
Total Available 27,305 Feet
Table 4-Moorage Available by Float
Float Number Length
A 57 23
B 54 32
C 62 32
D 58 42
E, South 34 50
E,North 23 75, 90, 100
F, South 680 feet
F, South 2 75
F,North 30 50
F, T-Head 1 60
G, South 22 17
H 64 40
H,T-Head 1 90
I 405 feet
J 60 32
K 46 32
L 300 feet
M 16 32
M parallel 264 feet
N 30 32
O 30 32
P, South 14 32
P,North 12 40
Q parallel 368 feet
R 485 feet
S, South 24 17
S,North 20 17
T 790 feet
X 6 slips 682 feet
Z 4 slips 400 feet
3.2 Seward Marine Industrial Center(SMIC)
The most recent Master Plan of the Seward Marine Industrial Center was reviewed(but
never approved)in April 2011. Also since 2011,the City of Seward has been expecting
significant commercial fishing growth due to Homeporting of the fishing fleet of the
Coastal Villages Regional Fund.
4.0 The Development Plan
This plan was developed by using the outline of the 2003 Small Boat Harbor Planning
and Development Guide. The changes and updates were prepared by City staff and
reviewed by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board and recommended for approval by
the City Council. The plan was discussed during a series of public meetings.
4.1 Economic Evaluation and Harbor Statistics
General - Seward has transitioned from an economic dependence on resource based
markets to a visitor and recreation-based economy. Most economic growth since 1990
has been driven by the visitor industry, with employment in trade, services and
transportation growing at a 5.9 percent annual rate, until the recession that began in late
2008. The community has capitalized on its road and railroad connections to Anchorage;
its cruise ship terminal (approximately 50 vessels call each summer); and its location as
the major access point for visits to the Kenai Fjords National Park and the Chiswell
Islands (the most visited part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge).
Seward's Alaska SeaLife Center is another major visitor attraction.
Seward competes for visitors with other South Central Alaska communities: Homer,
Kenai,and Whittier. Each town has its own sets of attractions.
Commercial fishing remains a significant part of the Seward economy. 2013 proved to be
a record breaking year for salmon production in Alaska. The City hopes to be able to
bring back some of the commercial fishing vessel activity that has moved away from
Seward.
The state prison located nearby and other government facilities, including the national
park headquarters, are also important year-round employers. Although a major sawmill
was opened in 1993, it never became competitive, and has remained closed since 1994.
In 2012 the State Labor Department reported 973 jobs held by Seward residents, but this
total does not reflect seasonal jobs and other Seward jobs that are held by non-residents.
The job sectors, in declining order of importance are: trade, transportation and utilities
25.5%;public sector 22.2%; Leisure and hospitality 16.5%; education and health services
11.8%; professional, business, financial, and information services 10.3%; manufacturing
4.0%; and construction 3.5%.
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In recent years, population growth in Seward has been flat. The 2010 population of
Seward was 2,693 and the 1990 population was 2,699.
Seward gains a portion of its total municipal revenues from its sales tax (3 percent) and
its accommodation tax (4 percent). The community depends on these revenues to provide
services to both residents and visitors. Taxable sales in Seward have trended steadily
upward in recent years, from $45 million in 1992 to $75 million in 2002 to $108 million
in 2012. The largest share of sales is within the retail and service sector. Visitor sales,
supported by Seward harbor and marine-related activities contribute substantially to
overall municipal revenues.
The Harbor collects Passenger fees from charter and tour boat operators at the rate of
$3.50 per passenger carried. Prior to 2006 the Passenger fee was $1.50 per passenger.
And all boats in the harbor pay a Capital Repair and Replacement fee depending upon the
length of the vessel. Beginning in 2010 the Harbor has received some of the Raw Fish
tax. The following table shows the amount of passenger fees collected between 2003 and
2012 along with the Raw Fish tax proceeds in 2011 and 2012:
Table 5
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Passenger 257,889 271,045 625,535 691,600 657,248 503,282 544,947 557,421 551,103
Fee
Raw Fish 599,451 320,000
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Tourism,recreation and commercial fishing provide substantial support to the community
through the small boat harbor. Replacement and modernization of the harbor facilities
will enhance the users experience and increase the harbor's ability to generate support for
the community.
Current Harbor Use — The 2013 use of the Seward Harbor by vessel owners with a
permanent slip is shown in the following summary:
Charterboat vessels moored in Seward Harbor
There are 124 charterboats paying passenger fees in the Seward harbor.
These vessels range length is from 23 feet to 165 feet, with an average of 43 feet.
Commercial fishing boats
There are 19 commercial fishing vessels moored in Seward harbor.
These vessels range in length from 27 feet to 59 feet,with an average of 42.5 feet.
Motor vessels moored in Seward Harbor
There are 536 motorboats moored in the Seward harbor.
These vessels range in length is from 19 feet to 110 feet,with an average of 36.5
feet.
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Sailboats moored in Seward Harbor
There are 145 sailboats moored in the Seward harbor.
These vessels range in length is from 23 feet to 54 feet,with an average of 35.3
feet.
Tugboats moored in Seward Harbor
There are 2 tugs moored in the Seward harbor.
The vessels range in length is from 60 to 105 feet,with an average of 82.5 feet.
During the winter season a number of tugboats come to Seward for moorage. In
2013-2014 there are 6 more tugs tied up for the winter.
For the purpose of this guide all motor vessels are those whose only form of propulsion is
a motor.
Due to the harbor expansion and recent economic downturn, the level of unmet demand
for moorage in the Seward harbor is not as great as past years. Table 6 shows the current
waiting list for permanent slips in the Seward harbor and. includes 169 people. Since
there is an annual fee for remaining on the waiting list, it probably represents those
people with a commitment to moor in the Seward harbor. However, since the wait for a
slip can be several years,many prospective vessel owners are forced to try other moorage
alternatives.
4.2 U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Role. Following the 1964 Earthquake federal
legislation was adopted that requires that the Corps be primarily responsible for harbor
dredging. For example, in 2012, the Corps was the lead agency for maintenance
dredging in the harbor and the Harbor paid for dredging the portions of the harbor that
were not federally mandated. Another critical Corps-related issue is called Navigational
Servitude. In general this limits the construction of private improvements on the South
Harbor Uplands. The City is trying to get Congress to modify that federal policy.
4.3 Development Criteria
The current layout of the harbor was completed with the east harbor expansion in 2011.
The harbor's top challenges are maximizing the use of available moorage slips; replacing
ageing docks; and providing new services.
Environmental and Permit Aspects - Permits will be needed through the Corps of
Engineers to replace and add floats, trestles and bulkheads and to do any in-water work.
Items such as a new grid, fill and dredging and disposal will be the most challenging,
because they are considered the most environmentally sensitive.
Land Use and Zoning—The City-owned land at the harbor is zoned Harbor Commercial.
Adjacent lands are zoned: Park, Industrial, and Auto Oriented Commercial.
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Alaska Railroad- The Alaska Railroad owns land north of the Small Boat Harbor. The
City and Railroad are working to complete a land swap in order to facilitate re-
development of the land formerly occupied by the US Coast Guard Shore facility.
Boat Storage and Boat Work Yards- There are several privately owned yards at the
north end of the Small Boat Harbor. Maintaining additional vessel storage within
proximity of the boat lift is a continuing challenge. In mid- 2013 the largest boatyard
near the harbor closed its operations. There are additional private boat yards in the area,
with the largest of those located at Lowell Point.
Parking — During the summer the harbor area is one of the most heavily used areas in
Seward with regard to the availability of parking spaces. There is limited parking
available, especially during summer weekends, holidays and Salmon Derby time. There
is limited adjacent space available to make into parking space. Day parking, in addition
to long-term parking, was identified as critical. The tour boat companies have developed
remote parking lots with shuttle buses that bring customers to the harbor.
Public Restrooms and Showers—In 2013 the harbor used$130,000 in state grant funds to
remodel the restrooms at the Harbormaster's Office. Additional funds to complete the
project were received from the State of Alaska Commercial Passenger Vessel funds.
Public restroom facilities are limited, especially for the influx of summer visitors in the
harbor area. The primary location is in the harbormaster's office building, which also
includes a few showers. Other locations include the Park Service Headquarters and
Kenai Fjord Tours facilities. These facilities are centered around the harbormaster's
office. Additional public restrooms are located in the south parking area and northeast
parking area. The Harbor needs another set of restrooms in the northwesterly quadrant of
the Harbor. From that corner of the Harbor it is approximately 2000 feet to the nearest
public restroom.
Launch Ramp Improvements -There are now two existing launch ramps in the small boat
harbor, one at the NE corner and one at the SW corner of the basin. The Harbor staff has
made significant repairs, including float decks and pilings, to both launch ramps during
2012 and 2013.
One expressed opinion is to lengthen the launch ramps in order to make them safer to use
at very low tide levels.
Slip Sizes—In the past, boats were smaller and correspondingly the harbor included more
17 and 24-foot slips. The current harbor expansion added mostly 32-foot slips, some 24-
foot slips, and some linear moorage on Z-float.
4.4 Float System Layout
Fleet— The number of vessels seeking moorage in the harbor was determined from the
wait list shown in the table below. Until the 2008 recession there had been a national
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trend in the marine industry, both in sales and manufacturing, toward larger and wider
boats. The results of a questionnaire in 2003 showed that 75 percent of those responding
agreed at least somewhat that the smaller slips could be eliminated, if "other"
arrangements could be made for the smaller boats. Therefore,the minimum new slip size
was recommended to be 32 feet with increased emphasis on 40 foot and larger slips.
Space for transient vessels will be included to the greatest extent possible for the transient
commercial fishing fleet in addition to recreational vessels.
Table 6, Wait List by Slip Length
Vessel/Slip Length(ft) Number of Vessels
17 0
23 2
32 34
40 86
50 37
60 8
75 11
90 1
100 2
>105 2
In addition to the wait list there is a desire to provide moorage and facilities for the
commercial fishing fleet. Slips in the 60-foot to 100-foot range have been included.
Also, linear moorage is provided for larger vessels up to 90 and 120 feet and a drive
down dock for loading/unloading and maintenance is included, primarily to address
servicing commercial boats.
Large commercial fishers include about 30 vessels 37 to 125 feet long with a beam 15 to
35 feet and draft 7 to 13 feet, approaching 15 feet when fully loaded. Approximately 10
are presently in slips. Barges, tugs, ferries and research vessels occasionally use the
harbor, most often wintering over.
Main Interior Channels—The main channel running diagonally north-south in the central
part of the harbor will be a minimum of 150 to 200 feet wide to accommodate the tour
boats and larger commercial fishing vessels accessing the processing docks and "T"
dock. A common standard is 5 times the largest beam width for two-way traffic, (5 x 35
= 175 feet). Other access channels to the floats and launch ramps will be a minimum 100
feet, which would accommodate vessels with beams up to 20 feet.
Fairways — The actual dimension of the fairway (the distance between the ends of slip
finger floats on adjacent docks) should consider several factors:
o Environmental (wind,waves and currents)
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❑ Vessel maneuverability
❑ Boat handler experience
Waves and currents are not significant factors at the Seward Harbor. Currents during
tidal exchange are present, but are not considered significant. Wind is a significant
factor. It is well known, due to the shape of Resurrection Bay, that the winds blow either
northerly or southerly and seldom from the east or west. The slips are laid out in the
north/south direction for this reason. The effect of the wind on a boat will depend on the
"sail" area presented to the wind, which will usually be the greatest with the wind on the
beam. The fairways are east/west, beam to the winds. Vessels vary in their
maneuverability. Twin-screw vessels and those with bow thrusters can maneuver quite
well in tight situations. Single screw vessels and most sailboats are quite maneuverable
moving forward, but can be notoriously bad when backing and can be significantly
affected by winds. Boat handling skills also vary considerably. The Seward Harbor
includes recreational boaters that are not as competent as some that have spent many
years piloting boats.
The current practice in the harbor is to allow boats to extend up to 4 feet beyond the slip
finger, which is presently included in the city code for the harbor. The common
engineering standard for fairway sizing is to make the clear distance between the boat
extremities no less than 1.5 times the longest boat length using that fairway. It is often
increased to 1.75 times the boat length if maneuvering conditions warrant. Larger vessels
50 feet and longer sometimes have fairway widths up to 2 times the vessel length. This
distance is needed to allow vessels to safely enter their slip and make turning movements.
The American Society of Civil Engineers "Planning and Design Guidelines for Small
Craft Harbors"recommends a minimum fairway width of 1.5 times the longest slip.
The minimum fairway widths for the Seward Harbor are set at 1.5 times the slip length
with no overhang. The new D-float that is currently under construction was designed
with the same dimensions (number of slips, size of slips, and width of fairway) as the
dock that it replaced The fairway widths will be increased as much as possible above the
1.5 factor, if space permits. Preliminary design layouts utilizing larger factors resulted in
the loss of one entire float in the south harbor.
With no vessel overhang from the slip fingers, the minimum fairway dimensions would
be:
Table 7,Minimum Fairway Dimension
Slip Length(ft) 1.5 x L Fairway(ft)
60 90
50 75
40 60
32 48
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Access lanes to launch ramps will be a minimum 100 feet.
Slip Width — Boat sizes have changed over the past 20 plus years with the principle
change being the beam width. Slips in the Seward Harbor are doublewide to
accommodate two vessels between slip finger floats. The width depends on the vessels to
be served, environmental conditions and operator skills plus the judgment of the design
engineer. Generally, the minimum distance between slip finger floats has been taken as
roughly 2.3 times the width of the vessel for double occupancy. Vessel beam width
varies greatly; however, correlations to boat length have been made by others based on
statistical research of boat manufacturer's data and inventory of Alaskan harbor users.
The following table provides guidelines for the stall spacing assuming the vessel is equal
to the slip length.
Table 8,Stall Spacing Guidelines
Slip Length(ft) Slip Clear Spacing(ft,double)
75 49.0
60 43.0
50 40.0
40 34.0
32 30.0
The clear spacing above exceeds the minimum values, however, they are considered
prudent due to the winds, vessel maneuverability, operator experience, presumption of
commercial use especially in the larger slips, variability in vessel beam and minimum
width fairways.
Interior Access Channel- The main channel running diagonally north-south in the central
part of the harbor is a minimum of 150 feet wide between X-Float and E-Float and 200
feet wide in other areas to accommodate the larger commercial fishing vessels accessing
the fish processing docks and"T"-dock. Access to launch ramps will be a minimum 100
feet, which would accommodate vessels with beams up to 20 feet. Widths would be
larger if possible. In this case, limited space makes the access width narrower than
desired.
East Harbor Float Layout- A new marginal float, Z-Float, was built as close to the
breakwater as possible and extends to and beyond the angle point in the breakwater. It
has been proposed that Z-Float has five main floats with slips as shown in the following
table.
Table 9,East Harbor Float System
Slip Size Number of Slips
32 36
40 22
50 18
60 8
100 5
120 1
Total Slips 90
Total Transient 1200 feet
A 600-foot section of the existing X-Float was relocated to the east harbor also. It
parallels the Z-Float and provides linear moorage for the larger commercial fishing
vessels that are not accommodated in the new slips. The remaining 150 feet of X-Float
was left in place and the Fuel dock was attached. The result was re-named R float.
Neither X-Float or R-Float offer shore power for moored vessels.
Float Replacement Program-In 2010-2011 the Harbor's engineer, URS, completed an
inspection of the docks in the Southwest of the Harbor. The docks included were A,B,
C, D, G, and S and the South Launch Ramp. In 2014,D Float was replaced at a total cost
of approximately$2.2 Million. The remaining work outlined in the report totals $8.8
Million.
Float System Construction- The 2003 plan recommended concrete floats. However, the
floats that have been installed during the period 2006- 2013 have been timber
construction on floatation tubs. The wooden docks are easier to repair and better for
snow removal.
Similarly, the City bought floating docks and separately bought the installation services.
For the 2013 D Float project, the traditional, design and public bid process was followed.
This approach was recommended by the grant administrator.
Historical note: The procedure for the north harbor float design and construction worked
very well giving the City of Seward control of the process rather than the construction
contractor. The city, with their engineers, developed a concept float design and layout.
This was then advertised in a Request for Proposals for final design and construction.
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Concrete float builders submitted proposals, which the city evaluated and awarded to the
best float design and quality. An installation contractor was then selected by the standard
bid procedure to transport and install the floats along with the utilities and gangways.
This same two-phase procedure is recommended again to insure the city has the best
opportunity to control the type and quality of float for future harbor projects.
As with most projects there are "lessons learned" and desired changes that come from
experience with the design,construction and operation of the float system. Many of these
have been identified and will be incorporated into future float projects.
The project cost is estimated on a square foot basis.
4.5 Float System Utilities
Potable Water
The Harbor staff is pleased with the design and
operation of the potable water system that was
installed on M, N, 0, P and Q Floats. The same
design was used for D Float. Plan review and
certification to operate the water system is .
required from the State Department of ?.
Environmental Conservation.
Fire Protection
Potable Water Riser 1
The City of Seward has adopted the Uniform Fire
Code (UFC) and associated State amendments as the model code for fire protection
standards. The UFC essentially requires a standpipe type
fire protection system. In addition to the UFC, the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has several
standards that must be considered. The following NFPA
standards apply:
❑ NFPA 303,Marinas and Boat Yards
❑ NFPA 307, Construction and Fire Protection of
Marine Terminals,Piers and Wharves,
❑ NFPA 14, Standpipe and Hose Systems
The existing replacement floats followed the above codes On Float Fire Valve
and standards. The fire protection system for new or
replaced floats and refurbished docks will also follow these same codes and standards.
The codes and standards will again be reviewed along with experience with the existing
new system during the final design stage. A dry standpipe system is recommended.
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Sewer System
The harbor is taking steps to make the three boat pump-out stations more user friendly.
Specifically,the use of tokens is being eliminated, so that customers won't need to go to
the office before using the pump-out stations. The State of Alaska has federal grant funds
that can be used on a 75%matching basis in order to improve pump-out facilities
The existing system experienced a number of significant problems,including corrosion of
controls and freezing of the in-float sewer lines. A detailed review of the existing sewer
system and the problems that were encountered will be necessary for the new designs to
prevent reoccurrence of the problems that were encountered.
Power and Lighting
All new boat slips will be configured with shore-tie power.
Power configurations will vary with 120 volt, 30 ampere, 4
single phase; 208 volt, 30 ampere, single phase; and 208/120
volt, 50 ampere, three phase. Special configurations have -
been installed for large vessels. There are a number of
shore-tie pedestals that supply more than one voltage
configuration.
All power will be served from utility transformers on shore,
near the pedestrian approaches to the harbor. Power
distribution cables will be routed beneath the approaches,
down the gangways, and into the float distribution panels.
Power Pedestal With
All shore-tie pedestals will be new. The Harbor staff is Light
pleased with the power pedestals that were installed on M, N, 0, P, and Q Floats. Both
duplex style units, intended to be located midway between slip floats, and single style
units will be considered. Energy consumption is monitored at each pedestal and billed to
the customer, accordingly. The pedestals will be configured with digital style meters.
The receptacles specified for the pedestals will be conventional locking style as stipulated
by the National Electrical Code. Circuit breakers will be "bolt-on" style to minimize
corrosion at their connection to the terminals.
Lighting will be integrated into the shore-tie pedestal to maintain consistency with the
North Harbor installation. This design has proven to be cost effective and efficient. The
luminaries are mounted at a height of about 4-feet above the deck. The luminaries will
utilize metal halide lamps with good life expectancy qualities. Additional luminaries will
be required on the approaches and gangways.
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4.6 Gangways and Trestles
New or newly remodeled inner harbor facilities are required to be compliant with the
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) rules and guidance published in September
2002. At a minimum, 80-foot gangways, similar to those installed at D, F, 3, Q, X, Z-
Floats, will be provided at pedestrian access points to the float system. Timber trestles
will be designed or existing trestles modified to accept the new gangways.
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constructed for S-Float. The S-
Float gangway will parallel G-
Float leading to the new parking
t area fill. The B-Dock trestle will
be reconstructed and a new 80-foot
covered gangway installed.
New Aluminum Gangway-J Dock at Extreme 4.7 Launch Ramps
High Tide
The existing NE launch ramp will
remain as is with maintenance and upgrades as necessary. It is planned that the new NE
Fish Cleaning Station will be located at the bottom of the northerly boarding float.
Meanwhile the sewage pump-out at that location will be disassembled and abandoned.At
the other end of the harbor,the SW launch ramp is becoming a top priority project,due to
customer demand, age of the structure, and the potential eligibility of the boat ramp for
grant funds.
4.8 Parking Areas
South Harbor Uplands- A new set of restrooms (2007) and a Mariner's Memorial
(2012-2014) have been built in the South Harbor lands. The City's recycling bin is also
located in the area,at least temporarily. In 2014, the parking department installed a new
paved road surface that leads up to the parking area. It now appears that the Navigational
Servitude issue has been federally resolved and so the Corps of Engineers will no longer
restrict commercial development in this area.
There are 80 truck & trailer stalls and 60 single car stalls in the South Harbor Uplands.
The Uplands is the City's default parking area for the truck & trailers, although they are
allowed to park across the street in the South Lot. The parking fee is different in the two
locations: $20 oversize rate in the South Lot compared to $10 flat rate on the Uplands.
Northeast Parking Area
In 2012 the new Coast Guard Station and Army Resort Dispatch building were built in
this area. In 2013 new pavement was added. The Northeast parking area has: 130 truck
&trailer stalls and 50 stalls for single cars(180 Total).
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The restrooms in this area are the most primitive in the harbor and should be scheduled
for replacement.
4.9 TraveLifte and Maintenance Area
The northwesterly quadrant of the harbor was re-built in 2008. This included moving the
location of the travel lift and strengthening both I and T docks. New pavement was
placed in this area in 2013.
4.10 Public Crane
It is proposed that a new public crane be installed in the TravelLift area. A preliminary
design report looked at two possible locations and two sizes of cranes. The purpose of
the crane would be for mariners to load and unload fish and gear.
4.11 Wash Down Facility
A new wash down facility in the area of the TravelLift would benefit harbor users by
offering a convenient way to clean their boats. And since potential contaminants would
be captured for proper disposal, the facility would also be good for the environment. A
wash down facility was built at SMIC in 2013 and the harbor staff is learning operational
techniques. The pressure washing equipment is mounted on a trailer and it could be used
at both SMIC and the Small Boat Harbor if a slab with containment was built.
4.12 Drive Down Float
A new drive down float is proposed for the northeast corner of the harbor, just to the
north of the NE launch ramps. The drive down float would provide access for boats to
load and unload supplies and equipment or do minor maintenance. Only temporary short
term mooring would be permitted and no overnight mooring. The float would be 60 feet
wide by 100-feet long, held in place by steel piling and have an approximately 100 foot
steel bridge/gangway accessing the NE parking area. The float and bridge would be
similar to the drive down dock in Sitka,Alaska,which is heavily used by boats.
4.13 Tidal Grid
The harbor did have a tidal grid in the northeast corner until the flood in the fall of 1995.
At that time, the grid was buried by sediment washed into the basin by the flood. The
grid was never uncovered, primarily because of the high cost of potential contaminated
soil disposal.
A tidal grid is proposed to be installed between I dock and the TraveLift in the NW
quadrant of the harbor. Accessibility from both land and water exist at this site, and
similar working infrastructure already exists on both sides.
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No new grid is proposed for the small boat harbor. Space in the small boat harbor for a
grid that would be easily accessible for the larger boats is very limited. It is proposed that
a new grid be developed in the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin, after the basin is
enclosed with a wave barrier. This would provide a more accessible location for larger
vessels and reserve the small boat harbor for all-tide docks. The trip to the SMIC for a
tide cycle shouldn't be a significant issue and would put the major maintenance area in a
compatible industrial area.
4.14 Fish Cleaning Facilities
The harbor has a pending grant to replace the fish cleaning station in the NE corner
of the harbor. The new fish cleaning station is being designed at the bottom of the NE
launch ramp. This will improve these facilities for this quadrant of the harbor. In 2007 a
similar floating fish cleaning facility was built in the SE corner of the harbor.
4.15 Restroom Facilities
The harbormaster office restrooms were remodeled during the winter of 2013-2014 using
monies from the Commercial Passenger Vessel (CPV) funds. A second shower was
added to the women's side of the restrooms. There is a significant demand for a new set
of public restrooms located somewhere near the northwest corner of the harbor.
4.16 ADA Accessible Fishing Pier
An ADA accessible fishing pier is planned for the south side of the south parking fill in
the vicinity of the culverts to the "Fish Ditch". The rocky slope configuration of the
beach restricts the handicapped from fishing in this area. Specific plans have not been
developed, but the pier is envisioned as a "T" shape end with railings designed to allow
wheelchair bound people the opportunity to fish. The pier will also provide an
observation location for the public to watch the fishing action and boats entering and
leaving the harbor. The design will also require special considerations for its location
within the heavy wave zone.
4.17 Harbormaster's Office and Shop
The existing harbormaster's office and shop is located in the center of the harbor tourist
and business area. The building is still functional, but could use significant remodeling
and code and safety upgrades. In 2014 a new paint job was applied to the roof of the
building which was starting to rust all over.
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5.0 Accessibility
5.1 Background
The Americans with Disability Act(ADA)rules for marinas were established in 2002
and revised in 2010. The rules are administered by the United States Access Board in
section 1003 Recreational Boating Facilities.
5.2 Accessible Routes
Surrounding the Seward Harbor are parking lots with many designated ADA parking
stalls in close proximity to the docks.
The Seward Harbor has replaced most of its gangways to meet ADA standards. Those
standards require gangways that are at least 80 feet long and 5 feet wide. The following
seven gangways are fully compliant: D,E, F, J,M-Q,X, and Z. Three gangways: B,R,
and S are not compliant. The gangways at B and S are scheduled for replacement in
2015-2016.
5.3 Boat Slips
Only the new and rebuilt portions of the harbor are required to meet ADA standards. The
10 newer docks in the harbor have ADA compliant slips: D,E,F, H,J,M,N, 0,P, and
Q. It is required to adopt a plan to bring the marina into full compliance. At this date,
eight older docks are non-compliant:A,B,C, G,K, L,R, and S. Several of those docks:
B, C, S and a portion of G docks are scheduled for replacement in 2015-2016.
Accessible boat slips must have a surface five feet wide without any barriers that limit
access. In Seward the newer docks listed above have five foot wide fingers that provide
the necessary access in order to meet this requirement. On the other hand, linear
moorage in Seward generally has bull rails that disqualify linear moorage for ADA
consideration. For example,the harbor has at least three designated ADA slips,with
signs, located at: the first space on A-float,M-1, and N-2. Apparently these slips have
been designated due to the proximity to parking and the boat ramp(A-float),but in each
slip the existing bull rails disqualify those ADA slips. The rules do allow that a five foot
wide opening every ten feet of linear dock qualifies as ADA moorage.
The Seward Harbor has 660 slips of various sizes and almost 4400 linear feet of side-tie
moorage. According to the rules,the 4400 linear feet is the equivalent of 110 slips. Thus
Seward has a total slip equivalent of 770=660 + 110. The ADA rules prescribe how
many accessible slips are required based on the total number of slips in the marina.
Marinas having between 701 and 800 slips are required to have a minimum of 10
accessible slips.
The accessible slips should be of various sizes and dispersed throughout the accessible
portions of the marina. A marina does not have to provide more accessible slips than
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required. Accessible slips do not need to be marked and are not reserved in the
same way as vehicle parking spaces.
Facilities should hold the accessible slips open for persons with disabilities until all
other slips are filled. At that point,the slip may be made available for general use.
For seasonal slip holders,accessible slips should be held until the expiration period
for slip contracts has expired. Marina operators may choose to make information
regarding accessible boat slips available in promotional material or a facility guide.
Ensuring that accessible slips are available to persons with disabilities is an
operational issue and operators should contact the Department of Justice for
further information. NOTE : The words in the bold font above are directly quoted
from the Access Board's guide booklet, "Accessible Boating Facilities".
5.4 Upland Facilities
The newly remodeled restrooms and water fountains at the Seward Small Boat Harbor
meet all ADA requirements.
6.0 Plan Implementation
Future projects will be completed incrementally in phases. Implementation of each
phase will include the following normal operating procedure.
❑ A phase will be identified by the Harbormaster and his staff
❑ The Port and Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) will review and approve the
phase, recommending it to the City Council,
❑ The City Council will review and approve the phase and funding
Public input will be a part of the process during special public meetings and at both the
PACAB and City Council stages prior to final approval for construction.
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constructing a new float measuring approximately 10.feet wide by 32
feet long. It will be attached to the northerly float of the boat ramp with
hinges. A long transition plate will provide the smoothest walking
surface possible. The new dock will include fish cleaning tables (and
hoses for wash down) measuring approximately 40 inches wide by 23
feet long. The entire dock will be covered with a metal roof. Attached
to the floating dock will be a barge for fish carcasses. This new facility
will replace the existing fish cleaning tables located along the boardwalk
in that area.
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The new location for the proposed fish cleaning station would be approximately
25 feet southerly(toward the boat ramp) compared to what is shown on
this drawing. The new location would be where the dimension 54' is
shown now on the drawing. And the major difference is that the fish
cleaning tables would be mounted onto a floating dock instead of a fixed
3 pier. Fishermen would walk to the fish cleaning station down the boat
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3 Demolition and Salvage 1 LS $ 270,000 $ 270,000
4 Wildlife Observer 1 LS $ 65,000 $ 65,000
5 B Float Gangway Abutment 1 LS $ 120,000 $ 120,000
6 S Float Gangway Abutment 1 LS $ 40,000 $ 40,000
7 Refurbish B Float, Install as new S Float 1 LS $ 30,000 $ 30,000
8 F&I 10'Wide Headwalk Floats 2800 SF $ 75 ' $ 210,000
9 F&I 10" Wide Main Floats 9360 SF $ 75 $ 702,000
10 F&I 4'X 32'Stall Floats 56 EA $ 12,000 $ 672,000
11 Float Transition Assemblies 2 EA $ 5,000 $ 10,000
12 F&I 20x40 Gangway Landing Float at G Float 1 EA $ 73,000 ' $ 73,000
13 F&I 16x20 Gangway Landing Float at S Float 1 EA $ 29,000 $ 29,000
14 Leveling Flotation Furnished 50 EA $ 100 $ 5,000
15 Leveling Flotation Installed 50 EA $ 300 $ 15,000
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17 F&I 6x80 Gangway at S Float 1 LS $ 70,000 $ 70,000
18 16" Dia Galv Steel Piles, Furnished 6480 LF $ 75 $ 486,000
19 16" Dia Galv Steel Piles Driven 108 EA $ 3,000 ' $ 324,000
20 F&I Potable Water System(B&C Floats) 1 LS $ 123,700 $ 123,700
21 F&I Dry Fire Suppression System(B&C Floats) 1 LS $ 111,330 $ 111,330
22 F&I Potable Water System(S Floats) 1 LS $ 43,000 $ 43,000
23 F&I Dry Fire Suppression System(S Float) 1 LS $ 38,700 $ 38,700
24 Upland waterline service to S Float 1 LS $ 22,500 $ 22,500
25 New Backflow Preventer at S Float 1 LS $ 35,000 $ 35,000
26 F&I Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets 11 EA $ 1,200 $ 13,200
27 F&I Life Ring and Cabinet 11 EA $ 1,200 $ 13,200
28 F&I Safety Ladders(upNout) 55 EA $ 550 $ 30,250
29 F&I Anodes 108 EA $ 1,100 $ 118,800
30 Power and Lighting Systems(B&C Float only) 1 LS $ 397,950 $ 397,950
Subtotal Base Bid items: $ 4,363,630
Construction Total $ 4,363,630
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2 DernollUon,Removal,Salvage 1 LS $ 40,000 $ 40,000
3 Furnish and Install Boarding Floats 4.200 SF $ 70 $ 294.000
4 Furnish New 18"x 1/2"steel pile, 800 LP $ 70 $ 56,000
5 18"x1/2"x60.-0"Pile Driven 18 EA S 3.000 $ 48,000
8 Furnish and Install New 130#Anodes 7 EA $ 1.200 $ 8,400
7 Regrade Ramp Area,to south 12.000 SF S 2 $ 24,000
8 Furnish&Install Concrete Planks,incl.geohntile 1,800 SF $ 80 $ 144,000
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10 UM Ring&Cabinet 8 EA $ 1,300 $ 7.800
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APPENDIX B
Economics Overview
City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Special meeting Minutes
August 6, 2014 Volume, Page
CALL TO ORDER
The August 6,2014 meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order
at 12:07 p.m. by Chair Altermatt.
OPENING CEREMONY
The group pledged allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Deborah Altermatt; presiding
Darryl Schaefermeyer
Bob Linville
Carl Hughes
Comprising a quorum; and
Were excused
Dan Oliver
Steve Fink
Bruce Jaffa
Also present were:
Ron Long,Assistant City Manager
Mack Funk,Harbormaster,
Louis Bencardino, AK Railroad
Norm Regis, Deputy Harbormaster
Christy Terry, AK Railroad
Cindy Clock, Chamber Director
Suzi Towsley, Board Liaison
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
1. Railroad report, By Louis Bencardino -
Ninety vessels at the dock since may this year,including fuel barges and 37 cruise ships.The
last cruise ship of the year was scheduled for September 14`x'. An increase in cruise ships was
expected in 2016 due to Norwegian Sun moving some of their ships this direction,taking the
2015 total of 51 ships up to 61 in 2016.
2. Harbormaster's report- Funk,
D float is complete, including paperwork reports. A new application to the same agency for
more dock replacements was going in.The new fish cleaning station project,the purchase of
the new 330 ton ship lift to replace the 250 ton lift and the rock development project for
SMIC development were all moving forward. The harbor was gearing up for the Silver
Salmon Derby.
3. Chamber of Commerce Report,- Clock
Seward Economic Growth initiative was reported to be breaking into its work group and
making progress on its plan. The City's energy policy is being developed within the
Alternative Energy Group as well as an outreach PR plan to help recruit new energy to the
group.The SMIC development was moving forward and the importance of the relationships
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with economic partners was being focused upon.At the July forum unmanned Aerial systems
were discussed with Brandon Anderson.Doug Ward of Vigor Industrial sits on the Ketchikan
Chamber and Alaska Chamber. He has worked to develop a comprehensive state maritime
development plan. In October the plan will go to the state Chamber of Commerce with
Seward Chamber support. The Chamber volunteer event was upcoming.
4. Administration report-
The Harmon lease was set to be extended for 99 years as opposed to a sale,as consistent with
the City Land Use plan. The SMIC rock development process was moving forward. Long
remarked upon great synergy and potential to work with Doug Ward, mentioned earlier, on
SMIC, Department of Labor and the general maritime industry. The Council of State's
Governments was visiting the 12th and 13th with a group of 1,300.Long and the Mayor would
be traveling to AML in Nome.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Hughes/Schaefermeyer) Approval of Agenda
Unanimous approval with addition
Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Motion (Schaefermeyer/Linville) To approve and elect,by slate, the current
sitting Chair and Vice Chair.
Motion passed unanimously
The board discussed the Small Boat Harbor plan at length.A plan for date certain completion
was generally discussed and agreed upon by the board. The board was bringing the plan back
for the discussion topic at the August 20th"?Work session.
Public Comments
Linville expressed a wish for a grid in the Harbor. Hughes supported that. The board thanked the
Harbormaster and said they looked forward to completing revisions of the harbor plan for City
Council consideration. .
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
Suzi Towsley Deborah Altermatt
Executive Liaison Chair
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