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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-042
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING CONTRACT WITH
MOFFAT & NICHOL TO FURTHER STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF A
PUBLIC CRANE UP TO FIVE TON IN SIZE AT TWO DIFFERENT
LOCATIONS IN THE SMALL BOAT HARBOR FOR THE AMOUNT OF
$9,862.00,AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the users of the Seward Small Boat Harbor have long wanted a public crane
for loading gear and fish; and
WHEREAS, the City has advertised for qualified firms to prepare the feasibility report;
and
WHEREAS, the engineering firm of Moffat & Nichol submitted the lowest, qualified
bid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to execute the contract with Moffat &Nichol
in the amount of$9,862.00, as presented in substantial form.
Section 2. The funds for the report shall be appropriated from Harbor Undesignated
Reserves account 11000-0000-3400 to Contracted Services account no. 11000-2000-7009.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately after adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
11th day of May, 2015.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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•an Bardarson, Mayor
AYES: Terry, Butts, Squires, Bardarson
NOES: Casagranda, Darling, Keil
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-042
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Meeting Date: May 11, 2015 17; 4'�0
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Agenda Item: Recommending approval of an engineering contract with Moffat &Nichol
to further study the feasibility of a public crane up to five ton in size at two
different locations in the Small Boat Harbor, and appropriating funds.
BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:
The users of the Seward Small Boat Harbor, have for many years urged the City to purchase and
install a public crane in the harbor to be used for loading and unloading gear and fish. In
October 2013 a preliminary report was completed,but there were no funds budgeted to complete
the project at that time.
On January 12,2015 the City Council,by a vote of 4-3 directed the staff in three ways:
Section 1. Authorize the City Manager to produce Request for Quotes, or Invitation to
Bid documents to ascertain the feasibility of up to a five ton crane on I Dock or Travelift
bulkhead.
Section 2. Fund this engineering design contract in an amount not to exceed $35,000
from contracted Services Account 11000-2000-7009 and appropriate funds.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
On March 25, 2015 the City issued a Request for Quote to engineering firms that might be able
to complete the feasibility study.
Following the April 8 deadline for receiving price quotes, it was determined that Moffat &
Nichol with a price of$9862.
At the April 13, 2015 City Council meeting, staff was directed to prepare an authorizing
resolution for the engineering contract.
INTENT: This resolution will resume the planning work necessary to ultimately install a new
crane in the Seward Small Boat Harbor.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1 Comprehensive Plan (document source here): Create a thriving port of X
Seward through Harbor improvements. Page 23
2 Strategic Plan(document source here): Improve and expand maritime X
facilities. Page 7
3. Other (list):
FISCAL NOTE: This work will be funded from the Harbor Undesignated Reserves account no.
11000-0000-3400 to Contracted Services account no. 11000-2000-7009
Approved by Finance Department: Setto��, .c�
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X Not Applicable
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve Resolution 2015