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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-070
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, FOR PORT AVENUE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, PAINTING,
SIGNAGE AND DECKING REPLACEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $125,000,AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, Seward's Port Avenue is located among industrial businesses and is the key
connector street between the cruise ship terminal and the improved Harbor area and lacks clear
directions for visitors; and,
WHEREAS, the cruise ship industry has proven beneficial to the economic well-being of
our community and the Port Avenue and Harbor Fourth Avenue pedestrian travel areas are in need of
directional signage,painting,barriers and improved walkways to increase visitor safety; and,
WHEREAS, Seward intends to increase the level of safety and information for pedestrian
visitors along Port Avenue and flowing into the Harbor area; and
WHEREAS, past improvements have been funded from Commercial Passenger Vessel
Excise Tax receipts("Cruise Ship Tax") and this is an appropriate use of the funds; and
WHEREAS,these improvements will facilitate a safer flow of visitors among and between
the Dale Lindsey Cruise Ship Terminal, the Alaska Railroad Depot, and Harbor areas during high
pedestrian traffic summer months.
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 expend up to$125,000 for Port Avenue
and Fourth Avenue signage, paint, and Harbor deck improvements between Kenai Fjord Tours
building and Ray's Restaurant.
Section 2. The Seward City Council hereby appropriates the amount of$125,000 from the
commercial passenger vessel proceeds account no. 11103-0000-7215 for improvements.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-070
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 10t
day of August, 2015.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
an Bardarson, Mayor
AYES: Keil, Casagranda, Terry, Squires, Butts,Darling, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: July 27,2015 e 4 of
To: City Council
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From: Jim Hunt, City Manager
Agenda Item: Port and Fourth Avenue Tourist Signage and Improvements
BACKGROUND&JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward receives tens of thousands of cruise ship visitors a year via the Dale Lindsey Cruise
Ship Terminal and thousands begin the walk down Port Avenue through the Seward Harbor Industrial
Area.Directing visitors to the north side of Port Avenue and move their flow westward has been a safety
management concern for many years.Improvements are intended to direct a majority of visitor traffic from
the cruise ship dock and rail road depot to the Harbor Boardwalk entrance on Port Avenue and decrease
pedestrian traffic on the south side along the Icicle Seafood processing plant.Signage will include multiple
maps and directions to Historic Downtown Seward.A boardwalk/decking area on the Harbor Boardwalk
between Kenai Fjord Tours and Ray's Restaurant needs replacing and will provide additional benches and
seating that is now absent. This prime real estate on the harbor is mostly unused due to its current
condition.
The Administration has received public input on signage, painting and improvements from several
businesses located on Port and Fourth Avenues.Past and current observations made at several sites during
high pedestrian traffic provided clear guidance for improvements that will be effective in increasing
pedestrian safety.
The Administration is requesting and appropriation for improvements not to exceed $125,000 and
anticipates the improvements to be completed late this summer and fall of 2015. The funding source for
this is Commercial Passenger Vessel funds.
INTENT: To improve visitor safety while experiencing Seward and increase downtown visitor levels
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable this resolution is consistent with: Cruise Ship Tax Allocation Guidelines
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan(document source here): X
2. Strategic Plan(document source here): X
3. Other(list): X
FISCAL NOTE:
The total of funding required for the Port and Fourth Avenue Harbor Improvements; $125,000 will be
appropriated from account 11103-0000-7215 Commercial Passenger Vessel funds.
Approved by Finance Department: ,560, 401.4.41?
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No Not Applicable X it
RECOMMENDATION: pep
City Council approve Resolution 2015- authorizing the City Manager to appropriate$125,000 of
cruise ship head tax funds for the Port and Fourth Avenue Harbor Improvements