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Monday, July 24, 2017
1963 1965 2005 The City of Seward, Alaska
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
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July 24, 2017 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
Jean Bardarson
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor
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Marianna Keil
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Vice Mayor
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Ristine Casagranda
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David Squires
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
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Deborah Altermatt
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James Hunt
City Manager
Johanna Kinney
City Clerk
Will Earnhart
City Attorney
City of Seward, Alaska Council Agenda
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8.UNFINISHED BUSINESS– None
9.NEW BUSINESS
A.Resolutions
1.Resolution 2017-039,Amending The 2017 50 Ton Travelift Budget To Perform
Repairs In The Amount Of $18,274.44, And Appropriating Funds.
2.Resolution 2017-040,Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Engineering
Contract With Wince-Corthell-Bryson Consulting Engineers For Design And
Management Of The Repair And Refurbishing Of The Lowell Canyon Water Storage
Tanks In An Amount Not To Exceed $75,020, And Appropriating Funds.
2.Resolution 2017-041, Submitting A Proposition To The Qualified Voters At The
October 3, 2017 Regular Municipal Election Which Would Amend The Seward City
Charter, Section 3.1 And Section 3.2 To Elect Council Members And The Mayor To
Three Year Terms.
B.Other New Business Items
*1. Approval of the July 10, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
*2.Appoint Carl Hughesto the Port and Commerce Advisory Board with a term expiring
July, 2020.
3.Schedule a work session to discuss 2017 goals for City Attorney, City Clerk, and City
Manager. (Casagranda)
10.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS(No Action Required)
A.On-going City Project and Goal List.
B.April 12, 2017 minutes from the Seward Community Health Center and City of
Seward Coordinating Committee Meeting. (Keil)
C.Commendation from Mayor Bardarson to Harper Harris, First Place winner of four
year old girls Mini Mount Marathon Race.
11.COUNCIL COMMENTS
12.CITIZEN COMMENTS
13.COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS
14.ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-039
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE 2017 50-TONTRAVELIFTBUDGET TO
PERFORM REPAIRS IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,274.44, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS,the Seward Small Boat Harbor Enterprise fund 2017budget was approved by
Council in Resolution 2015-093 and included $2,000 for contracted servicesfor the 50-ton Travelift;
and
WHEREAS,the Seward Boat Harbor has experiencedsome unexpected control valve
failures; and
WHEREAS,these unforeseen control valve failuresrequire immediate repairs and the 2017
50-ton travelift budget does not have enough funds to cover the replacement of the control valves;
and
WHEREAS,the Seward Harbor is requesting additional funding in the amount of
$18,274.44from the Motor Pool Fund, to cover the repair costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1.The 2017Budget is hereby amended to appropriate funding in the amount of
$18,274.44from the Motor Pool Fund reserves account no. 03000-0000-3071-11000to the 201750-
ton Travelift budget account no. 11000-2004-8103.
Section 2.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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PASSED AND APPROVEDby the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 24day of
July, 2017.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Jean Bardarson, Mayor
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-039
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
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Johanna Kinney, MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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QUOTATION
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1609 Central Ave South, Unit# 20
Kent, Wa., 98032
Tel.# 1.866.744.9921
Fax.# 604.940.9912
2017/06/27
SOLD TO:QUOTATION NUMBER
City of SewardJune 27, 2017
DATE
P.O. Box 167
Norm
PURCHASE ORDER NO.
Seward, Alaska
Net on Receipt
TERMS
99664
Greg Waller
SALES PERSON
Gig Harbor
F.O.B.
SHIPPED TO:
City of Seward
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1300 4 Ave.
Seward, Alaska Norm
99664 Tel# 907-224-3138
Fax#907-224-7187
QTYDESCRIPTIONPRICEAMOUNT
Marine Travelift, 50 BFMII, s/n# 3258-0406
1903570 Salami/VOAC, Retro Kit12783.1812783.18
One time discount (7.5%)-958.74
Inbound Freight (TBD)
30Labor for Factory trained Kendrick Technicians135.004050.00
Travel to Seward
Remove old control valve for hoists, block adjust and steering. Install
new style VOAC valve. Replumb valve. Replaced wiring harness for
valve. Run test. Travel back to Woodinville
(Labor May Vary)
1Hotel/ Perdiem (May Vary)1000.001000.00
1Airfare/ Car Rental (may Vary)1400.001400.00
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SUB TOTAL$18,274.44
TOTAL DUE$18,274.44
US DOLLARS
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
ENGINEERING CONTRACT WITH WINCE-CORTHELL-BRYSON
CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT OF THE
REPAIR AND REFURBISHING OF THE LOWELL CANYON WATER
STORAGE TANKSIN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,020, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Lowell Canyon water storage tanks are essential to the water supply for the
City of Seward; and
WHEREAS, a 2011 engineering survey byWince-Corthell-Bryson Consulting Engineers
showed the 400,000-gallon tank was in disrepair and recommended the interior and exterior of the
tank be recoated; and
WHEREAS, the same survey recommended that the 200,000-gallon tank be taken out of
service; and
WHEREAS,the State of Alaska has provided grant funds for refurbishing the Lowell
Canyon water tanks including engineering, contracting and administration for up to $575,000; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the grant agreement, these funds must be used by June 30, 2018;
and
WHEREAS, aRequest For Proposals for engineering services to design, permit, and provide
contract administration support for the Lowell Canyon water tank refurbishment was issued on June
19, 2017, with only one responsive bidder, Wince-Corthell-Bryson Consulting Engineers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKAthat:
Section 1.It is in the public interest for the City of Seward to contract with Wince-Corthell-
Bryson Consulting Engineers, an engineering firm familiar with the Lowell Canyon water tanks and
the only responsive bidder, to immediately start performing engineering services for this project.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to enter into a contract with Wince-Corthell-
Bryson Consulting Engineersfor a total sum not to exceed $75,020, for engineering services on
materially the same terms as in the Professional Services Agreement attached as Exhibit A.
Section 3. Funding in theamount of $75,020 is hereby appropriated from State grant funds
account no. 17331-0000-5922 to contracted services account no. 17331-0000-7009.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-040
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Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 24
day of July, 2017.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Jean Bardarson, Mayor
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
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Johanna Kinney, MMC
City Clerk
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
ENGINEERING SERVICESAGREEMENT FOR REFURBISHING
LOWELL CANYON WATER STORAGE TANKS
This Agreement, between the City of Seward, an Alaska home rule municipal
corporation (City), and Engineering Consultants of Alaska, APC, d/b/a Wince-Corthell-
Bryson Consulting Engineers (Engineer), is effective July 25, 2017 for the provision of
professional engineering services.
Notice shall be given to the Designated Representative of the contracting parties
as follows:
James Hunt, City Manager
City of Seward, Alaska
P. O. Box 167
Seward, Alaska 99664
Casey Madden, P.E.
Engineering Consultants ofAlaska, APC d/b/a
Wince-Corthell-Bryson Consulting Engineers
P.O. Box 1041
Kenai, Alaska 99611
1.SCOPE OF WORK
1.1PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT. The City seeks to retain engineering
services related to the following project:
Engineering Services for the repair and refurbishing of the Lowell Canyon
Water storage tanks, as more particularly described in the City of Seward
RFP dated June 19, 2017, attached Exhibit 1.
The services provided by the Engineer will consist of planning, providing specifications,
permitting, and preparing contract documents to bid the refurbishment of the
400,000gallon tank and demolition of the 200,000 gallon tank, including design cost
estimating, and project management support as described in the above-mentioned RFP
and Engineer's responsive bid.
2.GENERAL PROVISIONS
2.1DEFINITIONS. The following terms shall have the meanings as defined
below.
2.1.1Agreement means this Agreement, including all amendments,
modifications, and supplements hereto and any appendices, exhibits, or schedules to
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same, and refers to this Agreement as it may be in effect at the time such reference
becomes operative. Together the documents form an agreement which represents the
entire and integrated agreement between the parties hereto, and supersedes prior
negotiations or agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement is entered into solely
for the purpose of the Project.
2.1.2Contract Documents means and consists of (i) this Agreement
signed by City and Engineer; (ii) Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce
Development Pamphlet 600, which is incorporated herein as though fully set forth
herein; (iii) all exhibits and schedules to this Agreement; and (iv) all change orders for
changes in the Work issued after the execution of this Agreement.
2.1.3Citys Representative meansMr. Doug Schoessler, Public Works
Director; City Manager; or the City Managers designee.
2.1.4Work means all labor, materials, equipment and services
provided by Engineer to fulfill Engineers obligations.
3.ENGINEER’S RESPONSIBILTIES
3.1ENGINEERING SERVICES. Engineer shall be responsible for procuring
engineering, planning, consulting, and design (collectively Engineering) of the Work
described in the Task Orders and Contract Documents. Engineer shall exercise
reasonable skill and judgment in the performance of the Work.
3.1.1Engineer shall be responsible for taking and verifying field
dimensions, providing tests, ordering materials, and all other actions as required to
perform this Agreement.
3.1.2Engineer shall submit for Citys written approval Drawings and
Specifications based on the Contract Documents. Drawings and Specifications shall set
forth in detail the requirements for construction of the Work, and shall be based upon
codes, laws or regulations enacted at the time of their preparation.
3.2SAFETY, LEGAL COMPLIANCE, AND RECORDKEEPING. Engineer
shall take necessary precautions for the safety of its employees on the Project.
Engineer shall not, however, be responsible for the elimination or abatement of safety
hazards created or otherwise resulting fromthe work of City or its agents.
3.2.1Engineer shall give adequate notices to authorities pertaining to its
Work, and shall secure and pay for all permits, fees, assessments, inspections, and
taxes necessary to complete the Work. Engineer shall comply with all laws and
ordinances legally enacted at the date of execution of the Agreement which govern
proper performance of the Work.
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3.2.2To the extent that Engineer retains or contracts with any mechanic
or laborer during the Work, Engineer will comply with the Alaska Prevailing Wage Act,
AS 36.05.005 et seq., and will pay any mechanic or laborer, including apprentices and
trainees, the full amount of wages required under the Act. In the event that Engineer
enters into contracts with Subcontractors for the provision of work by mechanics or
laborers, Engineer will require the Subcontractor to pay its mechanics and laborers
according to the terms of the Act.
3.2.3Engineer shall maintain insurance policies as described in Article9.
3.2.4Engineer shall keep such full and detailed accounts as may be
necessary for proper financial management under this Agreement. City shall be
afforded access to all Engineers records, books, correspondence, instructions,
drawings, schedules, receipts, vouchers, memoranda, and similar data relating to
Change Order work performed on the basis of actual cost. Engineer shall preserve all
such records for a period of three years following final payment.
4.CITY’S RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1INFORMATION. City shall provide information in a timely manner
regarding requirements for each Task Order. Engineer shall be entitled to rely on the
completeness and accuracy of information provided by City. City shall provide all
necessary information describing the physical characteristics of the site, including
surveys, site evaluations, legal descriptions, existing conditions, subsurface and
environmental studies, reports, and investigations.
4.2RESPONSIBILITIES DURING THEWORK
4.2.1City shall review and approve further development of the drawings
and specifications as set forth in Article 3.
4.2.2City shall review the Schedule of Work and timely respond to Citys
obligations.
4.2.3If City becomes aware of any error, omission, or failure to meet the
requirements of the Contract Documents, or any fault or defect in the Work, City shall
give prompt notice to Engineer.
4.2.4City shall have no contractual obligations to any Subcontractors or
suppliers.
4.2.5Where the Engineers work involves a project for construction, City
shall provide insurance for the project as provided in Article 9.
4.3CITYS DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE. Citys Designated
Representative shall be fully acquainted with the Project, shall furnish information and
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services required of City pursuant to Paragraph 4.1so as not to delay Engineers Work,
and shall have authority to bind City in all matters requiring Citys approval,
authorization, or written notice.
5.SUBCONTRACTORS TO ENGINEER
5.1SUBCONTRACTORS. Work not performed by Engineer with its own
resources shall be performed by Subcontractors.
5.1.1Engineer shall not retain any Subcontractor to whom City has a
reasonable and timely objection, provided that City agrees to increase the Contract
Price for any additional costs incurred by Engineer as a result of such objection.
5.1.2Engineer shall be wholly responsible for the management of its
Subcontractors in the performance of their work.
6.CONTRACT TIME
6.1COMMENCEMENT. The Work shall commence upon the date of receipt
of a written Notice to Proceed by the Engineer.
6.2CONTRACT TERM. The term of this Agreement shall be until completed
or otherwise legally terminated.
6.3Time is of the essence in this agreement.
6.3.1If Engineer is delayed at any time in the progress of the Work by
changes ordered in the Work, or by labor disputes, fire, unusual delay in deliveries,
unavoidable casualties or other causes beyond Engineer's control, the Contract Time
will be extended by Change Order to the extent that: (1) the delay will prevent Engineer
from achieving Substantial Completion within the Contract Time, and (2) the
performance of the Work is not delayed by any other cause for which Engineer is not
entitled to an extension inthe Contract Time under the Contract Documents.
Adjustments to the Contract Time will be permitted for a delay only to the extent such
delay (1) is not caused, or could not have been anticipated, by Engineer, (2) could not
be limited or avoided by Engineer's timely notice to City of the delay, and (3) is of a
duration not less than one day.
6.3.2Final inspection and acceptance by Citys Representative will not
be made until all Work under this Agreement is completed. If unforeseeable causes
beyond Engineers control, and without Engineers fault or negligence, delay progress of
the Work, then Task Order Price and/or date of Task Order Completion shall be modified
by Change Order as appropriate in accordance with the provisions of Article 8.
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7.COMPENSATION OF ENGINEER
7.1CONTRACT SUM; PAYMENT. For and in consideration of Engineer's
performance of the Work, Engineer will receive: payment by unit price and actual
quantities of work and materials provided in accordance with the bid prices in the
attached Exhibit 2 (task estimate) and a Total Cost not to Exceed $75,020, and any
authorized adjustments for additional work not anticipated by this contract. Citys
payment obligation will be subject to:
7.1.1A reduction by any amount owed by Engineer to City at the time
payment of the Contract Sum is due; or
7.1.2Additions and/or deletions by Change Order.
7.2ENGINEERS INVOICES. Engineer will submit a single final invoice within
thirty (30)days of the completion of Work.
7.3REVIEW OF ENGINEERS INVOICES. City's Representative will, within
fifteen (15) days after receipt of any Engineer's invoice, approve payment for such
amount as City's Representative determines is properly due, and notifyEngineer in
writing of the reasons for any withholding of payment in whole or in part.
7.4PAYMENT BY ENGINEER
7.4.1Engineer will promptly pay each person who supplies labor or
materials to Engineer upon receipt of payment from City, out of the amount paid to
Engineer.
7.4.2City will have no responsibility for the payment of money to a
person or entity who supplies labor or materials to Engineer.
7.4.3A payment, or partial or entire use or occupancy of the Work by
City, will not constitute acceptance of any Work not in accordance with the requirements
of the Contract Documents.
7.4.4If City is entitled to reimbursement or payment from Engineer under
the Contract Documents, Engineer will make the payment promptly upon demand by
City. Notwithstanding anything in the Contract Documents to the contrary, if Engineer
fails promptly to make any payment due City, or City incurs costs and expenses to cure
any default of Engineer or to correct defective Work, City will have an absolute right to
offset the amount against the Contract Sum and may, in City's sole discretion, either
(1)deduct an amount equal to the amount which is due City from any payment then or
thereafter due Engineer from City, or (2) issue a written notice to Engineer reducing the
Contract Sum by an amount equal to the amount which is due City.
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7.5FINAL COMPLETION AND FINAL PAYMENT. Upon receipt of a final
Application for Payment, City's Representative will determine whether the final work is
acceptable to City. City may withhold from the final payment to Engineer any amount
that City determines is necessary to render the Work acceptable to City under the
Contract Documents.
8.CHANGES IN THE WORK
8.1CHANGE ORDERS. Changes in the Work which are within the general
scope of this Agreement will be accomplished by Change Order, signed by both City
and Engineer and stating the change and any adjustment in Task Order Price, Task
Order Completion Date, and/or date of Substantial Completion.
8.2UNILATERAL CHANGE ORDER. In the event City and Engineer cannot
agree as to the amount of adjustment in Task Order Price, City shall issue a written
order adjusting the Task Order Price determined by the reasonable expense and/or
savings in the performance of the Work resulting from the Change. If such a change
results in a net increase in Task Order Price, City shall make a reasonable adjustment in
Engineers overhead and profit. In the case of a net decrease in Task Order Price, City
shall not make a reduction in overhead and profit. In the event of a disagreement
between City and Engineer as to the amount of adjustment in Task Order Price,
Engineer shall nonetheless continue to prosecute the Work.
8.3CHANGED CONDITIONS. If in the performance of the Work Engineer
finds latent, concealed, or subsurface physical conditions which differ from the
conditions Engineer reasonably anticipated, or if physical conditions are materially
different from those normally encountered and generally recognized as inherent in the
kind of work provided for in this Agreement, Engineer shall immediately notify City in
writing of such changed condition.
8.3.1No adjustment in Task Order Price and/or Task Order Completion
Date shall be claimed by Engineer due to changed conditions unless Engineer shall
have timely notified City of the condition and made written request for such adjustment
within three (3) days after such condition was encountered.
8.3.2Adjustments to the Task Order Price and/or Task Order Completion
Date, if any, resulting from changed conditions shall be set forth in a Change Order
pursuant to this Article. No such adjustments shall be made for any changes performed
by Engineer that have not been ordered by City in writing. Engineer expressly agrees
that this requirement cannot be waived.
8.4NOTICE REQUIREMENT. For any request for an adjustment of Task
Order Price, Task Order Completion Date, and/or date of Substantial Completion,
Engineer shall give City written notice of the request within twenty-one (21) days after
the occurrence giving rise to the request or twenty-one (21) days after Engineer first
recognized the condition giving rise to the claim, whichever is later.
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8.5EMERGENCIES. In any emergency affecting the safety of persons and/or
property, Engineer shall act, at its discretion, to prevent threatened damage, injury, or
loss. If such an emergency is anticipated to result in a request for an increase in Task
Order Price, Task Order Completion Date, and/or date of Substantial Completion, notice
shall be given to City before proceeding with the Work.
9.INDEMNITY, INSURANCE, AND WAIVER OF SUBROGATION
9.1INDEMNITY.Engineer shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the
City from and against any claim of, or liability for, negligent acts, errors, and omissions
of Engineer under this Agreement. Engineer is not required to indemnify, defend, or
hold harmless the City for a claim of, or liability for, the independent negligent acts,
errors, and omissions of the City. If there is a claim of, or liability for, a joint negligent
act, error, or omission of Engineer and the City, the indemnification, defense, and hold
harmless obligation of this provision shall be apportioned on a comparative fault basis.
In this provision, "Engineer" and "City" include the employees, agents, and contractors
who are directly responsible, respectively, to each. In this provision, "independent
negligent acts, errors, and omissions" means negligence other than in the City's
selection, administration, monitoring, or controlling of Engineer, or in approving or
accepting Engineer's work.
9.2ENGINEERS INSURANCE
9.2.1Engineer will provide evidence of insurance with a carrier or
carriers satisfactory to City covering injury to persons and/or property suffered by City or
a third party as a result of operations by Engineer which arise both out of and during the
course of this Agreement. This coverage will also provide protection against injuries to
all employees of Engineer engaged in Work under this Agreement. The delivery to City
of a written thirty (30)-day notice is required before cancellation of any coverage or
reduction in any limits of liability.
9.2.2Engineer will maintain in force at all times during the performance
of Work under this Agreement the following policies of insurance. Failure to maintain
insurance may, at the option of City, be deemed Defective Work and remedied in
accordance with the Contract Documents. Where specific limits and coverage are
shown, it is understood that they will be the minimum acceptable. The requirements of
this Paragraph will not limit the Engineer's responsibility to indemnify under
Paragraph9.1.
A.Comprehensive or Commercial General Liability Insurance:
Engineer will provide and maintain either Comprehensive or Commercial General
LiabilityInsurance to cover all operations by or on behalf of Engineer, and provide
insurance for bodily injury and property damage liability including coverage for:
premises and operations, products and completed operations, and personal injury
liability. The minimum limits of liability will be:
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(1)If Engineer carries a Comprehensive General Liability policy,
the limits of liability will not be less than a Combined Single
Limit for bodily injury, property damage and Personal Injury
Liability of $1,000,000 each occurrence/$1,000,000
aggregate.
(2)If Engineer carries a Commercial General Liability policy, the
limits of liability will not be less than $1,000,000 each
occurrence (Combined Single Limit for bodily injury and
property damage), $1,000,000 for PersonalInjury Liability,
$1,000,000 aggregate for Products-Completed Operations,
and $1,000,000 general aggregate.
B.Professional Liability Insurance: Engineer will provide and
maintain professional liability insurance for claims arising from negligent performance of
professional services under this Agreement and shallbe written for not less than
$1,000,000 per claim/$1,000,000 aggregate, with such insurance maintained for a
minimum of three years after the date of Task Order Completion.
C.Workers Compensation Insurance: Engineer will provide
and maintain, for all employees of Engineer engaged in work under this Agreement,
Workers' Compensation insurance as required by AS 23.30.045, to include Employer's
Liability Protection in the amount of $1,000,000 per person/ $1,000,000 per occurrence.
D.Automobile Liability Insurance: Engineer will provide and
maintain for all owned, hired and non-owned vehicles coverage in limits not less than
the following: $1,000,000 each occurrence (Combined Single Limit for bodily injury and
property damage).
9.2.3Certificates of Insurance acceptable to City will be filed with City.
Certificates for all coverage will be provided before commencement of the Work. Each
Certificate of Insurance will contain the following statement: "This is to certify that the
policies described herein comply with all aspects of the insurance requirements of
(Contract Name and Project Number)." Acceptance by City of a deficient Certificate of
Insurance does not constitute a waiver of any requirement of insurance in the Contract
Documents.
A.Engineers insurance will be endorsed to provide that the
insurers and underwriters on all policies waive their right of subrogation against City.
Except for workers compensation coverage described at 10.2.2.3, City will benamed
additional insured on all policies.
9.3CITYS INSURANCE
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9.3.1City shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining its own
liability insurance. Except as set forth below, insurance for claims arising out of the
performance of this Agreement may be purchased and maintained at Citys discretion.
9.3.2In the event that Engineers Work involves projects for
construction undertaken by City, City shall obtain and maintain Builders Risk insurance
in a form acceptable to Engineer upon the entire project for the full cost of replacement
at the time of any loss. The insurance shall include as named insureds City, Engineer,
and any Architect/Engineers or Contractors. The insurance shall insure against loss
from the perils of fire and extended coverage, and shall include all risk insurance for
physical loss or damage, including without duplication of coverage: theft, vandalism,
malicious mischief, transit, collapse, falsework, temporary buildings, debris removal,
flood, earthquake, testing, and damages resulting from defective design, workmanship,
or material. City shall increase limits of coverage, if necessary, to reflect estimated
replacement cost. City shall be responsible for co-insurance penalties or deductibles.
9.4WAIVER OF SUBROGATION
9.4.1Engineer and City waiveall rights against each other, and any of
their respective employees, agents, consultants, and Subcontractors, for damages
caused by risks covered by insurance provided in Paragraph 9.2to the extent they are
covered by that insurance, except such rights as they may have to the proceeds of such
insurance held by Engineer or City as trustees. Engineer shall require similar waivers
from any and all Contractors, and shall require each of them to include similar waivers
in their subcontracts and consulting agreements.
9.4.2If the policies of insurance referred to in this Paragraph require an
endorsement to provide for continued coverage where there is a waiver of subrogation,
the holder of such policies will cause them to be so endorsed.
9.5SURVIVAL. Engineer's insurance and indemnity obligations hereunder
will survive termination of this Agreement.
10.SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
10.1SUSPENSION FOR CITYS CONVENIENCE. City may order Engineer in
writing to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or part of the Work for such period of time as
may be determined to be appropriate for the convenience of City. Adjustments caused
by suspension, delay, or interruption shall be made in Task Order Price and/or Task
Order Completion Date. No adjustment shall be made if Engineer is responsible for the
suspension, delay, or interruption of the Work, or if another provision of this Agreement
is applied to create an adjustment.
10.2TERMINATION FOR CITYS CONVENIENCE. City may, at its sole and
absolute discretion, terminate this Agreement for its own convenience. If City so elects,
City shall be liable to Engineer for the reasonable value of work performed by Engineer
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prior to termination of the Agreement, including reasonable profit and overhead, less
prior payments made. Engineer shall not be entitled to prospective profits on
unperformed work, or consequential damages.
10.3TERMINATION BY CITY FOR CAUSE.
10.3.1Upon seven (7) days' written notice to Engineer, City may terminate
this Agreement for any of the following reasons:
1.Engineer persistently utilizes improper materials and/or
inadequately skilled workers;
2.Engineer does not make proper payment to any laborers, materials
suppliers, or Subcontractors;
3.Engineer persistently fails to abide by the orders, regulations, rules,
ordinances, or laws of governmental authorities having jurisdiction;
4.Engineer files a petition under the Bankruptcy Code; or
5.Engineer otherwise materially breaches this Agreement.
10.3.2In the event that City exercises its rights under Paragraph 10.3, City
may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy against Engineer, take over and
complete the performance of this Subcontract, or any part of it, at the expense of
Engineer, or without taking over the work, may furnish the necessary materials and/or
employ the workmen necessary to remedy the situation at the expense ofEngineer.
10.3.3If City takes over work pursuant to Subparagraph 10.3.2, it is
specifically agreed that City may take possession of the premises and of all materials,
tools, and equipment of Engineer at the site or for which Engineer has been paid for the
purpose of completing the work of this Agreement. Engineer shall be liable to City for all
costs, losses, damages and extra expense, including overhead, incurred by City
incident to such completion.
10.3.4If City wrongfully exercises its rights under Paragraph 10.3, City
shall be liable to Engineer solely for the costs owing to Engineer following a termination
of this Agreement for Citys convenience.
10.4CITYS RIGHT TO CARRY OUT THE WORK. If Engineer persistently fails
to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after seven (7) days
written notice, during which period Engineer fails to complete such obligation, undertake
to perform such obligations without terminating this Agreement. The Task Order Price
shall be reduced by the cost of City performing such obligations. In the event City
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exercises its rights under this Paragraph, upon request of Engineer, City shall provide a
detailed accounting of the cost incurred by City.
11.OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
Upon final payment or termination of this Agreement, Engineer and City own the
property rights, except for copyrights, of all documents, drawings, specifications,
electronic data and information prepared, provided or procured by Engineer or its
Subcontractors and distributed to City for this Project ("Design-Build Documents") and
shall have the right to use, reproduce and make derivative works of the Design-Build
Documents to complete the work and for subsequent renovation and remodeling of the
work.
12.CLAIMS AND DISPUTES
12.1CLAIMS. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, any claim or
dispute concerning questions of fact which may arise under this Agreement will be
presented to City in writing by Engineer.
12.1.1In presenting a claim, Engineer will clearly and specifically state:
(1) the Agreement provision under which the claim is made; (2) the item of Work on
which the claim is based; and (3) the specific relief requested, including any additional
time Engineer believes it is entitled to.
12.1.2In presenting a claim, Engineer must provide a specific and
detailed description of the basis for the claim, including the date of the event allegedly
underlying the claim, all actions taken by Engineer in response to that event, and all
actions taken by other parties in relation to that event. If Engineer seeks an adjustment
in Task Order Price as a part of the claim, it must providea detailed cost accounting,
with copies of all receipts, invoices, or payment records in support of that accounting.
12.1.3In presenting a claim requesting adjustment of Task Order Price
due to delay of Work, Engineer must provide a detailed schedule explaining the delay.
In the event that the claim purports a delay of work caused by City, Engineer must
provide a detailed schedule analysis explaining the nature of any disruption in Work that
serves as basis for the claim, why City is responsible for any disruption and ensuing
delay, and that the alleged delay was not concurrent with some other delay in the Work.
12.1.4If the amount of additional time to which Engineer is entitled
cannot be readily ascertained at the time the claim is submitted, such calculations will
be submitted as soon as they are discernible. In any case, the detailed claim, including
all necessary supporting data, will be submitted to Citys Representative no later than
thirty (30) days after completing the item of Work on which the claim is based.
12.2DISPUTE RESOLUTION. If a dispute arises out of or relates to this
Agreement or its breach, the parties shall endeavor to settle the dispute first through
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direct discussions. If the dispute cannot be settled through direct discussions, any
actions arising under this Agreement shall be instituted at the Superior Court for the
State of Alaska at Anchorage. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Alaska. No claim, dispute, or controversy shall
interfere with the progress and performance of Work required under this Agreement,
and Engineer shall proceed as directed by City in all instances with its Work.
13.MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
13.1INTEGRATION. The Contract Documents represent the entire and
integratedAgreement between the parties, and supersede prior negotiations,
representations, or agreements, either written or oral. The Contract Documents may be
amended or modified only by the procedure set forth herein.
13.2INTERPRETATION. The rule of constructionthat terms of an agreement
are construed against the party that drafted the agreement shall not apply to this
Agreement.
13.3INDEPENDENT ENGINEER. Engineer acts as an independent contractor
to City and is not an agent, partner, or in a joint venture with theCity in the performance
of this Agreement. Engineer shall exercise exclusive control for the means, methods,
techniques, and procedures in performance of the Work.
13.4ASSIGNMENT. Neither City nor Engineer shall assign their interest in this
Agreement without the written consent of the other except as to the assignment of
proceeds.
13.5SEVERABILITY. The partial or complete invalidity of any one or more
provisions of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or continuing force and effect of
any other provision.
13.6COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be simultaneously executed in
several counterparts, each of which will be an original and all of which will constitute but
one and the same instrument.
13.7TITLES. The titles given to the Articles and Paragraphs of this Agreement
are for ease of reference only, and shall not be relied upon or cited for any other
purpose.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed as of the date
first written above.
CITYCITY OF SEWARD
Date:____________________By:_____________________________
James Hunt, City Manager
Attest:_____________________________
Johanna Kinney, MMC, City Clerk
ENGINEER:ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS ALASKA APC
Date:____________________By:_____________________________
Printed Name:____________________
Its: _____________________________
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, SUBMITTING A PROPOSITION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS
AT THE OCTOBER 3, 2017REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION WHICH
WOULDAMEND THE SEWARDCITY CHARTER, SECTION 3.1AND
SECTION 3.2 TO ELECT COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE MAYOR TO
THREE YEAR TERMS
WHEREAS,the Seward City Charter Section 3.1 specifies the length of terms for elective
offices of the mayor and council, and Section 3.2 describes the expiration of terms; and
WHEREAS,currently the terms of three council members expire each year, and the term of
the mayor expires every other year; and
WHEREAS, currently half of the council could potentially turn over every year; and
WHEREAS, withthe City’s biennial budget, a council member’s only budget vote of their
term could be shortly after swearing in, without having any input into the development of that
budget; and
WHEREAS, fewer seats to be filled each year will require a smaller numberof qualified
candidates to present a full slate to the voters; and
WHEREAS, the steep learning curve sometimes associated with being aneffective council
member, along with a shorter term of office, may deter potential candidates; and
WHEREAS, large turnover in the elected legislative body can result in increased dependence
on and in the influence of the administration; and
WHEREAS, currently the terms of all City of Seward boards and commissions are for three
years; the terms of other city councils within the Kenai Peninsula Borough are for three years, and
the terms of the Borough Assembly and School District are for three years; and
WHEREAS,if the voters approve the Charter change, an ordinance would be introduced to
the City Council to make corresponding and necessarychanges toChapter 2.10of the Seward City
Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1.The City Council hereby proposes that if approved by voters at the October 3,
2017municipal election, Seward City Charter Sections 3.1 and 3.2, relating to the length of council
and mayoral terms of office, be amended in substantially the following form:
(Strikeout= deletions; Bold Italics = additions):
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·3.1. - Composition; powers and duties generally; term of office.
The council shall consist of the mayor and six council members. The mayor and each council
member shall be elected from the city at large. The term of office of an elective officer shall be
twothree years and shall commence immediately before the council organizes following the
officers election. The council shall exercise all of the legislative and policy-making powers of the
city and shall provide for the performance of all duties and obligations imposed upon the city by
law.
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3.2. - Expiration of terms; qualification of appointees to fill vacancies.
The terms of threetwocouncil members shall expire in each year, except that in each secondthird
year, beginning in 2019 counting from 1959, the terms of the mayor andof threetwocouncil
members shall expire. When appointments are made to fill vacancies in the manner provided
bysection 2.13(a) of this Charter, appointees shall qualify for and assume the duties of office
within ten days after appointment, unless such time be extended for not more than sixty days by
council.
Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to submit Proposition No. 1to the qualified
voters at the October 3, 2017regular municipal election which would amend the Seward City
Charter Section 3.1 and Section 3.2in substantially the following form:
PROPOSITION NO. 1
Shall the Seward City Charter 3.1 and 3.2 be amended to elect council members and the mayor to
three year terms rather than two year terms?
Yes ________________________ No _____________________________
A “YES” vote approves the proposed amendments toSeward City Charter 3.1. - Composition;
powers and duties generally; term of officeandSeward City Charter3.2. - Expiration of terms;
qualification of appointees to fill vacancies,electing the council and mayor to three year terms, and
would be implemented as follows:in 2017 all seats would be elected for two years; in 2018 there
would be one two-year council seat and two three-year council seats elected, and in 2019 there would
be one one- council year seat and two three-year council seatselected, as well as a mayor seat for a
three year term.
A “NO” vote rejects the proposed amendments to Charter Section 3.1and Section 3.2, andmaintains
the current two year terms of office.
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Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 4. The amendment set forth in Section 1 shall become effective upon its approval by
a majority of the qualified voters at the October 3, 2017municipal election, as provided in Section
14.7 of the Charter of the City of Seward.
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PASSED AND APPROVEDby the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 24day of
July, 2017.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Jean Bardarson, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
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Johanna Kinney, MMC
City Clerk
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L TO ORDER
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The July 10, 2017 regular meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at 7:00
p.m. by Mayor Jean Bardarson.
OPENING CEREMONY
ieutenant Doreen Valadez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
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LL CALL
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There were present:
Marianna Keil presiding and
Ristine Casagranda Dave Squires
Sue McClure Deborah Altermatt
Erik Slater
comprising a quorum of the Council; and
Jim Hunt, City Manager
Johanna Kinney, City Clerk
Will Earnhart, City Attorney
Absent – Bardarson
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR
PUBLIC HEARING
Kelley Lane wanted to know when the empty city lotson First Avenue would be for sale and
was also hoping for a paving schedule for the summer.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Casagranda/McClure) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Squires addedto the agenda a discussion on directing administration and staff to enhance fireworks
regulations and create a citation program for enforcement.
Hunt requested council add to the agenda to schedule a work session to discuss the rebasing formula
for the Long Term Care Facility.
Motion Passed Unanimous
The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items:
Approval of the June 26, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
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Appoint Iris Darling to the Historic Preservation Commission, with a term expiring May, 2020.
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Proclamations & Awards – None
Borough Assembly Report. Kenn Carpentersaid they haven’t met since the end of June,
so he planned to come back at the next council meeting to give a report.
City ManagerReport. Jim Huntreported the following purchase orders between $10,000
and $50,000 were approved by him since the last council meeting:$19,933 to Sitelines Park and
Playground for fire rings with tipback bases for the Parks and Recreation Department, and $11,600 to
Harmon Construction for a windscreen door for the Branson Pavilion.
In response to citizen comments, Assistant City Manager Ron Longstated he was
organizing the lot sale and believed they were close to going up for bidding.
Hunt recommended the public call Public Works with inquiries on the paving schedule. He
would be attending the first meeting of the Eastern Peninsula Highway Emergency Service Area
Board in Cooper Landing on July 11, 2017.
In response to Casagranda,staff stated the electric lines and poles along the boardwalk lagoon
would be removed when the boring project was completed.Casagranda stated she had many
inquiries about the paving schedule and hoped some kind of tentative schedule could be compiled.
Hunt agreed to provide such a schedule to the clerk to notice the public and publish on the city
website.
City Attorney Report. Will Earnhartstated he continued to work on contracts and record
request inquiries.Things appeared to be running smoothly.Earnhart stated fireworks should still be
considered illegal in the city limits, and was prepared to speak more about it later in the meeting.
Other Reports, Announcements and Presentations– None
PUBLIC HEARINGS– None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS –None
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2017-038, Amending Rule 16 Of The City Council Rules Of Procedure To Reflect
Changes Made To The Evaluation Process For The City Attorney, City Clerk, And City
Manager.
Motion (Casagranda/McClure) Approve Resolution 2017-038
Motion to Amend (Altermatt/Casagranda) Amend Resolution 2017-038, replacing the
language “The employee will be invited to
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complete a self-evaluation…” with “The
employee shall complete a self-
evaluation….” under the Self-Evaluation
portion of Section 1.
Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous
Motion to Amend (Casagranda/ ) Amend Resolution 2017-038, inserting the
language “Should the employee complete
the evaluation,” before the sentence, “It is
the responsibility of the employee to….”
Motion Died for a lack of second.
Main Motion Passed Unanimous
Other New Business Items
Discussion on directing administration and staff to enhance fireworks regulations and create a
citation program for enforcement.
Squires stated he was informed the provision in Title 10 of the Seward City Code that
prohibited the use of fireworks was removed last year.He did not think that was a change he would
have supported, but did note in the adoption of the 2012 International Fire Code which was adopted
by the City Council,afireworks permitting process was establishedthrough that. Squires noted that
process did not have to come to council, which he agreed with.Another section of this fire code
stated fireworks were prohibited, other than an approved permitting process,by statute. Squires
stated he would like to tighten up this prohibition by implementing a citation program.He didn’t
think a citation program needed to go as far as the State of Alaska’s citation of a misdemeanor, but
some kind of citation, especially with injury or property damages, would be ideal to him.
Keil didn’t know how the city could impose something like this because they didn’t have a
municipal court to enforce citations.
In response to a question, Earnhart stated city parking tickets were written according to city
ordinance. Police Lieutenant Doreen Valadezsaid if the police had to investigate on the illegal
discharge of fireworks, they could use state statutes that pertained to assault and endangerment, if
injury or property damage occurred.Beyond that, the Seward Police Department didn’t currently
have any grounds to prohibit fireworks, or a mechanism to enforce such a ban.
Council directed administration to research information on prohibiting fireworks with a
possible citation program to bring forward for public comment and review. Council could then
determine if a work session was necessary at that point.
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Schedule a work session to discuss the rebasing formula for Providence Seward Mountain Haven
Long Term Care Facility.Council scheduled a work session on this topic for Monday, July 24,
2017 at 6:00 p.m.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
On-going City Project and Goal List.
Second Quarterly Report from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Memorandum on using electronic devices at meetings.
Letters from International Institute of Municipal Clerks, issuing the designation of Master Municipal
Clerk (MMC) to City Clerk Johanna Kinney and Deputy City Clerk Brenda Ballou.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Squires said Seward had a good Fourth of July, and he agreed with the attorney that the
fireworks issue was not as prevalent this year as compared to other years.He was concerned about
waiting too long to put language back in the code, though.
McClurecongratulated the clerks on their Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) designations. She
was involved with the race committee, and thanked everyone who volunteered for the race.Other
than the flies, the day went very well.There were few injuries and the whole day went smoothly. She
reminded the public that the Seward Silver Salmon Derby was approaching and volunteers were
needed for that as well.
Casagranda complimented Wolfgang Kurtz with Seward Public Radio and their morning
talk show.It was entertaining andinformative.She said to use caution with athletes swimming in the
water and biking on the highway this weekend.She gave compliments for a smooth Fourth of July.
Casagranda noted there were a couple other paving companies in town working in conjunction with
Knik Construction that could pave resident driveways, too.
Altermattcongratulated the clerks again on their accomplishment of Master Municipal
Clerk.The Fourth of July went very smoothly, it was quiet and it was well run. There was an
incident recently in the harbor with a boat turning over.Altermatt noted this event received an
immediate response by emergency and non-emergency personnel,as well as citizens, and that was
amazing to see.
Slaterechoed the comments about the Fourth of July and agreed it went very smooth. Crews
did a great job. He congratulated the clerks on their MMC designations as well.Slater thought
paving seemed to be going well, crews were working well and doing a good job with traffic.
Keilgave condolences of the council to the family of Leo Kunnuk Jr. and Leo Kunnuk III,
who both recently passed away.She thanked Iris Darling for applying for the Historic Preservation
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Commission.Keil congratulated Will Earnhart’s son, who placed fourth in the Mount Marathon
Junior Race.
Huntthanked the Chamber of Commerce for the best fireworks show ever.He stated he
would continue to follow up on his requests to get the Post Office parking lot cleaned up.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Lynda Paquettesaid she spoke to the City Council in January, 2017about becoming a “We
Love Us” community.In May, 2017,the council proclaimed their support for the “We Love Us”
model for the community.Paquette offered some free workshops on intentional living and
recommended the book Revolutionary Agreementsby Marian Head.She stated information on these
workshops was on Seward City News for those interested.She asked where the flowers that used to
be downtown went.
COUNCIL ANDADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS
Casagranda had the same question on the hanging flower baskets on the light poles.
McCluresaid it was the Lion’s Club that provided it last year, it was community/citizen
driven volunteered.
Casagrandasuggested setting up an adopt-a-pot (or pole) to bring flowers back to
downtown.
Hunt thanked the Alaska State Troopers and all members of the police force for having a
great visible presence before, during, and after the Fourth of July festivities.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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Johanna Kinney, MMC Jean Bardarson
City Clerk Mayor
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MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Johanna Kinney, City Clerk
DATE:May 22, 2017
RE:City projects and goals - REVISED
The following list of City Council projects and goals wasreviewedand discussed at the March 20, 2017 City
Council Work Session, and revisedasfollows:
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1.New ADA accessible parking location on west side of City Hall – construction underway as of 6/2017
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2.Set location for Satellite Fire Station and Public Works Building
3.Expand current Council Chambers
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4.Discussion on Air Force Rec Camp Site
5.Harbor crane
6.Saltwater Heat Pump Project
7.Energy Efficiency of City Hall
8.Ground Transportation for Ambulance Services
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9.Animal Shelter Improvements – council passed a resolution 2/13/2017
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10.City Hall Elevator – council passed a resolution 6/24/2017
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11.Research elected/appointed official tele-conferencing possibilitiesfor meetings
3
12.Refine Executive Session Procedures–work session held on May 8, 2017, Clerk prepared memo in
May 22, 2017 packet
13.Update the KPB Tsunami Warning message toinclude specific reference to the local radio
station (91.7/106.1)
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14.Incentivize family entertainment-type businesses to come to Seward
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15.Affordable Housing (including Summer Worker Housing) –work sessions held May 22, 2017, June
12, 2017, July 11, 2017
16.Develop South Harbor Uplands – council supported PACAB recommendations, set building height limit
17.Seward Community Health Center Expansion
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18.Building Maintenance
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19.LED Light Conversions
1 Potential Work Session
2 Address as a budget consideration
3 Awaiting City Attorney input - #11 will be scratched unless City Attorney advises differently
4 Currently underway
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Jul 30 - Aug 5
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Aug 6 - 12
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8:00am 5:00pm 8:00am 5:00pm
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7:00pm 10:30p6:00pm 9:30pm
m CC Mtg P&Z WS (City
(Chambers)Annex
Building)
Aug 13 - 19
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Aug 20 - 26
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7:00pm 10:30p
m CC Mtg
(Chambers)
Aug 27 - Sep 2
Nanci Richey17/19/2017 9:57 AM
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September 2017October 2017
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September 2017
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Aug 2728293031Sep 12
Aug 27 - Sep 2
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Holiday (Offices
m P&Z Mtg m PACAB
(City Annex Mtg
Building)
Sep 3 - 9
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7:00pm 10:30p
m CC Mtg
(Chambers)
Sep 10 - 16
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6:00pm 9:30pm 12:00pm 2:00p
P&Z WS (Citym PACAB
Annex Work Session
Building)(Chambers)
6:30pm 10:00p
m HP Mtg &
Sep 17 - 23
WS
(Chambers)
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7:00pm 10:30p
m CC Mtg
(Chambers)
Sep 24 - 30
Nanci Richey17/19/2017 9:58 AM
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