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OF SEWARD,ALASKA by: Meszaros
RESOLUTION 2019-094
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROPRIATING $233,905.44 TO REPLACE THE
NORTHEAST LAUNCH RAMP
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) sent
representatives to Seward in June, 2019 to evaluate the project and consider whether to provide
grant funds for the replacement of the North East launch ramp to include docks, drainage,
pavement,new concrete planks and new galvanized steel piling; and
WHEREAS, if the City commits to the required 25% match for this project, ADF&G
will proceed to engineer the project and seek funds for construction; and
WHEREAS, administration recommends utilizing the remaining funds in the amount of
$233,905.44 from the South Harbor Launch Ramp replacement project toward the North East
Harbor Launch Ramp replacement project; and
WHEREAS, the City will seek grant funding through ADF&G which grant funds would
be expected to cover 75% of the cost of replacing the North Harbor Launch Ramp and docks;
and
WHEREAS, when the total amount of funds is known for the City's 25% match
administration will bring back a resolution requesting the additional funding for the construction
phase of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. Funding in the amount of$233,905.44 is hereby appropriated from the South
Harbor Launch ramp project account no. 11420-0000-3710-0000-11430 to the North East Harbor
Launch Ramp project infrastructure account no. 11430-0000-8101.
Section 2.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
12th day of November, 2019.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-094
AYES: Seese, Butts, Osenga, McClure, Terry
NOES: Lane, Baclaan
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 12, 2019
To: Scott Meszaros, City Manager ��
From: Norm Regis, Harbormaster
Agenda Item: Re-appropriating $233,905:.44 of unspent funds from the South Harbor
Launch Ramp replacement project toward the replacement of the North East
Harbor Launch Ramp.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game ("ADF&G") conducted an evaluation of the
North East Harbor Launch Ramp in 2019 and recommended that the launch ramp be replaced. The
ramp requires increasing levels of maintenance and while we are currently able to utilize the ramp,it
has become more of a safety issue due to rotting wood,the concrete planks are failing at an alarming
rate necessitating replacement.
ADF&G has access to grant funds to replace the launch ramp, with the grant covering 75% of the
cost,provided the City matches the grant with a 25%contribution. With the future decline of State
and Federal grant funding, this is a great opportunity to pursue outside funding while this grant is
still available. If the City commits to the availability of its 25% match, ADF&G will proceed with
the engineering and design for this project, and ADF&G will apply for grant funds on eward's
behalf, and will provide construction administration if the project proceeds.
With the remaining funds from the South Harbor Launch ramp being appropriated towards this
project would limit the additional funds needed to be appropriated from the Harbor MRRF,CPV and
parking funds respectively toward the City's 2P'O' match.
When ADF&G approves the project and sends the City of Seward the grant paperwork, the
administration will bring forward a resolution to award a contract to replace the North East Harbor
Launch Ramp and appropriate the additional grant funds for this project. Without Council
commitment to fund the 25%City match,ADF&G will not proceed with engineering and design,nor
apply for grant funds on behalf of the City.
INTENT:
To commit$233,905.44 of unspent funds from the South Harbor Launch Ramp replacement project
to be used toward the North East Harbor Launch Ramp replacement and show a commitment to
ADF&G that the City of Seward will fund the 25'1�1� match.
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CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (Page 16 3.3.1): Maintain a thriving port of......_..�..
1. Seward through harbor improvements, infrastructure expansion, and X
implantation of management plans.~ .. �......- .... µ �a . .,..... ........................... ........
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�. Strategic Plan (Page 7): Complete the renovation of the Boat Harbor. X
....3..M.........��orts Fisoat Harbor Plan �1.........�.�..�_................................_....... ......._..........�.�......�....,. ......... .�
Seward B (Page , 4.7): Work with ADF&G using X
Sp h Restoration funds to build or rebuild boat ramps.
FISCAL NOTE: Funding in the amount of$419,119.43 was appropriated from the CPV fund to
the South Harbor Launch Ramp project through Council RES 2018-076. After project
completion, $233,905.44 remain unspent in the project fund. Approving this resolution would
appropriate and transfer$233,905.44 to the North East Harbor Launch Ramp project to be used
toward the City's required 25% match.
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approves Resolution 2019-094 appropriating $233,905.44 of unused funds
from the South Harbor Launch Ramp replacement project toward the replacement of the North
East Harbor Launch ramp project.
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