HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2004-091
I
I
I
Sponsored by: Shealy
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2004-91
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROPRIATING THE $257,000 LEGISLATIVE
APPROPRIATION FOR THE FIRE/RESCUE/SECURITY VESSEL
WHEREAS, the Fire Master Plan of 1986 identifies the need for a fire/ rescue vessel and a
fire boat has been on the list of capitol projects for the Fire Department since the Plan was compiled;
and
WHEREAS, The City of Seward is a major port for the State of Alaska Ferry system, cruise
ships and commercial and private watercraft which have elevated security concerns; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward submitted the fire/rescue/ security vessel on the 2003
federal legislative request list that was presented in Washington DC; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward received funds in the amount of $257,000 for the fire/
rescue/ security vessel from the 108th Congress under Public Law 108-108 as stated in the letter from
the Director of State and Private Forestry, dated February 4,2004; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward charges 5% administrative fee for special projects, leaving a
balance of $244,761.90 for the purchase of the fire/ rescue/ security vessel.
NOW, THEREF;ORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. Funds in the amount of $257,000 are hereby appropriated from federal
appropriations account 853-8531-4680-0100 to capital outlay account 853-8531-5930.
Section 2.
This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this nrd day of
August, 2004.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2004-91
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
~~-h~ ~~
Vanta Shafer, Mayor .
AYES: Branson, Clark, Dunham, Amberg, Valdatta, Anderson, Shafer
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
~:~"'\
/4/1 - 1,'-(Y\'
J Lewis~ .
City Clerk ,'lUll',
'I" ,"
.........' OF S~/+.. ""
(C t S 1) ~..~....(., ............ ~~ "
i y ea $ c},','o?t.PO~;;':1(:) ~
'. ..:>..0 ~'..
: ...~ ___ 0'" :
: i \ :
': .: SEAL :.:
~ \ 1 =
~.. . --- .. ..
-:. ".~ fl,.' ~
~ d\X"~.y~ 1, \~~,"i!:$
.., "1)-~ .......' ~c.)......
"'~ <;: OF f>,V",\,~
f/""IIIII'"
Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 23, 2004
To: Mayor and Council Members
Through: Phil Shealy, City Manager
From: David Squires, Fire Chief
Agenda Item: Acceptance of Federal Appropriation for the Fire/Rescue/Security Vessel
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
th
On February 4 2004, the City of Seward was notified of a Federal appropriation through the
th
Department of Interior and Related Agencies in the amount of $257,000. On April 12 2004, Council
and staff addressed the purpose of the appropriation, what restrictions were on the appropriation,
estimated operating costs of the vessel, the impacts to this year’s budget and notification of the RFP.
Council was told the money had been deposited in the City’s account and a special project account
th
had been set up. The RFP was sent out and three responses were returned by the May 10 2004
th
deadline. At the June 28 2004 Council meeting, Council was given Resolution #2004-76 which
awarded the contract for the construction of the fire boat to MetalCraft Marine,Inc. After approval of
the resolution, the City Manager signed the contract with MetalCraft Marine.
The City does not frequently receive direct federal appropriations other than in the form of grant
agreements and in reviewing all the paperwork for the project, we failed to properly appropriate the
funds. An appropriation is needed in order to pay the contractor.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No
1. Comprehensive Plan ____
2. Strategic Plan ____
3. Other: 1986 Fire Master Plan X ____
4. Not applicable ____
FISCAL NOTE:
Finance has established a special project account for the fire boat project (853-8531-xxxx) . The City
of Seward will receive five (5) percent administrative fees ($12,238.00) for this special project.
Project balance funds will be $244,761.90
Finance Department:_______________
Page-2-
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve resolution #2004-_____ , appropriating the Federal legislative appropriation in the
amount of $257,000 for the fire boat project (special project account 853-8531-4680-0100) to the
capitol outlay account number 853-8531-5930.