HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2023-084 Scheffler Creek Appropriation CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Sponsored by: Regis
RESOLUTION 2023-084
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $15,424 TOWARDS THE CITY'S SHARE OF FUNDING FOR THE
SCHEFFLER CREEK FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, The Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area is considering the
opportunity to evaluate Scheffler Creek; and
WHEREAS, The Flood Board met on July 10 and determined that it is the Seward
Community interest to proceed with a project to conduct mitigation investigative measures at
Scheffler Creek; and
WHEREAS,the proposed project will develop and analyze four possible scenarios to
potentially improve flooding in the Forest Acres Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the project will improve understanding of the hydraulics of the creek,
evaluate existing mitigation measures, modify current LiDAR data, and provide a summary
of recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward will be receiving $56,310.58 back from project
savings on the USACE feasibility study for the Japanese Creek project; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost is $30,848 and the Kenai Peninsula Borough is
requesting the City of Seward contribute half of the total project cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes a City matching contribution of$15,424
towards the Scheffler Creek Flood Mitigation Project.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of$15,424 is hereby appropriated from the Capital
Acquisition Fund 80010-0000-7010 Engineering Expense Account.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward,Alaska,this 24th
day of July, 2023.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-084
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Osenga, Calhoon, Wells, Barnwell, DeMoss, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Finch
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: July 24, 2023
To: City Council
From: Norm Regis,Acting City Manager
Subject: Resolution 2023-084: Authorizing The Matching Funds In The Amount
Of $15,424 Towards The City's Share Of Funding For The Scheffler
Creek Flood Mitigation Project,And Appropriating Funds
Background and justification:
At the request of the Kenai Peninsula Borough; AWR Engineering recently completed work on a
project to analyze and map flooding along the Japanese Creek alluvial fan. Because Japanese
Creek and Scheffler Creek both impact flooding in the Forest Acres subdivision, Scheffler Creek
was also analyzed and associated flood extents were mapped as apart of that project. After
presenting the project results to the Seward-Bear Creek Flood Service Area (SBCFSA)Board,
the Board thought it would be helpful to analyze options to potentially mitigate flooding caused
by Scheffler Creek.
AWR Engineering will develop and analyze four scenarios to potentially improve flooding in the
Forest Acres Subdivision from Scheffler Creek. These scenarios are described below and are
based on a combination of feedback from the Board and analysis of the previously completed
flood extents and area hydraulics.
1. Upstream Improvements: This alternative will improve the channel capacity in the upstream
area of Scheffler Creek by raising the elevation of Barwell Street and adding an embankment to
the west of Barwell Street, as well as possibly increasing the size of the culverts along Barwell
Street and Phoenix Road.
2. Downstream Improvements: This alternative will improve the downstream flood extents by
raising the elevation of Dairy Hill Lane and increasing the size of the current culverts conveying
the creek into the lagoon.
3. Phoenix Road Improvements: This alternative will improve conveyance of flood waters across
Phoenix Road to the downstream lagoon by adding cross culverts and improving the drainage
ditches along Phoenix Road.
4. Combination Improvements: A final alternative will be developed that will combine some or
all components of the first three alternatives to maximize the flood mitigation.
The total project cost is $30,848 and the Kenai Peninsula Borough is requesting the City of Seward
contribute half of the total project cost.
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Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with(citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 2.2.9 Public Safety: Support Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: S 15,424
This legislation(✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
x Creates expenditure in amount of: $ 15,424
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s): 8100-0000-7010 Engineering Expense Account.
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund(✓):
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking Water Healthcare
Motor Pool x Other Capital Acquisition
Note:amounts are unaudited
Available Fund Balance $ 216,423
Finance Director Signature:
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Attorney Review
RxYes Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
Approve Res.q
Other:
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