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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2003-64
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN THE PROJECT COOPERATION AGREEMENT (PCA)
WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS
(PROJECT)
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has long pursued the expansion of the Small
Boat Harbor; and
WHEREAS, in 1998, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District,
(USACE) completed a Feasibility Study and an Environmental Assessment for the
project, both of which were approved in 1999; and
WHEREAS, the Feasibility Study was favorable and the project was approved by
Congress in FY1999; and
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WHEREAS, the City sought, and received, $2.9 million in matching funds from
the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities in 2000 and a
$1.3 million Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration grant in
2001; and
WHEREAS, the Project failed to gain federal funding until FY 2002, when $1
million was appropriated for design and construction; and
WHEREAS, the remainder of federal funds, approximately $4.0 million, is
earmarked for appropriation in FY2003 and the USACE is preparing contract
specifications for construction beginning in the fall of2003; and
WHEREAS, as with all federal projects, a PCA must be signed pnor to
construction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized and directed to sign, on behalf of the
City of Seward, the Project Cooperation Agreement with the Department of the Army for
the construction of the harbor improvements, in substantial form as presented at this
meeting.
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Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2003-64
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska
this 9th day of June, 2003.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: June 9, 2003
Through: Kris Erchinger, Acting City Manager
From: Harbormaster, James B. Beckham
Agenda Item: Authorizing the City Manager to Sign, on Behalf of the
City of Seward, the Project Cooperation Agreement
(PCA) with the Department of the Army for the
Construction of the Harbor Improvements.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward has long pursued the expansion of the Small Boat Harbor. In 1998, the U. S.
Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, (USACE) completed a Feasibility Study and an
Environmental Assessment for the project, both of which were approved in 1999. The Project failed
to gain federal funding until FY 2002, when $1 million was appropriated for design and construction.
Additionally, the City sought, and received, $2.9 million in matching funds from the State of Alaska,
Department of Transportation and Public Facilities in 2000 and a $1.3 million Department of
Commerce, Economic Development Administration grant in 2001. The remainder of federal funds,
approximately $4.0 million, is earmarked for appropriation in FY2003 and the USACE is preparing
contract specifications for construction beginning in the fall of 2003. Execution of the PCA is
required prior to construction.
1. Comprehensive Plan X
Economic Development, Small Boat Harbor Development: expand and maximize potential of the
existing harbor.
Transportation Facilities, Harbors: Continue to support, promote, enhance and develop harbor
facilities…
2. Strategic Plan X_
Economic Base ,Improve and Expand Maritime Facilities: complete eastward expansion of the
Small Boat Harbor
3. Other: Small Boat Harbor Management Plan X
Harbor Development, New Harbor Development and Expansion: …expand the existing harbor…
FISCAL NOTE:
Approved by Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approves Resolution 2003-64 authorizing the CityManager to sign the PCA with the
Department of the Army for the Construction of the Harbor Improvements.