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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2003-83
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SELECT
ALTERNATIVE NO.3 FOR THE GATEWAY TO FOREST ACRES
WATERLINE AND TAKE STEPS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has accepted ADEC grant #76911 and authorized
expenditures totaling $566,571 for the Forest Acres/Gateway Waterline Project, account number
704-7042-5390; and
WHEREAS, four alternative routes have been studied in order to provide increased pressure
for fire purposes and supply water to the existing Forest Acres area as well as to open other land for
residential development; and
WHEREAS, Afognak Construction and Excavating, Inc. has proposed utilizing alternative
No.3 as developed by CRW Engineering Group, LLC and agreed to the following conditions:
1. Furnish a 60 ft right-of-way at no cost to the city;
2. Pay any cost above $566,571, by means ofa letter of credit in substantially the same
form as presented at this meeting (attached).
3. Enter in to an Agreement to pay for waterline construction in substantially the same
form as presented at this meeting (attached).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to take all steps necessary in order
that alternative No.3 as attached consisting of a water line from Gateway to Oak and Ash Streets be
constructed subject to the above conditions. This authority expires September 1, 2003.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 11 th
day of August, 2003.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2003-83
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: July 28, 2003
From: Phil Shealy, City Manager
Agenda Item: Gateway/Forest Acres Water System
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City began working on the Gateway and Forest Acres water system project by
accepting a grant from ADEC to investigate sizing and routing requirements in Res #2000-
006. Design of the system by CRW Engineering Group was authorized by Res #2001-069
and the construction grant in the amount of $566,571 was approved in Res #2002-087.
Four alternative routes have been the subject of considerable discussion with Alt #1
through the Griswold property and the Alt #2 thru the Schafer property being the initial
routes to meet the requirements of increased flow capacity. The City Council selected Alt.
#2 in Feb 2002 with a line added running east to Oak Street because this would make
more lots developable. However, this alternative only brought water, not sewer, and staff
felt that existing utility fund balances were necessary to complete other projects such as
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the harbor or 3 Ave water relocation. Discussion broke down and the property owner
revoked his offer for an easement and the Council agreed to Alternative #1 earlier this
year. Upon recommendations of staff, the Council authorized acquisition of the Griswold
easement in Res 2003-72 as required for Alt #1 and future needs in the area.
In order to provide development opportunities and enhance the tax base within the city, Mr.
Schafer has now proposed that in return for selecting Alt #3, he will meet a number of
conditions including capping the city expense at the grant amount, providing the necessary
right-of-way at no cost and constructing the necessary improvements including sewer as
part of a subdivision agreement for abutting properties using a LID process.
A decision as to the route for this waterline should be made as soon as possible in that the
engineers are currently working on Alt #1 as previously directed, although they have
indicated that most of the field work has been completed for Alt #3. At a minimum we will
need an easement and agreement relating to cost prior to instructing CRW to proceed with
Alt #3 which may cause a time delay in bidding the project.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No
1. Comprehensive Plan X
2. Strategic Plan X
3. Other
FISCAL NOTE:
This project is funded by a $396,600 grant and a City contribution of $169,971. Under the
agreement with Afognak, the City is not expected to make further financial contributions
toward Alternate #3 route, as Afognak has agreed to pay any additional costs above
$566.571. If the City seeks to install the water line along the East-West Hemlock route at
a later date, that would be done entirely at the City’s expense
Approved by Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2003-_______ authorizing the City Manager to select Alt #3
with Afognak agreeing to (1) furnish a 60 ft right-of-way at no cost to the city, (2) pay any
cost above $566,571, (3) participate in a LID for sewer and electrical services and (4)
enter in to a Subdivision Agreement for all abutting properties.