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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -008
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A
PROPOSAL TO THE EXXON VALDEZ OIL SPILL TRUSTEE COUNCIL
FOR A VESSEL WASH DOWN PAD FOR THE SEWARD MARINE
INDUSTRIAL CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $739,100
WHEREAS, the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) operates a 250 -ton Marine
Travelift and completes an average of 85 lifts each calendar year; and
WHEREAS, the SMIC yard currently operates without a means to wash and collect waste
water from vessel cleaning operations; and
WHEREAS, the standard operating procedure is for each vessel to have a tarp placed under
to vessel to collect debris, and this mechanism for collection of bottom paint and hull washing water
would be improved with the installation of a concrete wash down pad and water treatment system;
and
WHEREAS, the benefits for this project include convenience for customers and businesses
looking to perform routine maintenance on their vessel, and environmental benefits from the
collection of wash water and bottom paint; and
WHEREAS, this project is recommended in the Seward Marine Industrial Center's
Development Plan as adopted by City Council Resolution 2008 -33 under the Environment and
Waste Management section.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to submit a proposal to the Exxon Valdez Oil
Spill Trustee Council for a vessel wash down pad for the Seward Marine Industrial Center in the
amount of $739,100.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -008
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 14 day of
February, 2011.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Willard E. Dunham, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Smith, Shafer, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bardarson, Keil, Casagranda
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: February 14, 2011
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Agenda Item: A resolution in support of a proposal to the
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council for a
vessel wash down pad for the Seward Marine
Industrial Center.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council has released their invitation for proposals for federal
fiscal year 2012. The invitation calls for proposals in the four focus areas of 1.) herring; 2.) long -term
monitoring of marine conditions and injured resources; 3.) harbor protection and marine restoration
and 4.) lingering oil. The harbor protection and marine restoration area is further divided into
additional sections including: 1.) storm water, wastewater, and harbor projects; 2.) marine debris
removal and 3.) response, damage assessment, and restoration implications. Additional information
may be found at the EVOS website at: www.evostc.state.ak.us /
The City of Seward intends to submit a proposal for a vessel wash down pad for vessels lifted at the
Seward Marine Industrial Center utilizing the 250 -ton marine travelift. This wash down pad will allow
for the collection wash water, marine bio- fouling, and loose hull material (such as bottom - paint). This
proposal will be for full funding of all permitting, engineering, materials, and construction for this
vessel wash down pad. This infrastructure upgrade was discussed at length in the 2009 Seward
Marine Industrial Center Uplands Operational Analysis completed by Northern Economics. The Ports
of Wrangell, Valdez, and Kodiak have concrete wash down areas for vessels utilizing their marine
travelifts.
INTENT: To support a proposal to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council for a vessel wash
down pad at the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the
Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council
Rules of Procedures or Other Plans or Policies:
Yes (List Below) No
1. Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan
Develop environmentally acceptable repair stations... Pave wash down station with rain water encapsulations.
2. Strategic Plan
Economic Base, Improve and Expand Maritime Facilities
FISCAL NOTE:
This proposal to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council will be for an amount of $739,100 to
include mobilization, sitework and materials, electrical work, engineering fees, and a City of Seward
10% grant management overhead fee. There is no required match for this grant. The construction
costs for this project were estimated b PND Engineering, Inc.
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council approves Resolution No. 01011 00% authorizing the City Manager to submit a
proposal to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council for a vessel wash down pad at the Seward
Marine Industrial Center.
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