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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04062011 PACAB Packet brot.u)e/v Commerce Advisory Post and Board Regular Meeting of SFsk V c:,;; O b *4wer' q S • .. April 6, 2011 Council Chambers Noon SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeting April 6, 2011 12:OOPM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Ron Long, Chair 1. CALL TO ORDER Board Member Term Expires 07/2011 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Bruce Jaffa Board Member 3. ROLL CALL Term Expires 07/2012 4. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND Deborah Altermatt REPORTS Board Member Term Expires 07/2013 A. AKRR Representative- Louis Bencardino Daniel Oliver Board Member B. Harbormaster Report —Kari Anderson Term Expires 07/2012 C. Administration Report- Michelle Weston Daryl Schaefermeyer Board Member Term Expires 07/2012 5. Citizens' comments on any subject except those items Robert Buck scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in Board Member will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited Term Expires 07/2012 to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this Bob Linville agenda item.] Board Member Term Expires 07/2011 6. Approval of agenda and consent agenda [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by Phillip Oates asterisk ( *). Consent Agenda items are not considered City Manager separately unless a Board Member so requests. In the Kari Anderson event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Harbor Master Agenda.] . Suzi Towsley Executive Liaison City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda April 6, 2011 1 Page 1 7. INFOMATIONAL ITEMS, REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS — A. Letter from Kirk Hoessle, Kenai Fjords Sea Treks Page 3 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Discuss updates to the SMIC Development plan . Page 8 B. Discussion of Future Slip Configuration off of Z float Page 29 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Set next work session for April 29 as a Work Session with City Council to discuss PACAB Priorities Outlined by Council During April 5th work session B. March 2, 2011 Regular Meeting minutes Page 33 10. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required) - A. Rob Buck Resignation .Page 37 B. NOAA Fisheries Survey . Page 38 C. 2011 PACAB Budget . .Page 39 11. BOARD COMMENTS 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS [5 minutes per individual - Each individual has one opportunity to speak] 13. BOARD AND ADMINSTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS'COMMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda April 6, 2011 2 Page 2 February 28, 2011 Phillip Oates, City Manager of Seward Suzi Towsley, PACAB Liaison Seward, Alaska • REGARDING: THE ELIMINATION OF A LANDING CRAFT LOADING RAMP AND STAGING AREA Dear Phillip and Suzi, By way of introduction, we have been operating water taxi services from the Seward Harbor utilizing landing crafts since 1999. Andy Wilder, the person who started the business as Weather Permitting, is still involved and the business is now known as Kenai Fjords Sea Treks DBA Weather Permitting. We have grown to own two landing crafts and, as of this summer, we will have a third landing craft vessel in operation. Weather Permitting is part of a family of companies that includes Alaska Wildland Adventures which has integrated Seward and activities based around Seward since 1985, contributing to its remarkable success as a tourism destination. In addition to providing water taxi services to a number sea kayak guiding companies and independent kayakers, Weather Permitting provides all the freight and passenger transportation for a sister company, Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge (KFGL). KFGL is a $3 million investment that is a joint venture with Port Graham Corporation on their lands and is located on Pedersen Lagoon in Aialik Bay. On a daily basis, freight and passengers are loaded and transported to the Lodge. The Seward Harbor has designated a loading area for landing crafts that we have utilized since 1999. At first, it was the northwest area of the harbor that was then renovated for the boat lift. Because of this, in 2007 or 2008, the designated area was shifted to the existing gravel ramp in the northeast area and we have used this successfully for several years. Upon learning last week that Z Float had been installed and that the gravel loading ramp no longer existed, Andy Wilder and I met with Seward Harbormaster Kari Anderson on Friday, February 25 to discuss the situation. She recommended that we write the two of you to state our concerns. With the support of the City of Seward, we have built several companies based upon a business model that provides for the efficient loading of landing crafts. In addition, our businesses provide services to a variety of other businesses that in turn provide economic gain to the City of Seward. The businesses that I own and operate that will be severely hampered by the disappearance of the landing craft loading area include: • Kenai Fjords Sea Treks DBA Weather Permitting (operating water taxi services for kayak companies, kayakers, Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge, and NPS) • Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge (whose freight and passengers are carried by Weather Permitting) • Alaska Wildland Adventures (whose trips make up about 40% of the guests at Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge) 3 The Seward businesses and organizations that we service that will be severely hampered by the disappearance of the landing craft loading area include, but are not limited to: • Kayak Adventures Worldwide • Adventure 60 North • Liquid Adventures • Kenai Fjords National Park • Independent kayakers and other companies that use our services As you can see, the economic impact of the collective activities of all the above mentioned companies that will be impacted by the elimination of a landing craft loading area is substantial —and there are other companies impacted as well. The economic impacts go far beyond the vessel services as they include local spending in Seward for accommodations, meals, souvenirs, supplies, and other goods and services. Most all of the passengers we take on our vessels spend at least one night in the Seward area before and/or after their trip. These are patrons of companies whose business model has been built on the ability for a landing craft to pull up to a designated beach within the harbor to load passengers and cargo —a business model that up to now had the full support and encouragement of the City of Seward. Please understand that I am not requesting special treatment for our businesses. I am making a case for a beach landing area within the harbor for ANY landing craft. Perhaps the area could even be suitable for the large landing crafts, such as the Flying D and others, who need to load cargo efficiently from time to time. Seward will no doubt continue to be a critical hub for guided adventures to Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park well into the future and, as these opportunities grow, so will the need for more landing crafts to depart Seward and provide access to the rugged seacoast beyond. We believe it is important to continue to provide an area for landing craft loading for the immediate need, and also to have the foresight to plan and provide the proper facilities far into the future. WHAT IS NEEDED A separated and designated landing ramp is needed for the loading of landing crafts with an adjacent staging area for cargo. Exactly what has been eliminated in the northeast corner of the harbor is needed: a gravel ramp where cargo can be backed as close to the landing area as possible via vehicle or trailer and space to offload and stage cargo while loaded onto landing crafts. WHY IT IS NEEDED Landing crafts carry passengers as well as cargo of various sorts. The cargo we take on a daily basis include the following: sea kayaks, gear for multi -day sea kayaking trips, luggage and gear for Lodges and cabin overnights, food and supplies, building materials, small vehicles, trailers, and propane tanks on custom trailers. This cargo all needs to be staged for efficient loading and, due to the cumbersome sizes and unique aspects, must be hand carried onto the landing crafts. It can take as long as 30 minutes or more to load. We load two to three vessels EACH AND EVERY DAY of the busy summer season. For our companies alone, our loading times are around 7 :30am and again about 9:30am every day. Two or three vessels return to the harbor to unload again every day between 5pm and 6pm. Due to the time and space constraints involve 4 we utilized the public launch ramps or our slips for loading and unloading, the resulting congestion, inconvenience, and time delays for other harbor users would be quite substantial. The other factor that must be mentioned is safety. At least four times a day we are loading and unloading passengers along with their gear. This could create unsafe and high risk conditions near existing launch ramps, considering the congested traffic, backing of heavy trailers, and other dangers. Loading and unloading via the slips of the vessels would add greatly to an already congested scene, as the high - volume day trip companies depart and arrive about the same time as our landing crafts. Loading • luggage, kayaks, and the formidable supplies would provide a lot of inconvenience and delays for the tour companies that currently load from the slips. SOLUTIONS TO CONSIDER I will offer some potential solutions that may be worthy of your consideration. Others may also exist. Photos of these areas are included.= Access Gravel Ramp and Beach Landing Zone West of Z Float Access. We believe a ramp could be provided just west of the new access ramp to Z Float. There is already a break in the rock pilings as a result in the construction of the access ramp to Z Float. Because the gravel ramp was a pre- existing condition, permits for this provision may be streamlined or unnecessary. Space exists in this parking area to designate as a loading and staging zone. This area was utilized successfully for 4 or more years, is away from the congestion of other areas, and already appears to have proper grade. The new breakwater dikes have better protected this area, thus a ramp through the rock pilings could be justified. 1 :h ,', tA f -,IV , $ d1 t?I r i ,1 ° Just West of Z Float Access Ramp -- possible location for Landing Craft Loading and Staging 5 ' Area west of Z Float Access Ramp from West Access Gravel Ramp and Beach Landing Zone North of NE Launch Ramp. This area may have some potential for a long term solution. An access road, staging area, and gravel ramp can be constructed with reasonable cost to provide access to this corner area ?� , rye WIIS A : w �y i � ' r i a T r r Zb. M b � ' • z ■• dik 6 I am very much open to participating in any necessary process to work toward a solution of this problem. Please give me a call at your earliest convenience so that we may discuss the situation. The 2011 summer season is upon us and it looks to be a very busy and productive one for us. We would like to have solutions in place before we begin operations on May 1. I can be reached at the Alaska Wildland Adventures office in Girdwood at 907 - 783 -2928, and I or a key staffer would be available most any time for meetings in Seward. Respectfully, ok Kirk Hoessle, President Kenai Fjords Sea Treks DBA Weather Permitting, and Alaska Wildland Adventures PO Box 389 Girdwood, Alaska 99587 Phone: 907 - 783 -2928 Fax: 907 - 783 -2130 www.alaskawildland.com www.alaskasportfish.com www.alaskarivertrips.com www.kenaifjordsglacierlodge.com 7 AGENDA STATEMENT of S ett, AC Date: April 6, 2011 gtASv-P To: Port and Commerce Advisory Board From: Seward Harbormaster Subject: 2011 updates to the SMIC Development Plan BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan is a direct outgrowth of the community's desire to enhance, encourage and promote an atmosphere favorable for additional private sector economic development at SMIC. The Plan contains only advisory elements comprised of goals, issues, and actions for SMIC. The Plan is referenced when investigating development plans, applying for grants, and developing funding strategies for development at the Seward Marine Industrial Center. The current plan is available online at: www.cityofseward.net/SMIC The City of Seward originally adopted the Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan on January 23, 1995 by Resolution 1995 -007. Through Resolution 2006 -131 the City Council assigned the Port and Commerce Advisory Board to review and update the SMIC Development Plan. The SMIC Development plan was reviewed with the Port & Commerce Advisory Board through work sessions, workshops, and public hearings in 2006 and 2007. At the October 17, 2007 regular meeting the Board passed the motion to support the Planning & Zoning Commission changes to the Plan, as amended. The Port and Commerce Advisory Board passed Resolution 2008 -01 supporting City Council adoption of the updated Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan. Seward City Council passed Resolution 2008 -33 to adopt the plan on April 28, 2008. City Administration has reviewed the plan during 2011 and drafted recommended updates to the plan. These were discussed with the Port & Commerce Advisory Board at their March 16 2011 work session. RECOMMENDATION: PACAB draft Resolution 2011- recommending updates to the SMIC Development Plan to be adopted by Seward City Council. 8 SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN Prepared By Seward Harbormaster and Community Development Department In Cooperation with the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board REVIEWED: April 6, 2011 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 THE PLAN 1 BASIC MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE 2 Basin 2 Docks 3 Shiplift Operations 4 Uplands 4 MANAGEMENT 4 LAND USE 5 Platting 5 Land Values 5 Land Uses 5 Parks and Recreation. 6 MARKETING 6 TRANSPORTATION 6 Roads 6 Parking 7 Airport 7 PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES 7 Public Facilities, 7 Public Safety 7 Public Utilities 8 ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE MANAGEMENT 8 Environmental Concerns 8 Waste Management 9 • APPEARANCE 9 Landscaping and Beautification 9 Signs 10 Zoning 10 10 Buildings 11 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 11 Appendix 11 Exhibit A. Site map Fourth of July Creek Valley 12 Exhibit B. Preliminary Subdivison Layout 13 Exhibit C. Project Overview 1980 Project Description 14 Exhibit D. Site Plan 1980 Project Description 15 Exhibit E. Land Uses 16 Exhibit F. Lease Sites 17 Exhibit G. Utility layout 18 11 SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN INTRODUCTION During the mid- 1970's, the City began developing a plan to create an industrial complex at the Fourth of July Creek area to service the maritime industry. The city annexed the valley in 1977, acquired lands through the Alaska Statehood Act Municipal Entitlement and completed the 1979 Fourth of July Creek Industrial - Development Feasibility Study. That study identified four examples of industries that would be more likely than others to locate in the Fourth of July Creek area fisheries, shipyard, petrochemical processing and heavy industry such as ore refining and bulk freight handling. The foundation for the project was a shipbuilding facility proposed by the Danish firm Burmeister -Wain to meet the high demand for new vessels in the king crab fisheries. With the crash of the fish stock in 1980, the project evolved into a mix of ship repair facilities, general cargo, fisheries processing, and other industrial uses. The project today is essentially as described in the 1980 Century - Quadra report entitled Fourth of July Creek Industrial Marine Park Project Description and shown on Figure 2 - Project Overview and Figure 3 - Site Plan (Appendix Exhibits C &D). Upon completion of a comprehensive 1981 Environmental Impact Assessment, the City embarked on a multi -year construction project that ultimately invested the majority of the city's share of the port bonds and state oil revenues in an access road, the relocation of Fourth of July Creek, a retaining dike, basin, breakwater and shiplift, for a total investment of approximately $45 million. Access, utilities and land availability helped spawn development of the sawmill and the prison within the boundaries of the Fourth of July Creek valley complex. Although The shiplift has been operational since 1985, • . .. • • . . • • .. • • • • • - • • • ff ; .. . • • • • - . and in 1990 a 250 -ton marine travelift was purchased and g supporting dock was installed. THE PLAN GOAL An action oriented document to guide the city and private enterprise in completing the development of a vibrant and successful marine industrial center. The Seward Marine Industrial Center Management Plan is a direct outgrowth of the community's desire to enhance, encourage and promote an atmosphere favorable for additional private sector economic development at the Seward Marine Industrial Center. For the purpose of this plan, the Seward Marine Industrial Center is considered to include 12 the ±100 acres immediately adjacent to the harbor basin, south of Spring Creek and west of the prison property. (Appendix Exhibit A and B) The Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan becomes a component of the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan. Whereas the comprehensive plan contains both advisory and binding elements, this plan contains only advisory elements comprised of goals, issues and actions. The binding element of the comprehensive plan is the Land Use Plan which is a legal document that must be adhered to and can be revised only by ordinance. As part of the process of finalizing the Plan, the City solicited initial suggestions from various public boards and commissions and interested grow P s such as the Seward Chamber of Commerce. The draft plan was presented to the public at advertised public hearings and through review by the aforementioned groups. The issues raised and recommendations made by those individuals and organizations are reflected in this document. An effective plan is one which is implemented. The City of Seward has a track record of accomplishing actions outlined in its plans. Recommendations from previous plans that have been accomplished within the SMIC area include: • Syncrolift with upland rail system, • 250 ton Travelift; • Bulk fuel facility; • 430' North Dock; • Fisheries dock and plant improvements; • Electrical substation; • Secondary sewer treatment plant; • Primary electrical, water and sewer systems; and • Preliminary real estate subdivision plat, • Some fill and cargo laydown area; • Some utihty`improvements including area lighting; • Campground Improvements; and • Some Real Estate Development (leases and sales) /BASIC MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE GOAL A dredged, protected basin with adequate docks, ship lifts and uplands to form a core marine industrial center that will accommodate new businesses in supporting a stable economic base with year -round jobs. The Basin envisioned by the 1980 Century - Quadra concept was enclosed, protected and dredged to -21 feet mean lower low water (MLLW) to accommodate medium draft vessels for ship repair, cargo off loading and general moorage. The basin has been dredged to 13 design with -25 foot berths adjacent to the Shiplift Dock and the North Dock. The basin is protected by a rip rap breakwater along the east shoreline, by a filled sheet pile cell breakwater along the south and southwest, and by sheet piling along a section of the North Dock. It is still open to the bay along the west and northwest sides. 1. The unenclosed basin allows swells and surges which, at times, prohibits the loading and unloading of vessels of all sizes, and contributes to the damage of dock facilities and increases the potential for accidents. a. Aggressively pursue funding and engineering to enclose and protect the SMIC basin. b. Continue to work with the Corps of Engineers to review the feasibility of federal funding involvement in the breakwater projects (as outlined in the Continuing Authorities Section 107 Project Fact Sheet). 2. Unlike a rock rip rap breakwater, the gravel .filled interconnecting sheet pile cellular cofferdams making up the South Breakwater require regular maintenance to prevent failure. a. Monitor and repair impressed current cathodic protection system as needed. b. Monitor and reapply splash zone coating as needed. Docks described in the 1980 Century - Quadra concept included an inner dock along the north basin shoreline, deepwater sheet pile cell breakwater and dock enclosing the basin, a ship repair dock, a boat ramp and other miscellaneous docks. A ship repair dock, small fish processing dock, barge ramp and medium draft cargo dock have been constructed and are in operation. Large-scale improvements to these docks are not practical until the basin can be enclosed with improvements to the existing breakwater. 1. There is a growing demand for additional General Purpose Moorage dock space. a. Construct a north-south dock approximately 400' in length on the east side of the basin to connect the Fisheries Dock and the North Dock b. To increase moorage within the basin and the deepwater dock outside the basin. 2. The North Dock is not receiving much intended use and needs to be upgraded to provide a safe and efficient working area a. Fill and create uplands behind the dock to add additional staging area to improve the efficiency and freight carrier operations at the facility. b. Repair Fendering System to remove as many protruding objects as possible from along the dock area to make loading operations more efficient and to prevent damage from loading operations. c. Surface the dock and staging areas with concrete, asphalt, crushed rock, or Roto mill (crushed asphalt) including the installation of drainage pipes. d. Upgrade the bumpering system to handle the sea swells and surges. e. Monitor and repair the cathodic protection system as needed. f Investigate options for installing a 5 ton crane for loading /offloading operations. 14 3. The Barge Ramp has never been completed and there is a concern about its need. a. If the ramp is deemed unnecessary, delete it to create additional dock face. b. Explore design options for a drive down floating dock c. Explore design options for protected areas for landing crafts to load/offload cargo 4. Fisheries Dock - • • • ' . • • . • . • • • •• . , • .. • • • • • . Monitor and repair cathodic protection system as needed. • 5. Travelift Dock - • • • • .. • . • • • .. • . Monitor and repair cathodic protection system as needed. 6. Shiplift Dock a. Repair or replace Syncrolift dock ladders, bum pering system and corrosion control of the pipe piling in the splash zone by application of a protective coating. Shiplift Operations are divided between the mobile 250 ton Travehft and the 5000 long tons Syncrolift platform. The Syncrolift was an integral, part of the original SMIC concept plan. The Travelift was purchased and put into operation. by the City in 1990 to fill the demand for lifting vessels too small to economically use the Syncrolift platform, but too large for the city's 50 ton Travelift. 1. A number of upland improvements relative to the 250 ton Travelift operation have been identified. a. Fill and grade the storage area to the correct elevation and provide drainage. b. Expand existing water and electrical systems in the boat storage area c. Develop full - service workstations for major maintenance /construction projects on vessels in order to limit the degree of maintenance allowed in the storage area d. Provide Restrooms. e Develop a vessel _. wash -down and wastewater recycling facility f Provide security for vessels, utilizing the upland area (fencing or security cameras) 2. The Syncrolift, although owned by the City, is operated by a contractor through a Maintenance and Operating Agreement. The Uplands forming SMIC were for the most part created from the material dredged during the formation of the basin. The original design called for a grade of 18 feet above MLLW. The roads are to grade, but some of land is below desired grade. Drainage ditches were placed along Delphin and Olga Streets and the north property line divert water runoff in the summer. 1. During winter, ditches and culverts freeze causing runoff to pool in the lower areas behind roads. a. Fill and grade low lying areas for proper drainage. 15 MANAGEMENT GOAL A management level that is responsive to the needs of its customers and users, adequately serves the public's needs, protects the city's investment and ensures public safety Security and concerns related to potential environmental pollution grow as the number of boats, cargo and equipment on site increase. Sufficient revenues are necessary for effective on site management and security of this public facility. 1. Seek a rate of return from the use of public facilities, land assets and equipment that will adequately cover deferred maintenance and replacement costs. 2. Review the Upland Boat Work Policy and Best Management Practices to insure compliance with the Clean Water Act and Local, State and Federal Laws and regulations where they apply. 3. Ensure that the facility and uses are consistent with the requirements of the Maritime Security Act of 2002 33.CFR 104.105 as applicable, LAND USE GOAL Sound, maximized and coordinated development of private and public uplands and facilities in support of the needs of the users and visitors Platting The city has formulated a subdivision of SMIC and the Fourth of July Creek Valley. The subdivision plat dedicates roads, and provides an as -built of utility and access easements. It creates legal lots for those existing leases and leaves the majority of the SMIC area in blocks. ,. 1. Maintain an accurate map through the survey and plat amendment for all current and future leases. Land Values In order to provide adequate public services and maintenance at SMIC, it is important that the city receive a fair market value for the use of its limited land assets. 1. The annual rental payment shall be adjusted every five years. The adjusted annual rental payment to be paid under the terms of the lease shall be the appraised fair market rental value (the "Fair Market Rental Value ") of the Leased Land at the highest and best use of the Lease Land. 16 Land Uses SMIC is zoned Industrial. The Seward Zoning Code, Table 15.10.225 Land Uses Allowed establishes what uses are allowed within that district. Uses allowed within the SMIC should focus on strengthening and enhancing the area as a center for marine and other compatible industries. 1. Review Table 15.10.225 to ensure the uses listed are compatible with the overall intent of the SMIC area. Parks and Recreation. Under state statutes, the city is required to provide public access along Spring Creek, Fourth of July Creek and Resurrection -Bay. Although the area is principally industrial, limited recreation opportunitiei be made available without interfering with surrounding industrial uses. 1. Maintain access from Nash Road to the mouth of Spring Creek and provide a camping area Include signage of the access route. 2. Maintain separation between the campground and industrial uses. MARKETING GOAL A comprehensive marketing program primarily targeting fisheries, ship repair and marine transportation industries along with a healthy and complementary mix of commercial support business Current city marketing efforts include: attendance at trade shows, , brochures and advertising. 1. Maintain identification of lands available for lease and sale. (see Appendix Exhibit F) 2. Maintain a fair market value base line from which leases will be negotiated. 3. Maintain a _ . • _ ' ... . • . . • • - ' ' website showing what lands are available for lease, and post a sign at SMIC notifying individuals and businesses who to contact for lease information. 4. Continue to encourage multiple users. 5. Evaluate utility rates to encourage more usage while ensuring a fair return to the public utility system. 6. Advertise the services of the 250 -ton Marine Travelift and storage area to increase marine related commerce, and business for maintenance and repair services. 17 7. Budget for marketing goals 8. Encourage CDQ groups and the commercial fishing fleet to do business in Seward. TRANSPORTATION GOAL An adequate transportation infrastructure that will: (1) serve the needs of the industrial complex; (2) allow for growth; and (3) attract new business to the community. Roads. Nash Road provides the only ground access to SMIC and the Fourth of July Creek area To adequately serve SMIC and attract new industries it is of the utmost importance to maintain and improve the public road system to the highest standard economically possible, to include paving. 1. Postpone paving interior SMIC streets until site and utility developments are completed. Although parking has not been a problem in the past, as more activity develops, it will become imperative that vehicles park in designated areas off public roads and away from equipment activity. 2. Ensure that all lease sites include adequate area to comply with parking requirements set forth in the zoning code,' and that lessees provide on site parking for employees and customers. 3. Maintain signage in parking areas in support of the public docks. Although not directly associated with SMIC, having a well maintained airport is an important transportation link for the delivery of parts, goods and services to the industrial center businesses. 1. Continue to work with the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to improve airport facilities and protect it from river flooding and erosion. PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES GOAL A full range of public facilities and services adequate to provide a safe and comfortable work environment for users and visitors. 18 Public Facilities range from limited to nonexistent. 1. Include construction of a public restroom /shower facility in the city's capital project plan. 2. Work with the local phone company to install additional public pay phone stations. • 3. Install a Fire/Emergency Call Box. 4. Install paving, fill, fencing, storm water drainage collection, and treatment infrastructure. 5. Install additional lighting. Public Safety in the industrial center is affected by funding and distance. Limited resources have not allowed the City to provide full police and fire protection afforded to the remainder of the community. The distance from town limits police coverage to an occasional patrol, and also increases fire response time. Although a pumper and rescue truck are located in the harbor storage building, there are no scheduled trained fire department personnel on site to operate them. 1. Evaluate each new development as to its impact on fire and police services. 2. Complete water system to loop all lines or upsize all cross feeder lines and provide additional fire hydrants. 3. Identify and reserve a site for fire station to serve the Fourth of July Valley area 4. •• • .. . •• , .. ,... ... • .., • • 5 Public Utilities sueh as primary water, sewer, and electrical service systems have not been extended throughout the undeveloped SMIC areas. (Appendix Exhibit G) The cost of extending these utilities creates a disincentive to the establishment of smaller businesses. 1. Improve the water and electrical systems in areas associated with the 250 ton Travelift upland maintenance and repair areas, to accommodate increased public use. 2. Include in city capital planning the extension of electrical, sewer and water throughout the industrial area. 19 ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE MANAGEMENT GOAL A high level of environmental regulatory compliance and a clean work environment Environmental Concerns The objective of the City is to maintain a clean work environment and to protect the land, water and air to the highest degree possible without making the area prohibitive for the type of activities associated with industrial areas. 1 !. • .. •.. .. • , .. _ • .. .. • • , , , . • • _ Maintain compliance with the rules and regulations of the Environmental Protection ,Agency and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. 2. Establish Maintain policies and procedures for monitoring and ensuring vessel storage /repair site clean up. 3. Distribute use guidelines to lessees, operators and users of the area 4. Designate a site and develop environmentally acceptable repair stations for ship repair including minor repairs, sand blasting and painting. Pave a wash down station with rain water encapsulations. 5. Require compliance` with present or future environmental regulations or controls to lessees or owners with regard to their operations on land within the area Waste Management is integral to managing a successful industrial area where Large amounts of waste are generated. Separation of steel, wood and general garbage is required at the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) solid waste facility. It is illegal to dump used oil in solid waste containers. 1. Continue implementation and improvements of a program to control the separation, collection, recycling and disposal of waste generated at the industrial center, in accordance with established environmental policies and regulations /requirements of the KPB solid waste facility. 2. Continue to improve used oil collection procedures and disposal recycling facilities to meet the demands of user groups and to ensure a clean environment. Monitor users to prevent any illegal discharge of solid or liquid waste. 3. Improve methods to monitor waste material disposal including sand blast grit to control and reduce the costs associated with the collection of waste materials. 20 4. If required, pr and file Maintain a "Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plan" (SWPPP) and budget for annual fees and reporting. APPEARANCE GOAL A high standard of aesthetic appearance and cleanliness through landscaping, litter control efforts, and development of public amenities that are in keeping with the industrial maritime theme of the area. Landscaping and Beautification Industrial areas do not have to be barren and devoid of natural aesthetics. An atmosphere that is pleasant and attractive to users and visitors alike can be cultivated and accomplished through thoughtful planning and landscaping efforts. 1. Where possible reduce scrap metal storage, trash, and other materials that may be considered offensive to the casual observer. 2. Encourage the planting of trees and other landscaping features to break up the barren gravel expanse and maintain vegetative swales. 3. Ensure that all businesses comply with city codes regarding the collection and disposal of trash. 4. Continue to place all electric utilities below ground. 21 SIGNS, ZONING, BUILDING GOAL Signs Adequate public signing is important for the visitors to provide directions, identify streets, point out public facilities and to post rules and regulations. Private signing identifies places of business. 1. Review sign code to insure compatibility and adequacy with the industrial atmosphere. 2. Maintain a sign along Nash Road identifying and welcoming visitors to the Seward Marine Industrial Center. 3. Review public signing to ensure that it is adequate to the needs of the public and the city. 4. Install street signs throughout the industrial center to comply with local, state and federal regulations. 5. Maintain a sign denoting lands for lease and who to contact. Zoning code development requirements regulate open space for fire prevention /fighting, air and light. 1. Review zoning codes for height and set- backrequirements, etc., to determine if they are consistent with the desired industrial center development. Buildings constructed to code are important to ensure safe working conditions, and to add to the community tax base. The city has adopted uniform building, fire, mechanical and plumbing codes. 1. Ensure that all buildings are constructed to adopted building and fire code standards. 2. Review for consideration the use of temporary buildings and trailers. 22 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION GOAL Adoption of the plan by resolution of the City Council and implementation by all identified participants For the City of Seward to realize the benefits of the SMIC Development Plan and thereby ensure sound growth and development, actions must be taken not only by the City of Seward, but by many other players within the community, the Borough, State and Federal Government. Following are specific actions which are necessary to ensure :,. the successful implementation of this plan: Adopting a Plan shows commitment and establishes policy. Council should, by resolution, adopt the plan based upon recommendations of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Use the Plan to guide the City of Seward in the appropriate quality growth and development of the SMIC. Consistent with its original intent, the plan will remain flexible. While it is intended that all actions presented in this plan will be implemented, it is recognized that changing conditions in the future may necessitate modifications of planned actions or the introduction of additional actions to satisfy local needs. The City recognizes the critical role of plans as key program documents to guide the community's capital budgeting process . It is recommended that the SMIC Development Plan be reviewed annually and updated within five years, or more often as needed. An annual review will help track accomplishments, changes and inadvertent omissions. Appendix (The attachments must be updated and kept current.) Exhibit A. Site map Fourth of July Creek Valley Exhibit B. Preliminary Subdivision Layout Exhibit C. Project Overview 1980 Project Description Exhibit D. Site Plan 1980 Project Description Exhibit F. Lease Sites Exhibit G. 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Oanral Cargo Dock, 1300' x 300' Wide CapacRy 160,000 T /Yr. r 1 - 3. Trail* Shod, 100' x 600' x 20' Clear Haight. 1 1 4. Bonded Warehouse, 100' x 200' x 20' Clear Haight 1 6. Open Buller Sloraab 212,600 S.F. 9. Open Donsrai Storage, 426,500 S.F. C NORTH C ' -., - -� 7. Dry Soot Repair Yard For 46 Boats, 60' x 20' /BOet. ( >! s Id B. BodiRamp . 30' Wide. 1 . • l CM,,•, •.N• 1 ' - 9. Sn,al1 Floating Dock For Tugs, Fka Boats and Smog Cratta_ • MIA. SM. i N 1 r' ' 10. Ship 1, 300 x BO' Platform Me. • [e.,u: 047.1 1 v - ' , ' • . i ,,, 11. Dry erlhe, 7 Positions, 250' Long. os ., - i • :CI • ' - r 12. Iran ter P11, 300' x 540' x 5' Deep , p _ 13. Tnnifer Carriage, 300' x 40'. ..«, . a 1 . ,,, -- _... , O ,:4. - 1 • - - , ( 14. Dry !Meths, 7 Positions, 360' Long (Leeaed To Shipyard . • I • � Openitorl • r 15. Covered Smog Boat Storage. 150' x 300', Double Deck, • . . ▪ _+- 1�'rw.-: ': 1 1 1 ! �. -, 4444 ` - E • . J 120 paves at 25' x 30�- • I. L.�,,.�j h [• 16. Guard House. First Aid Station, Ambulance 50' x 70'. - `Y+r -_--- 114111 1 1 , / r 1i1 f li-/ .. 17. Parking. 130' 900' For Approximately 350 Ca re. I , 1 / - I . - •' J :11 10. Hart aster 50' x 30'. tg. WrpolphM r L. , , K` r- /� BJFRASj • r , _. 1 cckrukr -- ,i.4 1 . . - s: 31. Sewage Treatment Plant. • v V 1 I': , 31 , 32. Storm Water Disposal Plant. i , v//r .. Y _ • " ' . 1 r 33. s+dp control Booth -- - - - 1 h / • n►" "' • {'^''r' ^"'7J 11 i - 34. Fleeter sr Sub-Station. • ' - 1 I i', Z' 1 i g y ; "�" '• I . .. • 35. Recrietional Pa N I 1 '� . , , 1 , '' ° . w.. 36. Wog A Reservoir • Co 1 v r 1 � e 1 i ' t L, � ... - "'s li PRIVATE 1 . , ¢ r.. 4J . . , ; _II 61. Prlvota Shipyard Area 3115.000 S.F. Y 1 - / „ ( � ,: - w+r�•+ - •.yf .•°' J 4r - 62. ShipiChandiery, 200' .300' Including SWIM*. i r'.Y r - g r ' . 63. Fish Ihec•eeing Plant. 100' x 300'. I I , `'�/ / � -" 1 •: - ‘.• N 0• 64. Net teat, t00' x 110'. niG�r��'�/ /Ari S .. J '.' .h• 66. Plastic and Fiber9lan Repair Shop 60' x 60' 1 • - R; t Y 56. Electronic Rapier Shop, 50' 6 60'. i " _ >4J!+. 1 L'- .. -. . 1. - : -L •1 - ..12, '.J :� :. " 1 r' -- - 57. Propeller Repair Shop. 60' x 60'. • I Y ,� _ 59. Boat Engine Ropak Shop, 50' x 60'. �t s�.'.... -i4•. ..�,wf .r� �..�►,�r.�•r'.' 55. Cold Storage Building, 100' x 200' - 4 Stories w /setback Rip Rap - q ? • . " � +",1 4 . 41 fp ; q y i ,,t 1 �.e r �f , � ., d tuL t r [ � Jb[ :K 1 . , T, 1 Figure 3 CENTURY ai J . P e i +", -' G V J. +' • v . Slte Plan --- - -- ' I ppp''' l � y� � p E ay e � S I 6•xNerr D AGENDA STATEMENT r 4 %J O Date: April 6, 2011 q11AS*p To: Port and Commerce Advisory Board From: Seward Harbormaster Subject: Planning for Slips off of Z Float BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: This topic was originally scheduled to be part of the work - session held on January 18, 2011 and was discussed at the February 2nd regular business meeting. The attachment shows the planned slip configurations for Z float. City Administration is requesting input from Port & Commerce Board Members regarding the size and number of slips created off of Z float. Two constraints currently exist on design plans: 1.) the tie -in location of the floats is set and would require re- configuration of water, telecommunications, and electrical infrastructure, and 2.) sufficient room needs to be designed for vessels to maneuver into their slip. The design standard for this is 1.5 times the overall length of the vessel. Points to consider: The Seward Harbor currently has no slips for 60' vessels, although there is a waitlist for this size of vessel. The number of individuals on the existing waitlist, and the number of years to obtain a slip of that size. General Economic Evaluation, future business potential for vessels 100' -150' feet in length and current harbor use including: charter vessels, tugs, sailboats, tugs /barges, and needs of commercial and transient vessels. Potential revenue created from the slip configuration, and whether this revenue would allow the City to bond for this construction. Potential loss of smaller (17') slips in the South Harbor (S float) with improvements to launch ramps or adjacent slips. Wait List as of 12/16/2010 Z Float Future Slip Design 17' Slip 0 Approx 200 feet linear moorage 23' Slip 7 designed for vessels 40' or less 32' Slip 87 • 40' Slip 86 40' Slip 34 slips designed 50' Slip 43 50' Slip 14 slips designed 60' Slip 6 60' Slip 7 slips designed 75' Slip 12 75' Slip 0 90' Slip 2 90' Slip 1 slip designed 100' Slip 4 100' Slip 1 slip designed 150' Slip 3 slips designed 170' Slip 1 slip designed RECOMMENDATION: PACAB draft Resolution 2011- recommending the adoption of the float configuration plan as attached for slips connecting to Z float to be adopted by Seward City Council. 29 1.0222ti4/a/MM,M 221 PM L.. PAM INIXIMIT=0.000.24.... \ 403 ■44.72mmr - 2 I. 1•14 . 4.1\ 01.4.01211112111. 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' _._....... _- - ......._._ . __........_ ...... .............._..._.....2777... 777 - _ . - . .. 7 727.-. _ - - -- Su6f'otal ( � � - 5 4,378,SJ0 Page 1 of 2 (1 Documents and Settings kanderson\My Documents\TUVW Floats \2010 RTUVW Ballpark 31 SEWARD SMALL BOAT HARBOR PRELIMINARY OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS 3/16/2011 .... - . - — ._..I _ _ _....._ _._.._. 1. ___._._ COST SUMMARY _ ... _ ,- -- _ 1 _ 1 Subtotal Y T d W Floats - ----- _ -• .... ...... .... .... ....._... .... ....._..._. _.,._.__...._._ .-- --__ -- ---- ...__r..... .... $ Mobilization /Demobillization f 1 . S350,000 En0 Permitting, f Cons(r .Wen Admin ( 15Y) 1 1 I i 5409 295,_ Conttngancy %) r 1 , . _ � j X409,295 Total cost for Y T U V a W floats.._._.._.__..._. .------- ..._...- _- .....___i.__ . ... . ........_..,.._.. I -- _ i ...., $3,647,219_ ........ _ • Note: Cos! estimates ._ are -- 2010 dollars, 6 -__....__ ..__.__..__....-- .- -- ._-- -..___ _..........._.. ___.._........ In based on east harbor layout discussed January 2008. Cost of timber and steel prices mary vary due to currently changing market prices. Page 2 of 2 C :\Documents and Seltingslkenderson1My Documents \TUVW Floats\2010 RTUVW Ballpark 32 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes March 2, 2011 Volume 3, Page CALL TO ORDER The regular March 2, 2011 meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to • order at 12:04 p.m. by Chair Long. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG led by Chair Long. ROLL CALL There were present: Chair Long presiding, and Board Members: Bruce Jaffa Darryl Schaefermeyer (joined the meeting in progress at 12:07) Rob Buck Bob Linville comprising a quorum of the Board Excused: Dan Oliver Deborah Altermatt Also were present: Russ Maddox Norm Regis, Acting Harbormaster Michelle Weston, Assistant City Manager AKRR, Louis Bencardino Suzi Towsley, PACAB Liaison .' SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS - Alaska Railroad Report • Railroad was busy, Northland was coming in regularly and Alaska Logistics was expected soon. • High winds had caused problems for some companies with tying up, crew exchanges and freight delivery. The ripple affect had been good for local business as crews were waiting for the wind to die down. • Exportation of coal was expected to be good again in 2011. Administration Report • New Assistant City Manager Michelle Weston was welcomes and expressed her enthuasiasm for working with the Board. 33 A City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes March 2, 2011 Volume, Page Harbormaster Report • A work session was scheduled during Monday the 28 of February council meeting, The Annual work session with PACAB and city council to review priorities for the year will be held April 11 th , at 6pm, prior to the City council meeting. • The SMIC development plan is listed on eth SMIC website at www.cityofsewrd.net/SMIC for • PACAB review and to recommend commends at the March 16 work session. • The Harbor is working to repair damage to the E and F floats resulting from the fire and a vessel hitting the concrete flat at the eastern end of E float. • The T -Dock repairs have been completed. Harris Sand & Gravel replaced a stringer, removed two broken pilings and drove two new ones. • In accordance with Seward City Code 7.10.755 the city has sold 11 metal impounded and abandoned vessels at SMIC and two 1964 Alco generators the,Electric Department has been trying to sell or destroy for the last 2 years. The company who made the purchase intends to destroy the vessels and transport the scrap metal. They have the required insurance and have filed a fire plan with Seward Fire Department. • City Administration has submitted the proposal to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council for a vessel was down pad at SMIC. The proposal will be reviewed by the Council and funding awards announced in the fall of 2011. Long asked if there was any information from the Harbormaster regarding slip availability and waiting list composition with a comparison of past years. Regis did not have any new or detailed information on the topic. Long then requested the information again and asked that this be specifically noted in the minutes. Long also asked Regis if there was any information ready on the potential bonding cost for the Z float configuration, in order to do an informal cost benefit analysis, as was discussed by the board with the harbormaster at the February meeting. Regis replied that he did not have that report. Long asked that this also be mentioned specifically in the minutes. Regis noted that there were reports that had been done but not as comprehensive as what was being asked for Public Comments Russ Maddox said that there would be an ADEC Fugitive Dust meeting coming up in late March in Seward. Approval of agenda and consent agenda; Motion (Jaffa/Buck) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Addition of New Business "9 a) continuation of Z float configuration." Approved by Unanimous Consent 34 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes March 2, 2011 Volume, Page Information and Reports State capital request information: General discussion of the submitted project list. Jaffa asked the protocol for disclosing a potential conflict of interest. Long explained the rules and procedure and Jaffa disclosed that his company builds water tanks. Long expressed that since the list before the board had been submitted last week there was no potential benefit for Jaffa's business and there was no apparent conflict. Schaefermeyer asked about a potential conflict for him regarding Alaska SeaLlfe Center projects. Since Mr. Schaefermeyer's compensation would not change based on these projects being disclosed, Long did not see a conflict. Long thanked both board members for being proactive. Capital Request: Long noted that extension of the Cruise ship dock was not on Seward's list. The cost and comparison of the other proposed projects statewide were discussed. Weston said that she believed that the Railroad was asking for money statewide and that the potential for Seward to step into that funding was open. State legislative political proces was discussed. Jaffa suggested expanding the Seward SMIC project to include the Railroad dock extension. in Juneau. The competitive process for projects statewide was discussed including where the Railroad was specifically requesting funding. It was the general concuss of the bord the at a co esive plan and talking points with a goal benefiting the dock, port, Seward and ailroad should be developed between the City and Railroad to include PACAB and other community commissions and input. Close communication and coordination with city administration was considered key by the Board. It was a consensus of the board that the Freight Dock extension should be added for legislative consideration, in cooperation with the Coastal Villages Region Fund home porting in Seward. UNFINISHED BUISNESS Item 9 New Business Motion (SchaefermeyerBuck) Set Topic for March 16, 2011 PACAB for Discuss Revisions to SMIC development plan, Z Float Configuration Discussion Continuation, and Update on Freight Dock Extension /CRVF priority state funding requests update Motion (Schaefermeyer/Buck) Approve February 2, 2011 Minutes with grammatical correction. Motion passed unanimously 35 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes March 2, 2011 Volume, Page Correspondence reviewed by the board. Board Comments: Buck welcomed new members. Public Comments: Russ Maddox said that he had noticed a difference in the tone of the Railroad • regarding complying with the wishes of the environmental community. "Their new tone seems to show a commitment to fixing it and staying here." He believed this was significant. Long thanked Russ for his observation. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:26 Suzi Towsley Ron Long Executive Liaison Chair (City Seal) 36 March 21, 2011 Chair Long, Port and Commerce Advisory Board Mayor Dunham, Seward Dear Chair Long, Mayor Dunham, PACAB Board Members and Members of Council; Please accept this letter of resignation from Seward's Port and Commerce Advisory board (PACAB). I will be accepting an offer of employment with the City of Seward that prohibits my continued service on the board. PACAB is part of a process that is critical to Seward and important to me personally and I plan to continue to be involved in my community as much as possible. I will be present and voting at the April 6 PACAB meeting and my resignation will take affect immediately thereafter. 1 would like to thank the Council for the opportunity to serve the people of Seward and help to make our community a great place to live, work and raise a family. My fellow board members have earned a great amount of my respect for their efforts and I wish them the best of luck moving forward. Also 1 wish to thank the members of the administration who work with PACAB and provide the board with the tools and information that make it an affective part of local government. Sincerely, ' Rob Buck 37 NOAA Fisheries Service Alaska Fisheries Science Center ALASKA COMMUNITY SURVEY \ Improving information available on Alaskan fishing communities What Protecting The Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC) is in the process of updating the Community Profiles for North Pacific Fisheries — Alaska (http: / /www.afsc.noaa.gov /REFM /Socioeconomics /Projects /CPU.php). This document Conserving includes profiles of 136 Alaskan fishing communities and describes each community and their involvement in the North Pacific fisheries. AFSC social scientists received some Managing great feedback on how to revise the profiles in meetings held with Alaskan fishing community representatives in August and September, 2010. The next step is to collect Marine Resources new social and economic information to better characterize communities and their involvement in fishing. This information will be collected in a questionniare that will be n mailed to 196 tribal and city offices. Examples of information to be requested include community revenues derived from fisheries and related support sector businesses, population fluctuations, fisheries infrastructure available in the community, community Al aska participation in fisheries management, and effects of fisheries management decisions on the community. The Alaska Fisheries Science Center When is a scientific research organization We have hired the survey research firm ICF Macro, who will be calling tribal and city responsible for the development and offices to let them know they will be getting a questionnaire in the mail. The implementation of NOAA's scientific questionniares will be sent out in April 2011 and will include a self- addressed and research on marine resources off Alaska. stamped envelope. Our research focuses on more than 250 fish and 42 marine mammal stocks off Why the coasts of the Bering Sea, Gulf of The main goal of this survey is to collect currently unavailable information about each Alaska and Aleutian Islands. community's involvement in fishing. AFSC needs people from each community to fill out „ the questionnaire so that we can include the most up to date information in the revised • nom community profiles. The information you provide may be used to help shape decisions about federal government actions on fisheries off Alaska. To make sure that the best 5 possible information is obtained about each community, we need to hear from you. Without your response, we will not be able to provide the information requested in each community's profile. U. S. Department of Commerce Questions National ( j ea.( and Atmospheric. Adrn Noro Marinerisheres ,ervrce If you have any questions about this survey, please feel free to contact Amber Himes at amber,himes @noaa.gov or (206) 526 -4221. U.S. Department of Commerce I National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration I National Marine Fisheries Service 38 PACAB MONTHLY BUDGET REVIEW 2010 Budget to date w /expenditure Advertising $ 250.00 Subscription & Dues - $45.00 $ 750.00 $ 405.00 Travel & Subsistence - $439.21 $ 450.00 $ 10.79 Education & Training $ 400.00 Insurance - $68.00 $ 400.00 $ 332.00 Supplies - $75.14 $ 990.00 $ 914.68 Postage & Fees -$1.45 $ 210.00 $ 208.55 Misc $ - Totals $ 3,450.00 $1,871.02 co Expenditures Description Jan - 11 $45.00 World Trade center meeting in January $439.21 Reimbursemnt for Long travel in FY 2010 $22.68 ins $16.04 copies February $27.00 Nameplates $16.04 copies $1.45 shipping $22.68 ins March $16.04 copies $22.68 ins a 2010/2011 LEGISLATIVE BOARDS & COMMISSIONS OPERATING BUDGET by Commission 2009 2010 2011 Budget Budget Budget Historic Preservation Salaries & Benefits - - - Subscriptions & Dues - 100 100 Travel & Subsistence 240 150 150 Education & Training 5,374 600 600 Insurance 400 300 300 . Supplies 330 330 330 Postage & Fees 80 80 80 Miscellaneous - - - Subtotal $ 6,424 $ 1,560 $ 1,560 Planning & Zoning Salaries & Benefits 27,104 27,703 28,937 Advertising 0 600 600 Subscriptions & Dues 450 200 200 Travel & Subsistence 1,200 500 500 Education & Training 700 700 700 Insurance 400 400 400 Supplies 1,680. 1,680 1,680 Postage & Fees 210 210 210 Miscellaneous 0 0 0 Subtotal $ 31,744 $ 31,993 $ 33,227 Port & Commerce Salaries & Benefits 0 0 0 Advertising 250 250 250 Subscriptions & Dues 750 750 750 Travel & Subsistence 1,560 450 450 Education & Training 660 400 400 Insurance 400 400 400 Supplies 990 990 990 Postage & Fees 210 210 210 Miscellaneous 0 0 0 Subtotal $ 4,820 $ 3,450 $ 3,450 Totals: $ 42,988 $ 37,003 $ 38,237 Summary by General Ledger Account Salaries & Benefits $ 27,104 $ 27,703 $ 28,937 Advertising 250 850 850 Subscriptions & Dues 1,200 1,050 1,050 Travel & Subsistence 3,000 1,100 1,100 Education & Training 6,734 1,700 1,700 Insurance 1,200 1,100 1,100 Supplies 3,000 3,000 3,000 Postage & Fees 500 500 500 Miscellaneous 0 0 0 Totals by Account: $42,988 $37,003 $38,237 40 l oric _ ___ fir. (, a l ( }h f .`.. w..u. w .�N f ., wa tgra.c� l .., ..W b , 9 7 . _2t . .. ti �, 1 A Passage to India On The Hunt for New Export Opportunities for Alaska 10 March 2011 Dear Members. and Friends of the Center: Enclosed please find your copy of "Passport to Profit," a periodic special report prepared by World Trade Center Alaska (WTCAK) to highlight export markets and opportunities for Alaska's business community. You can find this report, and an archive of previous reports, on our website: www.wtcak.org In this edition, we report on the economic expansion occurring in India. If you haven't started exploring business opportunities that are flowing from this impressive growth story, now may be the time. While the country's recent economic success has been largely overshadowed by that of China, this is a country whose growth rate some expect to outpace China's in the not too distant future. Like China, India is home more than one billion people (making it the world's largest democracy), has a large and growing middle class, and has a huge appetite for energy and natural resources. India also has massive infrastructure development needs. With growing needs, and only limited domestic supplies, India is increasing looking around the world to procure these necessary resources. Alaskan exporters of commodities and services may be able to play a role in helping India to secure these building blocks of economic development. As part of WTCAK's "New Markets New Customers" trade development program, we have made India one of the focus areas of our work. Our interest in the India opportunity is not new; indeed, we conducted the Alaska - India and Singapore Business Conference in Anchorage more than 4 years ago. The conference brought Indian trade officials and private sector business executives experienced in doing business in India to Anchorage to make presentations. In December last year, we conducted the Alaska Trade Mission to Southeast Asia that included a business stop in New Delhi. If your company is interested in exploring doing business in India, please contact us so we can ' discuss the various ways that we can be of assistance both with information and "on the ground" support. You can reach us by phone on 278 -7233 or at info @wtcak.org Best Regards, Greg Wolf Executive Director, World Trade Center Alaska Consultant, U.S. Department of Commerce World Trade Center Alaska / U.S. Export Assistance Center '' 1 West Seventh Avenue, Suite 108 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 41 91 : ( 278 -7233 Fax: (907) 278 -2982 Web: www.wtcak.org *: • + 1+1. $ Z TER to Profi Passport Special Report No. 11 www.wtcak.org February 2011 Another `ERIC' In The Wall Is India on your radar screen yet? India's Annual GDP Growth Rates (2000 -2009) s By Greg Wolf 12.0% - China's epic rise to economic prominence during the past 9,3/ 9.4% 9.6% 10.0% - three decades is certainly no secret and is very much an 8.4% 8,3% ongoing phenomenon. The Middle Kingdom's economic 7.7% expansion has been a great source of benefit to Alaska's 8.0% - export industries as the country's near insatiable demand for natural resources of all kinds has created upwards 6.0% 5.2% 5.1% pressure on prices that Alaskan producers receive for 4.0/° 4 0/ 3.8% their commodities. The value of Alaskan exports to China has increased dramatically, growing from $103 2.0% - million in 2000 to $923 million in 2010. Somewhat overlooked in the media and analytical 0.0% 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' coverage has been the steady and impressive growth 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 of India's economy. Along with Brazil, Russia and % Source: The World Bank China, India is one of the so- called 'BRIC' economies, a term created in 2001 by Jim O'Neill, a well -known investment analyst at Goldman Sachs, the venerable investment banking firm. The acronym is now widely used to describe these four developing economies, their high growth trajectories, and the impact they will have on the global economy in the coming decades. India's economy has been growing consistently in recent years, and while it has grown at a somewhat slower rate than China, for the past five years it has risen by more than 8% annually. Like China, the country is home to more than a billion people, has a large and growing middle class, and has a huge appetite for energy and other natural resources. Last fall, Indian Premier Manmohan Singh told the country's energy companies to scour the globe for fuel supplies, warning that the country's demand for fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, and coal) is set to rise 40% over igaionikk the next ten years. He said that his government is "encouraging national I oil companies to pursue equity in oil and gas opportunities overseas." The `,'; country has massive infrastructure development needs and is devoting hundreds of billions of dollars to this effort. According to a recent report i by McKinsey & Company, the country will build out 80% of its ' i ' infrastructure within the next 20 years! ; As part of World Trade Center Alaska's "New Markets -New Customers" trade development program, we have made India one of the focus areas of our work. Four years ago, we conducted the Alaska - India and Singapore Business Conference in Anchorage and, just two months ago, led the first Alaska Trade Mission to Southeast Asia that 4 its included a business stop in New Delhi. While in New Delhi, the Alaska ' , delegation met with U.S. government trade officials and with senior officials of three Indian Government agencies: Ministry of Mining, Pictured above: Several members of the Alaska delegation Ministry of Commerce, and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. following a meeting with the Indian Government's Ministry W are now preparing a special report that examines the India opportunity of Mining in New Delhi. At center is Mr Sundeep Kumar for Alaska in greater detail. Nayak the Ministry's Joint Secretary. To find out more about potential opportunities in the Indian market, and how your company can participate, contact WTCAK. World Trade Center Alaska 431 W. Seventh Avenue, Suite 11 42 forage, Alaska 99501 Phone: (907) 278 -7233 Fax: (907) 278 -2982