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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE FINAL DESIGN OF UP TO A FIVE TON
PUBLIC CRANE ON THE I DOCK AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, in most harbors,public cranes are used by vessel owners to load and unload
gear and fish; and
WHEREAS,the Seward Small Boat Harbor does not currently have any public cranes;and
WHEREAS,construction of a public use crane is on the 2014 Harbor Capital Improvement
list as approved by City Council Resolution 2013-92; and
WHEREAS, a fixed crane offers a safer and more flexible alternative than using boom
trucks; and
WHEREAS, a preliminary engineering report examined the possibility of installing two
different size cranes at two different locations in the Seward Harbor; and
WHEREAS, up to a five ton crane on the I dock is the preferred alternative; and
WHEREAS,the port of Seward collects raw fish tax that would be the appropriate source of
funding for this project.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. Authorize the City Manager to produce Request for Proposals, Request for
Quotes,or Invitation to Bid documents to ascertain the feasibility of up to a five ton crane on I Dock
or Travelift bulkhead.
Section 2. Fund this engineering design contract in an amount not to exceed$35,000 from
Contracted Services Account 11000-2000-7009 and appropriate funds.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska,this 12th
day of January, 2015.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-002
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THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA 2 can Bardarson, Mayor
AYES: Keil, Terry, Squires, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Casagranda, Darling, Butts
ABSTAIN: None
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Agenda Item: Public Use Crane
BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:
The powers and duties of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board(PACAB)include the following:
"(2)Make recommendations to the city council concerning the design and coordination of projects
to promote and develop transportation, trade, energy and commerce throughout Seward;
(3)Provide input to the city council on policy and procedural matters involving the establishment
and continuance of commercial activity, improving the quality of life and protecting the public's best
interest;
(4)Advise the city council on matters involving the establishment of support services towards the
objectives outlined in subsections (a)(2) and(a)(3);" (listed above).
In the performance of those duties, the Board considered the topic of a public use crane through
deliberation and debate at several meetings,requested and received information from administration,and
heard public testimony.At its March 19,2014 special meeting the Board amended a resolution brought
by administration proposing engineering work fora public crane, as reflected in the attached minutes.
The Board's advice is typically forwarded to Council by a resolution of the Board that recommends a
legislative or policy action by the Council.Per Seward City Code 2.15.35(a)Boards and Commissions
may also directly sponsor an ordinance or resolution of the Council. Here,PACAB sponsors it's own
resolution as a resolution of Council.
INTENT:
This resolution brings forward PACAB's recommendation for the design and engineering of an 8 ton public
use crane on I dock.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan(document source here): Commercial Uses
Allowed in the Small Boat Harbor Should Be Targeted To Those That
1' Strengthen and Enhance the Small Boat Harbor As A Center for X
Marine/Tourist Convenience Uses. (page 29)
2 Strategic Plan (document source here): to encourage development that is X
consistent with our economic vision. (Page 5)
3. Other(list): X
FISCAL NOTE:
PACAB has recommended that funding for this engineering design contract in an amount not-to-exceed
$35,000 come from Contracted Services account no. 11000-2000-7009. The total amount approved by
Council in the 2015 budget for this account is $43,000, which did not anticipate utilization of funds for a
public crane. If this resolution is approved, administration will likely request an additional budget
appropriation to this account during 2015,to cover the cost of expected contracted services.
Approved by Finance Department: Y
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
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