Memorandum 14-134 2015-2020 CIP Recommendations and FY 2016 Legislative Requests

Memorandum 14-134

TO:                         Mayor Wythe and Homer City Council

THROUGH:         Walt Wrede, City Manager

FROM:                  Katie Koester, Community and Economic Development Coordinator

DATE:                    September 2, 2014

SUBJECT:           Capital Improvement Plan Resolution

This memo accompanies Resolution 14-093 adopting the 2015-2020 Capital Improvement Plan and establishing capital project legislative priorities for fiscal year 2016.

During the August 25, 2014 Council work session Council communicated that the Legislative Request, or top 5, is to remain consistent until those projects are fully funded. Therefore, I brought forward a resolution that is substantially similar to Resolution 13-087(A) from 2013. Councilmember Zak submitted the prioritized below list that varies from Resolution 13-087(A):

 Water Storage/Distribution Improvements
Homer Education and Recreation Center Upgrades
Harbor Sheet Pile Loading Dock
Fire Department Equipment Upgrades
East to West Transportation Corridor
Storm Water Plan

At the work session Councilmember Roberts asked a question regarding the project Water Storage/Distribution Improvements. The project map shows a water main across Shellfish that extends south down South Slope Street. Councilmember Roberts asked why the South Slope Street portion of the line was not funded through a Homer Special Improvement District (HSAD). This section of pipe will not have adequate pressure therefore adjacent lots will not be able to access this water main. The Public Works Director hopes to be able to take advantage of the trenching when the main water line is installed and install a parallel water line that is accessible (through a HSAD or developer); the pipe itself will be paid for by the City.
Proposed New Projects:

The following Projects have been proposed by City Commissions, Department Heads, and/or Community Organizations. Council needs to make a formal motion to include these projects in the 2015-2020 CIP.

City of Homer Projects

Replacement Ambulance: proposed by Fire Chief
Backup Generator for Homer Public Library: proposed by Library Director
Homer Education and Recreation Center Upgrades: proposed by Parks & Recreation Commission
Seafarers Memorial Parking: proposed by Port & Harbor Director and Port & Harbor Commission
Storm Water Plan: proposed by Planning Director, Public Works Director and Planning Commission
Bayview Park Restoration Project: proposed by Parks & Recreation Commission and Best Beginnings Homer
Homer Spit Trailhead Restroom: proposed by Planning Commission

Projects Submitted By Other Organizations

Reconfiguration and Facility Upgrade: Homer Council on the Arts
Safety/Security Improvements: Haven House

The following projects will be removed from the 2015-2020 for the reason expressed in the second column. Traditionally Council has not made formal motions to remove projects from the CIP. However, if Council disagrees with the removal of a project, or would like it moved to the Long Range section of the CIP, please direct staff accordingly.

PROJECT:

REASON:

HH Float Improvements

Able to replace more floats as part of current Harbor Improvements than originally anticipated.

Town Center Infrastructure

Staff decided elements of this project are encompassed in the project  East to West Transportation Corridor and recommend removal to prevent duplicate requests

Pioneer Avenue Upgrade

State funded project, DOT selected preferred alternative  & Council passed  resolution of support

Sterling Highway Reconstruction Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill

This section of road improved recently by ADOT/PF

Kachemak Bay Equestrian Association: Cottonwood Horse Park

KBEA  completed this project (paid off land)

Haven House: Sustainability/ Energy Efficiency Improvements

Funded by Legislature

Visitor Information Center: Beautification Phase 1: Parking Lot

Funded by Legislature

Kenai Peninsula Borough: Homer High School Turf Field

Funded by bond

Kachemak Ski Club: Ohlson Mountain Rope Tow Safety Equipment Upgrade

Funded by Legislature

Remaining steps from Council:

Make a motion to adopt the proposed new projects, listing each by project title that the council would like to include in the 2015-2020 CIP.
If desired, make a motion to make ‘Rogers Loop Trailhead Land Acquisition’ a  City of Homer project, as requested by Kachemak Nordic Ski Club
Discuss the Legislative Request, or top 5 projects, in the accompanying CIP resolution. (Per the CIP schedule adopted in May, the resolution is not adopted until the September 22nd meeting to give the public an additional opportunity to comment).