Memorandum 14-174 Construction and Replacement of HH and JJ Floats on System 4

Memorandum 14-174

TO:                       MAYOR BETH WYTHE & HOMER CITY COUNCIL

FROM:                 BRYAN HAWKINS, PORT DIRECTOR/HARBORMASTER

DATE:                  NOVEMBER 10, 2014

SUBJECT:         ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS FOR HH & JJ FLOAT IMPROVEMENTS

On August 28, 2012, City Council passed Ordinance 12-33(A)(S) and 12-39(S) appropriating funds from the Port and Harbor Reserves for the purpose of funding the design and engineering phases of the Homer Harbor improvement projects.  These tasks are now complete, with funds remaining.  Staff needs to direct these remaining funds to the construction and replacement of HH and JJ float on System 4.

Remaining funds were created because the City received additional funding from the Borough through the State’s Cruise Ship Head-Tax Program after the two ordinances were passed.  The additional monies were used to help pay for the design and engineering of the new Ramp 3, helping free-up Port and Harbor Reserves for other uses.  There were also additional savings gained in overall project management.

Recommendation

Amend Ordinance 12-39(S) to include construction to the allowed uses of the funds described in the revised ordinance, and direct staff to use the balance of $27,961.76 for the construction and replacement of HH and JJ floats.

Amend ordinance 12-33(A)(S) to include construction to the allowed uses of these funds, and direct staff to use the balance $112,105.59 for the construction and replacement of HH and JJ floats.

Fiscal note:              456-380 Ordinance 12-39(S) beginning total was $110,000.00 of which $27,961.76 remains unused.

456-380 Ordinance 12-33(A)(S) beginning total was $125,000.00 of which $112,105.59 remains unused.