Memorandum 16-042 Sport Fishing Trailer Parking Lot Drainage Improvements

Memorandum 16-042

To:                       Katie Koester, City Manager

From:                  Bryan Hawkins, Harbormaster

Date:                   February 24, 2016

Subject:             Expenditure Authorization

Sport Fishing Trailer Parking Lot Drainage Improvements

The City is due a credit from the Contractor completing the Homer Small Boat Harbor Launch Ramp Renovations project. The grant agency, Alaska Fish and Game, has required that the credit be applied to a project that will benefit sport fisherman near the Launch Ramp project.  Improving drainage in the sport fishing trailer parking area (see attached map) has been determined to be the project best suited to receive these funds.

The topography in the parking area is flat; currently water ponds over much of the area making it difficult for lot users to use the area effectively. The Port and Harbor Advisory Commission is in support of this project.

The project, as originally conceived, consisted of the Contractor providing the materials and the City providing for installation. After the design (prepared by Public Works) was complete, it appears that the Contractor’s credit will fund a portion of the installation.

Project costs are summarized below:

               Contractor supplied Materials             $  47,120

Contractor Cash Contribution             $  11,880

                              Total Contractor Contribution            $  58,000

               City Share of Installation Costs            $  39,300

               Final Grading (by Public Works)          $  15,000

Total Project Costs                                    $112,300

Recommendation:

City Council pass an ordinance amending the FY 2016 Operating Budget by appropriating funds in the amount of  $39,300 from the Port and Harbor Reserves to complete the construction of the Sport Fishing Trailer Parking Lot Drainage Improvement project and authorizing the City Manager to execute all appropriate documents necessary to complete this project.

Fiscal Note - 456-0380