whittier - public works building (p-12) roof repair...repairs on the roof (allowing for unknown...

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$500,000

Approved

Agency: Commerce, Community and Economic DevelopmentGrants to Municipalities (AS 37.05.315)

Federal Tax ID: 92-0041440Grant Recipient: Whittier

Project Title: Project Type: Maintenance and Repairs

Whittier - Public Works Building (P-12) Roof Repair

State Funding Requested: $6,600,000 House District: 35 / ROne-Time Need

Brief Project Description:The Public Works Building housing the Emergency Operations Center, Public Safety Department, CityCouncil Chambers, and Public Works Department is in danger of collapsing due to record snowfallyears and needs replacement due to structural damage and leakage.

Funding Plan: Total Project Cost: $8,600,000 Funding Already Secured: ($2,000,000)FY2014 State Funding Request: ($6,600,000)Project Deficit: $0 Funding Details:

Alaska State FY' 13 Capital Budget included $2.0 million for partial roof replacement prior to knowing full extent of snow damage.

Detailed Project Description and Justification:The Public Works Building has a flat roof and leaks profusely. It was constructed by the U.S. Government as part of themilitary presence in Whittier during the 1950's and transferred to the City sometime after the municipal government wasestablished in 1969. The building dimensions are currently 360' X 100'.

The Public Works Building houses a variety of essential public health and safety apparatuses and vital community services,including the following: Department of Public Works Shop, Administrative Offices, Department of Public Utilities Shop andAdiministrative Offices, Fire and EMS Division Garage and Administrative Offices, City Council Chambers, as well as theEmergency Operations Center (EOC). The City also leases a portion of the building complex to Great Pacific Seafood forfish processing.

In January 2012, record snowfall caused additional damage to the east end of the building (Approx. 20,000 sq. ft.). Emergency repairs were made in February 2012with funding from Alaska State Emergency Management.

Subsequent to the emergency repairs, a complete condition survey was conducted by the firm USKH. Their estimate forrepairs on the roof (allowing for unknown conditions) was between $5.75-8 million dollars.

The City of Whittier is now respectfully requesting that $6.6 million go to the east end of the public works building foremergency roof replacement.

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Project Timeline:The roof replacement and reconstruction would begin summer of 2013. The City would be happy to see the appropriation inthe FY '13 Supplemental or FY '14 Capital Budget.

Entity Responsible for the Ongoing Operation and Maintenance of this Project:City of Whittier

Grant Recipient Contact Information:Name: Lester LuncefordTitle: MayorAddress: 100 Kenai Street

Whittier , Alaska 99693Phone Number: (907)472-2327Email: citymanager@whittieralaska.gov

Has this project been through a public review process at the local level and is it a community priority? X Yes No

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Contact Name: Astrid RoseContact Number: 465-3271

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