MANAGER'S REPORT:
This ordinance would appropriate $2,266,000 for 4 Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development legislative grants to the below new or existing programs or Capital Improvement Projects (CIP’s). These projects were requested as part of the 2014 State Legislative Requests.
Last Chance Basin Well Field Upgrades: $1,350,000
Project Description: Last Chance Basin Well Field needs critical infrastructure upgrades for Juneau’s primary water source. This includes drilling 2 new production wells and if funding remains, re-drilling/rehabbing existing wells to meet system capacity needs that will allow wells to cycle and regenerate.
At its June 2, 2014 meeting the Public Works and Facilities Committee reviewed this request and recommended forwarding to the full Assembly for approval.
Salmon Creek Water Treatment Facility Secondary Disinfection: $650,000
Project Description: Salmon Creek Water Treatment Facility secondary disinfection system improvements to meet ADEC/EPA LT2 rule by October 2015. Not only will this meet the disinfection requirement but it will allow the plant to operate during high turbidity related times when it has to be shut down. This will make the Salmon Creek facility a more reliable source of treated water for the Borough.
At its June 2, 2014 meeting the Public Works and Facilities Committee reviewed this request and recommended forwarding to the full Assembly for approval.
Fire Department Mobile Data Terminals $66,000:
Project Description: Install 9 mobile data terminals in first response fire department apparatus.
School District Curriculum Materials: $200,000
Project Description: To purchase new texts and related materials for elementary students.
At its April 28, 2014 meeting the School Board reviewed and approved this request. |