(907) 443-6619 AGENDA NOME PORT COMMISSION JULY 21, 2016 ... · July 2016 AIS Tracking Systems – AK Business Monthly 07.01.16 USCG Kotzebue Station is Step in Right direction –

City Manager Tom Moran Port Director Joy Baker

Harbormaster Lucas Stotts

Nome Port Commission

Jim West, Jr., Chairman Charlie Lean, Vice Chairman

Doug Johnson Mike Sloan

Megan Alvanna-Stimpfle - Secretary Tony Cox

Mark Johnson

102 Division St. P.O. Box 281 Nome, Alaska 99762

(907) 443-6619 Fax (907) 443-5473

AGENDA NOME PORT COMMISSION

JULY 21, 2016 REGULAR MEETING ~ 5:30 PM

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

I. ROLL CALL

II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

06.16.16 Regular Meeting

IV. CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

V. COMMUNICATIONS

July 2016 AIS Tracking Systems – AK Business Monthly

07.01.16 USCG Kotzebue Station is Step in Right direction – Arctic Sounder

07.13.16 Mayor Beneville to USACE ASACW Darcy on ADDP

07.14.16 Navy Teams UP with USCG to Build Icebreakers – Navy Times VI. CITY MANAGER REPORT

07.08.16 City Manager Report VII. HARBORMASTER REPORT

Update on Operations & Vessel Traffic - Verbal

Crystal Serenity Shoreside Tours – Northern Logistics

VIII. PORT DIRECTOR REPORT/PROJECTS UPDATE

07.08.16 Port Director/Projects Status Report F16 P&H Operating/Capital Budgets – DRAFT ONLY

IX. OLD BUSINESS

Recommendation on Allocation of Remaining GO Bond Grant Funds Thornbush Site Development – Draft Plan Snake River Moorage – Anchorage Area Expansion

X. NEW BUSINESS

XI. CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

XII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS XIII. NEXT REGULAR MEETING

August 18, 2016 - 5:30 pm

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

MINUTES – NOME PORT COMMISSION PAGE 1 REGULAR MEETING June 16th, 2016

MINUTES NOME PORT COMISSION

REGULAR MEETING June 16th, 2016

The Regular Meeting of the Nome Port Commission was called to order a 5:31 pm by Chairman West in City Hall, located at 102 Division Street. ROLL CALL Members Present: Megan Alvanna-Stimpfle; Charlie Lean; Jim West Jr.; Doug Johnson; Mark

Johnson; Tony Cox Members Absent: Mike Sloan (excused) Also Present: Joy Baker, Port Director; Lucas Stotts, Harbormaster; Shauntel Bruner,

Recording Secretary; Tom Moran, City Manager In the audience: Emily Russel, KNOM; Sandra Medearis, Arctic News; John Blees APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chairman West asked if there were any changes to the agenda.

A motion was made by C. Lean and seconded by C. M Alvanna-Stimpfle to approve the agenda as presented.

At the Roll Call:

Ayes: Lean, West, D Johnson, M Johnson, Cox, Alvanna-Stimpfle

Nays: Abstain: The motion CARRIED. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by C. D. Johnson and seconded by C. T Cox to approve the 5/19/16 regular meeting minutes as presented.

At the Roll Call:

Ayes: West, D Johnson, M Johnson, Cox, M, Lean, M Alvanna-Stimpfle

Nays: Abstain: The motion CARRIED.


CITIZENS’ COMMENTS There were no citizens’ comments COMMUNICATIONS

A. Letter of June 10th, 2016 from Mayor Richard Beneville to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers re: Response to Arctic Deep Draft Port Project Proposal.

B. Letter of January 28th, 2016 from Mayor Richard Beneville to the Honorable Shaun Donovan, Director/Office of Management and Budget re: Arctic Deep Draft Port Project Proposal.

C. Article written by Erica Martinson titled “Now Trending in DC: Arctic Issues.” D. Article written by Shady Grove Oliver with The Arctic Sounder titled “Coast Guard Icebreaker

Departs for Arctic Mission.” E. Article written by Annie Zak titled “This Luxury Cruise Ship Will Soon Sail through the Arctic.

Here’s What That Means for Alaska.

C Lean commented on the author’s confusion about what dark water is in the article about the Crystal Serenity.

M Alvanna-Stimpfle inquired about the details of re-scoping found in the letter from Mayor Beneville to DC.

o PD Baker explained that the Corps is trying to work a transition mechanism from the current economic study (NED) over to a remote and subsistence harbor and spoke briefly on how they plan to move forward.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT (Written)

FY17 Budget has been passed by City Council. Although the general budget has been reduced by $560,000, the Port will not be affected. No cuts were made with personnel, but there will be delays in renovations, other capital projects and equipment purchases.

Spoke on meeting wrap up with the Coast Guard, as well as upcoming related activities in our area.

CM Moran will also be attending the Chinook final planning meeting coming up the 28th and 29th of June keeping Nome on their radar.

Discussion: C. Lean asks CM Moran to expand on Nome not being included in the drill. CM Moran responds that Nome Emergency Response has been tested and did well but overall they were looking for a location better fit for training. He explained that the USCG also has a 5 year lease in Kotzebue, so this training will help solidify that relationship as well. Bottom line is that Tin City and Kotzebue were both next in line for training, Nome was excluded, it simply wasn’t our turn. C. Lean added that in his experience, although the Bering Sea has been declared Arctic waters, he has observed the Bering Sea region has not been included in research and civil defense activities in the area and states this is a disturbing trend.


CM Moran responds by stating that regardless, Nome will be pleased with the activity that will take place here. He also includes that the timing works in our favor as scheduled activities are taking place around the same time that the Crystal Serenity cruise ship will be here, which will also be beneficial for Nome. He continues discussing how the ship arrival is being prepared for, as well as, what the plan is for while they are here which has been organized by the Nome Chamber of Commerce and tour company based out of Anchorage. Point being, efforts and city presence will be needed for this event, therefore demonstrating that not being a part of the Coast Guard activities in Kotzebue works in our favor. Chairman West comments that there will hopefully be more Coast Guard activity here in Nome over the next few years, specifying the amenities and benefits Nome has in the region. CM Moran responds affirmatively. C. M Johnson inquires about how the passengers of the Crystal Serenity will be ushered through the small boat harbor. HM Stotts responds explaining that the inside of both floating docks will be utilized and tendered so passengers are able to come and go as they please. He also states there will be signs and buses put in place to help with transportation. He also goes into other preparations, such as signs and restroom accommodations that the Port will be putting into place to ensure a smooth transition. CM Moran adds that a tour company, working with local Robin Johnson, will also be helping, especially with bathroom facilities. C Alvanna-Stimpfle asks if any welcoming activities such as Eskimo dancing have been implemented. CM Moran responds that all events and activities welcoming the guests of the cruise ship will happen at Anvil Square due to such a large number of expected visitors. PD Baker interjects that it would also be a good idea to get on the same page as the Chamber of Commerce. CM Moran replies affirmatively, suggesting that PD Baker and a few others from the city get together with the contact person of the tour company to discuss. PD Baker agrees and points out that the staff at the Port Office should be in the loop. CM Moran states that he has requested an itinerary but has not yet seen it but will be sure to forward it on when he does receive it. PD Baker suggests inviting everyone involved with organizing the Crystal Serenity arrival and time spent here to the next Port Commission meeting to ensure the line of communication is kept open and be informed of what exactly is going on during their time here. C. D Johnson also suggests reaching out to a local tour group here in Nome to see if they want to get the community more involved. CM Moran adds that the Mayor recently sold his tour company and as of right now everyone seems to be involved but affirms that local businesses in Nome will benefit.


HARBORMASTER’S REPORT

Season is well underway. Most dredges are in the water

Alaska Marine Excavation with the Alaskan Hawk is doing annual maintenance with the Corp.

KNIK is currently stockpiling about on the West Gold Dock. First load is scheduled to load June 20th then revolve up’s every 2-3 days for the next 100 days.

A lot of security needs coming up, much more than in the past. Demand is mostly due to the Quintillion contract vessel, in addition to other foreign vessels. Roughly 20 days of security (40 total shifts in late June through mid-July which is the busiest the Port has been with security. Port provides security and access control at the dock and the vessels are ultimately responsible for what happens on the boat.

Outer harbor navigation aids have been launched.

Discussion: C Cox inquires if only foreign vessels require security. HM Stotts and PD Baker confirm affirmatively than any foreign flagged vessels require a secured zone, access control and manifest of crew, passengers and any anticipated guests traversing the dock. C Cox follows up by asking if we already have trained personnel in place to cover the increased security needs. HM Stotts and PD Baker confirm that for the most part there are enough city employees with TWIC cards to help cover shifts. There are also a few previous City Employees in town with TWIC credentials help with covering weekend shifts. Chairman West asks how the increased need for personnel impacts the Port budget. HM Stotts explains that these costs are passed on to the individual vessels requiring security and will be good for revenue. PD Baker adds that the fee covers typical staff shifts and additional charges are be added for overtime and holiday shifts. C M. Johnson asks about the 100 days that Bering Strait is scheduled to haul rocks and whether or not that timeline will interfere with the Crystal Serenity being here. CM West agrees that this is possible. PD Baker and HM Stotts explain that the hauling schedule and location will not cause conflict with the Crystal Serenity as the ship’s launches will be coming into the Small Boat Harbor, not the Port. C Cox inquires about the stockpile being dangerously close to spilling over the edge. HM Stotts replies that he has already spoken to someone about the issue and the transition to move has begun.


Port Director Report / Projects Update

Middle Dock Project is getting closer to completion. Currently working on pricing the concrete blocks to mitigate the surge impact, and once those are procured and in place and the surfacing issue is resolved, the project will be closed.

Seawall Project-is awaiting the as-built survey from the contractor and final pay application. Looks like closeout contract price will be a bit lower than the original bid price.

New business includes options use of grants funds for Snake River and Thornbush Site

Bid opening for Cape Nome resulted in one bid, well over FEMA funding awarded.

CM West asks for the reason behind why the bid was so high, if it was a clerical error.

City Engineer John Blees, in the audience, explains that the city is still investigating the situation. He stated that some causes for such a high bid were that the grant funding period stipulated completion by December 2016 and it could take up to 8 weeks to make the rock. He believes by extending the timeline to next fall, and phasing the work, it might result in more and better bids.

C M. Johnson asks for an internal estimate of cost

CE Blees answers that the engineer’s estimate of cost was $2.7 million, and the bid was $6.3. He suggests that rethinking the wording in the specifications might help get the price back down to a reasonable number, in addition to ensuring the scope of the project is understood.

PD Baker states we will think about it, talk to FEMA and figure out the next steps from there. There is FEMA criteria and guidelines that need to be followed, and then we can move forward administratively. She adds that within the next week or two a plan will be in place.

CM West asks CE Blees about adding material to the Mid Dock surfacing as a binder.

CE Blees responds saying he doesn’t believe the rock surfacing has to be 18 inches thick and continues to explain that pulverization can’t happen quickly enough this year for operations. ¾ will likely be added will help tighten it up.

HM Stotts clarifies and explains that AML, who just had their first barge of the season arrive, is having issues with tight pivots, and thinks the binding will assist.

PD Baker also adds that every year rock is moved to the North Yard, and after 3-4 months of use, everything turns to muck. In order to make it a workable surface, we need to find a happy medium.

OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Pending Projects and Discussion PD Baker starts the discussion with information regarding the GO-Bond Grant breakdown. She explains the source of the numbers and what they reflect. Final project expenditure reports will come after June 30th, 2016. The amount potentially still available/leftover from the grant is approximately $650,000. She goes on to discuss ongoing construction and funded projects. Items


that have actually been authorized to use part of the GO-Bond Grant include the Thornbush Site Development, Snake River Development and outer harbor dolphins which can be included because they are classified as Port Design and Construction. PD Baker then explains that because this is such a high cost project based on the high dollar equipment required to drive pile offshore, the city should ensure the USACE includes this work during the Port expansion, when the existing outer harbor is dredger deeper and the toe limits are expanded to the east. First thought was to use money solely on filling Thornbush site, but a more cost effective approach to use the money would be to take some $40-50K of the funds to develop a more affordable design, a phased approached to developing the river (deeper dredging) developing the shoreline (uplands) and putting in floats. Then use the remaining funds for filling the Thornbush site. Discussion: CM West asks what the amount of the excavated area in the Snake River would be. PD Baker answers likely 30,000-40,000 yards and based on the quantity from the initial work done in conjunction with the High Ramp construction and how that would serve as a dual purpose beneficial option. C Lean suggests the possibility of getting even more of the Thornbush site filled and thinks PD Baker’s estimate is low. CM West inquires about the limits of the permit and how deep it would allow us to dredge. PD Baker replies that modifications on the harbor permit had been made but there are certain regulations they could impose. She also includes that the current permit encompasses the entire area; we are just working on the south half because that is the area we anticipated we could afford with the High Ramp funding. C M. Johnson asks what the depth of the channel up near the marsh area is. HM Stotts confirmed the area to be around 3-4 feet range. C M. Johnson adds that there may be an issue if a barrier needs to be added to prevent silting, or the channel will have to be excavated further up in order to create a deeper path for the water. Otherwise everything that comes down the river will fall in the excavated moorage area. PD Baker agrees that there would have to be some type of a barrier in place and adds the moorage area would have to be far enough to the west so allow the barrier to remain stable. C M. Johnson agrees that without something in place, it would create a dredging burden. C Cox adds that maintenance dredging would be required every year. CM West includes that there hasn’t been a lot of siltation due to less activity up stream which was caused by the gold company. PD Baker states that if we kept the dredged area in a rectangular shape along the west bank, it would most likely be isolated from the barrier and river channel well enough, we can have the engineers sketch it out to give us an idea on how wide the barrier would need to be.


CM West comments that the further north, more materials would be at the base. He also adds that winter dredging and mining would still cause water run off until it freezes. He then asks if we have drilled yet to see what is underneath and see if there will be any future problems with sinking. CE Blees confirms that the area has not been drilled. C Cox suggests paying someone to mine the area to prevent issues that have been seen in other developed areas such as the tank farms. CM West states that that idea is a possibility due to the value of the land making it worth it. It would be something that would have to be planned, if we want to have someone drill and see what is below. He adds that if the area is not developed as it should be, it will have to be constantly maintained. PD Baker agrees but states that she doesn’t believe that mining the property would be the practical option. C Cox asks what the long term plan for the area is. PD Baker responds explaining that Bonanza has the option to expand the portion of the parcel. The City’s section is intended for equipment and cargo laydown. C Cox adds that if the plan is to eventually have structures on the site, then drilling would be the direction to go. CM West asks if it would potentially be possible to utilize the spoils from the outer harbor to have it pumped up there. PD Baker comments that it would be a long way to pump a significant amount of spoils/water and the existing harbor dredge equipment won’t push that far, and excavation of the expanded port project could be 4-5 years down the road. HM Stotts agrees and says that not only the distance, but the increase in elevationwould be problematic. C D. Johnson asks what the timeline for the GO-Bond funds is. PD Baker responds that we have been expending every year since FY13. She explains that we are close to finishing up two major projects and looking for input on what the preferred use is for the remaining funds and what would be the most cost effective. We’ll need to identify the long term goal for the pad, to determine if the drilling is worth the cost. CM West asks if a decision needs to be made tonight. PD Baker responds that a decision is not required at the moment, but rather just providing idea to mull over. Once the Mid and Seawall projects are closed, we will have a better idea of total funds still available, which would be the time to decide what is next. She explains that because we only meet once a month, she wanted to get information on the table so that recommendations can be made to


the Council in late July. She will gather more information and numbers on the issues discussed during this meeting for next. CM West asks if there are any other questions or comments. C Cox asks for clarification on the drawing, asking if that was when the original dredging was done. PD Baker responds that that was the initial plan and explains what the estimate and drawings demonstrate. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS There were no citizens’ comments COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS C. Lean no comments. C. D Johnson no comments. C. Cox no comments. C. Alvanna-Stimpfle no comments. C. Sloan no comments. C. M. Johnson no comments. Chairman West comments that it was nice to see the Seawall finally addressed. He thought there would be more done to it but finds benefit in what has been done. He adds that he is looking forward to a good and busy summer. SCHEDULE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting: July 21st, 2016 at 5:30PM. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by C. Lean that the meeting be adjourned.

Hearing no objections, the Nome Port Commission adjourned at 6:58 PM. APPROVED and SIGNED this 21st day of July, 2016.

Jim West Jr., Chairman

ATTEST: Megan Alvanna-Stimpfle, Secretary

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Arctic Tracking Technology

Alaska has one of the most extensive vessel tracking systems in the world, covering 1.3 million square miles of

water. Along the 6,640 miles of coastline in Alaska, the Marine Exchange of Alaska has installed 120 vessel tracking receiving sites from the Beaufort Sea to the Aleutian Islands and Southeast Alaska.

Constant MonitoringFrom a quiet office in Juneau, twenty em-ployees maintain the system and keep track of every transponder-carrying ves-sel in Alaska waters, around the clock. The employees are largely former US Coast Guard workers or others familiar with the maritime industry. If they notice a vessel that hasn’t moved in a while or one behav-ing erratically, they might be the first to make a call to the Coast Guard, advising them of a potential problem.

The Exchange is a nonprofit organization created in 2000 to “provide valuable safety, navigational, and logistics information to the maritime community and provide a virtual ‘safety net’ that also contributes daily to the efficiency of maritime opera-tions,” according to its website.

They use satellite and Automatic Identi-

Telecom & Technology

Mariners gain from Alaskans By Rindi White

“We know within ten feet where a vessel is. We can tell which end of the boat the transponder is on. And we receive a position update every six seconds.”

—Paul Fuhs Founder, Alaska Marine Exchange

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fication Systems, or AIS, technologies to ac-complish that goal, founder Paul Fuhs says. The system has been online since 2005.

“The accuracy of those receivers can be plus or minus three meters,” Fuhs says. “We know within ten feet where a vessel is. We can tell which end of the boat the tran-sponder is on. And we receive a position update every six seconds.”

All that data is housed on a large server in Juneau, with backups in the Lower 48. The immediate data is used by the Coast Guard to assist with search and rescue operations.

“It changes the way you do business,” says Paul Webb, manager of the 17th Coast Guard District’s Operations Center.

Created on the Back of a NapkinFuhs, who was mayor of Dutch Harbor at the time, and Coast Guard Captain Ed Page creat-ed the Exchange on the back of a napkin over dinner, after discussing lives lost at sea and how to make Alaska waters safer for mariners.

The pair patterned the Exchange on similar vessel tracking exchanges in the Lower 48. International vessels were al-

ready equipped with transponders sending out longitude and latitude. But, at the time, those signals were not being picked up in Alaska waters.

“They were all transmitting, but there was nothing here to receive them by,” Fuhs says.

In the Lower 48, the vessel tracking sys-tems were mostly built and maintained by the Coast Guard, Webb says. Fuhs says the Exchange used money given to the state as a result of the Exxon Valdez oil tanker spill settlement to build the backbone of the sys-tem. The crew installed a few receiver sites

Men working on Alaska Marine

Exchange com-munications

tower at Eldred Rock Lighthouse,

from left: Nick Hatch, Bryan

Hinderberger, and Rob Mayer.

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at first, then more and more as they were able to afford them.

After the launch, the organization shifted its funding focus to the contractual arrange-ment used today. The cost of setting up a re-ceiver site varies widely, Fuhs says. If it can be housed on a building that already has In-ternet access and electricity, the cost could be around $10,000. But if the receiver site needs to go on a remote island and it needs to bring its own power-producing capability, the cost could be as high as $100,000.

“We put in solar panels, wind [turbines], and maybe a fuel cell to operate on backup,” he says. Haul all that up to the top of a remote mountain and install it and the $100,000 price tag seems like a pretty good deal.

Fuhs says the Exchange has placed all of the “easy” receivers and is now working to install the remaining few—all in remote spots. Meanwhile, he says, the team is con-sidering overhauling the receiver sites to turn them into dual-use sites that can also trans-mit local weather data to ships in the area.

“We intend to add weather stations with wind velocity, barometric pressure, tem-perature, all those things, so you’re getting real-time weather data,” Fuhs says.

In the far north, he says, the Exchange would like to incorporate ice data as well.

“That’s the holy grail for us, if we can get it right,” he says. “Right now, we’ve kind of got [ice data] by satellite, and there are companies that go out with drones.”

Passive DataThe Coast Guard operates three command centers in Alaska: the 17th District and Sec-tor Juneau, both in Juneau, and Sector An-chorage Command Center in Anchorage. Each command center has access to the Ex-change data through yearly contracts, which contribute about one-third of the roughly $4 million annual operational cost. Private in-dustry contracts—mostly maritime—cover half the operational costs. The state of Alas-ka also contracts with the Exchange for data.

Webb says the Coast Guard’s use of Ex-change data has changed the way they do business. The data is passive, available on screen at all times, and vital if something starts to go wrong.

“It’s second nature in search and rescue for us to turn to that [data],” he says.

Not every vessel is tracked—many fish-ing vessels don’t carry transponders.

“If we get a report of a vessel and we don’t have a position for them, if it’s a large enough vessel and we’re able to use AIS, we’re able to see it. If it’s getting close to shore, we can see it coming. Vessels that are drifting and broken down, we get reports from the Exchange on them. We can alert the right people,” Webb says.

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Bringing 21st century technology to the Arctic.

Qexpressnet.com

Quintillion, headquartered in Anchorage, is building and will operate the Quintillion Subsea Cable System, bringing aordable high-speed Internet access to the Arctic for the first time. This is the first phase of a multi-phase project that will ultimately connect Europe and Asia with a 15,000 km fiber optic cable.

Phase 1, in-service Q1 2017, will consist of a main cable trunk that will run o the coast of Nome to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, with branching lines into the coastal Alaska communities of Nome, Kotzebue, Point Hope, Wainwright, Barrow and Prudhoe Bay. Terrestrial fiber from Prudhoe Bay to Fairbanks will connect the Quintillion system to existing fiber in Fairbanks.


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Rindi White is a freelance journalist living in Palmer.

NOAA SurveysNOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmo-spheric Administration) uses Exchange data to help decide where to conduct surveys in the millions of square miles of water not yet surveyed. As the nation’s chart maker and updater, NOAA conducts hydrographic sur-veys to acquire essential data, such as depth measurements and the location of underwa-ter features, to update said charts for mari-time navigation. Each year, the agency sur-veys areas that are critical to safe navigation.

Tim Smith, NOAA’s regional navigational manager for Alaska, says NOAA gets data from the Exchange including which types of vessels use a particular area, how many ships are passing through a particular area in a given time period, and other details.

“They can help determine where things rank, priority-wise, on what areas we’re go-ing to need to survey,” Smith says.

More BenefitsAnother benefit of tracking ships as they travel through Alaska waters is a wealth of new data is becoming available. How many ships per year go through Unimak Pass, near Dutch Harbor? Ten years ago, Webb says, no one knew. Today the data is readily available.

In Southeast Alaska, Fuhs says local leaders are looking into building another dock somewhere in the region. Using Ex-change data, regional leaders hope to iden-tify a safe spot in the congested waters for a new dock.

The software is used for more than just tracking vessels. The Exchange is also us-ing the system to monitor all the fiber-optic cables in Alaska waters, Fuhs says. If a line is cut under water, the Exchange can pin-point pretty quickly what vessel crossed the cable when the outage happened.

Shell Oil operated its drilling ship the Noble Discoverer in the Chukchi Sea dur-ing whaling season and concerns were raised about the safety of whalers with the marine traffic to and from the drilling ship. “We put a digital fence up and Shell told its contractors not to go in there,” he says.

The Exchange tried another way to make it safer for whalers, Fuhs says. The group did an experimental test, sending out transpon-ders on whaling boats. Individual transpon-ders cost about $1,000, are about half the size of a laptop, and require either a 12-volt bat-tery or to be connected to the boat’s power.

“They’re out there in the fog and another ship will see them on their screen and avoid them,” he says. R

Red dots indicate the 120 Alaska

Marine Exchange AIS

vessel tracking receiving sites

in Alaska.

MAP: Courtesy of Alaska Marine

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OPINION: New Kotzebue Coast Guard base is a step in theright direction

July 1st 3:19 pm | Carey Restino

Thirty miles oö the coast of Alaska sits a volcanic island steeped in history, culture and an extraordinary naturalenvironment. Nunivak Island is home to some 200 people, most of whom are dependent on subsistencehunting. Around 90 migratory seabirds and waterfowl species have seasonal homes on the island, someendangered, nestle in rookeries along its sand dunes and shorelines.

This week, this 50-mile-wide island had another visitor, the Champion Ebony, a 600-foot-long Norwegian tankercarrying more than 14 million gallons of fuel. The vessel was navigating close to shore to lighter fuel to the islandon smaller vessels when it ran aground some 10 miles from shore on a shoal. It was able to re›oat on its ownand move to deeper waters, the U.S. Coast Guard reported, but was still being assessed for damage as of presstime.

The Champion Ebony grounding is as clear a warning as any to date about the dangers of increased vessel tra€cin Arctic waters. Local media have reported that ship staö were using the navigational charts that indicated theywere in safe waters. While the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been working to updatemaps in Alaska's Arctic waters, shipping tra€c hasn't waited for the green light to increase its activity. In 2015,452 ships navigated through the Bering Strait, nearly double the number just ‹ve years prior.

So far, attempts to mitigate the risk increased Arctic shipping poses haven't left the meeting table. There is aneöort by the Coast Guard to create a 4-mile-wide, two-way shipping route starting in Unimak Pass in theAleutians and running up through the strait. That route would zigzag around Nunivak and St. Lawrence islandsbefore shooting straight through Arctic waters.

But making such shipping routes law would require more meetings and lots of consensus, including from theInternational Maritime Organization. And even then, enforcement would be key, something daunting when youconsider the massive expanse of water as compared to the Coast Guard resources.

Such a shipping route would also not have prevented this week's apparent near miss, as that vessel was nottransiting, but was delivering fuel to the coastal region, an activity that is relatively common in the region. Whatis really needed is updated maps for the region as they provide the best tools for avoiding environmentaldisasters akin to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill.

Without accurate marine maps, these massive fuel-loaded vessels are ›ying blindly through Alaska's waters.Today, some maps commonly used are using data 50 to 100 years old, when mapping technology was far fromaccurate compared to modern day techniques. Mappers say they are working as fast as they can, but given theshort season, their window to gather data is small and progress is slow.

On the brighter side, the Coast Guard this week launched a seasonal home base in Kotzebue, cutting thousandsof miles oö its responses to Arctic incidents, at least via helicopter. Unlike previous eöorts by the Coast Guard inthe Arctic, which were driven by industry expansion into the region, this recent move indicates a long-term

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commitment by the federal agency to Alaska's Arctic.

That move is a step in the right direction, but more is needed to adequately prepare for the changes in Arcticwaters, and the grave danger increased vessel tra€c poses. Alaska's northern populations are intimately tied toits coastline and marine creatures through the essential subsistence harvest, which is a necessity both on apractical level and on a cultural level, too.

An oil spill like the one that was narrowly avoided this week would unquestionably devastate the region. If theworld is intent on visiting the region with massive cruise ships, cargo ships and oil tankers, our federalgovernment needs to advocate for and protect the region with up-to-date marine mapping, emergency responseresources, and enforceable shipping lanes that keep vessels from endangering our waters.

Navy teams up with Coast Guard to buildpolar icebreakerMeghann Myers (http://www.navytimes.com/staff/27643/meghannmyers/), Navy Times 7:49 p.m. EDT July 14, 2016

Lawmakers are urging the Coast Guard to lease foreign icebreakers until the service can build a new onewith the Navy's assistance. Coast Guard officials prefer repairing the broken icebreaker Polar Sea in themeantime. (Photo: Petty Officer 3rd Class Pamela J. Manns/Coast Guard)

It would take the Coast Guard more than a decade to build a new polar icebreaker. To try tocut that time in half, it's joining forces with the Navy's welloiled acquisition machine.

The two services are standing up a joint program office after months of prodding by aCalifornia congressman who has called for the Coast Guard to put an icebreaker in thewater as soon as possible, whether newly built or leased from another country.

"What I got out of this and the last hearing too — the Coast Guard doesn’t get it," Rep.Duncan Hunter, RCalif., told Navy Times on Wednesday, following a hearing of the HouseTransportation Committee's Coast Guard and maritime transportation subcommittee. "Thisis going to take massive pushes and changes, even more from Congress. It’s going to takethe Navy kind of taking this over."

NAVY TIMESCoast Guard operations strained by tight budget, top officer warns

(http://www.navytimes.com/story/military/2016/06/13/coastguardoperationsstrainedtightbudgettopofficerwarns/85831242/)

Hunter, who chairs the subcommittee, envisions bolstering the United States' arcticpresence via a new U.S.built icebreaker acquired through a Navy program and leasingicebreakers from other countries in the meantime. However, the service is adamant thatthere isn't an icebreaker for rent in the world that would be up to the Coast Guard's militaryspecifications.

The subcommittee and the vice commandant of the Coast Guard have gone back and forthin recent hearings over what the U.S. needs to have a minimum icebreaking capability inthe Arctic versus what the Coast Guard needs from a ship in general.

"The Coast Guard operates Coast Guard vessels," Adm. Charles Michel said in a hearingTuesday, where he spoke alongside Navy acquisition and shipbuilding experts. "This is nota pickup game for the Coast Guard."

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NAVY TIMESU.S. Navy and Coast Guard need more icebreakers now

(http://www.navytimes.com/story/opinion/2016/06/08/usnavyandcoastguardneedmoreicebreakersnow/85603456/)

In order to be able to operate as a military vessel, which is what Coast Guard cutters are,Michel said, the icebreakers would also need to be able to assert navigation rights, performsearch and rescue and respond to environmental disasters.

"I’m happy to have this dialogue with you on what this vessel is," he told Hunter. "Thisvessel does not just break ice, just like the Polar Sea and Polar Star do not just break ice."

Currently, the Coast Guard has two heavy icebreakers — the Polar Star and the PolarSea — and one medium, a scientific research ship called Healy.

Polar Sea is in drydock because it's too old and broken down to operate. Polar Staroperates about six months a year before heading back to the yards for repairs. The CoastGuard has suggested overhauling Polar Star to extend its service life or investing moneyinto reactivating Polar Sea to fill the current gap, and an assessment for Polar Sea is due toCongress at the end of the month.

All told, according to Homeland Security Department research, the U.S. needs three heavyand three medium icebreakers to be able to break ice 365 days a year.

Hunter and his fellow subcommittee members, on the other hand, have supported the ideaof leasing medium icebreakers from Arctic nations like Finland, an approach that the CoastGuard has been reluctant to pursue.

"You’ve always hated the idea of not owning the ship, but we have a gap here," Rep. DonYoung, RAlaska, told Michel. "How are we going to do it if you don’t accept anothervessel?"

But there aren't any available that are up to the Coast Guard's specifications, Michel said.And renting is an expensive proposition for an already cashstrapped service, said oneexpert.

"Generally speaking, purchasing is the way to go," said Jennifer Grover, director ofhomeland security and justice issues at the Government Accountability Office.

NAVY TIMESLawmakers concerned over Coast Guard capability gaps

(http://www.navytimes.com/story/military/2016/06/15/lawmakersconcernedovercoastguardcapabilitygaps/85870974/)

For now, that leaves the Navy's support as the best option. Ideally, said Rep. JohnGaramendi, DCalif., the Navy would use its budget and acquisition infrastructure to get theCoast Guard two icebreakers in the next five to seven years.

The two services are working on a memorandum of understanding as the foundation for ajoint program office, according to Hunter's chief of staff.

"Part of the realization is that the Coast Guard needs the Navy’s help," Joe Kasper toldNavy Times. "Everybody’s losing patience with the Coast Guard."

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CITY OF NOME City Manager’s Office

P.O. Box 281 Nome, Alaska 99762

907.443.6600 [email protected]

City Manager’s Report

From: Tom Moran, City Manager Reporting Period: June 28 – July 8, 2016 • As promised, I attended the final Arctic Chinook Planning Meeting in Anchorage with Rec

Director (and, accordingly, Mass Shelter Director) Chip Leeper on June 28th and 29th. The FTX (Field Training Exercise) will take place in Tin City and Kotzebue, with a TTX (Tabletop Training Exercise) happening concurrently in Nome. If you’re interested in the full scope of the drill, I’d be happy to share the details. The drill will take place from August 22nd – 25th.

• Thanks to everyone who attended the Independence Day festivities on Front Street,

especially the volunteers. City of Nome personnel who participated were: Mayor Richard Beneville, Clerk Bryant Hammond, Deputy Clerk Jill Nederhood, Port Office Manager Shauntel Bruner, Landfill Operator Aaron Cooper, Library Director Marguerite La Riviere, Planning Commissioner Derek McLarty, and Assistant Rec Director Katy Spoden. Things went off without a hitch, in large part due to their tireless efforts.

• My most sincere gratitude goes out to those who participated in the search for missing

hiker Joseph Balderas. It was with heavy hearts that the search was suspended on Tuesday, July 5th. Fire Chief Jim West did a laudable job as the SAR Commander, and deserves a pat on the back from each of us. The list of volunteers who participated is almost innumerable, and I humbly thank each and every one of them.

• Please join me in offering a round of applause to the Library and Museum Directors for fully completing the move to their new facility on July 7th. Once the old building has been cleaned, we’ll hold a surplus sale of old office items, and then we’ll put the building out to public bid.

• Thanks to everyone who attended the public dedication of Bonanza’s new Franklin D.

Okleasik Tank Farm and the City of Nome’s new Franklin D. Okleasik Avenue on Friday, July 8th. It was a wonderful time, and a fitting tribute to a man who was a pillar of our community.

• Sadly, Police Officer Drew Schwartz has given us his notice of resignation. Drew is leaving

us to become a Correctional Officer in Montana. We thank him for over five years of dedicated service.

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• We recently experienced a significant loss to the Museum and Library Commission’s ranks, as Cussy Kauer has resigned as Chairwoman to handle some prolonged out-of-town business. We’ll begin advertising the vacancy forthwith. Our thanks to Cussy for her dedicated service.

• The Canadian Consul General will be in Nome on July 13th and 14th. I’m scheduled to meet

him for dinner on the 13th, with Mayor Beneville scheduled to meet him for breakfast on the 14th. This new “Arctic Nation” discussion has Nome on everyone’s must-see list.

• In a stroke of coincidence (or serendipity), the Korean Deputy Consul General will be in Nome on July 15th. Mayor Beneville will be hosting her in Council Chambers at 2:00 PM, so if any of you would like to attend, please let Clerk Hammond know in advance.

• I’ll be in Juneau from Friday until Tuesday (July 15th – 19th). For in-state travel, no Acting

City Manager is traditionally appointed. Hopefully, R-16-07-05 has been approved so that I can hand-deliver hard copies to the Offices of Senator Olson and Representative Foster.

• Please mark your calendars for an Open House to be hosted by the Ad Hoc Cemetery

Committee at Old St. Joe’s on Thursday, July 21st. Updates on our new policies and procedures will be provided, with a suggestion box for public input.

• Sadly, Equipment Operator Will Gray has given us his notice of resignation. Will’s wife

will soon be attending school in Anchorage, so his last day is Friday, July 22nd. • Keep your schedules clear for Nome’s Annual Folk Fest, which has been scheduled for July

29th – 31st. • Senator Dan Sullivan will be in Nome on Monday, August 1st and Tuesday, August 2nd.

There are a number of organizations vying for his attention, so an actual agenda is in the works. Stay tuned for more information.

• The Police Department is still recruiting for one Communications Officer and an

Administrative Assistant, as well as a Police Officer. These are not new positions, but ones that are already built into the FY17 budget.

• The Building Maintenance Department is recruiting for a full-time Janitor. If you know of

someone reliable who’s looking for second-shift work, please send them our way. • Now that they’re in their new space, the Museum Department is recruiting for a part-time

Museum Assistant. Applications are available at City Hall. • Please see the most recent Port Projects Status Report from Port Director Joy Baker.

Attachment 1. • Per Councilman Andersen’s request, please see the attached memorandum from Finance

Director Liew regarding Nome’s PILT payment from the Department of the Interior. Attachment 2.

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Crystal Serenity Aug 21, 2016 Northern Logistics - Tour Activities

Nome Berry Festival - 11:00 - 6:30 Live Music in the park Eskimo Dancing Food and craft Vendors Berry cook off Tours 11:00 - 9:00 Nome Community Visit 4 departures (160 guests per departure) Tundra Wild Life Tour - 4 Departures Bird watching tour 2 departures Midnight Sun Reindeer Ranch Tours -2 departures Anvil Mountain Hike - 4 departures 1 hour Helicopter flight seeing tours 8 departures 2 hours Helicopter flight seeing tours 3 departures International Dateline tour 1 departure Climate Change/Coastal Erosion Tour 2 departures Flight to Russia - 1 departure Half Day Exclusive Van Tour - 4 departures Full Day Exclusive Van Tour - 1 departure

Memo To: Tom Moran – City Manager

From: Joy L. Baker – Port Director

CC: Mayor & Nome Common Council

Nome Port Commission

Date: 7/8/2016

Re: Port & Harbor Report/Projects Update – July 2016

The following provides a status update on active issues and projects pertaining to the Port & Harbor. Administrative: Port personnel have been very busy documenting June facility use in order to wrap F16 invoicing so finance can proceed with fiscal year closeout tasks. In the meantime, barge and ship traffic at the Causeway and Harbor docks continues at a hectic pace, with partial use of the Middle Dock serving an essential and timely purpose. Congestion on the Causeway and loading ramp uplands is constant, with shore-side staging for gravel/cargo operations, as well as facility security requirements for foreign vessels, but consistent coordination between the Harbormaster and vessel crews are showing minimal operational impact. Although some late arrivals are still seeking permits to launch, most of the fishing & mining fleets have been permitted for the season, resulting in 94 permits to date. This is 28% less than 2015 at 130, which was 16% less than the 2014/2013 average of 153 permits. The difference mostly reflects fewer dredges and support vessels, but it is worth noting that although the total number is down, the dredge size is increasing, utilizing more harbor space. We also believe fewer support vessels are being permitted as a cost-saving measure. As most know, the USCG established a seasonal air base in Kotzebue last month through a one year lease of the National Guard Hangar with 4 renewable options. This positioning of 2 Jayhawk helicopters at Kotzebue is evidence the federal government is acknowledging the significant need for SAR assets to be in closer proximity to the Arctic, and is a win-win for all of the mariners and residents that work and live in the region. The USCG deemed the Kotz location a strategic choice in that it provides the broadest coverage between Barrow and the Yukon River. Although the Forward Operating Location was not scheduled for activation until July 1st, the purpose of the assets was immediately demonstrated in the shortened response to the 6/24/16 temporary grounding of the T/V Champion Ebony near Nunivak, the 6/27/16 deployment in the week long search of Nome’s missing hiker, and the 7/6/16 SAR response and location of the F/V Charlotte adrift and inoperable near Emmonak. The Port & Harbor commends USCG D17 for their ongoing efforts in the region and is looking forward to continuing the long-term relationship of providing dock services to their maritime fleet.

JLB

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Causeway: Arctic Deep Draft Port Study: Communication with the USACE Alaska District and Headquarters is ongoing regarding the program vehicle for rescoping the ADDP Study. The District has submitted an informational paper describing the criteria needed to transition out of the NED (economics) program, into the Remote & Subsistence Harbors program, which has been received by the vertical team at Pacific Ocean Division (POD) and Headquarters (HQ) for review. The City has requested a copy of the informational paper but has been advised by District personnel that it is not an external document at this time. Based on comments made during the project’s quarterly teleconference call on 7/6/16 attended by the City Manager and myself, there is opposing opinions on whether sufficient language exists within WRDA (Water Resources Development Act) 2014 Section 2006, versus language contained in S.2848, actively being proposed for approval within WRDA 2016, should that occur. The City will continue working with the Congressional Delegation to facilitate the USACE’s use of existing authorized WRDA language as a mechanism for moving forward with the rescoping, while awaiting the passage of WRDA 2016. Additionally and as most know, the City was awarded $1.6M in the State’s FY2017 Capital Budget to support the design of an Arctic Deep Draft Port at Nome. Although a number of people contributed significant effort along the arduous journey to secure these funds, the steadfast and dogged determination demonstrated by our Juneau lobbyist, Wendy Chamberlain, in today’s fiscal climate is ultimately the reason for success. We commend Wendy on her efforts and thank her for a job well done. Middle Dock: The post-construction dredging is complete and the contractor is awaiting the arrival of the survey team to confirm the controlling depth of -22.5’ MLLW was obtained. A few remaining change orders are being resolved, leaving the final bathymetric survey and as-built verification. Final project closeout is anticipated by mid-August, when the two concrete surge protector blocks arrive via barge. This brings the project in at around 30 days beyond schedule, and approximately 7% over budget. West Gold Dock: Gravel staging at the West Gold Dock for the Hooper Bay export continues, with barge turns every 3-4 days and rotating through Sept/Oct 2016. The operation uses a large portion of the dock uplands, but ongoing coordination with the contractor is keeping operational impacts to a minimum. USACE O&M Dredging – the annual maintenance dredging of the navigation channel is complete and they are now working to remove more of the outer harbor build up they’ve been working on since receiving additional reprogramming funds last year. Coordination on the removal of the armor rock obstruction continues with a local diver and the dredge contractor with timing based on weather and equipment availability. Inner Harbor: Snake River Floats Phase II & Travel Lift: This project remains in the planning/development phase for discussion. Although a funding source has not yet been identified, efforts continue to seek an appropriate mechanism or partner to develop this highly needed project.

Garco Building Upgrade: Staff looking into affordable ways to make improvements to this unit with new siding/roofing with insulated panels. EEIS ROM estimate was over $500K, which exceeds budgetary limits at this time; therefore, we continue to evaluate options to reduce costs.

Port Industrial Pad: Port Pad Development: As the Seawall and Mid Dock Projects close, we are working to determine the amount of State GO Bond grant funds remain for use in this project (recently approved by the State grant administrator) to develop additional lay down storage for container/equipment yards. The Port solicited two cost estimates from local contractors

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earlier this year in an effort to estimate costs. Utilizing spoils from additional dredging of the Snake River moorage area also remains an option eligible for funding. The project needs and funding options will be presented to the Port Commission at their 7/21/16 Regular Meeting, with a prior work session pending.

Port Road Improvements: Periodic teleconferences with the ADOT planning team continue to occur to discuss progress on the scope of work/design based on the City’s priorities for this project. Construction is scheduled for FY2018, based on STIP funding. We have requested the State provide an updated cost-share agreement and timeline for the design work.

Snake River Bridge Stage II - Jafet Drive Lighting Improvements: ADOT awarded this project in January 2016, which will resolve lighting and turning radius issues on Jafet Road along the Snake River Bridge. Construction is scheduled to be complete during the 2016 summer season.

West Nome Tank Farm (WNTF): The USAF is making progress on accomplishing specific tasks required by ADEC in order for the property to be officially conveyed to the City. Environmental sampling of adjacent properties occurred last month, with the placement of a permeable liner and cap currently underway. We have requested the USAF provide an updated timeline for the transfer of ownership to the City.

External Facilities: Seawall Erosion Repair: Orion completed the Seawall Project in early June, both ahead of schedule and 3% under budget. The post-construction survey results have been received by the engineers, and as-built drawings are in verification. This will provide a base line for monitoring the structure for the future. The as-builts and final survey will be provided to the USACE for the historical record.

Cape Nome: The Cape Nome Jetty Repair bid package was released on 5/1916 with only one bid submitted on 6/16/16 that far exceeded the FEMA funding award. After thorough consideration, the bid package was revised to push the completion schedule out to Nov 2017, and phase the rock procurement and placement tasks to provide separate pricing components. The revised package was issued on 7/1/16, with bids due by 3:00pm on 8/1/16 for review by the Administration and Engineers. We anticipate the rock procurement to occur in 2016 with the repair/placement efforts during the 2017 ice-free season.

Additional information on any of these projects is available upon request.

City of Nome

Revenues with Comparison to Budget

For the 12 Months Ending June 30, 2016

PORT OPERATING FUND

Budget Period ACT YTD ACT Unearned Pcnt

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CAUSEWAY FACILITY

80.3111.2001 Causeway Dockage 70,000.00 .00 77,186.37 ( 7,186.37) 110.3

80.3111.2002 Causeway Wharfage - Dry 250,000.00 .00 183,615.82 66,384.18 73.5

80.3111.2003 Causeway Wharfage - Fuel 250,000.00 .00 229,185.90 20,814.10 91.7

80.3111.2004 Causeway Wharfage - Gravel 75,000.00 .00 75,200.89 ( 200.89) 100.3

80.3111.2005 Causeway Storage Rental 25,000.00 .00 9,966.72 15,033.28 39.9

80.3111.2006 Causeway Utility Sales 25,000.00 .00 13,920.87 11,079.13 55.7

80.3111.2007 Causeway Misc Term Revenue 45,000.00 .00 52,353.89 ( 7,353.89) 116.3

Total CAUSEWAY FACILITY 740,000.00 .00 641,430.46 98,569.54 86.7

HARBOR FACILITY

80.3211.1001 Harbor Seasonal Dock Permit 130,000.00 .00 119,051.42 10,948.58 91.6

80.3211.2001 Harbor Dockage 42,000.00 .00 49,316.88 ( 7,316.88) 117.4

80.3211.2002 Harbor Wharfage - Dry 80,000.00 .00 68,084.40 11,915.60 85.1

80.3211.2003 Harbor Wharfage - Fuel 80,000.00 .00 30,120.34 49,879.66 37.7

80.3211.2004 Harbor Wharfage - Gravel 10,000.00 .00 754.80 9,245.20 7.6

80.3211.2005 Harbor Storage Rental 40,000.00 .00 36,148.12 3,851.88 90.4

80.3211.2006 Harbor Utility Sales 6,500.00 .00 6,366.99 133.01 98.0

80.3211.2007 Harbor Misc Term Revenue 4,000.00 .00 2,255.63 1,744.37 56.4

80.3211.2008 Leases, Rentals, Land, Bldgs 112,000.00 .00 101,151.08 10,848.92 90.3

Total HARBOR FACILITY 504,500.00 .00 413,249.66 91,250.34 81.9

INDUSTRIAL PARK FACILITY

80.3411.2005 Industrial Park Storage Rental 210,000.00 .00 181,875.53 28,124.47 86.6

80.3411.2008 Leases, Rentals, Land, Bldgs 170,000.00 .00 136,574.10 33,425.90 80.3

Total INDUSTRIAL PARK FACILITY 380,000.00 .00 318,449.63 61,550.37 83.8

OTHER MISC REVENUE

80.3511.0001 Copies, Fax, Publications 20.00 .00 10.00 10.00 50.0

80.3511.0002 NSF Check Fee 50.00 .00 35.00 15.00 70.0

80.3511.0003 Credit Card Service Fees .00 .00 171.65 ( 171.65) .0

80.3511.0004 Resale-Hats,Charts,Spills,Appl 5,000.00 .00 5,661.50 ( 661.50) 113.2

80.3511.0005 Other Port Revenue 52,500.47 .00 83,488.64 ( 30,988.17) 159.0

Total OTHER MISC REVENUE 57,570.47 .00 89,366.79 ( 31,796.32) 155.2

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Revenues with Comparison to Budget


PORT OPERATING FUND

Budget Period ACT YTD ACT Unearned Pcnt


INTEREST EARNINGS

80.3611.2001 Interest Earnings Port Op 5,500.00 .00 6,845.59 ( 1,345.59) 124.5

80.3611.2002 Interest Earnings Causeway 8,000.00 .00 5,095.98 2,904.02 63.7

80.3611.2003 Investment Earnings .00 .00 241.64 ( 241.64) .0

Total INTEREST EARNINGS 13,500.00 .00 12,183.21 1,316.79 90.3

CONTRIBUTIONS/OTHER

80.3711.0002 Other Contributions .00 .00 206.54 ( 206.54) .0

Total CONTRIBUTIONS/OTHER .00 .00 206.54 ( 206.54) .0

FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATION

80.3899.9999 Port of Nome Use Fund Balance 177,340.68 .00 .00 177,340.68 .0

Total FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATION 177,340.68 .00 .00 177,340.68 .0

Total Fund Revenue 1,872,911.15 .00 1,474,886.29 398,024.86 78.8

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Expenditures with Comparison to Budget


PORT OPERATING FUND

Budget Period ACT YTD ACT YTD ENC Unexpended Pcnt


* * CAUSEWAY FACILITY * *

80.6111.1101 Salaries - Causeway Maint 18,546.00 .00 2,218.90 .00 16,327.10 12.0

80.6111.1102 Salaries - Causeway Operations 16,180.00 .00 7,730.97 .00 8,449.03 47.8

80.6111.1103 Salaries - Causeway Admin 50,000.00 ( 17.50) 31,527.97 .00 18,472.03 63.1

80.6111.1411 Accrued Personal Leave - Cswy 4,635.00 .00 3,020.56 .00 1,614.44 65.2

80.6111.1421 Health Insurance - Cswy 24,771.00 .00 12,827.67 .00 11,943.33 51.8

80.6111.1431 Life Insurance - Cswy 63.00 .00 30.32 .00 32.68 48.1

80.6111.1441 FICA/Medicare - Cswy 11,066.00 .00 4,702.23 .00 6,363.77 42.5

80.6111.1451 ESC - Causeway 500.00 .00 234.11 .00 265.89 46.8

80.6111.1461 PERS - Cswy 22,720.00 .00 12,398.10 .00 10,321.90 54.6

80.6111.1471 Workers' Comp Ins - Cswy 3,688.00 .00 1,366.80 .00 2,321.20 37.1

80.6111.1530 Property/Building Insurance 26,427.50 .00 26,427.50 .00 .00 100.0

80.6111.1803 Prof Svcs - Middle Dock 7,500.00 .00 3,829.93 .00 3,670.07 51.1

80.6111.1804 Prof Svcs - Arctic Deep Draft 7,500.00 .00 3,829.85 .00 3,670.15 51.1

80.6111.1810 Audit/Accounting .00 .00 5,657.79 .00 ( 5,657.79) .0

80.6111.1820 Engineering/Architectural Svcs 120,000.00 .00 51,413.74 .00 68,586.26 42.8

80.6111.1830 Legal Services 500.00 .00 .00 .00 500.00 .0

80.6111.1840 Survey/Appraisal Services .00 .00 2,490.00 .00 ( 2,490.00) .0

80.6111.1870 Other Professional/Contract Sv .00 .00 .00 2,000.00 ( 2,000.00) .0

80.6111.2010 Communications 2,000.00 .00 1,040.97 .00 959.03 52.1

80.6111.2012 Computer Network/Hardware/Soft 500.00 .00 .00 .00 500.00 .0

80.6111.2040 Uniform/Clothing .00 .00 150.54 .00 ( 150.54) .0

80.6111.2071 Operating & Repair Supplies 2,500.00 .00 927.53 .00 1,572.47 37.1

80.6111.4020 Vehicle/Boat/Eq Parts & Supply 1,500.00 138.85 268.12 .00 1,231.88 17.9

80.6111.4030 Vehicle/Boat/Eq Maintenance 500.00 256.15 256.15 .00 243.85 51.2

80.6111.4050 Small Tools & Equipment 500.00 .00 117.69 .00 382.31 23.5

80.6111.4060 Tools & Eq Repair & Maint 250.00 .00 .00 .00 250.00 .0

80.6111.4080 Road Maintenance Materials 15,000.00 8,000.00 11,695.89 .00 3,304.11 78.0

80.6111.4090 Docks & Foundations 25,000.00 8,000.00 22,783.58 ( 68.50) 2,284.92 90.9

80.6111.4100 Fuel Lines Maintenance 16,000.00 .00 18,461.28 .00 ( 2,461.28) 115.4

80.6111.7010 Bldg Maint Materials & Supply 250.00 .00 490.57 .00 ( 240.57) 196.2

80.6111.7021 Utilities - Electric 2,000.00 89.59 1,918.55 .00 81.45 95.9

80.6111.7023 Utilities - Sewer 4,000.00 .00 1,360.00 .00 2,640.00 34.0

80.6111.7024 Utilities - Garbage 5,000.00 230.22 1,671.78 .00 3,328.22 33.4

80.6111.7026 Utilities - Resale 2,500.00 .00 2,258.34 .00 241.66 90.3

80.6111.7510 Debt Interest Payment 175,500.00 .00 112,063.79 .00 63,436.21 63.9

80.6111.8030 Machinery & Equipment 5,000.00 .00 .00 .00 5,000.00 .0

Total * * CAUSEWAY FACILITY * * 572,096.50 16,697.31 345,171.22 1,931.50 224,993.78 60.7

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* * HARBOR FACILITY * *

80.6211.1101 Salaries - Harbor 10,031.00 .00 3,261.14 .00 6,769.86 32.5

80.6211.1411 Accrued Personal Lv - Harbor 1,526.00 .00 1,064.84 .00 461.16 69.8

80.6211.1421 Health Insurance - Harbor 5,180.00 .00 1,550.43 .00 3,629.57 29.9

80.6211.1431 Life Insurance - Harbor 42.00 .00 11.59 .00 30.41 27.6

80.6211.1441 FICA/Medicare - Harbor 1,311.00 .00 868.02 .00 442.98 66.2

80.6211.1451 ESC - Harbor 500.00 .00 134.95 .00 365.05 27.0

80.6211.1461 PERS - Harbor 3,480.00 .00 2,200.54 .00 1,279.46 63.2

80.6211.1471 Workers' Comp Ins - Harbor 1,195.00 .00 413.28 .00 781.72 34.6

80.6211.1530 Property/Building Insurance 16,308.50 .00 16,308.50 .00 .00 100.0

80.6211.1802 Prof Svcs - Barge High Ramp 5,000.00 .00 3,829.92 .00 1,170.08 76.6

80.6211.1803 Prof Svcs - Snake River 30,000.00 .00 .00 .00 30,000.00 .0

80.6211.1807 Prof Svcs - Seawall Repairs 15,000.00 .00 667.50 .00 14,332.50 4.5

80.6211.1820 Engineering/Architectural Svcs 25,000.00 .00 5,900.24 .00 19,099.76 23.6

80.6211.2010 Communications 650.00 .00 611.10 .00 38.90 94.0

80.6211.2040 Uniform/Clothing .00 .00 264.63 .00 ( 264.63) .0

80.6211.2071 Operating & Repair Supplies 2,500.00 .00 6,344.36 .00 ( 3,844.36) 253.8

80.6211.4020 Vehicle/Boat/Eq Parts & Supply 1,500.00 138.85 276.54 .00 1,223.46 18.4

80.6211.4030 Vehicle/Boat/Eq Maintenance .00 256.15 256.15 .00 ( 256.15) .0


80.6211.4080 Road Maintenance Materials 1,000.00 .00 2,926.90 .00 ( 1,926.90) 292.7

80.6211.4090 Docks & Foundations 15,000.00 8,500.00 12,195.89 .00 2,804.11 81.3

80.6211.7010 Bldg Maint Materials & Supply 5,000.00 .00 8,166.80 .00 ( 3,166.80) 163.3

80.6211.7021 Utilities - Electric 4,500.00 184.83 3,851.57 .00 648.43 85.6

80.6211.7022 Utilities - Water Meter 3,800.00 251.38 3,520.43 .00 279.57 92.6

80.6211.7023 Utilities - Sewer 3,000.00 67.66 2,435.76 .00 564.24 81.2

80.6211.7024 Utilities - Garbage 15,000.00 1,611.54 12,533.53 .00 2,466.47 83.6

80.6211.7025 Utilities - Heat 3,200.00 .00 1,818.28 .00 1,381.72 56.8

80.6211.7560 Payment in Lieu of Tax 15,121.15 15,121.15 30,242.30 .00 ( 15,121.15) 200.0

80.6211.8010 Land/Buildings 40,000.00 .00 .00 .00 40,000.00 .0

80.6211.8030 Machinery & Equipment 15,000.00 .00 550.00 .00 14,450.00 3.7

Total * * HARBOR FACILITY * * 240,344.65 26,131.56 122,600.49 .00 117,744.16 51.0

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80.6311.1820 Engineering/Architectural Svcs 10,000.00 .00 11,679.25 .00 ( 1,679.25) 116.8

Total * * CAPE NOME FACILITY * * 10,000.00 .00 11,679.25 .00 ( 1,679.25) 116.8

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* * INDUST PARK FACILITY * *

80.6411.1101 Salaries - Industrial Park 19,031.00 .00 8,698.92 .00 10,332.08 45.7

80.6411.1411 Accrued Personal Leave - IP 2,526.00 .00 1,621.00 .00 905.00 64.2

80.6411.1421 Health Insurance - IP 5,180.00 .00 2,999.38 .00 2,180.62 57.9

80.6411.1431 Life Insurance - IP 42.00 .00 12.03 .00 29.97 28.6

80.6411.1441 FICA/Medicare - IP 1,711.00 .00 697.98 .00 1,013.02 40.8

80.6411.1451 ESC - Industrial Park 500.00 .00 205.44 .00 294.56 41.1

80.6411.1461 PERS - IP 4,480.00 .00 2,015.98 .00 2,464.02 45.0

80.6411.1471 Workers' Comp Ins - IP 1,695.00 .00 697.81 .00 997.19 41.2

80.6411.1530 Property/Building Insurance 597.00 .00 597.00 .00 .00 100.0

80.6411.1820 Engineering/Architectural Svcs 25,000.00 505.25 9,151.08 .00 15,848.92 36.6

80.6411.1940 Advertising 250.00 .00 .00 .00 250.00 .0


80.6411.4080 Road Maintenance Materials 25,000.00 8,500.00 23,283.58 .00 1,716.42 93.1

80.6411.4100 Fuel Lines Maintenance 16,000.00 .00 16,556.83 .00 ( 556.83) 103.5

80.6411.7005 Building Maintenance Contracts .00 .00 1,595.00 .00 ( 1,595.00) .0

80.6411.7010 Bldg Maint Materials & Supply 30,000.00 .00 465.89 .00 29,534.11 1.6

80.6411.7020 Utilities 1,750.00 .00 1,750.00 .00 .00 100.0

80.6411.7021 Utilities - Electric 3,000.00 223.43 3,545.87 .00 ( 545.87) 118.2

80.6411.7560 Payment in Lieu of Taxes 20,420.40 17,713.30 36,538.70 .00 ( 16,118.30) 178.9

Total * * INDUST PARK FACILITY * * 157,682.40 26,941.98 110,832.49 .00 46,849.91 70.3

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80.6711.1101 Salaries - Port Admin .00 .00 2.00 .00 ( 2.00) .0

80.6711.1102 Salaries - Port Staff 373,317.00 ( 17.50) 232,017.46 .00 141,299.54 62.2

80.6711.1201 Salaries - Overtime 11,000.00 .00 4,746.99 .00 6,253.01 43.2

80.6711.1301 Stipends - Port Commission .00 .00 3,320.00 .00 ( 3,320.00) .0

80.6711.1411 Accrued Personal Lv - Port Adm 8,896.00 .00 1,173.38 .00 7,722.62 13.2

80.6711.1421 Health Insurance - Port Adm 46,505.00 .00 30,325.42 .00 16,179.58 65.2

80.6711.1431 Life Insurance - Port Adm 595.00 .00 263.87 .00 331.13 44.4

80.6711.1441 FICA/Medicare - Port Adm 33,671.00 .00 19,609.48 .00 14,061.52 58.2

80.6711.1451 ESC - Port Admin 500.00 .00 .00 .00 500.00 .0

80.6711.1461 PERS - Port Adm 83,842.00 .00 43,673.04 .00 40,168.96 52.1

80.6711.1471 Workers' Comp Ins - Port Adm 16,702.00 .00 12,868.90 .00 3,833.10 77.1

80.6711.1520 Vehicle/Boat Insurance .00 .00 2,996.00 .00 ( 2,996.00) .0

80.6711.1810 Audit/Accounting 18,000.00 .00 27,919.01 .00 ( 9,919.01) 155.1

80.6711.1820 Engineering/Architectural Svcs .00 40.75 1,328.41 .00 ( 1,328.41) .0

80.6711.1830 Legal Services 95,000.00 .00 2,321.50 .00 92,678.50 2.4

80.6711.1850 Lobbying .00 .00 63,000.00 .00 ( 63,000.00) .0

80.6711.1870 Other Professional/Contract Sv 54,000.00 .00 37,641.86 .00 16,358.14 69.7

80.6711.1940 Advertising 10,000.00 .00 8,669.45 .00 1,330.55 86.7

80.6711.2010 Communications 4,500.00 30.21 4,252.58 .00 247.42 94.5

80.6711.2012 Computer Network/Hardware/Soft 2,500.00 .00 1,456.46 ( 398.00) 1,441.54 42.3

80.6711.2020 Dues & Memberships 250.00 .00 185.00 .00 65.00 74.0

80.6711.2030 Travel,Training & Related Cost 35,000.00 128.00 20,069.85 512.60 14,417.55 58.8

80.6711.2070 Office Supplies .00 .00 378.59 .00 ( 378.59) .0

80.6711.2071 Operating & Repair Supplies 7,500.00 105.00 2,969.72 ( 125.00) 4,655.28 37.9

80.6711.2073 Resale Supplies 4,000.00 .00 2,233.64 .00 1,766.36 55.8

80.6711.4010 Gas & Oil Supplies .00 .00 5,135.29 .00 ( 5,135.29) .0

80.6711.4020 Vehicle/Boat/Eq Parts & Supply 14,500.00 .00 3,484.25 37.30 10,978.45 24.3

80.6711.4040 Vehicle/Boat Regis & Permits .00 .00 40.00 .00 ( 40.00) .0

80.6711.7010 Bldg Maint Materials & Supply .00 1,467.87 2,406.12 .00 ( 2,406.12) .0

80.6711.7510 Interest Payment .00 1.66 1.66 .00 ( 1.66) .0

80.6711.7540 Banking/Credit Card Fees 250.00 .00 72.41 .00 177.59 29.0

80.6711.7550 Bad Debt 5,000.00 .00 51.38 .00 4,948.62 1.0

Total * * PORT ADMIN OFFICE * * 825,528.00 1,755.99 534,613.72 26.90 290,887.38 64.8

Total Fund Expenditures 1,805,651.55 71,526.84 1,124,897.17 1,958.40 678,795.98 62.4

Net Revenue Over Expenditures 67,259.60 ( 71,526.84) 349,989.12 ( 1,958.40) ( 280,771.12) 517.4

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GO BOND GRANT BREAKDOWN BY PROJECT AND FY

PROJECT ACCOUNT F13 F14 F15 F16 TOTAL PROJECT BUDGETED REMAINING Remaining

@ 6.30.16 COST TO DATE GO GRANT GRANT FUNDS Project Costs

Deep Draft Port - Planning 3000 59,056.64 172,435.84 119,080.13 12,421.40 362,994.01 375,000.00 12,005.99 12,000.00

Middle Dock - Construction 3100 69,756.64 115,804.29 51,545.52 2,854,717.50 3,091,823.95 3,844,619.17 752,795.22 525,000.00

High Ramp - Design/Const. 3300 151,710.88 3,351,989.80 772,259.74 0.00 4,275,960.42 4,275,960.42 0.00

Repairs/Upgrades - Design 3200 95,433.30 58,987.11 0.00 0.00 154,420.41 154,420.41 0.00

Seawall Repair - Design/Const. 3400 0.00 0.00 1,806.00 696,453.76 698,259.76 1,350,000.00 651,740.24 5,000.00

SUBTOTAL 354,937.54 3,616,755.30 866,096.75 3,563,592.66 8,401,382.25 10,000,000.00

Admin costs 21,019.92 82,461.74 78,594.64 0.00 182,076.30

TOTAL 375,957.46 3,699,217.04 944,691.39 3,563,592.66 8,583,458.55 10,000,000.00 1,416,541.45 542,000.00

231,219.16 3,824,177.88 973,479.94 3,563,688.44 8,592,565.42 10,000,000.00 1,407,434.58 542,000.00

#1 #2-7 #8-12 #13-17 Grant Bal thru #17

Project closed 874,541.45

SOA 14-DC-108 (Unexpended Available) 500,000.00

Estimated Available Grant Funds 1,374,541.45$

ACTUAL EXPENDED TO GRANT

THROUGH REPORT #17 at 06.30.16

SOA 13-GO-012 (Anticipated Remaining)

7/18/2016 /jlb

THORNBUSH SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

7/18/2016 /jlb

Survey corners/elevation on dredge spoils in place – define limits for bid package

Coordination w/Sitnasuak to include BFI tank farm expansion property in project

Define scope of work to include: o Supply/haul/place/develop east half of property to subgrade o Same for BFI property if participating o Define drainage/culverts/access o PND provide Snake River excavation dredge area – site plan/material quantity o Define limits within west half of property for winter ex spoils disposal o Define de-watering period for spoils o Pricing alternative for topping east half after settlement period o Pricing based on material unit price (CY) in place

Require pre, interim and post topo/bathymetric surveys

Request extension to USACE Snake River Permit 2002-869-M6 (expires June 2017)

Expand area covered under USACE General Permit - SWPPP

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