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Trapper Creek Community Services Assn. Proposal to Complete Outbuildings

TRAPPER CREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL (TCCC)

Community Revenue Sharing Program

Proposed projects presented to TCCC Board will be reviewed at the regular meeting April 17, 2014, 6:30 pm, at Trapper Creek Community Services park building. People who are proposing a project are invited to attend this meeting to answer questions about their project. Council reserves the right to return any application that does not provide supporting documentation. Voting on the proposed projects will be April 21 thru May 10, 2014 at Trapper Creek Library during regular business hours.

At the May 15, 2014 Council meeting the voting results will be revealed and prioritized for submittal to the Matsu Borough for project approval. The anticipated turnaround time from the Borough for an amended scope of work is approximately two (2) weeks.

Name of Project: Finish Park Outbuildings: Shed, Shelter, and Freebox

Contact: ?????????Trapper Creek Community Services Association, Inc.

Phone Number:?? 907-733-7375

Address:???????? PO Box 13049, Trapper Creek, Alaska 99683

E-mail:?????????? tccommunityservices@yahoo.com

 

Brief description of the project: What is your proposed project? Please describe it.

Trapper Creek Park and Cemetery has three outbuildings (Shed, Shelter, and Freebox) that need completed. All three buildings require a protective coating that will help to preserve the wood from the elements. A work bench, tool storage and some interior finish work is necessary in the shed. The shelter is missing flashing on the side facia boards, which we have on hand. For the freebox the interior needs sheeting on the ceiling and gable ends, a heating source, a metal roof, more gravel, 100 gallon fuel tank and fuel, and the porch needs enlarging. The cost estimate for this project is $6658.50.

Who, why and approximately how many people in our community will benefit from completion of this project?

This project will protect the structures from the weather, provide ease of use, and help to make the freebox warm in the winter, so that it can be open more often. All of these will increase the life of the buildings, which will benefit all the park use

Is there evidence of public support for this project? If so, please attach.

Yes, all three buildings were supported by vote of the community. Finishing the buildings is in everyone?s best interest.

Project Budget: Please provide project budget figures. Provide supporting documentation.

This project proposal includes $2583.50 for materials required to build a work bench and finish the interior of the shed, all the material to complete the interior of the freebox with the addition of a metal roof and preservative for all three buildings; $150 for a load of gravel and typar, $1700 for a Toyotomi OM 23 heating unit for the freebox, $400 for a 100 gallon obround oil tank, $200 for an oil tank stand, $425 for diesel, and $1200 for 80 hours of labor. The total for this project is $6658.50.

Will this project provide economic benefits to the community? If so, please explain.

This project should go a long way in requiring less maintenance in the future, more utility for the public and volunteers, and will increase the aesthetic appeal of all three buildings.

Please provide an estimated time schedule for completion of the project if funding is received.

Should this project benefit by your vote, the project will be completed in the summer of 2014.

 

Trapper Creek Community Services Assn. Proposal to buy Tractor Implements

TRAPPER CREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL (TCCC)

Community Revenue Sharing Program

Proposed projects presented to TCCC Board will be reviewed at the regular meeting April 17, 2014, 6:30 pm, at Trapper Creek Community Services park building. People who are proposing a project are invited to attend this meeting to answer questions about their project. Council reserves the right to return any application that does not provide supporting documentation. Voting on the proposed projects will be April 21 thru May 10, 2014 at Trapper Creek Library during regular business hours.

At the May 15, 2014 Council meeting the voting results will be revealed and prioritized for submittal to the Matsu Borough for project approval. The anticipated turnaround time from the Borough for an amended scope of work is approximately two (2) weeks.

Name of Project: Additional Implements for John Deere 1026R Tractor

Contact: Trapper Creek Community Services?? ???Phone Number: 907-733-7375

Address: PO Box 13049, Trapper Creek AK 99683 E-mail: tccommunityservices@yahoo.com

 

Brief description of the project: What is your proposed project? Please describe it.

The Trapper Creek Park and Cemetery, which is owned by the residents of Trapper Creek and managed by the non-profit Trapper Creek Community Services Association, Inc., consists of approximately 82 acres of which approximately 20 acres has been cleared.

?We propose the purchase of two additional implements for our John Deere 1026R tractor, a replacement filter kit for maintenance of the tractor, and delivery to Trapper Creek for a projected cost of $3332.29 from Craig Taylor Equipment of Wasilla.

Over time the cleared area has become uneven with frost heaves and rutting. On a seasonal basis a disk harrow would serve to condition the open field area, disk the community garden, level out the western addition to the cemetery, as well as serve many additional purposes in the future.

?? A moveable pallet fork attachment would ensure ease of moving tractor attachments in and out of the storage building and aid in moving any heavy material from any part of the park.

?? A filter pack kit would provide all the replacement filters and parts for proper and regular maintenance of the tractor.

?? Who, why and approximately how many people in our community will benefit from completion of this project?

As the park belongs to all residents of the community, everyone would benefit.

Is there evidence of public support for this project? If so, please attach.

The community has consistently shown support for the development and maintenance of our park, as evidenced by approval of past Revenue Sharing proposals, including purchase of a tractor and implements.

?Project Budget: Please provide project budget figures. Provide supporting documentation.

Craig Taylor Equipment has provided a cost proposal for:

?Frontier 4 foot Disk Harrow with 12 Notched Blades on 7.5 In. Spacing?? $ 1,753.00

?Frontier 42 inch Pallet Forks for H120 loader on 1026R Tractor ??????? $ 1,275.00??????????

?Filter Pak – part number LVA14891 ???????????????????????????????????$?? 79.29

? Delivery to Trapper Creek ???????????????????????????????????????????? $ 225.00

????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????? Total?? $ 3332.29??

? Will this project provide economic benefits to the community? If so, please explain.

Maintaining the Trapper Creek Park and Cemetery with our own equipment will provide savings for a long time into the future.

?Please provide an estimated time schedule for completion of the project if funding is received.

Should the people of Trapper Creek approve this proposal, the implements would be purchased in June 2014.

 

Proposal to Upgrade Trapper Creek Dumpster Access

TRAPPER CREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL (TCCC)

Community Revenue Sharing Program

Project proposals must be for purposes that benefit the community.

?Proposed projects presented to TCCC Board will be reviewed at the regular meeting April 17, 2014, 6:30 pm, at Trapper Creek Community Services park building. People who are proposing a project are invited to attend this meeting to answer questions about their project. Council reserves the right to return any application that does not provide supporting documentation. Voting on the proposed projects will be April 21 thru May 10, 2014 at Trapper Creek Library during regular business hours.

At the May 15, 2014 Council meeting the voting results will be revealed and prioritized for submittal to the Matsu Borough for project approval. The anticipated turnaround time from the Borough for an amended scope of work is approximately two (2) weeks.

Name of Project: UPGRADE TRAPPER CREEK DUMPSTER ACCESS

Contact?? SHAWN STANKOWITZ?? Phone Number: 907-733-2315?? CELL 841-5041

Address: PO Box 13167_______ ???????Fax Number907-733-1467_________

Trapper Creek, AK 99683 _______?? E-mail: tctp@mtao

Brief description of the project: What is your proposed project? Please describe it.

The current dumpster facility is not easily used by many memers of the community. Presently, in order to put trash into the dumpster one must hoist a heavy container up to shoulder level, and then throw it into the dumpster.?? This is difficult for many, especially our senior citizens, women and any person of a small stature.

We propose constructing a raised ramp 18X40X4 which will allow access by either backing a vehicle to the dumpster or walking up and disposing of trash at waist high level.

Who, why and approximately how many people in our community will benefit from completion of this project?

All of the citizens of Trapper Creek will benefit from this improvement, especially senior citizens, women and any person of small stature.?? It will no longer be necessary to hoist a container of trash above body height to put it the dumpster.

Is there evidence of public support for this project? If so, please attach.

A concern about this was raised at a recent community council meeting by a senior citizen and options were discussed at that time, with no voices heard opposing a raised ramp.?? The discussion revolved around who might best solve this problem.?? MSB is unwilling to provide the upgrade.

Project Budget: Please provide project budget figures. Provide supporting documentation.

Gravel, 106 yards X $4.00 per yard?????????????????????????? ?????? $425.00

Railroad Ties?? $75.00 each @ 12.00?????????????????????????????????????? 900.00

Railroad Tie pickup???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 200.00

Fuel for equipment????? ???????????????????????????????????????? 500.00

Miscellaneous screws, fasteners????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 425.00

Total project budget???????????????????????????????????????????? 2500.00

A donation of equipment and labor has been offered for construction of the ramp.

Will this project provide economic benefits to the community? If so, please explain.

This will not provide economic benefit to the community but will improve quality of life.

Please provide an estimated time schedule for completion of the project if funding is received.

We believe this project can be completed by July 1, 2014 if funding is promptly received.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trapper Creek Community Services Assn. Proposal for Operating Expenses

TRAPPER CREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL (TCCC)

Community Revenue Sharing Program

Project proposals must be for purposes that benefit the community.

?Proposed projects presented to TCCC Board will be reviewed at the regular meeting April 17, 2014, 6:30 pm, at Trapper Creek Community Services park building. People who are proposing a project are invited to attend this meeting to answer questions about their project. Council reserves the right to return any application that does not provide supporting documentation. Voting on the proposed projects will be April 21 thru May 10, 2014 at Trapper Creek Library during regular business hours.

At the May 15, 2014 Council meeting the voting results will be revealed and prioritized for submittal to the Matsu Borough for project approval. The anticipated turnaround time from the Borough for an amended scope of work is approximately two (2) weeks.

Name of Project: Operating Expenses, June 2014-2015, Trapper Creek Park and Cemetery

Contact: ???????Trapper Creek Community Services Association, Inc.

Phone Number: 907-733-7375

Address: ????? PO Box 13049, Trapper Creek, Alaska 99683

E-mail:???????? tccommunityservices@yahoo.com

Brief description of the project: What is your proposed project? Please describe it.

? The Trapper Creek Park and Cemetery is a community-owned park, which receives noMat-Su Borough or State funding for operations and maintenance. The non-profit Trapper Creek Community Services Association, Inc. is charged with obtaining funding for operating the park for the whole community. The yearly funding available through raffle sales at Cabin Fever Reliever, Bingo, and limited pulltab sales is not enough to support the park, especially with frequent use through the year for meetings, water usage, and the free box. TCCSA requests $7200 for the operations and maintenance of the park from June 2014 through June 2015.

Who, why and approximately how many people in our community will benefit from completion of this project?

The Trapper Creek Community Building, Park and Cemetery are used by many residentsdaily. Maintenance and operational money would ensure that TCCSA can continue to provide community members with many services, which include meeting space, water usage, freebox, recreation and many other activities.

Is there evidence of public support for this project? If so, please attach

Last year the community supported a TCCSA revenue sharing proposal of $4000 for operating and maintaining their park from May through December 2013. This proposal is for a full year.

?Project Budget: Please provide project budget figures. Provide supporting documentation.

Based on actual expenditures for 2013 and 2014 to date, TCCSA has projected operational costs for one year, June 2014 to June 2015, to be $7200. Operational costs are higher than previous years, especially in the colder months due to extra heating for the buildings, water pump usage, and more frequent snow removal. Although we expect that there will be unforeseen expenses during the course of the year, projected monies for these are not included here.

A breakdown of the operational expenses include $400 for snow removal for Cabin Fever Reliever; $800 for electricity, $1060 for telephone and internet, $40 for trash, $1000 for diesel for heating building, $800 for insurance, $100 for diesel and oil for tractor, $1000 for office and cleaning supplies and $2000 for labor, which includes general maintenance, mowing, snow removal, and repairs.

Will this project provide economic benefits to the community? If so, please explain.

Economic benefits are derived from the services provided to the community, including inexpensive rental facilities, free water, household goods and clothes in the freebox, and the opportunity for jobs at the park.

Please provide an estimated time schedule for completion of the project if funding is received.

The project would encompass the year from June 2014 to June 2015.

Contact Council members for more information. A list of TCCC Board member?s names and phone numbers are listed at the TC Post Office bulletin board. You may hand deliver the completed form to a current board member; email the completed form to: trappercreek2010@gmail.com in a PDF format; or mail the completed form to Trapper Creek Community Council, PO Box 13021, Trapper Creek, AK 99683. All proposals must be received April 17, 2014.