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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2009 -008
A RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL AUTHORIZE AND IMPLEMENT A TRANSPORTATION PLAN
UTILIZING STATE CRUISE PASSENGER TAX RECEIPTS TO PROVIDE
PASSENGER ACCESS BETWEEN THE CRUISE DOCK, BUSINESS
DISTRICTS AND THE ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER
WHEREAS, at present there is no cohesive strategy for safely and efficiently moving cruise
ship passengers to and from the downtown and cruise terminal areas; and
WHEREAS, the service that does exist consists mainly of oversized cruise line buses on
irregular schedules; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward is in receipt of State of Alaska cruise ship passenger tax
funds designated for passenger transportation; and
WHEREAS, in order to most effectively use the funds received a competitive request for
proposals /request for qualifications should be generated and issued; and
WHEREAS, the request should maximize the long term return to the community within the
existing restrictions on the use of the funds; and
WHEREAS, responses should be scored based on the responders history and experience as
well as price; and
WHEREAS, since one year is an inadequate measure of performance, the successful
proposer should describe in detail a plan and budget that would provide the service for a minimum of
two years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Board recommends Seward City Council issue a Request for
Proposal /Qualifications, for a Transportation Plan utilizing State Cruise Passenger tax receipts to
provide passenger access between the cruise dock, business districts and the Alaska SeaLife Center,
containing at minimum the following elements;
Section 2. That the proposer describe in detail the vehicles to be used as sufficient for the
service but not so large as to be unwieldy or present avoidable traffic blockage or congestion.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2009 -008
Section 3. That the schedule and route be described in sufficient detail as to satisfy the
anticipated demand.
Section 4. That the budget is described in sufficient detail to satisfy generally accepted
accounting principles.
Section 5. That the proposer meets current standards as to business history, performance,
credit worthiness and insurance, and is bondable as necessary.
Section 6. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the city of Seward.
Alaska, this 2 day of September, 2009.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
Ron Long, Chairman
AYES: Long, Butts, Altermatt, Schaefermeyer, Oliver. Buck
NOES:
ABSENT: Tougas
ABSTAIN:
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