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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2012-060 Sponsored by: Port and Commerce Advisory Board item CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2012 -060 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALAKSA, RECOMMENDING THE REVISION OF THE 2012 AND 2013 HARBOR TARIFFS TO CORRECT ERRORS, ESTABLISH NEW WAIT LIST CATEGORIES AND TO EXTEND THE MONTHS WHEN PERMANENT SLIP ASSIGNMENTS ARE MADE WHEREAS, the City of Seward, Harbor Department has found certain discrepancies in the 2012 and 2013 Harbor Tariff; and WHEREAS, it has been the City's practice and intention to maintain wait lists for 60, 90, and 100 foot slips; and WHEREAS, with the completion of Z -Float a new wait list category for side -tie moorage for vessels between 105 and 150 feet can benefit both harbor customers and the City; and WHEREAS, permanent slip assignments from the wait list can be made year- round. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY lo OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. Subsection 200 of the 2012 and 2013 Harbor Tariffs are hereby updated as follows (additions listed in bold italic, deletions listed in strip): SECTION II - SERVICES AND CHARGES Subsection 200 MOORAGE Outside the Small Boat Harbor: Vessels berthing or departing city docks, wharves, or any other terminal facility, including the shiplift system, must use sufficient tugs so that vessels can be berthed or removed in a safe manner. Berthing speed shall not exceed sixteen feet per minute, unless approved by the Harbormaster. Within the Small Boat Harbor: (a) Assignment of Berths. The Small Boat Harbor is often congested and it is the policy of the City of Seward to provide for the maximum public use of available facilities. The Harbormaster shall have discretion to implement that policy. ••• Berth assignments to particular slips on the City of Seward float system are made by the Harbormaster. Berth assignments are made to a particular combination of vessel CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2012 -060 and owner /operator, are not assignable by the owner /operator and automatically expire upon sale or transfer of the vessel to another owner /operator. A berth assignment is not a lease or an exclusive right to occupy any particular slip. In order to maximize the public's use of existing facilities, it is common for the Harbormaster to temporarily assign vessels to slips normally used by another vessel when that vessel is out of the harbor. (b) Waiting List for Permanent Slip Assignment. Due to the demand for slips on the City of Seward float system, vessels will be assigned permanent slips based on waiting lists maintained by the Harbormaster's office. Separate waiting lists shall be maintained for the following size floats: 17 feet (accommodates vessel 12 to 21 feet) 23 feet (accommodates vessel 22 to 26 feet) 32 feet (accommodates vessel 27 to 36 feet) 40 feet (accommodates vessel 37 to 44 feet) 50 feet (accommodates vessel -4645 to 54 feet) 60 feet (accommodates vessel 55 to 64 feet) 75 feet (accommodates vessel 5-565 to 9079 feet) 90 feet (accommodates vessel 80 to 94 feet) 100 feet (accommodates vessel 95 to 104 feet) 105 feet or longer- side tie only- up to 150 feet Assignments to a permanent slip from the waiting lists shall be made J anuary through Rineyear round each year by the Harbormaster based on the slip size available and the most senior name on the waiting list for that size slip. There is a fee of THIRTY ONE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($31.50) per year per listing on the waiting list(s) for a permanent slip assignment. The wait list year runs November 1 through October 31. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect for the 2012 tariff 10 days following adoption. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect for the 2013 tariff on January 1, 2013. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 13 day of August 2012. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2012 -060 THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA T David Seaward, ayor AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Terry, Seaward NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: // ohanna Kinney, CMC .. ity Clerk (Cit oc . Wi r � S : A • Z • „„ .�- i r It • N i I -A �9 r y �� 6' 0 p,, � ��� air Council Agenda Statement jof SFi Meeting Date: August 13, 2012 4 Through: City Manager Jim Hunt From: Harbormaster, Mack Funk Agenda Item: Harbor Tariff Corrections and Revisions BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: During negotiations with Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) for moorage in the Seward Small Boat Harbor, the staff noted: 1. The current wait list categories listed in the tariff are incorrect and incomplete. 2. The wait list form in use by the harbor, although correct, does not offer the possibility of a permanent slip assignment for vessel longer than 104 feet. 3. With the completion of Z -Float in 2011, the City has an opportunity to designate additional permanent moorage for longer vessels. The current tariff rules provide that wait list assignments should be made each year between January and June. The Harbor administration believes that permanent slip assignments can be made throughout the year. PACAB has discussed this at two meetings and they have approved a resolution to make the proposed change. INTENT: The purpose of these changes is to increase the possibilities for customer moorage and to maximize the harbor's revenues. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A Comprehensive Plan (document source here): Commercial Uses 1 Allowed in the Small Boat Harbor Should Be Targeted To Those That Strengthen and Enhance the Small Boat Harbor As A Center for X Marine /Tourist Convenience Uses. (page 29) Strategic Plan (document source here): Adjust local development 2. regulations where appropriate, to encourage development that is X consistent with our economic vision. (Page 5) 3. Other (list): X NOTE: The term "permanent moorage" is not intended to convey any long -term rights or ownership interest, but is used solely to distinguish transient form non - transient slips. FISCAL NOTE: By renting moorage on a permanent basis to vessels that may leave the harbor in the busy summer months, the harbor can re -rent that same space to a summer transient customer and thus increase revenue. Approved by Finance Department: �1 ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2012- Qt.Recommending changes to the 2012 and 2013 Harbor Tariffs.