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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-030
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA ADOPTING THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY
BOARD PRIORITIES FROM MARCH 2016 TO APRIL 2017
WHEREAS, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board's (PACAB) responsibilities are
listed in SCC§ 2.30.325 Powers and Duties; and
WHEREAS, City Council and PACAB held a February 24th, 2016 joint work session to
review and update the current Priorities List; and
WHEREAS, at their March 2, 2016 Regular Meeting, the Port and Commerce Advisory
Board reviewed and updated their Priorities List; and
WHEREAS, with the passage of PACAB Resolution 2016-002, PACAB recommends
Council adoption of the 2016 Priority List.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA,that:
Section 1. The following List of Priorities through April 2017 is hereby approved:
PRIORITIES
1) Review taxes, especially vessel property tax.
2) Review the Harbor Tariff.
3) Work to support industries to Seward including the CDQ fleets and related
industries, Oil & gas related industries, transportation, and commercial fishing.
4) Help lead Seward Marine Industrial Center(SMIC) development plan.
5) Prioritize Federal and State Priorities for Port& Commerce Initiatives.
6) Explore energy alternatives (Wind, Solar, Geothermal and Hydroelectric etc.) and
alternatives to energy(BIO fuel, LNG etc.).
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of Seward, Alaska this 11`1' day of
April, 2016.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-030
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 11, 2016
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From: Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Agenda Item: Resolution Adopting the Port and Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB)
Priorities from March 2016 to April 2017
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Annually,the Port and Commerce Advisory Board establishes their priorities. The Board reviewed
their Priority List at the March 2,2016 meeting following their joint work session with Council on
February 24,2016. During the joint work session,the Board and Council reviewed and updated the
2016-2017 Priorities List.
At their April 6, 2016 meeting PACAB approved Resolution 2016-00 recommending Council
adoption of the Board's 2016-2017 Priority List.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan:Most of the priorities which the Board wishes
1. to work on are an outgrowth of goals and objectives established in the X
Comprehensive Plan.
2. Strategic Plan: The Strategic Plan also identifies many of the
priorities addressed by the List. X
3. Other: X
FISCAL NOTE:
The City will have no costs associated with the approval of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Priorities List.
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INTENT: Adopt the 2016-2017 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Priorities List.
ATTORNEY REVIEW: No
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2016-(0°,Adopting the Port and Commerce Advisory Board Priorities from
March 2016 to April 2017.