HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2002-003
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, PORT AND
COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD, RECOMMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD ENGAGE AN INDEPENDENT
THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR TO CONDUCT AN EFFICIENCY AUDIT
OF THE SEWARD MUNICIPAL SMALL BOAT HARBOR.
WHEREAS, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board (P ACAB) has been reviewing a full
cost recovery report dated March 2001 in preparation for reviewing the moorage rate structure for
the harbor; and
WHEREAS, a cornerstone in successful business enterprises is a detailed analysis of costs
and revenues (efficiency audit); and
WHEREAS, this efficiency audit will identify areas to cut costs and streamline operations to
enhance the business operations; and
WHEREAS, this efficiency audit is necessary prior to any determination being made
regarding increasing fees and funding long-term capital improvements; and
WHEREAS, with this information, a more informed and accurate decision may be made
regarding rates and structures to ensure the long-term health of the harbor and economy of Seward.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE PORT
AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council ofthe City of Seward, Alaska, direct the City Manager to engage
a third party contractor to conduct an efficiency audit ofthe Harbor Enterprise Fund.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City of Seward, Alaska, Port and Commerce Advisory
Board this 3rd day of April 2002.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Failed, no second
Ron Wille, Chair