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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING THE PORT AND HARBOR
TARIFF SUBSECTION 200, "ASSIGNMENTS TO A PERMANENT
SLIP FROM THE WAITING LISTS," TO ALLOW PERMANENT
SLIP ASSIGNMENTS JANUARY THROUGH JUNE EACH YEAR
WHEREAS, the City (Harbor Department) seeks to establish a fair and
customer - friendly system for issuing permanent slips from the waiting lists; and
WHEREAS, the current language in the Port & Harbor Tariff Regulations
stipulates that permanent slip assignments are issued only during the month of January;
and
WHEREAS, it is not possible for harbor staff to issue permanent slip
assignments from the waitlists during the month of January because of time requirements
set forth in Seward City Code Article 7.10 for involuntary relinquishment and required
notification to individuals that they are eligible for a slip; and
WHEREAS, the proposed language would allow harbor staff a maximum of six
.• months for permanent slips to be issued from the waiting lists, in the event an applicant
fails to respond or denies the slip; and
WHEREAS, this proposed change to the Port & Harbor Tariff Regulations would
enable timely and efficient processing of the waitlists and would allow individuals to see
advancement toward obtaining a slip.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Port and Harbor Tariff Regulations Subsection 200 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"200 MOORAGE
(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)
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40 feet (accommodates vessel 37 to 44 feet)
50 feet (accommodates vessel 46 to 54 feet)
75 feet (accommodates vessel 55 to 90 feet)
Assignments to a permanent slip from the waiting lists shall be made ifi
January through June each year by the Harbormaster based on the slip size
available and the most senior name on the waiting list for that size slip."
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect ten days after passage and posting.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska,
this 25 day of January 2010.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Smith, Keil, Shafer, Amberg, Dunham
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ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: January 25, 2010
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To: Phillip Oates, City Manager u 9' 9
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From: Kari Anderson, Harbormaster 1
Agenda Item: Amending the Port & Harbor Tariff Section 200:
Assignments to a permanent slip from the waiting
lists
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Port & Harbor Tariff Regulations stipulate that "Assignments to a permanent slip from the
waiting list shall be made in January each year by the Harbormaster based on the slip size available
and the most senior name on the waiting list for that size slip." It is not possible to issue these
assignments during the month of January due to delays of current slip - holders returning their moorage
contracts and payment by the December 31' deadline, the length of time required for involuntary
relinquishment of a slip (minimum 20 days SCC §7.10.360), processing the transfer list, and the time
requirements for notification of individuals that they are eligible for a slip (minimum 10 days
SCC §7.10.320).
The proposed language would revise the Port & Harbor Tariff Regulations to allow for permanent
slip assignments to be made over a six month timeframe, from January through June each year. This
would allow ample time to offer a slip to several individuals, in the event an applicant fails to respond
or denies the slip. Processing the waitlist in a timely and efficient manner would allow for individuals
on the waitlist to see their advancement toward obtaining a slip.
Concerns have been raised by one member of the Port & Commerce Advisory Board regarding
notification to individuals on the waitlist regarding this change. If this new language to the Port &
Harbor Tariff Regulations is approved by council, the Harbor will notify all individuals on the waitlist
of the timeframe extension for issuing slips, and will advertise this change in the harbor newsletter and
through local yacht clubs.
The Tariff change relating to the Small Boat Harbor would read as follows:
( @tri R = deletions; bold italics = additions)
Subsection
200 MOORAGE
(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 46 to 54 feet)
75 feet (accommodates vessel 55 to 90 feet)
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Assignments to a permanent slip from the waiting lists shall be made in January through June each year by
the Harbormaster based on the slip size available and the most senior name on the waiting list for that size
slip.
INTENT: To change language in Port and Harbor Tariff to allow assignments to a permanent slip
from the waiting list to be made annually between January and June each year by the Harbormaster.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the
Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council
Rules of Procedures or Other Plans or Policies:
Yes (List Below)
Comprehensive Plan
Economic Development, Small Boat Harbor Development: encourage the growth and development of an efficient, functional small
boat harbor that meets Seward's commercial and recreational needs.
Small Boat Harbor Management Plan
Harbor Development, Management: vessel moorage slips are not tuming over for assignment as quickly as expected by the public
FISCAL NOTE:
This change should not represent a signific t change to the Seward Small Boat Harbor revenues.
Approved by Finance Department: .--
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2010- OO6adopting this change to the 2010 Port and Harbor Tariff
Regulations.
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