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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE
SEWARD SMALL BOAT HARBOR VESSEL MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR POLICY
WHEREAS, vessels within the Seward Small Boat Harbor routinely require minor
maintenance including varnishing, waxing, sanding, painting, window replacement, and other small
repairs which are not cost effective to be completed at an upland storage and maintenance yard; and
WHEREAS, while some vessel owners and operators strive to be considerate of other harbor
users and harbor infrastructure by containing waste and debris associated with maintenance
activities, a clear policy and requirement statement from the City does not exist; and
WHEREAS, in the fall of 2009, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board and City
administration recognized a need for, and subsequently developed a policy for, managing vessel
maintenance activities occurring in the Seward Harbor; and
WHEREAS, the City administration attempted to balance the issues of small businesses and
boat owners conducting their own work against protecting the interests of the City, specifically to
follow state and federal environmental guidelines and to preserve the non - industrial nature of the
Seward Small Boat Harbor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to implement the Seward Small Boat Harbor
Vessel Maintenance and Repair Policy, in substantial form as presented at this meeting, and to make
such changes to the policy as necessary to finalize the policy but without changing the substantive
terms as described in the policy.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect 10 (ten) days after passage and posting.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 12 day of
April, 2010.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -029
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 12, 2010 ,�of sets,
To: Phillip Oates, City Manager "i
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Agenda Item: Adopting A Vessel Maintenance and Repair Policy
for the Seward Small Boat Harbor
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Port & Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) held a work session on September 16, 2009 to
discuss options for vessel maintenance and repair policies for the Seward Small Boat Harbor.
William Ashton from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation and Whittier
Harbormaster Ed Barrett spoke at this meeting. Several members of the public also commented at
this meeting regarding the necessity for boat owners to perform minor maintenance at their slips.
The conclusion of this work session was guidance for City of Seward administration to develop a
policy for vessel owners to conduct routine maintenance and repairs on their vessels within the
harbor. The Port & Commerce Advisory board also recommended that vessel owners completing
maintenance and repair activities outside of the confines of their vessel should file a work plan with
the Harbormaster's office, similar to obtaining a `hot work' permit.
Harbor staff researched and ultimately developed the proposed Vessel Maintenance and Repair
Policy for conducting this type of work within the harbor. These policies are modeled after Clean
Marina initiatives in other states, and best management practices outlined by the State of Alaska
from the Alaska Coastal Management Program.
The harbor has sought public input on these proposed policies. Letters were sent to local yacht clubs,
and several private businesses. Recommended changes were made by PACAB members at their
March 17 meeting, and these changes are included in the current policy. The goal is to avoid
maintenance by- products and debris from entering the water or contaminating floats, docks or
adjacent vessels.
INTENT: To Adopt a Vessel Maintenance & Repair Policy for the Seward Small Boat Harbor
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) No
SCC §7.10.545 Repair and maintenance work that cannot be done within the confines of the vessel shall be
accomplished only in an area designated for that purpose by the harbormaster.
SBH Management Plan Restrict vessel repairs to locations where adequate safety precautions are taken under the
required state and federal permits.
FISCAL NOTE: This policy has a zero fiscal impact on the City of Seward.
Approved by Finance Department: je,
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
RECOMMENDATION:
Council recommends Resolution 201 -DDq authorizing the City Manager to implement the Seward
Small Boat Harbor Vessel Maintenance and Repair Policy.