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Resolution 2010 -07
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
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RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD,
SUPPORTING AND PROVIDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CITY
INCENTIVES AND SERVICES TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS AND
ATTRACT INVESTMENT
WHEREAS, The Seward Economic Development Assessment 2010 suggested in
conjunction with a Business Retention and Expansion Program the City establish incentive policies;
and
WHEREAS, incentives would assist growing Seward's existing business and recruiting
new businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board discussed possible incentives and
made recommendations at their Regular Meeting August 4, and November 10 2010.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board
that:
Section 1. For the reasons stated in the recitals, the Board recommends Council support for
the following incentives and services:
1. Assist in directing where to obtain low interest loans for property purchases &
construction.
2. Extend or waive payments for infrastructure installation (electricity /water /sewer) using
existing assessment district options in Seward City Code.
3. Include water & sewage construction in the City's minimum payment agreement.
4. Explore opportunities to assist with lowering interest rates for infrastructure construction.
5. Provide lease payment options, including `balloon payments,' credit for developing
infrastructure and lower payments as the lease matures, and lengthen lease terms.
6. Expand the City's utility budget billing program.
7. Refund Conditional Use, Variance, and other Land Use Permit Fees after 1 full year of
operation for a business either physically expanding their business or building a new
location within City Limits.
8. Determine what City property is available for lease and/or for sale and list property on
website with map and with state economic development organization(s).
9. Continue to expedite business license and permit approvals.
... 10. Provide a business friendly environment.
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11. Hire or assign someone to target market specific industries, developing long -term
relationships with potential developers, corporations, businesses and industries that could
operate out of Seward.
12. Heavily market port and harbor to its potential.
13. Commit to Harbor and Seward Marine Industrial Center development and expansion.
14. Advertise property, services and business opportunities in widely dispersed publications,
professional organizations and websites.
15. Update the lease policy and procedures for the City of Seward.
16. Joint meetings with businesses, Chamber Director and Community Development
Department to help navigate through City Processes.
17. Increase services and forms available on the City website.
18. Develop business `How To' kit.
Section 2. This Resolution will be forwarded to Council for direction.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board this 20th day of
October, 2010.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Ron Long, C air
AYES: Altermatt, Schaefermeyer, Long
NOES: None
ABSENT: Oliver, Tougas
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
J. anna Kinney
ity Clerk
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