HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd2013-008 Sponsored by: City Manager
Introduction Date: May 13, 2013
Public Hearing Date: May 28, 2013
Enactment Date: May 28, 2013
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2013 -008
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, REVISING THE CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH ELECTRONIC
NOTIFICATION OF WAIT LIST CUSTOMERS AT THE SMALL BOAT
HARBOR
WHEREAS, the Harbor spends hundreds of dollars sending certified letters to customers on
the wait list; and
WHEREAS, the preparation of certified letters requires significant staff time; and
WHEREAS, electronic mail communications between the Harbormaster's office and wait
list customers would be a more effective way to communicate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. Section 7.10.320(G) of the Seward City Code is amended as follows (additions
listed in bold italic, deletions listed in stfikethreugh):
G. Notice of space availability. When space becomes available, the Harbormaster shall
notify the first applicant on the wait list that has a qualified interest in a vessel of the size for which
space is available. Notice shall be by certified mail, return receipt requested. electronic mail for any
applicant who has elected to receive email notifications and provided an email address, or
otherwise by certified mail. In each case, notice will be sent return receipt requested. An applicant
shall have 21 days from the stamped po tmark date of the certified mailing date the notice is sent to
respond. If the notice is returned by the post office or the applicant fails to respond, the
Harbormaster will notify the next eligible applicant on the wait list and so until the space is assigned.
The slip holder shall obtain a qualifying interest in a vessel of an appropriate size for the slip within
12 months of being offered a slip.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following its enactment.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2013 -008 j
ENACTED BY CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, this 28 day of
May, 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Seaw r , ayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Terry, Seaward
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: May 13, 2013 sE
or of Through: Jim Hunt, City Manager 4
From: Mack Funk, Harbormaster 1 P
Agenda Item: ESTABLISH ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City Code requires wait list customers to be notified by certified mail when a vacancy occurs. Now,
since most customers have chosen to communicate via electronic mail, it appears that e -mail would be a
more efficient method than certified mail of notifying customers of an available slip.
In order to implement this change, City Code section need to be modified: 7.10.315 and 7.10.615.
INTENT: The purpose of Ordinance 2013 -00 s to allow the Harbor to notify wait list customers via
electronic mail in order to provide a more efficient wait list process.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan ( document source here): Encourage a thriving port
1. of Seward through harbor improvements, infrastructure expansion, and X
implementation of management plans. (page 23)
Strategic Plan (document source here): Adjust local development
2. regulations where appropriate, to encourage development that is X
consistent with our economic vision. (Page 5)
3. Other (list):
FISCAL NOTE: This change is expected to save some postage cost and staff time by eliminating some
certified letters.
Approved by Finance Department: t4.2., ileja,rp
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve for introduction Ordinance 2013 - 0 making changes to Title 7 of the City Code.