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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-074
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 92: AN ACT RELATING TO
ABANDONED AND DERELICT VESSELS
WHEREAS,hundreds of derelict vessels currently litter Alaska's coastline and harbors and
these numbers will increase every year unless action is taken to address aging fleets and changing
commercial fisheries; and
WHEREAS,in the past two years alone there have been numerous derelict vessel situations
that have cost the state,municipalities,and the federal government considerable expense,including
two ex-Navy tugs in Adak, abandoned barges in Steamboat Slough near Bethel, and the tug
Challenger that sunk off Juneau; and
WHEREAS,the City of Seward recognizes the widespread costs and the environmental and
navigational risks for both municipalities and the state associated with derelict vessels; and
WHEREAS, neighboring states have dramatically strengthened their derelict vessel
prevention laws in the past five years to better prevent,track and manage derelict vessels,including
raising fees to support state management of derelict vessels and requiring vessel insurance; and
WHEREAS,in 1990,the Alaska legislature passed a resolution acknowledging the need to
better understand and address the existing and growing problem of derelict vessels around the state;
and
WHEREAS,the State of Alaska has outdated statutes regarding derelict vessels which lack
the ability to track vessel owners,agency enforcement authority,statewide coordination of response,
funding or vessel insurance requirements; and
WHEREAS, in 2013, the Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators
supported the creation of the ad hoc derelict vessel task force,which includes representatives from
state and federal agencies, as well as the Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port
Administrators, regional tribal representatives, federal and state legislative offices, and private
industry; and
WHEREAS, over nine full-day meetings, the task force developed thoughtful, robust and
meaningful proposed changes that will help all stakeholders around the state, including harbor
facilities, better address and prevent derelict vessels; and
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-074
WHEREAS,this will help protect harbor infrastructure,keep valuable moorage space in our
harbor available,and will prevent unsustainable economic,environmental and navigational hazards;
and
WHEREAS,the proposed changes will improve communication and coordination between
Alaska's harbors and state and federal agencies, directly leading to decreased costs associated with
managing derelict vessels.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council fully supports the passage by the Alaska State
Legislature of Senate Bill 92.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 27th day of
November 2017.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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David Squires, Mayo
AYES: Casagranda, Keil, McClure, Slater, Towsley, Horn, Squires
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: November 27, 2017 o`
To: City Council 1'P
Through: Jim Hunt, City Manag r evj
From: Norm Regis, Harbormaster 1
Agenda Item: SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 92: AN ACT RELATING TO
ABANDONED AND DERELICT VESSELS
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
In 1990,the Alaska legislature passed a resolution acknowledging the need to better understand and
address the existing and growing problem of derelict vessels around the state. In 2013, the Alaska
Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators supported the creation of the ad-hoc derelict
vessel task force which includes representatives from state and federal agencies as well as the Alaska
Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators,regional tribal representatives, federal and
state legislative offices,and private industry. Over nine full-day meetings,the task force developed
thoughtful,robust and meaningful proposed changes that will help all stakeholders around the state,
including harbor facilities, better address and prevent derelict vessels. The proposed changes will
improve communication and coordination between Alaska's harbors and state and federal agencies,
directly leading to decreased costs associated with managing derelict vessels.
INTENT:
To support Senate Bill 92: an act relating to abandoned and derelict vessels.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1 2030 Comprehensive Plan (page 9): Public Safety, Encourage marine X
safety activities.
2. Strategic Plan (page 18): Promote a safe community X
3. Other (list):
FISCAL NOTE: There is no fiscal note for this Agenda Statement and Resolution; this is to
support Senate Bill 92: an act relating to abandon and derelict vessels.
Approved by Finance Department: Blit4,
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
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RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2017-074, authorizing the City Administration and lobbyist to urge
the state legislature passage of Senate Bill 92.
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