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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2013-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING
CHANGES TO 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 RESOLVED BY THE PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
111 Section 1. Section 7.10.320(G) of the Seward City Code should be amended by the City
Council as follows(additions listed in bold italic, deletions listed in s ethfeogh):
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 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
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 on 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 resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the City of
Seward,Alaska, this 8th day of May, 2013.
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2013-04
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Deborah Altermatt, Chair
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Johanna Kinney, CMC } Y C y c i p r ie3
City Clerk
(City Seal)
The city clerk was not present for this meeting; this resolution was drafted from the August 4, 2010 meeting
minutes.