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Home My WebLink AboutRes2022-005 Amend Port & Harbor Tariff Sponsored by: Administration CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION 2022-005 A RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THAT CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE PORT & HARBOR TARIFF REGULATIONS TO INCREASE THE WAIT LIST FEE, LABOR AND PERSONNEL CHARGES, BOAT TOW FEES, TRAVELIFT FEES AND WHARF DEMURRAGE RATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1,2023 WHEREAS, the Port & Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) held a work session on March 1 6 , 2022, to discuss tariff increases for the wait list, labor and personnel charges, boat tow fees, Travelift fees and wharf demurrage rates; and WHEREAS, the proposed tariff items that were discussed excluding the 330 ton lift have not been increased since 2007; and WHEREAS, the 330 ton lift rates were increased by$78.50 in 2014 which was approved in resolution 2014-054; and WHEREAS,the proposed rates currently fall at the lower end of rates for other comparable Alaska harbors; and WHEREAS, the Seward Harbor and SMIC has continued to grow and improve since the rates were established, providing more amenities and attracting new services, as well as new customers; and WHEREAS, the cost to maintain and continue improved infrastructure are rising; and WHEREAS, the recommended rate increases will keep the City of Seward Harbor below other comparable harbors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. The Port and Commerce Advisory Board recommends the Seward City Council enact the following rates starting January 1, 2023: (Deletions = Bold Strikethroughs; Additions = Bold Italics.) 200 MOORAGE air *** PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION 2022-005 (b) Waiting List for Reserved Slip Assignment. Due to the demand for slips on the City of Seward float system, vessels will be assigned reserved slips based on waiting lists maintained by the Harbormaster's office. Separate waiting lists shall be maintained for the following size floats: 23 feet(accommodates vessel 19 to 26 feet) 32 feet(accommodates vessel 27 to 36 feet) 40 feet(accommodates vessel 37 to 44 feet) 50 feet(accommodates vessel 45 to 54 feet) 75 feet(accommodates vessel 65 to 79 feet) 90 feet(accommodates vessel 80 to 94 feet) 100 feet(accommodates vessel 95 to 104 feet) 105 feet or longer-side tie only-up to 150 feet Assignments to a reserved slip from the waiting lists shall be made by the Harbormaster based on the slip size available and the most senior name on the waiting list for that size slip. There is a fee of FORTY DOLLARS ($40.00) per year per listing on the waiting list(s) for a reserved slip assignment. The wait list year runs November 1 S`through October 31 S`. 225 LABOR AND SERVICE CHARGES *** (a)Specific Services.The following rates shall apply for services provided by the City of Seward: *** (4)Towing inside Boat Harbor-$52,50$67.00 plus labor (5)Pumping vessel -$3 ,50$40.00 plus labor (6)Used Oil, filter and sorbent disposal Over 5 gallons $0.53$0.67 per gallon,plus labor and equipment Filters, sorbents $10.0$13.00 per barrel or portion thereof,plus labor and equipment (b)Labor/Personnel. *** PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION 2022-005 (3) All labor provided by City personnel shall be charged at SIXTY-SEVEN DOLLARS ($67.00) per hour straight-time (no premium) and NE HUNDRED DOLLARS($100.00) per hour overtime. Work requiring call-outs shall be charged at a minimum of two hours at the overtime rate. (c)Equipment. When the City utilizes City equipment to provide services under this subsection, it will charge users for the cost of that equipment on an hourly basis at the rates charged capital projects within the City of Seward for similar equipment. (1) Loader $68.25 $87.00 plus operator (2) Grader $68.2-5$87.00 plus operator (3) Oil Tanker $4772-5$60.00 (4) Pickup Truck $8.40$11.00 plus operator (5) Crane Truck $ 60$16.00 plus operator (6) Flatbed Truck $IST-75$20.00 plus operator (7) Dump Truck $475$60.00 plus operator (8) Back Hoe $350$40.00 plus labor (9) Pumps $31.50$40.00 plus labor (10) Smart Ash Burner $31.50$40.00 plus labor (11) Misc. Power Equipment $31.50$40.00 plus labor 235 ASSISTANCE TO BOATERS AND OTHER AGENCIES FEES In addition to other tariff provisions, when the City uses city equipment and personnel to provide assistance (such as towing) to vessels outside of the Boat Harbor, the Harbormaster will charge users of those services CENTS ($131.25) TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) per hour for the first hour, or any part thereof, and any services beyond the first hour at 150% of the City's actual costs, including city labor costs as determined in Subsection 225 of this tariff. 240 BOAT LAUNCH RAMP FEES *** (b) Launch Fees. Vessels shall be charged THIRTEEN DOLLARS ($13.00) per launch from the public launch ramps, or vessel owners or operators may obtain an annual launch permit sticker for ONE HUNDRED THIRTY DOLLARS($130.00) entitling a specific vessel and owner to launches from January 1 through December 31 of each year. This fee excludes vessels propelled solely by human power, which shall pay FIVE DOLLARS($5.00)per launch,or FIFTY DOLLARS($50.00)for an annual PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION 2022-005 launch permit. Annual fees shall not be prorated, and the Harbormaster will issue annual permits upon receipt of a completed application and payment therefor. 255 50-TON TRAVELIFT FEES *** (b)Lift.Fee (1)Minimum Fee. The minimum fee for a lift shall be THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) for the first hour of use or any portion of time less than one hour. The lift fee will be determined by the overall length of the vessel. A full lift fee is earned once a lift has commenced, even if that lift is subsequently interrupted, suspended or canceled for any reason. The risk of loss because of a suspended or canceled lift by reason of mechanical failure or difficulty with the Travelift system is the responsibility of the vessel owner/operator. Once a lift is scheduled and the boat owner fails to show or cancel the lift at least one hour prior to the scheduled lift time, the minimum lift fee will be charged. (2) Water to Water Maintenance LW. The minimum fee for a water to water maintenance lift shall be . ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS($150.00) for the first half hour(1/2)if the lift goes over the half hour (1/2) it will be billed in fifteen-minute increments (15) at the rate of FIFTY SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($75.00) per one quarter hour of use or any portion of time less than one(1/4)hour. If the lift has to travel or the vessel needs to be blocked for any reason the current one-hour lift rate applies. (3)Additional Lift Fee Rates for Large Vessels. In addition to the minimum fee,the lift fee shall be THIRTY DOLLARS($30.00) per foot of vessel length for each foot over fifty(50) feet during the first hour of use or any portion of time less than one(1)hour. (4)Second and Additional Hours of Lift. All time in excess of one(1) hour shall be charged in fifteen(15)minute increments at the rate of ($59.06)SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS($75.00) per one-quarter(1/4)hour or any portion of time less than one-quarter(1/4)hour. (5) Relocation Fee. Relocation of all vessels on the uplands shall be charged at a rate of �T__lI7�= �i1 THI TY SCE DO i A DQ AND TWENTY LIVE CENTS ($23672-5) THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS($300.00) per hour. 265 330-TON TRAVELIFT FEES PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD 111 RESOLUTION 2022-005 *** (b)Lift Fee (1) Minimum Fee. The minimum fee for a lift on the 330-ton Travelift shall be FOUR FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS($550.00) for the first hour of use or any portion of time less than one hour. For use of a lift in excess of one(1)hour,additional time shall be charged in fifteen(15)minute increments. The overall length of the vessel will determine the lift fee. A full lift fee is charged once a lift has commenced,even if that lift is subsequently interrupted, suspended or canceled for any reason. The risk of loss because of a suspended or canceled lift by reason of mechanical failure or difficulty with the Travelift system is the responsibility of the vessel owner/operator.Once a lift is scheduled and the boat owner fails to show or cancel the lift at least one hour prior to the scheduled lift time, the minimum lift fee will be charged. (2)Additional Lift Fee Rates for Large Vessels. For all vessels over FIFTY-FIVE(55)feet in length, an additional THIRTY DOLLARS ($30.00) shall be charged for each foot of vessel length over fifty-five(55)feet during the first hour of use or any portion of time less than one(1)hour. (3)Relocation and Reblocking Fees.Reblocking of all vessels on the uplands shall be charged at a rate of FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($550.00) for the first hour of use or any portion of time less than one (1) hour. Reblocking consists of lifting the boat, adjusting/replacing the blocking materials and setting the boat down in the same space. If a boat is to be relocated to another space or yard, lift fees apply as listed in sections(1)and(2)above. 300 WHARF DEMURRAGE *** (d) Rates. After expiration of applicable free time, wharf demurrage will be assessed at the following rates(per day,per ton(2,000 lbs.)or portion thereof: Commodity First 5 days After 5 days All freight,N.O.S. $ 26$2.00 $2.52 $3.20 Section 2.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION 2022-005 PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the City of Seward,Alaska, this 6th day of April, 2022. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Brandii Holmdahl, Chair AYES: Jaffa, Smith, Hughes, Lawrence, Paquette, Holmdahl NOES: None ABSENT: Woelkers ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: 7gz Kris Peck Acting City Clerk ,I"0aag�e (City Seal) ;"*'cy..�P.. l+ r: _ • 2 SEAL "'.ar ano+a°