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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2022-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ADOPTING THE PORT AND
COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD (PACAB) PRIORITIES FOR THE
CALENDAR YEAR 2023
WHEREAS,the Port and Commerce Advisory Board's(PACAB)responsibilities are listed
in SCC§ 2.30.325 Powers and Duties: and
WHEREAS, the PACAB works on a variety of commerce, harbor, port, and economic
development issues in the greater Seward area; and
WHEREAS, at their November 2, 2022 meeting, PACAB reviewed and updated their
Priorities List: and
WHEREAS,with the passage of this resolution,PACAB recommends Council adoption of
the 2023 Priority List.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA,that:
Section 1. The following List of Priorities for calendar year 2023 is hereby approved:
PRIORITIES
1. Explore and promote energy alternatives and community sustainability practices
2. Promote quality of life for Seward residents
3. Monitor and provide feedback on utility infrastructure and its ability to support
economic growth
4. Conduct an annual review of vessel property tax and provide recommendations to
Council.
5. Update Seward Boat Harbor Plan
6. Review Harbor Tariff
7. Send a member to Alaska Municipal League Conference
8. Monitor and provide input for the SMIC Development Plan
9. Monitor Fisheries issues impacting our community
10. Advise and support the Seward Chamber of Commerce in their city marketing role
11. Review the City of Seward legislative priorities for input regarding port and
commerce issues
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-007
GOALS
1.Facilitate the creation of an infrastructure that monitors advancements, supports and
educates the community regarding renewable and alternative energy sources.
o Short term goals—2023
• Building on the heat loop project,facilitate a gathering of people and
entities engaged in sustainable energy
• Discuss the possibility of a standing committee to address and handle
sustainable energy issues
2. Increase awareness of hurdles facing economic growth in Seward
o Short term goals—2023
• Facilitate a community meeting to discuss and publish housing,
healthcare, education gaps in the community
3. Increase revenue generated by SMIC development by 20%
o Short term goals—2023
• Determine city revenue generated by the current and future SMIC
development
• Investigate potential hurdles to increasing growth in SMIC
• Determine if identified hurdles are within the purview of this
committee
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the City of
Seward, Alaska this 2nd day of November, 2022.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
,4di Paquette, Vice Chair
AYES: Jaffa, Smith, Woelkers,Atwood, Paquette
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hughes, O'Reagan
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-007
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City Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: November 2, 2022
To: Port and Commerce Advisory Board
From: Stephen Sowell, Assistant City Manager _
Agenda Item: Resolution 2022-007: Adopting The Port And Commerce Advisory
Board (PACAB) Priorities For The Calendar Year 2023
Background and justification:
Annually, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board establishes their priorities. During PACAB's
October 5 regular meeting, the Board reviewed and updated the 2023 Priorities List and the
priorities and goals listed in this resolution reflect the discussion during that meeting. Each year,
PACAB uses this resolution to fulfill their code requirements discussed in 2.30.325-Powers and
Duties. Upon approval,this resolution will be sent to City Council for their review and approval. Once
the resolution is approved by City Council, PACAB will develop their 2023 schedule and calendar
based on the finalized priority list.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with:
Comprehensive Plan: 3.1 Economic Development, 3.5 Port and Harbor Development
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
X Has no fiscal impact:
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
X Not applicable
Finance Signature:
Attorney Review,/ Administration Recommendation
RYes X Adopt Resolution
X Not applicable Other:
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