HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2023-004 2023 Harbor Tariff Sponsored by: Bower
Public Hearing: January 9, 2023
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, RECOGNIZING THE 2023 CITY OF SEWARD HARBOR
TARIFF
WHEREAS, the City of Seward's enterprise funds are operated in a manner similar to
private business entities in that they establish charges intended to cover the full cost of providing
services (including direct and indirect costs) for operations and maintenance, overhead, system
expansion and charges for the use of capital facilities; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2009-116 was passed on November 9, 2009 and provided for
automatic annual adjustments to moorage and dockage rates by an amount equal to the five
previous full years' average increase in the Anchorage consumer price index for all urban
customers; and
WHEREAS, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board held a work session on March 16,
2022 and discussed the Seward Harbor Tariff; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) requires harbors to annually
submit a copy of the tariff; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Maritime Commission is the independent federal agency
responsible for regulating the US international ocean transportation system for the benefit of US
exporters, importers, and the US consumer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Council approves the rates incorporated herein and attached hereto as
the"2023 Port and Harbor Tariff Regulations.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect ten(10)days upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 9th
day of January, 2023.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
Sue McClure,Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-004
AYES: Calhoon, Wells, Barnwell, Finch, DeMoss, Osenga, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Bal u, MMC
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: January 9, 2023 t!
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Norm Regis, Harbormaster
Subject: Resolution 2023-004: Recognizing the 2023 City of Seward Harbor Tariff
Background and justification:
The City of Seward' s enterprise funds are operated in a manner similar to private business entities,
in that they establish charges intended to cover the full cost of providing services (including direct
and indirect costs) for operations and maintenance, overhead, system expansion and charges for
the use of capital facilities. Equitable rates provide for the operating and capital needs of the
Harbor and SMIC while simultaneously attracting commerce to Seward and businesses providing
support services in the maritime trades.
Resolution 2009-116 was passed on November 9, 2009 and provided for automatic annual
adjustments to moorage and dockage rates by an amount equal to the five previous full years'
average increase in the Anchorage consumer price index for all urban customers. This resolution
recognizes the Port and Harbor Tariff Regulations.
The Harbor annually provides a copy of the Tariff to the Federal Maritime Commission. The Federal
Maritime Commission (FMC) is the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S.
international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S.
consumer.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 3.5.1 Maintain a thriving Port and Harbor
Strategic Plan: Economic base
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $ Rates are included in 2023/2024 Operating Budget
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
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Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
General x SMIC Electric Wastewater
x Boat Harbor Parking F1 Wat F1 Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Note: amounts are unaudited
Fund Balance/Net position — restricted $
Fund Balance/Net position — unrestricted/unassigned $
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance: $
Finance Director Signature:
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Attorney Review
RYes Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
x Adopt
Resolution
Other:
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