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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-030
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ALLOWING OBI SEAFOODS TO OCCUPY THEIR
EMPLOYEE CAMPGROUND FROM MARCH 24, 2023, THROUGH
OCTOBER 31, 2023
WHEREAS, commercial fish processing is an integral part of the Seward economy;
and
WHEREAS, we want to continue to expand the quantity of fish processing that takes
place at Seward processors; and
WHEREAS, OBI's processing window starts before April 15, ends after September
30th, and is longer than 180 days; and
WHEREAS, OBI Seafoods has requested to permission occupy their worker housing
outside of what code allows except through City Council resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. OBI Seafoods has permission to occupy their worker housing from
March 24, 2023, through October 31, 2023.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 13th
day of March, 2023.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: DeMoss, Wells, Finch, Barnwell, Calhoon, Osenga, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-030
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
Deputy City Clerk
City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: March 13, 2023
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Jason Bickling, Community Development
Agenda Item: Resolution 2023-030: Allowing OBI Seafoods Inc. to occupy their Employee
Campground from March 24, 2023 through October 31, 2023
Background and justification:
OBI Seafoods has requested permission to occupy their employee campground from March 24
through October 31 (222 days) as that is the seasonal processing window. City Code currently
doesn't allow them to occupy housing before April 15th, after September 30th, or for more than 180
days, unless through City Council Resolution. Applicable code is referenced below:
City Code 15.10.226 (j)(1) Employee campgrounds are for established businesses
with high seasonal employment of transient workers, and are not to be construed
as construction camps. No employee campground may be open for more than 180
days per calendar year, and may not open earlier than April 15, nor remain active
later than September 30, except by resolution of the City Council based on specific
findings that a longer term, earlier opening date and/or later closing date is
warranted because of special circumstances.
The P&Z Commission has this in the queue to review this Title 15 language as it is an annual
request.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 3.1.1.4, 3.1.1.5, 3.1.1.6
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0
Th s legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in amount of:
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact
x
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
x
$
$
$
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Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
Fund Balance/Net position — unrestricted/unassigned $
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
x
Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
x
Approve Resolution
Other:
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