HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD2025-004 Title 7 ParkingSponsored by: Sorensen
Introduction Date: March 10, 2025
Public Hearing Date: March 24, 2025
Enactment Date: March 24, 2025
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2025-004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE TITLE 7,
CAMPGROUNDS, PARKS AND OPEN SPACES AND TITLE 11, PAID
PARKING, TO CLARIFY THAT DAY USE AREAS, CAMPGROUNDS,
AND OTHER RESERVABLE AREAS ARE SUBJECT TO PARKING
ENFORCEMENT
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department enforces parking in municipal parking
lots and other city -owned property; and
WHEREAS, parking limits have been consistently enforced with monetary fines, which
has resulted in less congestion in short-term parking areas and better compliance in long-term
parking areas; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation also operate city day use areas, campgrounds, and other
reservable areas where parking can be problematic when camping spots are occupied without a
reservation; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance clarifies in code that Parks and Recreation have the authority
to enforce parking, by issuing a parking violation, in city -owned day use areas, campgrounds and
other reservable areas when cars are parked in those areas without a reservation; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS, that:
Section 1. Seward City Code Title 7 is hereby amended to read as follows (new language
is underlined and deleted language is strieken):
Chapter 7.15. - Campgrounds, Parks and Open Spaces; 7.15.020 - Municipal
campgrounds, registration and permits.
A. Municipal campgrounds are designated as fee areas for camping only. Unless
otherwise posted, persons camping shall self -register and pay the established fees as posted before
occupying a campsite. A valid camping permit must be visibly displayed and attached to all
camping units at all times. Failure to self -register and pay the established fee shall result in a
parking violation. fine of $50 00 ffine : aia . ,:thin te., as ys the fine shall be reduced to $25.00
is defined in 8.15.110.
Section 2. Seward City Code Title 11 is hereby amended to read as follows (new language
is underlined and deleted language is stricken):
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2025-004
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Chapter 11.15 - Stopping, Standing and Parking; 11.15.130 - Paid parking.
A. The city manager may establish des and provide for the operation
of paid parking lots and may collect fees for parking on city -owned property or city rights -of -way,
including campgrounds, day -use areas, and other reservable areas, consistent with fees set by
resolution of the city council. No person may park in such a zone, lot, or right-of-way without
payment of the applicable fee.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect ten days upon enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA this
24th day of March 2025.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Osenga, Warner, Barnwell, Crites, Wells, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Finch
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: March 10, 2025
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
Subject: Ordinance 2025-004: Amending Seward City Code Title 7, Campgrounds,
Parks and Open Spaces and Title 11, Paid Parking, to Clarify that Day Use
Areas, Campgrounds, and Other Reservable Areas are Subject to Parking
Enforcement
Background and justification
The Parks and Recreation Department is currently tasked with parking enforcement in municipal
parking lots. Parking limits have been consistently enforced with monetary fines, which has
resulted in less congestion in short-term parking areas and better compliance in long-term
parking areas.
Parks and Recreation also operate city day use areas, campgrounds, and other reservable areas
which have their own compliance issues, specifically individuals parking and camping without
a reservation. Currently, Parks and Recreation have the authority to issue parking violations on
city -owned property and would like to specifically name campgrounds and day use areas as
areas subject to parking enforcement.
Amending City Code to clarify that the City's existing parking enforcement authority applies to
these areas will aid in compliance, lessen the rate at which reserved areas are inhabited by
unauthorized vehicles, and help to ensure city property is utilized according to its intended
purpose.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
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Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0
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Fund Balance Information
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