HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD2025-008 Electric Billing Split1
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Sponsored by: Sorensen
Introduction Date: March 24, 2025
Public Hearing Date: April 14, 2025
Enactment Date: April 14, 2025
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2025-008
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE, TITLE 2, ELECTRIC
UTILITY DEPARTMENT — POWERS AND DUTIES, TO INCLUDE THE
PROVISION OF CASHIER AND UTILITIES BILLING SERVICES
WHEREAS, in January 2025, the Electric Department accepted responsibility for the
customer service functions of electric utility billing, formerly the sole responsibility of the Finance
Department; and
WHEREAS, customer service responsibilities include accepting payment for electric
utility bills, processing changes in service, and answering questions; and
WHEREAS, bill payment and other customer services are now available at the Electric
Department in the City Hall Annex; and
WHEREAS, the language being added to the Electric Department — Powers and duties
mirrors the language in the Finance Department — Powers and duties to allow fpr the flexibility for
both departments to accept payments on behalf of one another if necessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS, that:
Section 1. Seward City Code Title 2 is hereby amended to read as follows (new language
is underlined and deleted language is stricken):
2.25.075 Electric utility department —Powers and duties.
The electric utility department shall:
A. Recommend a schedule of fees and rates to be charged for services performed
by the electric department;
B. {Reserved.} Provide for cashier and utilities billing services.,
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten days upon enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA this
14th day of April 2025.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2025-008
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Wells, Osenga, Crites, Finch, Barnwell, Warner, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: March 24, 2025
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
Subject: Resolution 2025-008: Amending Seward City Code, Title 2, Electric Utility
Department — Powers and Duties, to Include the Provision of Cashier and
Utilities Billing Services
Background and justification:
In January 2025, the Electric Department accepted responsibility for the customer service
functions of electric utility billing, formerly the sole responsibility of the Finance Department.
These customer service responsibilities include accepting payment, processing changes in service,
and answering questions. Electric payments can now be made at the Electric Department in the
City Hall Annex.
Seward City Code Section 2.25.045 — Finance department — Powers and Duties defines this service
as "Provide for telephone, cashier and utilities billing services." Similar language will be added
to Seward City Code Section 2.25.075 — Electric utility department — Powers and Duties to remain
consistent and allow for the flexibility for both departments to accept payments on behalf of one
another if necessary.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation:
This legislation:
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in amount of:
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact
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Funds are:
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
X
Affected Fund:
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
Available Fund Balance
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SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
Yes Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature:
Administration Recommendation
X
Adopt Resolution
Other: