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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2002-135
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
SPECIAL CONTRACT FOR ELECTRIC RATES WITH SEWARD
TERMINAL, INC.
WHEREAS, at the present time, Seward Terminal, Inc. does not have a contract to ship any
further coal from its terminal in Seward, but is working to negotiate and enter into further coal
shipment contracts; and
WHEREAS, Seward Terminal, Inc. has advised the City that it must operate its existing
equipment at the coal terminal in Seward at least once each month to maintain the equipment and
prevent equipment damage; and
WHEREAS, the current electrical rate for an Industrial class of service under the City's
Electric Tariff requires a demand billing of not less than 750 kW; and
WHEREAS, except during a short period each month, the actual demand will be much lower
than 750 kW; and
WHEREAS, the Utilities Manager is authorized to negotiate a special contract, subject to
approval by the City Council, for customers who have a demand in excess of 750kW or that have
unique power requirements that cannot be reasonably addressed by the Large General service tariff;
and
WHEREAS, the Utilities Manager has recommended that the City Council recognize the
unique power requirements of Seward Terminal, Inc. in maintaining its equipment while Seward
Terminal, Inc. seeks future shipping contracts, for a term not to exceed April 30, 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to enter into a Special Contract for Electric Rates
with Seward Terminal, Inc., in substantially the form as presented at this meeting, for a term ending
no later than April 30, 2003, and otherwise in accordance with the Special Contracts authorization in
the City of Seward Electrical Tariff.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2002-135
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 18th
day of December 2002.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Edgar Blatchford, Mayor
Shafer, Orr, Dunham, Branson, Clark, Blatchford
Valdatta
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(City Seal)
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