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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2003-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND 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 was authorized to negotiate a special contract, which was
approved by the City Council in December 2002, which allows Seward Terminal, Inc. to run their
motors once a month without incurring the demand charge; 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, and extend the special contract for a term not to
exceed August 31, 2003, or when Seward Terminal Inc. resumes normal operations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to extend the Special Contract for Electric Rates
with Seward Terminal, Inc., for a term ending no later than August 31, 2003, or when Seward
Terminal, Inc. resumes normal operations, in accordance with the Special Contracts authorization in
the City of Seward Electrical Tariff.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2003-35
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect on May 1, 2003.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 14th
day of April, 2003.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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StuClark,Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Shafer, Orr, Dunham, Amberg, Valdatta, Clark
None
Branson
None
ATTEST:
(City Seal)
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