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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2002-043
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, RECOMMENDING A MOORAGE RATE INCREASE TIED TO THE
ANCHORAGE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
WHEREAS, the current total annual revenue generated by the Harbor Enterprise Fund
covers annual expenses generated by the harbor enterprise fund; and
WHEREAS, the moorage rates in the City of Seward Small Boat Harbor have not been
increased since 1993; and
WHEREAS, annual operating expenses will rise in conjunction with inflationary pressures;
and
WHEREAS, the harbor users do not favor a full cost recovery plan where the users carry
the entire financial burden of the harbor infrastructure replacement; and
WHEREAS, the harbor enterprise fund may sustain a negative economic impact ifharbor
users moved vessels to other ports a result of significant fee increase; and
WHEREAS, tying moorage fees to inflation will allow time for the City of Seward and the
Harbor Enterprise Fund to establish and fund a capital improvement plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council ofthe City of Seward, Alaska directs the City Manager to write
a resolution amending the Port and Harbor Tariff Regulations to tie an annual moorage rate increase
to the consumer price index for Anchorage, Alaska and provide for a process review in detail every
five years. This resolution to be considered under the 2003 budget process.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 13th
day of May, 2002.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Edgar Blatchford, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2002-043
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ABSENT:
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