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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2003-156
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING THE PORT AND HARBOR
TARIFF FOR 2004
WHEREAS, since Fiscal Year 2001, fixed costs within the Harbor Enterprise
Fund, namely retirement benefits, health insurance, worker's compensation and property
and casualty insurance have increased over $100,000; and
WHEREAS, as a result, the Harbor Enterprise Fund is not projected to fund a
Major Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Account this year and had to trim several
line items in order to balance the upcoming budget; and
WHEREAS, a 5% increase in rates will return a projected $75,000 in additional
revenue, which, when combined with the 2003 adjustment, will cover the increased costs
and preserve a favorable financial position for the department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The Port and Harbor Tariff, attached hereto and incorporated by
reference, is approved.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska
this 8th day of December, 2003.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
C. David Brossow, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Jean Lewis
City Clerk
(City Seal)
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: December 8, 2003
Through: Phil Shealy, City Manager
From: Harbormaster, James B. Beckham
Agenda Item: Amending the Port and Harbor Tariff, Increasing Rates
for Services by 5%.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Since Fiscal Year 2001, fixed costs within the Harbor Enterprise Fund have
increased substantially, without a corresponding increase in fees for services, with the exception of a
modest moorage rate increase of 2.5% in 2003. This small increase projected to return about
$26,000 in new revenue for the year.
Since 2001, costs associated with retirement benefits, health insurance, worker’s compensation and
property and casualty insurance have increased over $100,000. As a result, the Harbor Enterprise
Fund is not projected to fund a Major Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Account this year and
had to trim several line items in order to balance the upcoming budget. A 5% increase in rates will
return a projected $75,000 in additional revenue, which, when combined with the 2003 adjustment,
will cover the increased costs and preserve a favorable financial position for the department.
1. Comprehensive Plan __
2. Strategic Plan ____
3. Other: Small Boat Harbor Management Plan __
FISCAL NOTE:
A 5% increase in fees for services is projected to return $75,000 for 2004.
Approved by Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approves Resolution 2003-156, approving the Port and Harbor Tariff for 2004.