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Introduction Date: May 13, 2013
Public Hearing Date: May 28, 2013
Enactment Date: May 28, 2013
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2013 -009
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, REVISING THE CITY CODE TO ELIMINATE QUARTERLY
MOORAGE RATES AT THE SMALL BOAT HARBOR
WHEREAS, the Harbor tariff was changed in 2011 to eliminate quarterly moorage rates; and
WHEREAS, the intention at that time was to subsequently amend the City Code to bring it
into conformance with the Harbor tariff; and
WHEREAS, it is critical that the Code and Tariff agree.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. Section 7.10.315 of the Seward City Code is amended as follows (additions listed
in bold italic, deletions listed in strikethrough):
7.10.315 - Transient moorage.
A. Availability. Transient moorage space is available within the harbor at locations
designated or assigned by the Harbormaster, which may include temporary use of
reserved moorage space. A written and signed application for moorage on a form
approved by the Harbormaster shall be provided to the Harbormaster within the time
allowed for registration. The applicant shall promptly notify the Harbormaster of any
changes in the information set forth on the moorage application. Prepayment of fees
for transient moorage is required. Approval of such application by the Harbormaster
confers no rights in the land or water constituting the space.
B. Assignment periods. The daily assignment period is 12:01 a.m. on the first calendar
day to midnight. The daily moorage fee as set forth in the harbor tariff will be levied
on all vessels that are registered on the harbor's daily inventory that do not have a
reserved moorage space assigned, unless longer term moorage is paid in advance.
Discounts for prepayment of transient moorage fees are available as set forth in the
harbor tariff for monthly, quarterly, semi- annual, and annual terms. Monthly,
quarterly, semi - annual, and annual term transient moorage rates will be calculated
from the closest of either:
' 1. The first day of the current month, or
2. The first day of the following month (with daily fees assessed for all days
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2013 -009
in the current month).
No credits will be allowed for back - dating the application for moorage to the first
day of the current month.
Section 2. Section 7.10.615 of the Seward City Code is amended as follows (additions listed
in bold italic, deletions listed in strikethrough):
7.10.615 - Fee collection.
A. Invoicing. Invoices for fees shall be due upon receipt. Invoices may be delivered
personally or mailed on a monthly or other basis to the last address provided to the
Harbormaster. It is the harbor user's obligation to notify the Harbormaster in writing
of any changes in address.
B. Payment. Mooring fees shall be due and payable in advance. Payment shall be made
at the harbor.
C. Refunds. Refunds are not automatically available to vessels departing the harbor; only
vessels that no longer require transient or reserved moorage may receive a refund. If a
vessel owner desires a refund of prepaid moorage, the vessel owner must make a
request, in writing, to the Harbormaster. All refunds will be calculated from the date
of notice as follows:
1. Daily moorage fees. Refunds for prepaid daily moorage will be limited to the
unused moorage days.
notice.
2. Semi - annual moorage fees. If a request for a refund is made, a refund for
prepaid semi - annual moorage will be limited to the original payment made
minus the combination of the quarterly, monthly; and daily rates from the
start of the semi - annual period through the date of notice.
43. Annual moorage fees. If a request for a refund is made, the refund for prepaid
annual moorage will be limited to the original payment made minus the
combination of the semi - annual qtly, monthly and daily rates from the
start of the annual period through the date of notice.: - - ... - - .. :-
rate.
D. Transfer from transient moorage to reserved moorage. Transient vessels that have
prepaid moorage and then, due to the waitlist process, are offered a slip will be
charged for moorage in accordance with the appropriate section of the harbor
tariff. required to pay moorage through December 31 and any additional footage
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following its enactment.
ENACTED BY CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, this 28` day of
May, 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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David Seawar ' , 1 ayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Terry, Seaward
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Jo anna Kinney, CMC
'ty Clerk
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: May 13, 2013 sE�y
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Through: Jim Hunt, City Manager V� y
From: Mack Funk, Harbormaster q P
Agenda Item: ELIMINATE QUARTERLY MOORAGE RATES
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
In 2011 the City Council approved a change to the harbor tariff to eliminate quarterly rates. However, the
City Code was never revised to correctly reflect the change.
In order to implement this change, two City Code sections need to be modified: 7.10.315 and 7.10.615.
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INTENT: The purpose of Ordinance 2013- is to eliminate quarterly rates from the City Code.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (document source here): Encourage a thriving port
1. of Seward through harbor improvements, infrastructure expansion, and X
implementation of management plans. (page 23)
Strategic Plan (document source here): Adjust local development
2. regulations where appropriate, to encourage development that is X
consistent with our economic vision. (Page 5)
3. Other (list): X
FISCAL NOTE: There is no fiscal impact associated with this change.
Approved by Finance Department: SZA&.) otnejv
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
RECOMMENDATION: OOR
Approve for introduction Ordinance 2013 - making changes to Title 7 of the City Code.
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