HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd2014-001 Sponsored by: Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Introduction Date: April 14, 2014
Public Hearing Date: April 28, 2014
Enactment Date: April 28, 2014
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2014-001
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING SECTION 7.10.315 OF THE SEWARD CITY
CODE RELATING TO PAYMENT OF TRANSIENT(GUEST) MOORAGE
WHEREAS, the current ordinance regarding payment of monthly moorage for transient
(guest) vessels in the harbor requires payment on a calendar month basis with no payments in
arrears; and
WHEREAS, the current ordinance can result in higher payments for transient (guest)
vessels who arrive after the first day of a calendar month and must pay the daily moorage rate;
and
WHEREAS, the Harbormaster implemented new computer software in April, 2013 that
now allows monthly moorage to be calculated and paid on a monthly basis from any date, not
just the first day of a calendar month; and
ir.. WHEREAS, the city welcomes all visitors and vessels, and would like to amend the
Seward City Code to minimize the financial impact on transient vessels staying less than four
hours and vessels arriving after the first day of a calendar month in the Seward Small Boat
Harbor.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, HEREBY ORDAINS that
Section 1. The definition of"Harbor tariff' in Section 7.10.135 of the Seward City Code
is amended as follows:
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Harbor tariff. "Harbor tariff' means the City of Seward Port and Harbor Terminal
Tariff Regulations as approved by the City Council and amended from time-to-time.
Section 2. Section 7.10.315(B) of the Seward City Code is amended as follows:
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B. Assignment periods. The daily assignment period is 12:01 a.m. to midnight on
the first calendar day of arrival in the harbor te-midnight. The daily moorage fee as set forth in
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2014-001
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, semi-annual, and annual terms. Monthly, semi-annual, and annual
term transient moorage rates will be calculated from the closest of either date the City receives a
completed Application and Agreement for Moorage.
1. The first day of the current month, or
2. The first day of the following month (with daily fees assessed for all days 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 3. This ordinance shall take effect ten days following its enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
this 28th day of April 2014.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
J an Bardarson, Mayor uoi
AYES: Keil, Casagranda, Terry, Squires, Darling, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Butts
ABSTAIN: None
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Meeting Date: April 14, 2014
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Through: Jim Hunt, City Manager
From: Mack Funk
Agenda Item: Transient (Guest) Moorage Payments
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City Code and Tariff regarding payment of monthly moorage for transient (guest) vessels in the harbor
requires payment on a calendar month basis with no payments in arrears. Therefore if a guest boater arrives
in the middle of a calendar month the charges are based on the harbor's daily rates.
The Harbor Department implemented new computer software in 2012 and 2013 that now allows monthly
moorage to be calculated and paid on a monthly basis from any date, not just the first day of a calendar
month. The City welcomes all visitors and vessels, and would like to amend the Seward City Code to
minimize the financial impact on transient vessels mooring in the Seward Small Boat Harbor.
In order to implement this change, City Code Section 7.10.315 needs to be modified plus Harbor Tariff
section 205. In addition there is an inconsistent definition in the City Code that needs to be corrected.
Another change to the tariff is to change 5 citations of permanent moorage to reserved moorage.
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INTENT: The purpose of Ordinance 2014- is to allow customers to pay in advance monthly fees
beginning on any day of the month. The Ordinance will be introduced on April 14 and the Resolution and
Ordinance will be scheduled for adoption on April 28.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLDST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (document source here): Continue to support,
1. promote, enhance and develop harbor facilities to accommodate }{
Seward's growing demand for marine transport facilities. (page 33)
Strategic Plan (document source here): Adjust local development
2. regulations where appropriate, to encourage development that is }{
consistent with our economic vision. (Page 5)
3. Other(list):
FISCAL NOTE: This change will be more fair to boaters and it should also eliminate some harbor staff
hours devoted to sending letters and issuing account credits on this subject. It may result is some reduced
moorage revenues, but the amount is insignificant.
Approved
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ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
RECOMMENDATION:` 4-1\
Approve Ordinance 2014- u-
making changes to Title 7 of the City Code.