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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-109
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA,RECOMMENDING THE 2016 HARBOR TARIFF BE AMENDED
BY CHANGING THE WAITLIST VESSEL SIZE FOR A-FLOAT,
ELIMINATING THE 17 FOOT WAITLIST ADDING A 50 TON
TRAVELIFT WATER TO WATER MAINTENANCE LIFT, AND OTHER
CLARIFICATIONS
WHEREAS, the Seward Harbor owns and maintains a 50 ton travelift to support local
vessels with haul outs for winter storage,surveys and quick maintenance repairs while hanging in the
lift ; and
WHEREAS,the intention of this proposed water-to-water maintenance lift charge is to assist
harbor users accomplish maintenance tasks that often take less than a half(1/2) hour and can be
performed safely with the vessel in the slings at a reasonable price; and
WHEREAS,a new half(1/2)hour rate for this type of water-to-water lift would benefit vessel
owners with quick repairs; and
WHEREAS,the current charge for the 50 ton lift is one hour or TWO HUNDRED
THIRTY SIX DOLLARS AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS ($236.25)plus tax; and
WHEREAS,the 50-ton water to water maintenance lift shall be charged at a rate of ONE
HUNDRED EIGHTEEN DOLLARS AND THIRTEEN CENTS($118.13)for the first half(1/2)hour
plus tax. All time in excess of thirty minutes shall be charged in fifteen(15)minute increments at
the rate of FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS AND SIX CENTS ($59.06)per one-quarter( 1/4)hour or any
portion of time less than one-quarter( 1/4)hour to stay consistent with current tariff rates; and
WHEREAS, while performing the maintenance lift, if it is discovered the vessel needs to
travel to a local boat yard, the current one hour minimum lift rate will apply. ; and
WHEREAS,with the new configuration of S-float eliminates 17 foot slips,and therefore the
need for a 17 foot waitlist. ; and
WHEREAS, general housekeeping changes to the tariff are needed: Section 200(e) July 1 sr
for the new twice a year renewals, and Section 245 by adding outside of,twenty four and a day for
making change for the showers.
WHEREAS the Public Notice preamble of the tariff states "This tariff is published and
filed as required by law and is, therefore, notice to the public, shippers, consignees and carriers
that the rates, rules and charges apply to all traffic for which contract rates have not been
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arranged. "The purpose of the tariff then is to publish standard rates for all manner of traffic that
aren't included in a negotiated contract, not to prevent or replace the Council's authority to enter
into contracts for that traffic. Tariff Section 105 (b) is inconsistent however in that it simply
states that the rates apply to all users, vessels and freight; therefore the exception noted in the
Notice to Public should be carried forward.; and
WHEREAS,All 2016 rate increases include a Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
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Section 1. The City Council approve, by amending of 2016 Harbor Tariff, by adding to
section 255 50-TON TRAVELIFT FEES
(b) Lift Fee
(5) Maintance lift- A water to water lift shall be charged at a rate of ONE
HUNDRED EIGHTEEN DOLLARS AND THIRTEEN CENTS ($118.13) for
the first half ('h) hour plus tax. . All time in excess of thirty minutes shall be
charged in fifteen (15) minute increments at the rate of FIFTY-NINE
DOLLARS AND SIX CENTS($59.06)per one-quarter('/4)hour or any portion
of time less than one-quarter ( '/4) hour to stay consistent with current tariff
rates; and
Section 2. The City Council approve amending section 200 MOORAGE (b) of the 2016
Harbor Tariff, as follows
(b) Waiting List for Reserved Slip Assignment. Due to the demand for slips on the City of
Seward float system,vessels will be assigned reserved slips based on waiting lists maintained
by the Harbormaster's office. Separate waiting lists shall be maintained for the following size
floats:
17 feet(accommodates vessel 12 to 21 feet)
23 feet(accommodates vessel 22 to 26 feet)23 feet(accommodates vessel 19 to 26 feet)
32 feet(accommodates'vessel 27 to 36 feet)
40 feet(accommodates vessel 37 to 44 feet)
50 feet(accommodates vessel 45 to 54 feet)
60 feet (accommodates vessel 55 to 64 feet)
75 feet(accommodates vessel 65 to 79 feet)
90 feet(accommodates vessel 80 to 94 feet)
100 feet(accommodates vessel 95 to 104 feet)
105 feet or longer- side tie only-up to 150 feet
Assignments to a reserved slip from the waiting lists shall be made by the Harbormaster
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based on the slip size available and the most senior name on the waiting list for that size slip.
Section 3. The City Council amend the 2016 Harbor Tariff with changes to wording in
sections 105 (b) 200 (e) and 245 to read the following.
105 APPLICATION OF TARIFF
(b)Tariff Effective. Rates, charges, rules and regulations named in this tariff and any
additions,revisions,or supplements thereto shall apply to all vessels or users and to all
freight received at facilities subject to this tariff on and after revisions,or supplements
thereto,for which contract rates have not been arranged.Unless otherwise specified
all transit freight received at terminals and undelivered prior to effective dates of tariff,
revisions, or supplements thereto, shall be charged the rates in effect on the date such
freight was received until entire lot or shipment has been withdrawn.
200 MOORAGE
(e) New Reserved Slip Assignment. For a new reserved slip moorage agreement entered
into after January 1St or July 1st, the following rules and charges apply:
245 PUBLIC SHOWERS
Public showers are available twenty-four hours a day in the restroom facilities located in the
Harbormaster's building. The showers are coin-operated, and the fee is TWO DOLLARS
($2.00) (eight quarters) for 7 minutes. Change is available outside of the Harbormaster's
office twenty four hours a day.
Section 4. All 2016 rate increases are based off CPI per.section 215 DOCKAGE RATES.
(c)Automatic Annual Adjustment in Dockage Rates.All dockage rates shall be adjusted annually so
as to be effective as of January 1st,to reflect the five previous published years' average increase in
the Consumer Price Index, All Items, 1982-84=100 for all Urban Consumers, Anchorage, Alaska
("CPI")as published by the United States Department of Labor,Bureau of Labor Statistics.Bills sent
out prior to January 1st will reflect the upcoming January 1st adjusted rates.(For example,2016 rates
reflect an increase based on the average CPI for 2009-2013).
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect ten days following approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 14th day of
December, 2015.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: December 14, 2015 44AS*-1*
Through: City Manager Jim Hunt
From: Norm Regis, Harbormaster
Agenda Item: Recommending the City Council amend the harbor Tariff to add a 50 ton
water to water maintenance lift to assist harbor users with minor maintenance
issues, and incorporate a new waitlist size for 19ft to 26ft, and two
housekeeping changes to the 2016 tariff; and all CPI changes.
BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:
With the new S-float configuration there are no longer 17ft slips available,the harbor had only one
year round tenant in this slip catergory,which was a 19ft vessel. The minimum size vessel for A-
Float is now 19 ft. The Tariff should be amended so that the new waitlist for A-float will be 19 to 26
feet, and remove the 17 foot waitlist. (Page 9 section 200 (b)
Housekeeping changes to the 2016 tariff for clarifications.
1. Page 2 Section 105(b) adding for which contract rates have not been arranged. The
Public Notice preamble of the tariff states "This tariff is published and filed as required
by law and is, therefore, notice to the public, shippers, consignees and carriers that the
rates, rules and charges apply to all traffic for which contract rates have not been
arranged "The purpose of the tariff then is to publish standard rates for all manner of
traffic that aren't included in a negotiated contract,not to prevent or replace the Council's
authority to enter into contracts for that traffic. Tariff Section 105-b is inconsistent
however in that it simply states that the rates apply to all users,vessels and freight;
therefore the exception noted in the Notice to Public should be carried forward.
2. Page 10 Section 200 (e) adding July 1s1 for the new twice a year moorage renewals.
3. Page 19 Section 245 adding outside of and twenty four and a day for making change for the
showers.
The Seward Harbor owns and operates a 50 ton travelift,to remove or place vessels into or out of the
water for winter storage or other maintenance issues. Some maintenance issues can be accomplished
in a minimal amount of time.Currently the harbor charges a 1 hour minimum fee($236.25 plus tax)
for a lift. The Harbor would like to establish a water to water maintenance lift with a half hour
minimum charge($118.13 plus tax)to assist harbor users at a reduced fee for minor maintenance
issues,i.e.line in the prop,changing zincs or looking for damage from hitting an underwater object,
etc. If the lift goes over the half(1/2) hour minimum fee it will be billed in 15 minute increments
($59.06) to stay with the current Harbor Tariff rates. This reduced fee would benefit fisherman,
pleasure,sail boats and charter boat owners.If the lift has to travel to a private yard or the vessel has
to get blocked up for any reason the current one hour rate would apply. (Page 20 section 255 (b)(2)
and moving subsection numbers down(3), (4), and(5).
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Update of CPI rate increases changes, all moorage rates shall be adjusted annually so as to be
effective as of January 1St, to reflect the five previous published years' average increase in the
Consumer Price Index, All Items, 1982-84=100 for all Urban Consumers, Anchorage, Alaska
("CPI")as published by the United States Department of Labor,Bureau of Labor Statistics.Bills sent
out prior to January 1st will reflect the upcoming January 1st adjusted rates. (For example,2016 rates
reflect an increase based on the average CPI for 2009-2013).
INTENT:To amend the 2016 Harbor Tariff to add a water to water maintenance lift,with a reduced
fee,of 1/2 hour minimum rate($118.13 plus tax)to help with minor maintenance issues.Remove the
17 foot waitlist and add a new waitlist vessel size of 19 to 26 ft. Housekeeping changes-adding
adding for which contract rates have not been arranged/July 1st for the twice a year renewals/and
adding outside of,/and twenty four,/and a day, all 2016 CPI changes.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan(3.5.1.1): Encourage the growth and development
1. of an efficient, functional small boat harbor that meets Seward's X
commercial and recreational needs. (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):
FISCAL NOTE: Initial revenue loss is expected but it is likely that the harbor 50 ton boat lift will
get more use with the new maintenance lift.
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
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