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Public Hearing: June 8, 2020
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2020-045
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE PORT AND HARBOR TARIFF TO PROVIDE
AUTOMATIC CHANGE FROM TRANSIENT DAILY RATE TO A RATE
EQUAL TO 15 DAYS TRANSIENT MOORAGE FOR A 30 DAY PERIOD
WHEREAS, the Seward Boat Harbor is host to transient vessels, both recreational and
commercial; and
WHEREAS, currently, Seward City Code and the Seward Port & Harbor Tariff require
transient moorage to be paid in advance in order to receive discounted rates; and
WHEREAS, vessels often arrive in the harbor with the expectation that they won't be
there long and are billed the transient daily rate; and
WHEREAS, however, vessels are often required to remain longer due to inclement
weather or operational needs; and
WHEREAS, vessels that have not paid advanced transient moorage, but are in the harbor
for more than 15 days in a 30 day consecutive period, will be invoiced 15 days of Transient
Moorage for that 30 day period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The rates, fees, and charges incorporated herein by reference and attached
hereto as "The Port and Harbor Tariff Regulations — 2020" are effective June 18, 2020, with the
bills sent out after July 1, 2020 reflecting this adjusted rate.
Section 2. The Port and Harbor Tariff Regulations are amended for the purpose of
implementing a new transient moorage for vessels that have not paid in advance, providing for
automatic adjustments from transient daily moorage, and dockage rates to 30 days of coverage
equal to 15 days of transient daily moorage.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect ten (10) days following enactment.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 8`h
day of June, 2020.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2020-045
THE CITY F SE ARD,ALASKA
Ch isty Terry, M or
AYES: Osenga, Seese, McClure, Butts, Crites, Baclaan, Terry
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 8, 2020
To: Scott Meszaros, City Manager
From: Norm Regis, Harbormaster 1
Agenda Item: Amending the Port & Harbor Tariff to provide
automatic shift from transient daily rate to
adjusted moorage for 30 days equal to 15 days at the transient daily rate.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Currently, the Seward City Code and the Seward Port and Harbor Tariff require transient moorage
to be paid in advance to receive the discounted rates. Vessels are billed the transient daily rate
until moorage is paid. Vessels often arrive in the harbor and do not anticipate being there for more
than 14 days, so owners do not pay the advanced monthly moorage. However, vessels are often
required to be here longer than expected due to weather and operational needs and stay for several
days while charged the daily rate. This amendment will provide transient vessels a rate equivalent
to 15 days at the transient moorage rate and allow the moorage to cover thirty consecutive days.
When presented to the Port and Commerce Advisory board, this proposal was received with very
positive support and encouraged to move forward.
The proposed changes to the Port and Harbor Tariff will allow transient vessels that do not pay
advanced moorage a better rate than they could currently receive under the provisions of the tariff
while still allowing those customers that do pay advanced moorage a better rate. This will allow
the harbor staff to process moorage in a concise way while also saving customers time and money.
The change to the Semi-Annual Rate are only for housekeeping purposes since the advanced
transient moorage is no longer based on the calendar month, but on the date advanced moorage is
paid.
205 MOORAGE RATES
(c) Transient(Guest)Daily Rates.With the exception of vessel owner/operators who have paid an annual,
semi-annual,or monthly fee in advance,all temporary or transient moorage charges shall be calculated
on the daily rate Vessels that have not paid advanced transient moorage but are in the harbor for more
than 15 days in a 30-day consecutive period will be invoiced 15 days of Transient Moorage for that
30-day period. The daily rate shall be $0.80 per lineal foot of overall length of the vessel. (See
Appendix A for a listing of Transient Moorage Rates according to vessel length):
(1) Transient(Guest)Annual Rate.The Annual Rate shall be$58.94 per lineal foot.
(2) Semi-Annual Rate.At the option of the vessel owner/operator, the annual moorage fee may be
paid in two equal semi-annual installments of sixty percent(601I)of the annual rate established
above.Each prepaid installment described in this Paragraph represents six(6)months.The first
installment is due and payable on the date the vessel owner/operator completes the Application
and Agreement for Transient Moorage. The second installment is due on or before the date that
moorage expires.
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INTENT:
The adoption of this change to the 2020 Port and Harbor Tariff, with the proposed change to
transient moorage not paid in advance, will benefit both the harbor and their customers.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No . N/A
Comprehensive Plan (2030 Comp plan page 1-16, 3.5.1.1 page):
1. Encourage the growth and development of an efficient,functional X
boat harbor that meets Seward's conunercial and recreational needs.
2 Comprehensive Plan (2030 Comp Plan page 1-16 3.6.1.1): Improve X
existing and develop additional recreational infrastructure.
3 Strategic PIan (page 19)• Provide adequate firriding for a financially X
sound city goverrmtent
FISCAL NOTE:
The fiscal impact to Harbor revenue will be minimal and will be offset by cost savings in
streamlining the process.This will allow transient vessels to have a better rate at the Seward Harbor
when staying longer than expected.
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X —No
RECOMMENDATION:
For council to approve Resolution 2020. 045,adopting the revision to the 2020 Port and Harbor
Tariff Regulations.
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2020 Seward Port and Harbor Tariff
205 MOORAGE RATES
(c) Transient(Guest)Daily Rates. With the exception of vessel owner/operators who have paid an annual,
semi-annual,or monthly fee in advance,all temporary or transient moorage charges shall be calculated
on the daily rate.Vessels that have not paid advanced transient moorage but are in the harbor for more
than 15 days in a 30-dayspan can be billed 15 da s transient moorage which will cover moorage for
30 d4ys the first date of this calculation. The daily rate shall be$0.80 per lineal foot of overall
length of the vessel. (See Appendix A for a listing of Transient Moorage Rates according to vessel
length):
(1) Transient(Guest)Annual Rate.The Annual Rate shall be$58.94 per lineal foot.
(2) Semi-Annual Rate.At the option of the vessel owner/operator,the annual moorage fee may be
paid in two equal semi-annual installments of sixty percent(60%)of the annual rate established
above. Each prepaid installment described in this Paragraph represents six(6)emonths.
The first installment is due and payable on the date the vessel owner/operator completes the
Application and Agreement for Transient Moorage, and on or before the first day of an
ealendar month.—The second installment is due on or before the date that moorage ex ires. t
day of�he ealendaF month six(6)months theFeafter,
(3) Monthly Rate.At the option of the vessel owner/operator,the annual moorage fee may be paid
in twelve equal monthly installments of eighteen percent(18%) of the annual rate established
above_ Each prepaid installment described in this Paragraph represents one(1)month.The first
installment is due and payable on the date the vessel owner/operator completes the Application
and Agreement for Moorage. The succeeding payments are due on or before the same day of
each succeeding calendar month.
(d) Reserved Moorage Rates for Slip Assignments. Moorage charges shall commence on the date a slip
assignment is accepted. Charges shall continue until the holder ceases to have a qualifying interest in.
a vessel suitable for the assigned space, until the holder's death, or until the holder's voluntary or
involuntarily relinquishment of the space.Prepayment of moorage is required.(See Appendix B for a
listing of moorage rates according to vessel length).
(1) The vessel owner/operator must complete an Application and Agreement for Reserved
Moorage in the form provided by the City.
(2) Renewal Rate. The vessel owner/operator, if agreed by both parties,can renew his contract on
or before June 301 and December 3Is'and pay the Renewal Rate based on the length of the
vessel, or,the length of the slip, whichever is greater. The Renewal Rate shall be $26.79 per
lineal foot.
(3) Monthly hate. At the option of the vessel owner/operator, the moorage fee may be paid in
monthly installments of tbirty-six percent (36%) of the rate established above. Each prepaid
installment described in this Paragraph represents one (1) month. The first installment is due
and payable on the date the vessel owner/operator completes the Application and Agreement
for Moorage. The succeeding payments are due on or before the same day of each calendar
month.
(4) All reserved assigned berths are assigned on a six (6) month basis. Prepayment of a full six
month's charges is due on or before December 311 or June 301, respectively. A vessel
owner/operator may also elect to prepay the Renewal moorage fee in monthly installments,
each of which represents thirty-six percent(36%)of the Renewal fee.
(e) Float Plane Fees.A fee in the amount of TWENTY-SIX DOLLARS AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
($26.25)per day shall be charged for float plane berthing in the confines of the Boat Harbor.
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The following.example will be the results of the ro osed chap e based on the proposed changes in tariff submitted
5.14.20
1 have used a 50 foot length overall boat in this example
CURRENTLY
Moorage CRR-once monthly
Daily Moorage 40.00 15.00
IF paid in
Monthly Moorage 531.00 15.00 advance
Currently the monthly,rate is equivilant to 13.275 days of daily moorage
PROPOSED CHANGEif moorage is not paid in advance the harbor will bill 15 days transient moorage
and allow moorage for 30 days. No advanced notice required by the customer but saves them $600 in
daily moorage when in the harbor for 30 days.
Moorage CRR-once monthly
Saving of up to $600 per
Daily.rate X 15 days 600.00 15.00 month
over the daily
rate
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