HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2021-002 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
by: PACAB
RESOLUTION 2021-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THAT CITY
COUNCIL AMEND THE PORT & HARBOR TARIFF
REGULATIONS TO INCREASE VESSEL STORAGE RATES IN
THE SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER (SMIC) YARD,
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022
WHEREAS, the Port & Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) held a meeting on March
3, 2021, to discuss SMIC storage rates; and
WHEREAS,the current SMIC storage rates have not been increased since 2013; and
WHEREAS, the current SMIC storage rates, if increased for inflation alone, would be
$0.17 per foot per day for the first year; and
WHEREAS, the SMIC storage rates currently fall at the lower end of rates for other
comparable Alaska harbors; and
WHEREAS,the SMIC yard has continued to grow and improve since the 2013 rates were
established, providing more amenities and attracting new services,as well as new customers; and
WHEREAS, the 330-Ton Travelift has been modified to accommodate wider vessels,
allowing more vessels access to the SMIC yard and services; and
WHEREAS,the cost to maintain and continue improved infrastructure are rising; and
WHEREAS, the recommended rate schedule will deter derelict vessels and allow space
for working vessels for storage and repairs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Port and Commerce Advisory Board recommends the Seward City Council
enact the following rates for continuous vessel storage in the SMIC yard as follows:
• Increase from$0.10 per foot per day to $0.20 per foot per day for the first year(up
to 12 months).
• Increase from $0.20 per foot per day to $0.30 per foot per day for the second
continuous year(up to 24 months).
• Increase to$0.40 per foot per day for the third continuous year(up to 36 months).
• Increase to$0.50 per foot per day for the fourth continuous year(up to 48 months).
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2021-002
• Increase and cap at $0.60 per foot per day for anything over four continuous years
(48 months) of storage.
Section 2.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and be provided
to City Council at the next possible meeting.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the City of
Seward, Alaska, this 7th day of April, 2021.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
L ra Sc a er, Chair
AYES: Lemas, Hughes, Jaffa, Paquette, Lawrence, Schneider
NOES: None
ABSENT: Smith
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: r•iJ
Brenda J. Ballou, MMC
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