HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2022-074 Harbor Tariff Sponsored by: Bower
Public Hearing: June 13, 2022
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-074
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA,AMENDING THE PORT & HARBOR TARIFF REGULATIONS
TO INCREASE THE WAIT LIST FEE, LABOR AND PERSONNEL
CHARGES, BOAT TOW FEES, TRAVELIFT FEES AND WHARF
DEMURRAGE RATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1,2023
WHEREAS,the Port&Commerce Advisory Board(PACAB)held a work session on March
16, 2022, to discuss tariff increases for the wait list, labor and personnel charges, boat tow fees,
Travelift fees, and wharf demurrage rates; and
WHEREAS,the proposed tariff items that were discussed,excluding the 330-ton lift,have
not been increased since 2007; and
WHEREAS,the 330-ton lift rates were increased by$78.50 in 2014,which was approved in
Resolution 2014-054; and
WHEREAS,the proposed rates currently fall at the lower end of rates for other comparable
Alaska harbors; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Harbor and Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) have
continued to grow and improve since the rates were established, providing more amenities and
attracting new services, as well as new customers; and
WHEREAS, the cost to maintain and continue improved infrastructure are rising; and
WHEREAS, the recommended rate increases will keep the City of Seward Harbor below
other comparable harbors.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1.The Seward City Council enact the following rate increase starting January 1,
2023:
(Deletions=Bold Strikethroughs; Additions=Bold Italics.)
(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:
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RESOLUTION 2022-074
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)
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 based on the
slip size available and the most senior name on the waiting list for that size slip.
There is a fee of THIRTY ONi, DOi i A RS A Nil FIFTY CT.NTS ($31 50)FORTY DOLLARS
($40.00) per year per listing on the waiting list(s) for a reserved slip assignment. The wait list year
runs November 1 SI through October 31 S`
225 LABOR AND SERVICE CHARGES
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a) Specific Services. The following rates shall apply for services provided by the City of
Seward:
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4) Towing inside Boat Harbor-$52,58$67.00 plus labor
5) Pumping vessel -$3.50 $40.00 plus labor
6) Used Oil, filter and sorbent disposal
Over 5 gallons$0.53 $0.67 per gallon, plus labor and equipment Filters, sorbents $ -0.50
$13.00 per barrel or portion thereof, plus labor and Equipment
b) Labor/Personnel.
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3) All labor provided by City personnel shall be charged at
FITV CENTS ($52.50) SIXTY-SEVEN DOLLARS ($67.00) per hour straight- time (no
premium)and
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ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS($100.00)per hour overtime.Work requiring call-outs shall
be charged at a minimum of two hours at the overtime rate.
c) Equipment. When the City utilizes City equipment to provide services under this subsection,it
will charge users for the cost of that equipment on an hourly basis at the rates charged capital
Projects within the City of Seward for similar equipment.
1) Loader $68.25$87.00 plus operator
2) Grader $68.25$87.00 plus operator
3) Oil Tanker $47.25$60.00
4) Pickup Truck $8.40$11.00 plus operator
5) Crane Truck $12760$16 00 plus operator
6) Flatbed Truck $IST-7-5$20.00 plus operator
7) Dump Truck $475$60.00 plus operator
8) Back Hoe $31.50$40.00 plus labor
9) Pumps $34-.50$40.00 plus labor
10) Smart Ash Burner $31.50$40.00 plus labor
11) Misc. Power Equipment $3440$40.00 plus labor
235 ASSISTANCE TO BOATERS AND OTHER AGENCIES FEES
In addition to other tariff provisions, when the City uses city equipment and personnel to provide
assistance(such as towing)to vessels outside of the Boat Harbor,the Harbormaster will charge users
of those services
($1�)-TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS($200.00) per hour for the first hour,or any part thereof,
and any services beyond the first hour at 150%of the City's actual costs,including city labor costs as
determined in Subsection 225 of this tariff.
240 BOAT LAUNCH RAMP FEES
b) Launch Fees. Vessels shall be charged THIRTEEN DOLLARS
($13.00)per launch from the public launch ramps,or vessel owners or operators may obtain an
annual launch permit sticker for ONE HUNDRED
THIRTY DOLLARS($130.00)entitling a specific vessel and owner to launches from January
1 through December 31 of each year. This fee excludes vessels propelled solely by human
power,which shall pay FIVE DOLLARS ($5.00)per launch,or FIFTY DOLLARS($50.00)
for an annual launch permit.Annual fees shall not be prorated,and the Harbormaster will issue
annual permits upon receipt of a completed application and payment therefor.
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255 50-TON TRAVELIFT FEES
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(b) Lift. Fee
1) Minimum Fee.The minimum fee for a lift shall be
DOLLARS A, T ENTY FIVE CENTS ($2,36.2e)THREE HUNDRED
DOLLARS(300.00)for the first hour of use or any portion of time less than one hour.
The lift fee will be determined by the overall length of the vessel. A full lift fee is
earned once a lift has commenced, even if that lift is subsequently interrupted,
suspended or canceled for any reason. The risk of loss because of a suspended or
canceled lift by reason of mechanical failure or difficulty with the Travelift system is
the responsibility of the vessel owner/operator. Once a lift is scheduled and the boat
owner fails to show or cancel the lift at least one hour prior to the scheduled lift time,
the minimum lift fee will be charged.
2) Water to Water Maintenance Lift. The minimum fee for a water to water maintenance
lift shall be
BONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS($150.00)for the first half hour(1/2)
if the lift goes over the half hour(1/2)it will be billed in fifteen-minute increments(15)
at the rate of SEVENTY-
FIVE DOLLARS($75.00)per one quarter hour of use or any portion of time less than
one(1/4)hour. If the lift has to travel or the vessel needs to be blocked for any reason
the current one-hour lift rate applies.
3) Additional Lift Fee Rates for Large Vessels. In addition to the minimum fee,the lift fee
shall be THIRTY DOLLARS($30.00)per foot
of vessel length for each foot over fifty(50) feet during the first hour of use or any
portion of time less than one(1)hour.
4) Second and Additional Hours of Lift. All time in excess of one(1)hour shall be charged
in fifteen(15)minute increments at the rate of
. 6)SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS($75.00)per one-quarter(1/4)hour or
any portion of time less than one-quarter(1/4)hour.
5) Relocation Fee.Relocation of all vessels on the uplands shall be charged at a rate of
TIRO 14UN R i1 THiRTY SiX DOi i ADS AND TWENTY FiVE CE.NTS
($236.25) THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS($300.00) per hour.
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265 330-TON TRAVELIFT FEES
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(b) Lift Fee
1) Minimum Fee. The minimum fee for a lift on the 330-ton Travelift shall be FOUR
FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY
DOLLARS($550.00)for the first hour of use or any portion of time less than one hour.
For use of a lift in excess of one(1)hour, additional time shall be charged in fifteen
(15)minute increments.The overall length of the vessel will determine the lift fee.A
full lift fee is charged once a lift has commenced, even if that lift is subsequently
interrupted, suspended or canceled for any reason. The risk of loss because of a
suspended or canceled lift by reason of mechanical failure or difficulty with the
Travelift system is the responsibility of the vessel owner/operator. Once a lift is
scheduled and the boat owner fails to show or cancel the lift at least one hour prior to
the scheduled lift time, the minimum lift fee will be charged.
2) Additional Lift Fee Rates for Large Vessels. For all vessels over FIFTY-FIVE(55)feet
in length,an additional THIRTY DOLLARS
($30.00)shall be charged for each foot of vessel length over fifty-five(55)feet during
the first hour of use or any portion of time less than one(1)hour.
3) Relocation and Reblocking Fees. Reblocking of all vessels on the uplands shall be
charged at a rate of
FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($550.00) for the first hour of use or any
portion of time less than one (1) hour. Reblocking consists of lifting the boat,
adjusting/replacing the blocking materials and setting the boat down in the same space.
If a boat is to be relocated to another space or yard,lift fees apply as listed in sections
(1) and (2)above.
300 WHARF DEMURRAGES
(d) Rates. After expiration of applicable free time,wharf demurrage will be assessed at
the following rates(per day,per ton(2,000 lbs.)or portion thereof:
Commodity First 5 days After 5 days
All freight,N.O.S. S-1,26 $2.00 $2 52$3.20
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect on January 1, 2023.
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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-074
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 13`"
day of June, 2022.
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Christy Terry Mayor
AYES: Casagranda, Wells, McClure, Osenga,Calhoon,DeMoss,Terry
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ball , MMC
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 13, 2022
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Norm Regis, Harbormaster
Agenda Item: Resolution 2022-074: Amending the Port & Harbor Tariff
Regulations to Increase the Wait List Fee, Labor and Personnel
Charges, Boat Tow Fees, Travelift Fees and Wharf Demurrage
Rates Effective January 1, 2023
Background and justification:
The Port & Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) held a work session on March 16, 2022, to discuss
tariff increases for the wait list, labor and personnel charges, boat tow fees, travelift fees and wharf
demurrage rates.
The proposed tariff items that were discussed excluding the 330-ton lift have not been increased
since 2007.
The 330-ton lift rates were increased by $78.50 in 2014 which was approved in resolution 2014- 054.
At the April 6, 2022 regularly scheduled PACAB meeting PACAB passed resolution 2022-005
recommending the Seward City Council amend the Port and Harbor Tariff wait list, labor and
personnel charges, boat tow fees, travelift fees and wharf demurrage rates, effective January 1,
2023.
PACAB recommends to the Seward City Council to approve the proposed tariff changes for January 1,
2023
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 3.5.1 Maintain a thriving port of Seward through harbor improvements,
infrastructure expansion, and implementation of management plans.
Strategic Plan: Economic Base; We are a community that promotes economic diversity
encourages growth of year-round businesses desires environmentally
responsible industry and seeks jobs that promote a higher standard of
living.
Other: Increment in revenue of 10%-27% on different services rates.
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
x Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
x Not applicable
Unassigned Fund Balance and Available Unrestricted Cash Balance Information
Fund (✓):
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
✓ Boat Harbor Parking F1 Water F1 Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Unassigned Fund Balance*: $ 5,616,211.15 *unaudited numbers period
end on 5.31.22
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance*: $ 1,217,155.74
Finance Director Signature: SG. y Qua�:T,o
Attorney Review,/ Administration Recommendation
RYes x Adopt Resolution
Not applicable Other: