HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2023-005 2023 Utility Tariff Sponsored by: Bower
Public Hearing: January 9, 2023
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ADOPTING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2023 CITY OF SEWARD
TARIFF
WHEREAS, the City of Seward' s enterprise funds are operated in a manner similar to
private business entities, in that they establish charges intended to cover the full cost of providing
services (including direct and indirect costs) for operations and maintenance, overhead, system
expansion and charges for the use of capital facilities; and
WHEREAS, the rates and fees herein provided are adjusted 2.1% beginning the first
billing cycle of the 2023 calendar year. The rates thereafter will be adjusted annually beginning
the first billing of each calendar year to reflect an average of the five previous published years'
annual increases in the Consumer Price Index, All Items, 1982-84=100 for all Urban Consumers,
Alaska Area ("CPI") as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor
Statistics. (For example,2023 rates reflected an increase based on the average CPI for 2016-2020.)
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the rates incorporated herein and attached
hereto as the "City of Seward 2023 Utility Tariff' effective January 15, 2023 until December 31,
2023.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect ten(10) days upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 9th
day of January, 2023.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Barnwell, Finch, DeMoss, Osenga,Wells, Calhoon, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-005
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ball , MMC
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: January 9, 2023 t!
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Sully Jusino, Deputy Finance Director
Subject: Resolution 2023-005: Adopting the Calendar Year 2023 City of Seward Tariff
Background and justification:
The City of Seward' s enterprise funds are operated in a manner similar to private business entities,
in that they establish charges intended to cover the full cost of providing services (including direct
and indirect costs) for operations and maintenance, overhead, system expansion and charges for
the use of capital facilities.
The rates and fees herein provided are adjusted 2.1% beginning the first billing cycle of the 2018
calendar year. The rates thereafter will be adjusted annually beginning the first billing of each
calendar year to reflect an average of the five previous published years' annual increases in the
Consumer Price Index, All Items, 1982-84=100 for all Urban Consumers, Alaska Area ("CPI") as
published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (For example, 2023
rates reflected an increase based on the average CPI for 2016-2020.)
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other: 14.01.040. - Rates and charges. Utility service rates and charges shall be
established by resolution following a public hearing.
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0
This legislation (✓):
x Creates revenue in the amount of: $ Included in 2023 Operating Budget
Creates expenditure in amount of: $
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
x Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
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Affected Fund (✓):
General SMIC NX
Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking x Water Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Note: amounts are unaudited
Fund Balance/Net position — restricted $
Fund Balance/Net position — unrestricted/unassigned $
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance: $
Finance Signature:
Attorney Review
Yes Attorney Signature:
x Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
x Adopt
Resolution
Other:
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