HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2024-026 Seward City ToursSponsored by: Sorensen
Amended and Approved: April 15, 2024I
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MODIFY THE
CONTRACT WITH SEWARD CITY TOURS FOR THE OPERATION OF
THE SEASONAL SHUTTLE TRANPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE
2024 SEASON, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,640, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the summer shuttle is a great benefit not only to cruise ship passengers but
also to local businesses, seasonal workers, and Seward residents; and
WHEREAS, the service has proved beneficial to the economic wellbeing of our
community and is valued by the cruise ship industry; and
WHEREAS, the shuttle service is funded from the Commercial Passenger Vessel Excise
Tax receipts and this use is an appropriate use of funds; and
I WHEREAS, the awarded contract is based on the estimated cruise ship sehedule; and
WHEREAS, services required outside of the contract are paid based upon an agreed rate
in the contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to modify the contract between Seward
City Tours and the City of Seward for the 2024 season in an amount not to exceed $14,640.
Section 2. The Seward City Council hereby appropriates the amount of $14,640 from the
Commercial Passenger Vessel State Fund account no. 11103-0000-3710-30051 to the Bus
Transportation Contracted Services Account no. 30051-0000-7009.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
thPASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 15
day of April 2024.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-026
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Kris Peck
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 15,2024
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Jason Bickling, Deputy City Manager
Subject: Resolution 2024-026: Authorizing The City Manager To Modify The
Contract With Seward City Tours For The Operation Of The Seasonal Shuttle
Transportation Services For The 2024 Season, In A Total Amount Not To
Exceed $18,275, And Appropriating Funds.
Background and justification:
The summer shuttle transportation contract is based on a specific window of operation for
estimated cruise ship schedules, which are subject to change. The season essentially starts on
May 6 with a full week of ships. This is earlier than in previous years, but it was budgeted for in
the current contract. The cruise ship schedule has changed fairly significantly (an even earlier
start), and we need to adjust the contract and payment to make transportation available for this
new window.
This resolution would provide additional funding from April 22nd to May 5th - 14 days of
additional funding. Three of those days have large capacity cruise ships requiring 3 buses
starting at 8am.
April 25 – Luminosa & Seven Seas Exp
April 27 – Norwegian Jewel
May 1 – Carnival Spirit
The rest of the days only require one bus and 9 hours of service a day. The total hours would
be approximately 183 hours of additional funding. The rate reflected in the contract is $85 an
hour for services needed outside of the contract. Seward City Tours shaved off service hours
when ships leave early and decreased buses later in the evening to reduce costs.
In previous years, requests like this were approved internally by administration.
Because there were 2 years without any cruise ships, we didn’t receive CPV (Commercial
Passenger Vessel Excise Tax Receipts) funds for two years and have currently spent all of the
CPV funds. $2,720 additional funds need to be appropriated in addition to the $15,555 booking
invoice, for a total of $18,275.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 3.4.1 Provide safe and efficient vehicular transportation facilities that
meet the needs of the community.
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 18,275
This legislation ():
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $ 18,275
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are ():
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund ():
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking Water Healthcare
Motor Pool Other CPV State
Note: amounts are unaudited
Fund Balance/ Net Assets $ 1,709,818
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
Yes Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
Other: