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Sponsored by: PACAB
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2019-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD (PACAB) RECOMMENDING COUNCIL
AUTHORIZE AND PROCEED WITH A COMPREHENSIVE WATER AND
SEWER RATE STUDY
WHEREAS, PACAB's responsibilities are listed in SCC§ 2.30.325 Powers and Duties
and includes providing input to the Council on policy and procedural matters involving the
establishment and continuance of commercial activity, improving the quality of life and protecting
the public's best interest; and
WHEREAS, the last formal rate study completed for the Water and Sewer Rates was in
1993, and before that the last formal rate study was completed in 1983; and
WHEREAS, since 1993 the City experienced significant growth and changing
consumption patterns; and
WHEREAS, City Staff reviewed with recommendations and Council adjusted rates in
subsequent years to the best of their ability; and
WHEREAS,additional growth and needed expansion of both these utilities is expected in
upcoming years; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive rate study should at a minimum include an analysis of 1)
Revenue Requirements, 2) Cost of Service, 3) Rate Design; and
WHEREAS, prior to implementation the public should have at least one opportunity to
comment on the recommended rates including the level of rate increases, impact on individual and
groups of customers, and questions in regards to the methodology; and
WHEREAS,PACAB could be used as the forum for the rate study public process prior to
final Council Approval of new rates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board
that:
Section 1. PACAB recommends Council Authorize and Proceed with a Comprehensive
Water and Sewer Rate Study in 2019.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Resolution 2019-02
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the City of
Seward, Alaska this 2nd day of January, 2019.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
øfr: :
Christeffal Terry, Chair
AYES: Hughes, Schneider, Paquette, Lemas, Terry
NOES:
ABSENT: Jaffa, Lawrence
ABSTAIN:
VACANT:
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