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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-014
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO WAIVE
CAMPING FEES AND OTHER PROVISIONS IN THE SEWARD CITY
CODE IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE THE ALASKA SEALIFE
CENTER RV VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
WHEREAS, for the past four years (2015-2018) the City of Seward has provided six RV
Utility sites for the Alaska SeaLife Center(ASLC); and
WHEREAS,the ASLC uses these sites to attract volunteers that serve 20 hours per week
in exchange for a free campsite; and
WHEREAS,the ASLC reimburses the City $5 per night to offset the utility costs; and
WHEREAS, Seward City Code 7.15.020 requires self-registration and payment of
camping fees; and
LWHEREAS, Seward City Code 7.15.010 requires campers that wish to stay longer than
fourteen (14) consecutive days relocate to a different campground; and
WHEREAS, budgeted revenues for RV Utility sites for 2019 is $340,000; and
WHEREAS, based on 2018 occupancy rates, the City expects to realize a loss in revenue
of approximately $12,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to waive camping fees and relocation
requirements, as required under Seward City Code, for six RV Utility sites for the Alaska
SeaLife Center for 2019.
Section 2. The 2019 budget is hereby amended to reduce RV Utility revenue, account
No. 01000-000-4351 by $12,000.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
11'" day of February, 2019.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-014
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES: Towsley, McClure, Seese, Lane, Squires
NOES: None
ABSENT: Osenga, Horn
ABSTAIN: None
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Agenda Item:
Agenda Statement
February 11, 2019
Seward City Council . .
Jeff Bridges, Interim City Manag� /
Waiving Camping Fees and O�:�sions of the Seward City
Code in Order to Accommodate the Alaska SeaLife Center RV
Volunteer Program
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
For the past four years, the City of Seward has provided six Resurrection Campground Utility
site (water and electricity hook-up) locations for the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC). The ASLC
has used these sites to attract volunteers each summer, serving as interpretation volunteers or
cashier/ticket sales people. In order to assist in this program, the City has waived camping fees
for these volunteers in exchange for 20 hours per week of volunteer services at the ASLC.
To offset the electric utility costs for these sites, the ASLC reimburses the City $5 per night per
occupied site at the end of each season.
In support of the Alaska SeaLife Center, Administration is requesting authorization to waive
camping fees as required by Seward City Code (SCC) 7.15.020 and waiving the fourteen (14)
consecutive day stay limitation as specified in SCC 7.15.010 for the 2019 season.
Revenue for RV Utility Camping in 2016 was $343,471, in 2017, $326,596 and in 2018
$337,890. The budgeted revenue for 2019 is $340,000. Based on 2018 occupancy rates, we
anticipate that this action will result in a loss in revenue of $12,000.
INTENT: To authorize the City Manager to waive camping fee and 14-day relocation
requirements for six RV Utility sites located in the Resurrection Campground for the Alaska
SeaLife Center volunteers and to direct administration to bring forward this budget revision in
future draft budgets for consideration, unless directed otherwise.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NIA
1. Comprehensive Plan (document source here):X 2.2.7-Community Partnerships
2. Strategic Plan (document source here):X
3. Other (list):X
FISCAL NOTE: The budgeted RV-Utility site revenue for 2019 is $340,000 which is
consistent with prior years' collections rates when fees have been waived. Therefore, a reduction
in budgeted revenues is not required.
Approved by Finance: �Gtw��0
ATTORNEYREVIEW: Yes � X ---
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2019-014 authorizing the City Manager to waive
camping fee and 14-day relocation requirements for six RV Utility sites located in the
Resurrection Campground for the Alaska SeaLife Center Volunteers.
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