LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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PORT TARIFF REVISIONS
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve the proposed revisions to Port of Pensacola Tariff No. 5A. Further, that City Council authorize the Mayor take all actions necessary to implement the changes.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
As a public seaport, the Port of Pensacola is required under Federal Maritime Commission rules and regulations to maintain a publicly-available tariff that sets forth the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, rates, charges, and fees applicable to the conduct of business at the Port.
Additionally, the Port of Pensacola is a member of the Gulf Seaport Marine Terminals Conference (GSMTC), a rate-setting conference which is registered with the Federal Maritime Commission and enjoys anti-trust immunity under the laws of the United States.
Per section 10-3-17 (b) of the City of Pensacola Code of Ordinances, changes to the tariff may be made by the Mayor with City Council approval.
The specific tariff revisions being proposed:
• Increase vessel dockage and security fee rates to current GSMTC rates
• Increase a variety of other fees and charges to current market rates based on competitor port tariffs
• Update port and service provider listings and contact information
• Update and revise a variety of rules and regulations to better reflect current business mixes and operating parameters at the port
PRIOR ACTION:
March 17, 2016 - City Council approved an administrative revision regarding the Gulf Seaports Marine Terminal Conference as well as increases in rates for the following: dockage, security surcharge, container wharfage and container storage. Further, City Council authorized the Mayor to amend Port of Pensacola Terminal Tariff No. 5A to reflect the changes.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The proposed tariff revisions increasing rates will result in increased revenue to the Port. Tariff revisions not dealing with rates and fees are cost-neutral and will have no impact on Port revenue.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
5/22/2019
STAFF CONTACT:
Christopher L. Holley, City Administrator
Amy Miller, Port Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Proposed Revised Port Tariff No. 5A - markup version
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