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 to 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 conduct business at the Port.
Additionally, the Port of Pensacola is a member of the Gulf Seaport Marine Terminals Conference (GSMTC). This rate-setting conference is registered with the Federal Maritime Commission and enjoys anti-trust immunity under the United States laws.
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 space assignment rates to market rates based on industry comps
• Increase vessel dockage fee rates to current GSMTC rates
• Increase security fee rates to current GSMTC rates
PRIOR ACTION:
January 21, 2021 - City Council approved an administrative revision regarding the Gulf Seaports Marine Terminal Conference as well as increases in rates for the following: vessel dockage fee rates. 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.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
Amy Miller, Deputy City Administrator - Administration & Enterprise
Clark Merritt, Port Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Proposed Revised Port Tariff No. 5A - markup version
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