Resolution 17-009 Port and Harbor Implementation of Newly Revised Crane Use Agreements

CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA

City Manager/

Port and Harbor Director

RESOLUTION 17-009

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, APPROVING PORT AND HARBOR ENTERPRISE’S IMPLEMENTATION OF NEWLY REVISED CRANE USE AGREEMENTS.

WHEREAS, The City of Homer owns, maintains and manages cranes at the Homer Harbor Fish Dock and the Deep Water Dock for public use; and

WHEREAS, The Port and Harbor Enterprise, who manages the crane facilities, requires fulfilment of a Fish Dock Crane Use Agreement in order for the public to access the cranes; and

WHEREAS, The purpose of the Fish Dock Crane Agreement is to keep the Fish Dock and Deep Water Dock cranes accessible and safe for vessel and business owners, while at the same time limiting the City of Homer’s exposure to liability in the case that property is damaged or destroyed during public crane use; and

WHEREAS, The Fish Dock Crane Agreement, a one-size-fits all agreement dating back to the early 1980’s, was recently reviewed by the City Attorney and found insufficient to accomplish its purpose; and

WHEREAS, City Staff has worked together with the City Attorney to craft new agreements covering individual and commercial users and all crane operators that clearly define the roles and responsibilities for public use of the asset, insure on-going training in proper crane use and provide a mechanism to confirm insurance coverage.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Homer City Council hereby approves Port and Harbor Enterprise’s implementation of the newly revised Crane Use Agreements.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 23rd day of January, 2017.

CITY OF HOMER

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BRYAN ZAK, MAYOR
 

ATTEST:

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JO JOHNSON, MMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Note: N/A