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Approval of Recommendation to Valdez City Council to Approve Resolution Naming Rates and Fees for Use of Facilities in the Valdez Harbors and Repealing Resolution No. 20-06 Naming Such Rates and Fees (Postponed from Regular Meeting on September 20, 2021)
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SUBMITTED BY: Sarah Von Bargen, Harbormaster
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Approve recommendation to Valdez City Council to approve resolution naming rates and fees for use of facilities in the Valdez Harbors and repealing Resolution No. 20-06 naming such rates and fees.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
This agenda item was postponed during the September 20th, 2021 regular meeting. There were several changes requested but no formal motions made. Staff compiled a list of the changes if Commissioners wish to discuss further. A Representative of the Clerk's Office will be available to help with amendment procedures.
Harbor staff are recommending and asking for commission input on the attached proposed changes to Valdez Harbors rates/fees. Valdez City Council retains the authority to approve resolutions naming rates and fees for city facilities, so staff are also seeking support for a formal commission recommendation to City Council.
In 2020 City Council approved Resolution No. 20-06 adding additional fees for the Drive-Down Float, changes to boat move fees, increases to some miscellaneous fees, and lastly a rate change for the laundry facility.
The new following recommended changes for your input and approval are:
* Increasing tenant annual rates on a three-year schedule of 2.5% for slips sized 24'-40' and 5% for slips sized 48' and longer, followed by an annual increase of 1% across the board. Tour Dock slips will be receiving a one-time increase of 5%.
* Offering a senior citizens discount to annual moorage fees paid by Valdez residents.
* Proposal of staring a commercial vessel fee of $1.00 per boarding passenge...
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