Assembly introduces 5% port tariff increase; members ask for more data before adoption
An ordinance proposing a 5% tariff increase for Port of Bristol Bay was introduced to shore up capital needs; members questioned whether 5% is the correct amount and asked staff for more justification, noting last year's broader price increases by others.
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The assembly introduced Ordinance 2026-02 to establish a 5% increase in port tariffs, a measure staff said is intended to replenish fund balances for capital needs such as forklift and crane replacement. The introduction begins the public process: members will hold a public hearing and a second reading before any adoption.
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