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Waterfront wins $78,500 SAFE grant for vessel removals; Harbor and Seafood Festival planned Saturday
Summary
The Harbor Operations report announced a $78,500 award from the California SAFE (Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange) program to reimburse 90% of disposal costs for surrendered or abandoned recreational vessels. Staff also promoted the upcoming free Harbor and Seafood Festival (10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday), tied to the opening of lobster season.
The Harbor Commission heard that the City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Department received a $78,500 grant from the California Harbor and Watercraft Revolving Fund’s SAFE (Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange) program to reimburse the city for vessel removal and disposal costs.
Harbor Operations Manager Nathan Aldridge said the statewide SAFE program reduced total award dollars this cycle (statewide funding dropped), but Santa…
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