Council approves modest increases to waterfront dock fees to offset rising costs
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Summary
Council adopted a resolution raising some dock and slip rates; staff said the change raises about $2,600 and will help offset 2025 salary and waterfront maintenance costs including weed removal.
Council approved a resolution increasing waterfront dock and slip fees for 2025, a modest change city staff said will generate roughly $2,600 in additional revenue and help offset salary increases and rising maintenance costs.
Public Works Director Shane Brown outlined the changes: the per‑foot fee will rise about $2.50 per foot (the department described a $2.50 per‑foot increase compared with 2024), producing an average increase in cost to boaters of roughly $60 per vessel. Brown said in 2024 an inside‑city power dock rate had been $42.50 per foot and the change will raise that to about $45; other resident and nonresident rates were adjusted proportionally.
City Manager Fonda noted the fee increase also covers anticipated weed‑control costs and incremental personnel costs at the waterfront. Brown said the change is intended to remain competitive with nearby private marinas while covering rising municipal expenses.
Council voted to adopt the resolution during the consent/regular agenda roll call.
The resolution passed on a roll call with all members present voting in favor. Councilors asked that staff continue to monitor private‑marina rates and the local waterfront budget.
