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Harbors report: Port revenue, slip occupancy and capital repairs outlined; floating‑dock work and training planned
Summary
Harbor staff reported to the council that the port—9s budget is largely unchanged from last year while seeking three replacement vehicles and a new mower; staff outlined slip occupancy rates, revenue, planned floating‑dock work and safety/training needs for harbor personnel.
At a City Council budget workshop, port and harbor staff reviewed operations for the city—9s four harbors, outlined capital needs and described revenue and occupancy levels. Christina Johnson, who said she oversees the four municipal harbors, told the council the department—9s budget is "pretty similar to last year" but is requesting three replacement trucks and a replacement lawnmower.
"I oversee the 4 municipal harbors, all of the boat ramps, fishing piers, and the city. I would just take care of everything day to day, make sure everything's running smoothly," Johnson said. She told council members the port has about 425 slips across four harbors and provided occupancy percentages: Commercial Dock 88% leased, Marina 57%, Sherman Canaan Dock 92% and Small Craft Harbor 90%.
Johnson said the port operates as an enterprise fund and that year‑to‑date revenue through June was roughly $3.7 million; she also described a recurring one‑mill county allocation that supports port operations and debt service tied to a 2017 financing. Staff noted the port produced positive net operating results for the period cited and that funds generated by port operations are used for port repairs, maintenance and capital projects rather than being transferred to the general fund.
Planned work for the next year includes the second phase of floating‑dock replacement, repairs to boat ramps and piers, and tenant‑facility upgrades such as laundry and shower improvements, additional trash receptacles and upgraded lighting. Staff also discussed security camera coverage, training for harbor staff on pump‑outs and emergency response, and policies about temporary tie‑ups during tournaments. Council members raised questions about restroom access codes, camera coverage, enforcement and whether charter or tournament boats may tie up temporarily to support events; Johnson said designated viewing or temporary tie‑up spaces exist for such events and agreed to follow up with lease language if needed.
No formal votes on port funding were taken at the workshop; staff will return with additional detail if council requests.
