Depoe Bay work session explores user fee, RFPs and lease options to close harbor budget gap

Jun 11, 2025

City and Harbor Commission members reviewed harbor finances, discussed a per‑passenger user fee and expanding an RFP to lease fueling or operations. Staff was directed to gather data, consult legal counsel about fee authority and prepare options for council consideration.

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Depoe Bay — At a joint work session, city officials and the Harbor Commission discussed ways to reduce the harbor’s operating deficit, including a per‑person harbor user fee on charter tickets, expanding a request for proposals (RFP) to find private operators, and revisiting leases for dock uses that previously generated revenue.

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