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Port approves phased 2025–27 airport rate increases to reduce subsidy
Summary
The Port of Bremerton Commission on Feb. 11 approved a phased 2025–27 airport rates and tariffs schedule, beginning with a 5% increase April 1, 2025, and CPI-plus adjustments in subsequent years, to reduce subsidy of airport operations.
The Port of Bremerton Commission on Feb. 11 approved a 2025–27 airport rates and tariffs schedule, adopting a phased increase that begins April 1, 2025, to reduce the airport’s reliance on port general revenue.
Commissioners approved a motion to adopt a three-year rate cycle that starts with a 5% increase effective April 1, 2025; on Jan. 1, 2026, and Jan. 1, 2027, rates will be adjusted by CPI plus 1%; and on Jan. 1, 2028, the commission will apply a rate survey and market adjustment plus 1%. The motion also authorized setting electrical rates on a cost-neutral basis. The motion passed unanimously (Bozeman, Anderson, Stricklejohn voting yes).
The vote follows staff presentations and public comment on hangar and tie-down rents and on the airport’s operating picture. Port staff told commissioners the airport currently has 62 small T‑hangars, 20 large T‑hangars and…
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