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Council weighs enforcement, permit and staffing options after reports of commercial charters at Silver Palm boat ramp
Summary
Council members heard Marine Advisory Board concerns about unpermitted commercial charters using Silver Palm Boat Ramp, discussed interim enforcement steps and directed staff to study options including paid dock attendants and fee structures.
The Boca Raton City Council heard complaints Sept. 25 from the Marine Advisory Board and Deputy Mayor Nacklis about unpermitted commercial charters repeatedly using the Silver Palm Boat Ramp and seawall for passenger pickup and drop-off. Council directed staff to gather more data and study enforcement and program options, including the possibility of licensed dock attendants and a landing fee.
Deputy Mayor Nacklis told the council she had received a Marine Advisory Board email documenting frequent commercial charters occupying the seawall for long periods, causing parking and safety concerns. “They’re taking up the whole seawall with the pick up and drop offs,” she said and asked the council to consider hiring two attendants and a handheld unit to collect fees and check…
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