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Clearwater staff say marina reconstruction on schedule; small charter fleet urges carve-out as rates rise
Summary
City staff reported progress on a $46 million Beach Marina reconstruction, including docks, lighting and kiosks; charter-fishing operators warned proposed slip-rate increases could reach 120–170% for small '6-pack' boats and asked the advisory board to recommend carve-outs, fuel discounts and monthly billing options.
City engineering and marine staff told the Clearwater Marine Advisory Board on Dec. 10 that the Beach Marina reconstruction is progressing and that staff expect to turnover phase 1 to tenants in the first week of January.
"Orion Construction has finished all the pile and floating docks installation this week," Kelly Petrich, engineering division manager for Public Works, said, and staff reported the project budget at about $46,000,000. Petrich said crews discovered an obstruction about 25 by 50 feet below the mud line near the 'C' dock; sonar could not identify the object and staff plan to address it during phase 2 if necessary.
Staff also described…
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