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Depoe Bay council weighs fueling options as harbor fuel margins shrink
Summary
Councilors and harbor staff reviewed fuel-dock operations, thin margins and safety/operational constraints; options discussed included card-lock systems, leasing operations, larger tanks, emergency-fuel grants and issuing or widening an RFP to external suppliers; staff will solicit pricing from local suppliers and return findings.
Depoe Bay councilors spent a large portion of the Oct. 7 meeting focusing on the harbor fuel‑dispensing operation, its persistent operating deficit and potential procurement options.
Harbor staff and public commenters laid out the system’s history: the city moved dispensing equipment after two early spills, and the current arrangement requires city staff to attend fueling events, manage counters and process payments. Several presenters said the harbor’s fuel business yields a very slim margin — 2024 harbor fuel income was cited…
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