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Humboldt Bay Harbor district adopts Resolution No. 20 2507, raises several service fees including fish‑sales permit
Summary
Board voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 20 2507 updating the district fee schedule; notable changes include a proposed fish‑sales dockside permit increase from $100 to $300 per year, a $5 per‑slip per‑month trash surcharge, and higher fees for certain storage and liveaboard categories.
The Humboldt Bay Harbor Recreation and Conservation District board voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 20 2507, a revision to the district fee schedule that adds or increases multiple service fees.
Staff presented the resolution and said the changes respond to limited options for expense reductions and to generate modest new revenue to sustain services. Examples cited by staff included a proposed cruise‑ship fee of $100 per staff hour, adjusted storage/terminal charges (staff estimated some storage lines could generate more revenue depending on occupancy), a trash surcharge of $5 per slip per month, and updated liveaboard fees (existing liveaboard tenants to remain at $120 per month; staff proposed $240 per month for new tenants and $120 for each additional person).
On one item that drew discussion, staff proposed increasing the annual fish‑sales dockside permit from $100 to $300. Staff described the permit as jurisdictional to the Harbor District marina and said comparable facilities sometimes charge monthly options (examples cited in staff remarks varied), so board members discussed whether a monthly option or a smaller annual increase would better match seasonal sales patterns. Staff also noted the Harbor District previously committed $5,000 to the Humboldt Fishermen’s Marketing Association to support offloading and sales.
Public comment: Robin Grama Stewart, a former Woodley Island tenant, urged the board to remember the value of reasonable fees for residents while acknowledging that modest increases are sometimes appropriate to maintain services.
Vote: The board took a roll‑call vote and recorded the following: Commissioner Norton — Aye; Commissioner Dale — Aye; Commissioner Benson — Aye; Commissioner Newman — Yes; President Coleman — Yes. The resolution was adopted by the board.
Implementation: Staff said the resolution provides direction to implement the revised fee schedule and will return with any requested amendments or further detail on specific line items (for example, whether the fish‑sales permit should have a monthly option).
