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Commissioners delay marina fee hike, ask staff to monitor electric use before rate changes

Caroline County Board of Commissioners · February 3, 2026
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Summary

After discussing a proposed 5% rate increase plus a $75-per-slip utility charge to sustain the marina enterprise, commissioners agreed to delay broad fee increases until post-construction review and to monitor slip electric connections this season.

Jamie Beachy, director of Recreation and Parks, told the Board on Feb. 3 that the Chop Tank Marina renovation — a $3.2 million project — is nearing completion and that fees have not increased since 2001. To preserve the marina enterprise fund without General Fund support, Beachy proposed a 5% slip-rate increase and a $75 utility charge per slip to ensure…

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