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Council hears complaints about illegal charters at Silver Palm Boat Ramp; deputy proposes $200,000 for dock attendants
Summary
Councilors heard concerns from the Marine Advisory Board about unauthorized charters using Silver Palm Boat Ramp and discussed a council member’s request for two dock attendants (about $200,000). Staff recommended collecting more data and considering enforcement or licensing before adding budget authority.
During the Sept. 25 final budget hearing the council considered a council member’s request — raised on behalf of the Marine Advisory Board — to address unauthorized charter and pickup/drop‑off activity at the Silver Palm Boat Ramp.
Deputy Miranaglis (council member) described photos and reports showing charters and other commercial operators occupying the seawall and blocking docks, and proposed adding two dock attendants at roughly $100,000 per attendant (estimated $200,000) to collect fees, check…
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