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Resident urges differential marina fees; board asks staff to study feasibility
Summary
A lifelong Portage resident urged the board to set lower launch fees for in‑state users and higher fees for out‑of‑state boaters; staff explained operational constraints (24/7 access, drop‑box payments) and the board directed staff to research implementation options.
A Portage resident urged the Board of Parks and Recreation to adopt different launch fees for in‑state and out‑of‑state boaters and proposed offering free launches to Portage residents with ID; the board asked staff to research operational options.
Jessica Nigra, who identified herself as a lifelong Portage resident during public comment, presented comparisons of launch fees at nearby marinas and argued that Portage should charge higher rates for out‑of‑state boats.…
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