Juneau committee approves private‑dock security funding, debates Wi‑Fi procurement and other passenger‑fee amendments

Summary

The committee voted to allocate marine passenger‑fee funds for security and restroom maintenance at two private docks and approved several passenger‑fee amendments while debating whether to direct staff to review a public Wi‑Fi contract — a proposal the city attorney warned could not legally reassign an active procurement award.

The Finance Committee on May 6 conducted a detailed review of the marine passenger fee package and considered a string of amendments addressing waterfront projects, crossing‑guard funding, an ambassador program and procurement concerns about the city’s public Wi‑Fi contract.

Director Pierce reviewed the packet and noted staff recommendations. Mayor Weldon proposed removing item 11 (waterfront covered shelter with restrooms) from the package; that amendment failed on a roll call (3 yes, 5 no). A sequence of subsequent amendments produced mixed results. Notable outcomes included:

- Private docks restrooms/security: After legal and policy discussion referencing the CLIA settlement, the committee approved an amendment to add $180,000 each for Franklin Street and AJ private dock restrooms/security, offset by a reduction to the Seawalk allocation (roll call…

Juneau committee approves private‑dock security funding, debates Wi‑Fi procurement and other passenger‑fee amendments

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