Committee discusses dock and harbor funds, floating-dock concept and Swanson Harbor repairs

Apr 23, 2026

Committee members reviewed CPV and harbor enterprise funds, discussed using excess passenger-fee revenue or CIP funds for dock maintenance and a potential floating-dock design, and raised concern about Swanson Harbor pilings and the need for substantial removal or replacement funding.

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The Haines Borough Commerce Committee spent substantial time reviewing ports- and-harbors finances, possible capital projects and maintenance priorities, and the constraints on how commercial passenger vessel and harbor funds may be used.

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