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Council to consider lease allowing American Cruise Lines to use City Park for 32-hour layovers
Summary
City staff presented a proposed lease allowing American Cruise Lines to install two anchor points at City Park at the company’s expense for 32-hour layovers beginning July 2027. The company would landscape and remove anchors if service ends; the mayor’s execution of the lease will be added to the Tuesday agenda.
Mr. Bowie briefed council on a proposed lease authorizing American Cruise Lines to temporarily anchor and use City Park for 32-hour layovers if the operator begins service in July 2027. Under the draft agreement, the company would install two ground anchor points at its own cost, provide its own gangway, and landscape around anchor sites so they do not remain visually prominent; the company also agreed to remove the anchors if the service is discontinued.
Mr. Bowie said the operator plans a two‑year schedule to start and expects about 100 passengers per boat on the route between Huntsville and Knoxville; staff described the city’s obligations as minimal. Council agreed to place the mayor’s authorization on the Tuesday agenda for final action. No final lease execution occurred during the work session.
