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Marina board discusses OASIS contract, electric-fee proposals and parking enforcement
Summary
Board members and the marina manager reviewed operational issues including ticketing in trailer parking areas, a proposal to switch marina electrical charges to a fixed fee for small chargers, and details of the pending OASIS contract renewal and FY2024 revenue figures.
At its March 18 meeting, the Marina Advisory Board reviewed several operational items: parking enforcement at trailer slots, a proposal to change slip electric fees for small battery chargers, and the pending OASIS management contract renewal.
Committee members described ongoing enforcement problems with trailers parking in designated slots during events; Kathy, the marina manager, said enforcement officers wrote multiple tickets over a recent weekend and that the city intends to keep trailer parking available throughout Waterfront Park construction except for occasional conflicts such as deliveries or festival closures. Board members suggested stronger signage and tow‑away enforcement during non‑event periods and proposed using the lot across from City Hall as overflow trailer parking during closures, with the sponsoring event responsible for enforcement.
On electric fees, a committee member recommended replacing a by‑the‑foot charge with a flat monthly fee for 110‑volt battery chargers (a $10 per month suggestion was discussed) to simplify billing and align with other marina electric fees. Kathy said she would try to adjust the item for the second reading.
The board also discussed the OASIS contract renewal, which is scheduled to expire Dec. 31. A committee member noted the contract currently pays OASIS $4,000 per month plus 5% of marina gross (excluding fuel). Kathy provided FY2024 figures: OASIS reported gross revenue of about $3,300,000 and a gross profit of $2,195,000 after fuel; factoring the management fee and a 1.5% revenue share not including fuel yielded about $72,291 (roughly 3% of total revenue) attributable to the contract in the last fiscal year. Board members voiced concern that the profit‑share language could disincentivize fuel sales and raised questions about whether the new contract will be publicly advertised; Kathy said she would check the procurement process.
Kathy also reported operational gains: February revenue was approximately $80,000 over budget, with 695 boat nights this February versus 586 last year, and average vessel size and length of stay both increasing.
Next steps: the electric‑fee proposal is scheduled for a second reading at the April 1 Commission meeting; the OASIS contract renewal process and any advertisement of the new contract will be clarified by staff; the board encouraged continued enforcement of trailer parking rules during the park construction and festival periods.
