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Moore Haven council raises marina and dock rates; limits seawall monthly slips to three months
Summary
The Moore Haven City Council approved new marina and dock fees, setting transit dockage at $3 per foot, monthly slips at $75 and seawall monthly slips at $800 with a three-month maximum after debate over a higher fee. Council voted to adopt the rates at its Sept. 17 meeting.
The Moore Haven City Council voted Sept. 17 to raise marina and dock fees, setting transit dockage at $3.00 per foot, monthly marina slips at $75 and monthly seawall slips at $800 with a three-month maximum.
City Manager Larry Tibbs told the Council the existing ordinance was outdated and summarized prior workshop discussions about rate adjustments. Council member Craig Eighner recommended adopting new rates; Eighner moved the motion and Councilman Bradley Smith seconded. Councilman Marcus “Marc” Decker said he favored immediately setting the seawall fee at $800 and recommended a three-month cap after noting past issues with an abandoned boat. The motion carried.
Eighner said the Council had sought legal and operational input before deciding on the $800 level and recommended revisiting the rate next year if problems emerged. City staff noted the proposed structure keeps monthly marina slips at a modest level while raising the price on high-demand seawall spaces.
Implementation details, including ordinance updates and effective dates, were not specified during the meeting and will require follow-up by staff. The Council recorded the action as an approved motion during the meeting.
