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Sec. 652. Powers and Duties of the Board.
 
   The board shall have the power and duty to:
 
   (a)   Rules and Regulations. Make and enforce all necessary rules and regulations governing the maintenance, operation and use of the Harbor District, and enforce penalties for the violation of those rules and regulations.
 
   (b)   Harbor Traffic. Regulate and control the piloting, anchoring, mooring, towing and docking of all vessels and watercraft in the Harbor District.
 
   (c)   Control Over Harbor Facilities. Regulate and control the construction, maintenance, operation and use of any railroad, wharf, warehouse or other facility, utility, structure or improvement used in connection with the Harbor District.
 
   (d)   Dredging. Regulate and control all dredging, filling and excavating in the Harbor District.
 
   (e)   Rates. Fix and collect rates and charges for the use of the Harbor Assets, pilotage and towage, and any other service provided by the department.
 
   (f)   Development of the Harbor District. Acquire, provide for, construct, maintain and operate all improvements, utilities, structures, watercraft, facilities and services for Departmental Purposes and to acquire and take, by purchase, lease, condemnation or otherwise, in the name of the City, any property, real or personal, or any interest therein, and to designate the site for any public buildings, structures or facilities in the Harbor District. The power of condemnation shall only be exercised with the approval of Council.