(A) A provision is hereby established continuing and allowing for the collection of fees for mooring, electric service, storage, related provision of services and goods, and late fees, at the city marina and any areas used for boat parking or boat trailer or car parking for use of water facilities. The amount of such fees, their applicability, and associated details may be set by a resolution of the City Council and may be amended, from time to time, by resolution.
(B) If the fees are paid on a monthly basis, they are due in advance of the first working day of the month, and may be prorated accordingly. If the fees are paid annually, they are due in advance on the first working day of either January or July, and may be prorated accordingly.
(1) All monthly and annual fees must be paid in advance and before the boat or vessel is moored in the city marina.
(2) All fees for periods of less than one month shall be paid in advance upon arrival at the marina.
(3) All fees are to be placed in the canal reserve account and dedicated to maintenance and improvements to the city canal and related facilities.
(4) No grandfathering of rates for current users is allowed.
(5) When current prepaid rental expires, new rates will apply.
(6) The maximum vessel length shall be 35 feet. Exceptions are allowed on a case-by- case basis. The length will be determined by measuring the furthest extension, how to stern (pulpits, platforms, engines, etc included). Length and width will be measured on an as needed basis. Any special support or racks needed to moor a vessel shall be provided by owner at owner's expense and only with written permission of the Harbormaster.
(C) Any vessel moored in the city canal or marina shall not impede navigation in the canal. Any such vessel that impedes navigation in the sole discretion of the Harbor Master shall be removed or relocated immediately at the owner’s expense and as required by the Harbor Master. During inclement weather, or the threat of inclement weather, the city may rearrange any vessel(s) in order to protect its property and require that renting vessel owners remove or secure their vessels from the city canal and marina. The city shall not be liable for any damage to any vessel(s) that occurs as a result of inclement weather or the moving of vessel(s) during such weather or the threat of such weather. All slip renting vessel owners or tenants of any nature agree to hold the city and its employees harmless from any such damage that may result to their vessel(s) or person during such inclement weather or at other times as may occur.
(Ord. 392, passed 5-8-2001; Ord. 445, passed 8-12-2003; Ord. 662, passed 3-14-2017; Ord. 763, passed 6-22-2021)