Ports and Harbor Commission proposes increases to harbor rates
Valdez City Council will consider recommendations from the Ports & Harbor Commission. Following is a recap of the Ports & Harbor Commission’s recommendations for harbor rates (from the City Council packet)
- Installation of a 7.5% annual increase for reserved moorage and transient annual moorage on A-K Docks for the next 3 years (2018-2020). Estimated increase in revenue is $91,000.
- Annual moorage payment options (annual, semi-annual, and monthly).
- Moorage fees for human powered vessels (i.e. kayaks) $0.25/per sq. ft./per day or $2.00/per
sq. ft./per month. Estimated increase in revenue is $600.
- Passenger fee for charter or tour vessels utilizing the Harbor for less than 3 hours of $1.00 per
passenger/per boat trip. Estimated increase in revenue is $4,030.
- Upland storage in truck/trailer parking area will increase from $6.25/day to $12.50/day during
peak season May 15 – September 15. Estimated increase in revenue is $2,000.
- Upland storage of vessels staying past the 9 allotted months, will double in fees each
additional 9 months. Estimated increase in revenue is $2,500.
- Upland storage of vehicles hooked to trailers in excess of 7 days will be charged the same
applicable winter or summer storage rates. Estimated increase in revenue is $500.
- Boat lift fee from $180 to $220 per hour. Overtime boat lift fee from $360 to $440. Boat lift fees in winter will be $220 per hour plus $60 per hour for labor. Estimated increase in revenue
is $14,000.
- Crane fees from $40 to $80 per hour, billable in 15 minute increments. Estimated increase in
revenue is $11,000.
- Electrical daily power on water $10/day for 30amp, $15/day for 50amp and $25/day for
100amp. Estimated increase in revenue is $10,000.
- Launch ramp fees for human powered vessels are $5/day or $37.50/season. Estimated
See the Harbor Estimated Rates Comparison HERE and the Proposed Resolution HERE