Memorandum 18-065 Reso 18-041 Parking Impact Levy

Memorandum 18-065

TO:                         MAYOR ZAK AND CITY COUNCIL  

FROM:                  BRYAN HAWKINS, PORT DIRECTOR / HARBORMASTER

THRU:                  KATIE KOESTER, CITY MANAGER

DATE:                    MAY 9, 2018

SUBJECT:           RESOLUTION 18-041 AMENDING THE PORT AND HARBOR PARKING FEES TO INCLUDE A PARKING IMPACT LEVY

The Port Commission met on April 25 to discuss Resolution 18-041. Their Motion is included, with proposed changes to 18-041, in a Memo from Deputy City Clerk Renee Krause.  

As we all know, the load and launch ramp was recently rebuilt, and in an agreement with Fish and Game 75% of the funding was provided through a federal (Dingle Johnson) sports fish access grant.

Prior to the Port Commission meeting staff had verbal communications with the F&G program manager  confirming that proposed changes to collect parking revenues at the Launch ramp would be acceptable.  However post commission meeting upon further review of the contract between F&G staff noted that we are  required to have, “in writing”, the approval of Fish and Game before levying any new charges or fees at the launch ramp.

Staff has prepared the contract amendment between Fish and Game and the City of Homer detailing the proposed parking levy collection at the load and launch ramp, and depending on council’s actions will work with Fish and Game to get the amendment signed as soon as possible.

In their motion to city council the Port Commission stated that the new parking fees be implemented “as soon as practical”  I would advise that we allow for a two week public notice period,  prior to implementation to the current version of resolution 18-041, but I leave that decision with council to discuss and/or change as they see fit.