§ 411-9. Wharfage Fees—Mooring Locations.

(a)

Except as to publicly owned watercraft, boats renting space from wharfboats, and vessels moored under the terms of a contract with the city, each and every vessel or wharfboat moored directly or indirectly to the public landing or in front thereof shall pay a charge per lineal foot per day according to the schedule of rates established for various types of watercraft and uses. Such rates shall be applicable to the portion of the waterfront occupied by the vessel or wharfboat and necessary for the proper mooring thereof. The wharfmaster may approve mooring plans which provide for lines to extend along the landing outside of the assigned mooring space provided such lines do not hinder vehicular movement. The superintendent of recreation shall recommend to the recreation commission a schedule of rates to be charged for the use of the public landing.

(b)

In addition to the charge per lineal foot, the wharfmaster shall charge for the use of facilities such as electricity, water, and any other accommodations available according to the schedule of rates established by the recreation commission, which shall be not less than the cost to the city of supplying such accommodations.

(c)

The superintendent shall recommend to the recreation commission a schedule of rates to be charged for each and every vessel or wharfboat moored directly or indirectly to the river termini streets. Vessels using the river termini streets under specific contracts with the recreation commission will not be subject to the rate schedule if other rates are specified in the contract.

(d)

The superintendent with the approval of the recreation commission may contract for use of specific portions of the public landing and/or termini of streets for periods up to five years at rates and terms in keeping with the nature of the use thereof. Where the peculiar location on the public landing is advantageous to the conduct of commercial enterprises offering a public service or accommodation not involving river transportation such as floating restaurants, showboats, museums, or other similar enterprises the contract may provide for the city to be paid a percentage of the gross income in addition to any other charge. Such contracts may be renewable according to the terms of the contract.

(Sec. 411-7; ordained by Ord. No. 41-1969, eff. Feb. 28, 1969; renumbered to C.M.C. 411-9, eff. Jan. 1, 1972; a. Ord. No. 181-1973, eff. Apr. 25, 1973)

Analogous to C.O. 411-9; r. Ord. No. 41-1969, eff. Feb. 28, 1969.