Sale of moored barge at Marina Point
Summary
The authority is paying $44,805 in rent at Marina Point and saw electric costs jump 26.6% and water costs jump 18.3% — it needed an early $96,250 transfer from the park and recreation fund to cover monthly obligations.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Total expenditures of $180,002.74 year to date, with a positive net of $14,004.96 and $143,488 in cash and investments.
Residents who use the marina and waterfront facilities the authority supports.
None identified, though ongoing monthly assessments continue to draw on authority funds until the property is disposed of.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Port Authority Board - Sep 14, 2026
The authority is paying $44,805 in rent at Marina Point and saw electric costs jump 26.6% and water costs jump 18.3% — it needed an early $96,250 transfer from the park and recreation fund to cover monthly obligations.
Port Authority Board - Jun 8, 2026
The Port Authority is spending about $5,000 a month just to keep a barge moored at Marina Point. The board wants an updated appraisal (it was worth $1–1.6 million in 2021) and will explore specialty auction sites and a local broker to sell it.
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