File #: 12-A-028    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Deputation Status: Received
File created: 3/1/2012 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/7/2012 Final action: 3/5/2012
Title: CITY OF BARRIE MARINA BOAT SLIPS - DEPUTATION BY MS. PRENTICE Ms. Jill Prentice provided a deputation in opposition to motion 12-G-055 concerning the City of Barrie Marina Boat Slips. She stated that she has been in the boating business for over 25 years and does not have a vested interest in the City of Barrie Marina as she does not have a boat slip at the marina and she is not on the waiting list. Ms. Prentice commented that she does not agree with the auctioning off three boat slips and feels that the City is missing an opportunity to increase fees. She stated that she feels the only people who would benefit from auctioning off the boat slips are the people with the deepest pockets. Ms. Prentice suggested that City Council compare the rates to other marinas. She commented that people on the current waiting list may think the auctioning of three slips is unfair. Ms. Prentice stated she believes that residents who live along the waterfront pay higher taxes than other properties...
Attachments: 1. DEP-120305-Barrie Marina 2 .pdf

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CITY OF BARRIE MARINA BOAT SLIPS - DEPUTATION BY MS. PRENTICE

 

Ms. Jill Prentice provided a deputation in opposition to motion 12-G-055 concerning the City of Barrie Marina Boat Slips.  She stated that she has been in the boating business for over 25 years and does not have a vested interest in the City of Barrie Marina as she does not have a boat slip at the marina and she is not on the waiting list.  Ms. Prentice commented that she does not agree with the auctioning off three boat slips and feels that the City is missing an opportunity to increase fees.  She stated that she feels the only people who would benefit from auctioning off the boat slips are the people with the deepest pockets.  Ms. Prentice suggested that City Council compare the rates to other marinas.  She commented that people on the current waiting list may think the auctioning of three slips is unfair.  Ms. Prentice stated she believes that residents who live along the waterfront pay higher taxes than other properties.  She questioned if the people who have boat slips at the marina are paying their fair share as they are enjoying the waterfront.  Ms. Prentice noted that few residents are able to use the marina due to the number of boat slips compared to other various recreational facilities.  She concluded by stating that she feels that the transient boat slip fees should be increased.