The Town of Cape Charles voted to approve a new rate structure for the harbor. According to the town, the goal of the new rates is to improve the financial position of the harbor which currently does not bring in sufficient revenue to cover both operations and needed major maintenance of the infrastructure.
The notes that based on research conducted by CCYC, they believe the new rates will increase revenue without reducing occupancy.
The dockage rates are as follows:
Dockage Seasonal/Long-Term Monthly (3-month min) $10/ft
Dockage Transient Monthly $15/ft
Dockage Transient Daily (up to 70′) $3/ft
Dockage Transient Daily (over 70′) $4/ft
The following dockage discounts would apply:
• Town Residents – thirty percent (30%)
• Commercial/Waterman (long-term) – fifty percent (50%)
• Commercial/Waterman (transient) – twenty percent (20%)
• Current annual slip holders (in good standing):
– Twenty percent (20%) in 2021
– Ten percent (10%) in 2022
• Yacht Clubs may be considered for discounts depending on availability
Proposed electric rates:
Water Monthly $5/mo
30A Electric Daily $5/day
30A Electric Monthly $35/mo
50A Electric Daily $15/day
50A Electric Monthly $105/mo
100A Electric Daily $25/day
100A Electric Monthly $175/mo
Other Rates:
Commercial Gear, Pots, and Non-motorized Equipment Storage rate:
• $30/week, per 20-foot by 20-foot area (after 15 days, and not for washing crab pots) • $50/day, Improper gear storage (left on the walkway) No fee for Pressure Washing: • $10/Event
Rentals:
• Gazebo: $150/Event
• West Parking Lot: $75/Event
About the Author
A citizens committee is being organized to raise the rates for commercial fishing boats. As the chairman stated “when I’m relaxing on the deck of my yacht with a martini and Cuban cigar, the last thing I want wafting through the air is smelly fish”. Let them dock in Oyster.