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Oral Report - Capital City Charters Letter of Intent
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Oral Report - Capital City Charters Letter of Intent
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive the oral report regarding the letter of intent received and direct staff to either negotiate a draft contract for further consideration or decline the request.
Report
Issue:
Whether to pursue negotiations with Capital City Charters to lease dock space at Percival Landing for the purpose of operating a private charter boat.
Staff Contact:
Paul Simmons, Parks, Arts & Recreation Director, 360.753.8462
Presenter(s):
Paul Simmons, Parks, Arts & Recreation Director
Background and Analysis:
The Parks, Arts & Recreation Department received a letter of intent to lease 60 feet of dock space at Percival Landing to the private charter company Capital City Charters, CCC. The purpose would be to operate the Spirit of Olympia during tour season of May 1st - October 31st. According to the letter, the expressed purpose of the vessel would include:
* Educational, informational tours of Budd Inlet and points in South Sound
* Scheduled public passenger tours
* Events, weddings, reunions corporate gatherings
In order to accommodate this request, staff would first be required to upgrade the electrical infrastructure on D Float and would also be required to amend the City's existing lease for Percival Landing.
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