Fairhope, Alabama
OCTOBER MEETING
The city's Harbor Board committee voted to seek proposals from private vendors for a boat repair facility at the city's Fly Creek marina; but it was not unanimous.
Member Bob Riggs voted against because of the poor environmental record of the previous boatyard operator there and the long-term lease that would probably be necessary.
A subcommittee was appointed to approach city council members individually before proceeding with writing a RFP (or letter of intent) seeking the proposals.
Council's representative on the committee, Kevin Boone, was not present. Skip Jones is committee chairman.
The city would have to finance upgrades/repairs to the boat removal ramp and travel lift.
Council president Burrell told the Times later only the city council could authorize a RFP, not just the committee; he said he was not sure if he personally favored another boatyard there anyway.
Boat storage has also been proposed for there; the mayor has advocated for including the marina-area as part of her strategic planning initiative she says is coming next year.
OCTOBER MEETING
The city's Harbor Board committee voted to seek proposals from private vendors for a boat repair facility at the city's Fly Creek marina; but it was not unanimous.
Member Bob Riggs voted against because of the poor environmental record of the previous boatyard operator there and the long-term lease that would probably be necessary.
A subcommittee was appointed to approach city council members individually before proceeding with writing a RFP (or letter of intent) seeking the proposals.
Council's representative on the committee, Kevin Boone, was not present. Skip Jones is committee chairman.
The city would have to finance upgrades/repairs to the boat removal ramp and travel lift.
Council president Burrell told the Times later only the city council could authorize a RFP, not just the committee; he said he was not sure if he personally favored another boatyard there anyway.
Boat storage has also been proposed for there; the mayor has advocated for including the marina-area as part of her strategic planning initiative she says is coming next year.
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| Fly Creek marina |
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