Title of Report: Harbour & Marina Fees 2020-21 Charging Amendments Change of Terms & Conditions Committee Environmental Services Committee Report Submitted To: Date of Meeting: 10th Dec 2019

For Decision or For Decision For Information

Linkage to Council Strategy (2019-23) Strategic Theme Innovation and Transformation Outcome The Council will continuously examine and introduce ways to provide services in more accessible and efficient ways. Lead Officer Head of Capital Projects, Energy & Infrastructure

Budgetary Considerations Cost of Proposal N/A Included in Current Year Estimates NO - to be included in 2020/21 estimates Capital/Revenue Income increase £5,875. to £17,625 Code N/A Staffing Costs No increase

Screening Required for new or revised Policies, Plans, Strategies or Service Delivery Requirements Proposals. Section 75 Screening Completed: Yes/No Date: N/A Screening EQIA Required and Yes/No Date: N/A Completed: Rural Needs Screening Completed Yes/No Date: N/A Assessment (RNA) RNA Required and Yes/No Date: N/A Completed: Data Protection Screening Completed: Yes/No Date: N/A Impact Assessment (DPIA)

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ITEM 1.

INCREASE PORPOSALS TO HARBOUR & AND MARINA BASELINE CHARGES

Council’s Infrastructure department manages Harbour & Marina facilities throughout the borough. The annual income generated from vessel berthing is circa £235k. The harbour and marina overall gross annual income is projected at £330k with an annual life cycle costing of circa £743k

Proposed increase options A, B or C below, based on current charges 1st April 2019- 31st March 2020.

TABLE OF HARBOUR AND MARINA BASELINE CHARGES WITH OPTIONS

Price per Mtr 2019-2020 2020-2021 Location Contract Duration OPTION A OPTION B OPTION C Current 2.5% Increase 5% Increase 7.5% Increase Ballycastle Marina (12 months contract) £210.00 £215.25 £220.50 £225.75 Coleraine Marina (12 months contract) 7 mtr+ £210.00 £215.25 £220.50 £225.75 Ballycastle Harbour (12 months contract) £110.25 £113.01 £115.76 £118.52 Portrush Harbour (7 months contract) 7 mtr+ £110.25 £113.01 £115.76 £118.52 Portstewart Harbour (7 months contract) 7 mtr+ £105.00 £107.63 £110.25 £112.88 Rathlin Harbour (12 months contract) £64.42 £66.03 £67.64 £69.25 Redbay Harbour (12 months contract) £63.00 £64.58 £66.15 £67.73 Dunseverick Harbour (3 months contract) £21.00 £21.53 £22.05 £22.58 Portballintrae Harbour (3 months contract) £31.50 £32.29 £33.08 £33.86 Ballintoy (3 months contract) £31.50 £32.29 £33.08 £33.86 Total income increase £ 5,875.000 £11,750.00 £17,625.00

Increase options of 2.5%, 5% or 7.5% are for council decision.

ITEM 2.

AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO CHARGING SCHEDULE

In addition to the increase options above the following recommendations are made;

A. It is recommended that fees are charged for all items stored on Council property. Throughout all Council harbours there are personal or business related items deposited or stored. The type and quantity and location of these items pose H&S risks especially where public have access to the area. The proposed charges will assist with managing the location, type and volume of equipment present. Charges of £15.00/mtr² per year or £2.00/m² per month will apply to goods stored on Council property.

B. It is recommended to implement a scaled charges for customers starting, part season or terminating contracts early. Currently a pro rata fee is applied. The

Environmental Services Report – December 2019 Page 2 of 4 scaled charges will protect Council from losing potential income in between contracts. (See table below)

Annual Contract 6 Month contract 7 Months season contract

Scaled Scaled Scaled Portion Pro-Rata Portion Pro-Rata Portion Pro-Rata Charge Charge Charge

12 Months 1 100.00% 100.00% 11 Months 11/12 91.67% 98.00% 10 Months 5/6 83.33% 95.00% 9 Months 3/4 75.00% 91.00% 8 Months 2/3 66.67% 86