ORD 98-52 BI HARBOR COMMISSION AND HARBORMASTER MUNICIPAL CODEORDINANCE 98-52
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bainbridge Island,
Washington, relating to the Bainbridge Island Harbor
Commission and Harbormaster, and adding a new chapter to
Title 2 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code.
WHEREAS, the city council has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of
the city to manage and protect the harbors and waters of the city; and
WHEREAS, the harbor management advisory committee, a citizen' s committee
appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council, developed a Harbor Management
Plan which was adopted by the city council pursuant to Resolution 99-01; and
WHEREAS, in the Harbor Management Plan the harbor management committee
recommends that the city council establish a harbor commission and create the position of
harbormaster; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WASHINGTON,
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A new Chapter 2.46 is added to the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code as follows:
Chapter 2.46
HARBOR COMMISSION
2.46.010 Harbor Commission Created
A. There is created a harbor commission. The harbor commission is designated as the official
body of the city empowered to act on all matters pertaining to the harbors and waters of the City
consistent with the provisions of this code and other direction of the city council.
B. The harbor commission shall consist of five members, appointed by the mayor and confirmed
by the city council who shall serve without compensation. The mayor shall also appoint
annually, one member of the harbor commission to serve as chairperson for a one-year term.
C. Members of the harbor commission shall serve for a period of three years and shall be
residents of the city. The initial members shall be appointed for staggered terms.
D. If a vacancy in the harbor commission is created prior to the expiration of any member' s
term, that vacancy shall be filled by a person appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city
council. A person appointed to fill a vacancy created under this section shall serve the remainder
of the unexpired term.
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2.46. 020 Authority
The harbor commission shall have authority to develop and implement the harbor management
rules and regulations adopted by the city council and to govern all harbors and waters within the
City' s jurisdiction, as authorized by RCW 35A.21.090 and 35.21.160 and as further defined in
BIMC 12.40.010.
2.46.030 Duties and Responsibilities
As the city' s designated agency, the harbor commission shall:
A. Implement the policies of the Harbor Management Plan through measures which
include, but are not limited to, recommendation of ordinances, regulations, and other
means;
B. Seek ways to implement the goals and policies of the Harbor Management Plan
through public education and community outreach;
C. Develop and recommend new harbor management policies as needed;
D. Coordinate its work with local, state and federal agencies; and
Eo
Recommend to the city council sources of revenue to support the harbor
commission's activities and to support the management and enhancement of city
waters and water dependent and related uses.
F. Such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the city council.
G. Report annually to the city council on the progress of the implementation of the
Harbor Management Plan and the general state of the harbors and waters of the city.
This report shall be delivered by the chairperson of the harbor commission. The city
council shall review the performance of the harbor commission after 3 years and
evaluate its benefit to the community.
2.46.040 Harbormaster
There is created the position of harbormaster which shall be filled by appointment by the mayor,
subject to the confirmation of the city council. The appointment shall be made from a list of
qualified candidates recommended by the harbor commission. The harbormaster shall serve at
the pleasure of the mayor and report to the mayor and city administrator. The city, at its
discretion, may specify additional terms and conditions of employment in a written agreement
approved by the city council. The purpose of the harbormaster is to work in concert with the
harbor commission to implement the Harbor Management Plan and manage and protect the
waters of Bainbridge Island.
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2.46.050 Duties and Responsibilities
The Harbormaster shall:
A. Assist the harbor commission in the implementation of the Harbor Management Plan;
B. Coordinate with the city' s marine officer in the enforcement of rules and regulations
governing the harbors and waters of the city;
C. Collect such fees as may be established by resolution for the management and use of
the harbors and waters of the City;
D. Inspect, as allowed by law, boats, buoys, anchorages, or any other watercraft or
devices located in city waters to ensure compliance with federal, state and local
regulations;
E.
Take such measures as the harbor commission deems necessary to promote and
protect the public' s interest in the waters of the city. The harbormaster may be
granted a limited commission by the Chief of Police.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days from and after its passage,
approval and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council this 7 th
APPROVED by the Mayor this 8 th
day of January , 1999.
day of Jaat~ary , 1999.
DWight Sutton, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTI C ATE:
S'usan P. Kasper, City Clerk
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
POSTED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NUMBER:
'November 11, 1998
January 7, ! 999
January 13, 1999
January 13, 1999
January 18, 1999
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