The Santa Cruz Port District Commission reviewed anticipated FY21 budget impacts and responses relative to COVID-19 at its regular public meeting on April 28, 2020.
In response to anticipated revenue losses, the Commission took action to reduce labor, expense and capital outlay, and eliminate contributions to the capital improvement and reserve funds, reducing expense and reserve contributions by more than $1.3 million in this budget year. The Commission also took action to offer relief measures for landside tenants, marina customers and charter operators.
The Port Commission will grant relief to eligible marina customers suffering financial hardship by offering extended payment plans with rental rates reduced by 50% over the first three months of the plan. Late fees and interest charges will be waived if terms of the payment plan are met. Marina customers with a valid slip or space license may request a payment plan as early as May 1, 2020. All payment plans will conclude on or before March 31, 2021. Payment plans will not be granted after October 1, 2020, due to a shortened repayment window.
We encourage marina customers who are seeking an extended payment plan to take advantage of this relief measure sooner, rather than later, as it will extend repayment over a longer period, lowering the monthly amount due.
To get more information or sign up for an extended payment plan, contact Harbormaster Blake Anderson at (831) 475-6161, extension 17, or email banderson@santacruzharbor.org.
Visit our website at
www.santacruzharbor.org for a recap of COVID-19-related budget actions and relief measures for landside tenants and marina customers.
Marian Olin, Port Director
Santa Cruz Port District
135 5
th
Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-6161, ext. 21
April 29, 2020
