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To:Mayor Callahan and Orono Councilmembers <br />Ron Moorse, Citv Administrator <br />From: <br />Date: <br />Michael P. Gaffron, Assistant Planning & Zoning Administrator CITY OF ORONO <br />July 7, 1993 <br />Subject:1993 Joint Use Dock License - Big Island Veteran’s Camp <br />List of Exhibits <br />COUNCILMEETING <br />A <br />B <br />C <br />D <br />E <br />Resolution <br />1993 Application <br />State Statutes RE: Board of Governors <br />City Ordinance RE: License and Permit Fees <br />Resolution No. 2802 (Vet’s Camp CUP) <br />JUL 1 2 1993 <br />CITY OF ORONO <br />1993 License Request <br />Tlie Big Island Veteran’s Camp is requesting a Joint Use Dock License for 3 docks <br />containing a total of 8 slips, of which 3 slips are for seasonal overnight docking of camp-owned <br />boats, and 5 are transient slips. In the past, Orono has licensed the Vet’s Camp for up to 14 <br />slips and 2 buoys. The Veteran’s Camp has more than adequate shoreline length to <br />accommodate this level of use. <br />The Big Island Veteran’s Camp first obtained an annual Joint Use Dock License in 1982. <br />The City has received no complaints regarding operaii'Mi of this joint use dock. The level of <br />use of the cam.p is governed by City Resolution No. 2802, allowing 5 cabins and 25 tent <br />camping sites. <br />Tlie LMCD has approved a 1993 Multiple Dock License for 8 slips at this location <br />Request for Fee Waiver <br />The Board of Governors has verbally requested a waiver of the annual license tee (and <br />in this case late fee), based on their "status as a state agency", although they did submit a check <br />for the entire $51.00 amount. Absent a formal letter of request for a waiver, and noting that <br />1) the municipal code section regarding fees does not provide for waivers and 2) the State <br />Statutes specifically state "the Board is not a state agency", staff cannot recommend a fee waiver <br />or refund without further information. Staff would note that the fee for Joint Use Dock License <br />has remained at a low rate ju.st covering administrative costs. I would also note that the Vet’s <br />Camp has not historically been exempted from City licen.se fees nor building permit fees.