Presentation to: Town of Oakville Budget Committee re: Harbour Rates & Fees Tuesday, January 20, 2015 21/01/2015 AOHS presentation to Budget Committee 1
AOHS Mission • To be responsible advocates for the sustainability of Oakville's Harbours. • AOHS represents all stakeholders with interests in the welfare of Oakville’s Harbours 21/01/2015 AOHS presentation to Budget Committee 2
Oakville’s Harbours • Important feature in the fabric of the Town and Region – “jewels in the crown” • Recreational boating – harbours are the Region of Halton’s “Gateway to Lake Ontario” • AOHS supports concept that boaters pay for boating related services and facilities in our harbours 21/01/2015 AOHS presentation to Budget Committee 3
Proposed 2015 Harbours Rates • 4% increase in 2015 • Harbour rates and fees published and forms sent to mooring clients • AOHS opposes rate increases • Recommend holding rates at 2014 level 21/01/2015 AOHS presentation to Budget Committee 4
Comparator Rates • 2010 Harbours Financial Strategic Business Plan (Hemson Report) • Council accepted objective to reach Comparator Rates by 2016 Annual Summer Mooring Rates ($/ft) Marina 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Comparator Marinas 64.03 64.55 66.11 67.33 68.78 Oakville Harbours 56.50 59.30 62.70 66.80 68.80 Comparator Marinas: Bronte Outer Harbour Marina, Lakefront Promenade, Port Credit Marina, LaSalle Park Marina 21/01/2015 AOHS presentation to Budget Committee 5
Comparator Rates • Goal achieved in 2014 - 2 years ahead of objective Annual Summer Mooring Rates ($/ft) Marina 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Comparator Marinas 64.03 64.55 66.11 67.33 68.78 Oakville Harbours 56.50 59.30 62.70 66.80 68.80 21/01/2015 AOHS presentation to Budget Committee 6
5 Year Change in Boater’s Annual Cost 5 Year Increase 2010 2015 $ % Summer Dock 56.50 71.65 15.15 27% Rental ($/ft) Total Annual Fee* 3,290.00 4,099.96 809.86 25% Paid to the Town ($) *Based on annual fees for 30 ft sailboat paid to the Town of Oakville for: • Summer Dock Rental • Winter Storage • Haul and Launch • Mast step/unstep • Mast Storage • Cradle Storage • TOWARF Fee 21/01/2015 AOHS presentation to Budget Committee 7
Market Value • Services and facilities received for price paid • AOHS study (2012)of Lake Ontario marina facilities and services showed Oakville Harbours rate low in comparison – both in terms of services and facilities provided, and value for rates charged • Boaters willing to pay comparable rates for comparable services 21/01/2015 AOHS presentation to Budget Committee 8
Services and Facilities Ratings Marina Facility Rating Bronte Outer Harbour 59 Lakefront Promenade 53 Port Credit Marina 58 LaSalle Park Marina 40 Oakville Harbour 30 Bronte Inner Harbour 32 Ratings from AOHS 2012 Survey of 21 harbours. Rated each marina based on 18 desirable services and facilities. 21/01/2015 AOHS presentation to Budget Committee 9
Facilities Lacking in Oakville Harbours Clean well maintained washrooms Potable water available at docks Pump out services in Bronte Fuel Services Secure moorings and winter storage Transient docking Staff available to assist boaters Marine Chandlery Engine/mechanical repair service 21/01/2015 AOHS presentation to Budget Committee 10
Town Capital and Operating Budgets • No question that boaters should support harbours and pay fair market rates for comparable services and facilities • However, significant amounts in: – Capital budget (from Minor Capital and Transfer to Reserves) • Dredging • Seawall rehabilitation • Master Plan • Metro Marine? – Operating Budget: S&B’s and purchased services • Successive increase in rates poses risk of losing business • Reduced number of tenants must pick up slack 21/01/2015 AOHS presentation to Budget Committee 11
Moving Forward • Headway made: – Excellent working relationship with Harbours Admin – Achievements: • Sediment Management Study • Recreational Boating Feasibility and Capacity Study – Phase I – Metro Marine Building and stakeholder consultations • Need to recognize and exploit harbours assets – develop for the benefit of all 21/01/2015 AOHS presentation to Budget Committee 12
Recommendations • Hold 2015 harbours rates at 2014 level • Continue work on improved services and facilities offering • Investigate ways to: – Curb costs – Increase/supplement revenues • Revisit rates when preparing 2016 budget • Develop Master Plan 21/01/2015 AOHS presentation to Budget Committee 13
Thank you 21/01/2015 AOHS presentation to Budget Committee 14
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