Country : USAMorro Bay worldport

worldport Introduction
Mission Statement
The Harbor Department is a service oriented organization providing boater assistance and emergency response for the waters of Morro Bay including water safety, education programs; i.e.: Summer Beach Lifeguards, Jr. Lifeguard program and school and community outreach programs. Available resources do not allow 24 hour staffing of the Harbor Patrol and a 30 minute response time for after hours vessel response is acceptable at this time. The Harbor Department maintains all harbor facilities, coordinates federal dredging activities, administers Tidelands lease sites and cooperates with other City departments to insure a high quality of life for harbor users and the citizens of Morro Bay.

Ongoing Service Objectives
To maintain all harbor facilities including responsibility for all City piers, docks, equipment and harbor patrol vessels. Maintain and enhance existing City facilities and waterfront businesses through reconstruction projects as need and funding priorities allow. Assist other City departments whenever possible in City with services. Interface with outside agencies to sustain and enhance business environment and quality of life in Morro Bay. Coordinate Federal dredging activities. Provide a clean, safe waterfront area.
Administer tidelands lease property management program for 50 lease agreements providing $800,000 in annual revenues. Represent the public interest in all lease site use/agreement negotiations and build a partnership concept with tenants through City cooperation in Embarcadero business promotion improvements.
Responsible for general administration of the Harbor including; code enforcement of Chapter 15 of the Municipal Code, collection of user fees and providing general City business office functions in an efficient manner.
The Harbor Patrol shall maintain equipment and City waterfront facilities at a level that reflects well on the City of Morro Bay. Provide boater assistance and water emergency response in a friendly and professional level equal to or higher than other harbors in California.

Tel:001-772-6254