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Despite uncertainty, CBJ still asking public for proposals for Marine Passenger Fee proceeds

November 30, 2020 – News

In accordance with the City and Borough of Juneau code of ordinances, CBJ annually solicits input from the public on project proposals to be funded with Marine Passenger Fee proceeds. Due to the ongoing pandemic, CBJ does not have predictive knowledge of cruise ship passenger visitation for calendar year 2021. Nonetheless, in accordance with code, CBJ is starting the public process for proposals. Proposals can be submitted starting Tuesday, December 1 through January 4, 2021.

In 1999, Juneau voters passed a proposition assigning a tax of $5 per cruise ship passenger to assist in funding projects that enhance the tourism experience and offset community impacts created by the cruise ship industry, including use of emergency services, transportation and recreation infrastructure.

Proposals must be submitted by January 4, 2021 to [email protected] or the City Manager’s Office, attention Susan Phillips, 155 S. Seward Street, Juneau, Alaska 99801.

The City Manager will develop a draft recommendation list of projects to be funded by Marine Passenger Fee proceeds, followed by a 30-day public comment period. All Marine Passenger Fee project proposals and comments will be forwarded along with the City Manager’s recommendation list to the Assembly Finance Committee for review, and then to the Assembly for consideration during the upcoming budget cycle.

More information about the Marine Passenger Fee program, including project proposals from previous years, can be found on the City Manager’s website, under Special Projects.

For more information, contact Susan Phillips in the City Manager’s Office at 586-5240 or [email protected].