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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a permit with American Heritage Marine Institute, LLC, dba American Pride Charters, to use and occupy portions of the docks, slips, and end ties in Rainbow Harbor for the purpose of operating an educational charter boat service for a five-year term, with one, two-year renewal option at the discretion of the City Manager or his designee. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
American Heritage Marine Institute, LLC (American Heritage) has operated an educational charter boat service from the tallship, American Pride, in Rainbow Harbor, since 1998. American Heritage has provided thousands of Southern California students and Long Beach visitors with the unique experience of traveling the Pacific Ocean on a historic vessel. American Heritage has requested authorization to continue to operate from Rainbow Harbor and has expressed interest in participating in the new "In-Kind Credit" program.
In an effort to increase access to Long Beach Tidelands, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) is proposing to introduce the In-Kind Credit program to allow Rainbow Harbor permittees the option to apply for in-kind credits. When contributing services in support of Long Beach Tidelands, these credits shall then be applied against dock fees.
Such in-kind contributions could include, but are not limited to, sail excursions, ocean classes, and whale watching. Approval of these services is at the discretion of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine and will be coordinated by PRM. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine supports the request to execute a permit with American Heritage and intends to continue its long-standing relationship with the organization.
The following are major provisions of the proposed permit:
· Permit Area: Commercial dock space, as assigned by the Marine Bureau.
· Permitted Use: Educational charter services.
· Term: Five years, through June 30, 2012.
· Renewal Options: One, two-year...
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