Politics & Government
Kirkland Ups Moorage Fines At Marina Park To Discourge Violations
After noting a tripling in moorage citations this year at the Kirkland marina, city officials have boosted the fines.
KIRKLAND, WA — The Kirkland City Council has approved higher fines for breaking moorage rules at Marina Park as a stronger incentive to follow the laws. The old fine of $66 was proving to be less effective, as the size of boats using the marina grew larger, the city said.
"Marina Park and the associated docks are one of the Kirkland community's most used and visited assets in the entire system," officials wrote. "In the past several years, there has been a significant increase in moorage violations at the Kirkland Marina."
So far this year, the city has already issued 69 moorage citations, equaling triple the pace of last year, officials said. The city's new ordinance sets the base fee for moorage infractions at $150, scaling up to $250 for repeat offenders. The new fees will formally take effect on July 17.
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Boaters and residents can learn more about mooring at Marina Park on the city's website.
To discourage violations of the City’s moorage rules & regulations, the Council approved Ordinance 4762 on 7/6, increasing moorage infraction fees at Marina Park. Infraction fees for moorage violations will start at $150 & escalate up to $250. More at: https://t.co/qaDFKx3729 pic.twitter.com/9ZcIR9oeAL
— Kirkland, Washington (@kirklandgov) July 8, 2021
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