The public has through March 1 to provide comment on the recommendations.
Despite significant uncertainty surrounding an upcoming cruise season, discussions with industry representatives indicate a reduced cruise season that starts late and ramps up later in the summer.
The Manager’s draft proposal makes recommendations on expenditure of funds that come from the $5 City and Borough of Juneau Marine Passenger Fee, $3 CBJ Port Development Fee, and the $5 State of Alaska Commercial Passenger Vessel Fee.
In December, CBJ solicited project proposals from city departments and the public, including businesses and the visitor industry, to be funded with Marine Passenger Fee proceeds.