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8 Unfortunately, that is not possible because they were not built to land-based construction standards. Additionally, allowing vacant boats and barge-based dwellings to remain at Docktown Marina presents security concerns. As tenants vacate, staff strive to secure the property to avoid unauthorized uses of these dwellings. This month, the City contracted with a security company to conduct patrols as City maintenance staff are typically present during daytime hours only. Because the acquired boats and barge-based dwellings cannot be converted to land- based housing, and because the vacant dwellings present a risk of trespassing, staff believes there is no public purpose served in owning the property on an ongoing basis. Section 3-1/2 of the City Charter authorizes the City to control and dispose of City real or personal property for the common benefit. Staff recommends the boats or barge- based dwellings acquired by the City be declared surplus property, and that a three-step process be undertaken to remove them from the Marina: 1. Contract with a qualified auctioneer auction property to the highest bidder and/or contract with a broker sell property directly to an interested buyer; 2. For any property that an auctioneer will not accept for auction, or broker cannot sell to a private party, staff will attempt to donate it to a nonprofit that accepts vehicles and boats; and 3. For property that cannot be sold or donated, staff will arrange for the property to be deconstructed outside of Docktown Marina if feasible, or on site if the property is at risk of sinking. Staff further recommends that any proceeds from the sale of vessels be used to reimburse the City for costs incurred in the implementation of the Docktown Plan. The Charter and Municipal Code do not specify a process for disposal of personal property, but the recommended process is consistent with the intent of Section 3-1/2 of the Code to handle surplus property for the common benefit. License of Landside Facilities Supporting Residential Uses at Docktown The City has a license to use private property on land adjacent to Redwood Creek as part of the Docktown Marina. Currently, the license provides for parking and dock access, a harbormaster office, restrooms and laundry facilities for tenants, and the Peninsula Yacht Club, which is operated by a sublicensee of the City. The need for these facilities will change as liveaboard uses end. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize staff to terminate the sublicense with the Peninsula Yacht Club and negotiate modification or termination of the landside license agreement with the landside landowners. ALTERNATIVES The Council may direct staff to develop an alternative approach to removing acquired property from the Marina. Retaining or storing the vessels is not recommended. Some 6.1.B. - Page 8