Marina CCO proposal Debate

Community Wellbeing - Cost of Living

Option 2

Residents supporting Option 2 acknowledge the logical structure of having the managing organization own the assets but express concerns about potential increases in costs to Marina users without adequate controls. They appreciate the reinvestment of profits into the Marina but emphasize the need for transparency and stakeholder feedback on fee adjustments, especially for significant financial projects. There is also a call for broader financial support from general ratepayers for projects within the Marina Master Plan that benefit the entire community, suggesting a shared financial responsibility rather than placing the full burden on Marina users alone.

Table of comments:

Point No	Comment
1182.3	It would seem to make sense that the managing organisation owns the assets in question,  I would only hope that any such change would not give free reign to the CCO to significantly increase costs to Marina users.
1438.4	Option 2 with reservations. There would be considerably less democratic 'contact' and accountability, unless safeguards are put in place. Using the profits to feed back into the Marina is good - but profits are not everything. Increased fees for marina berth holders must be something that berth holders can 'see', 'understand' and have feedback on. If there are some projects that require a big financial input, it would be approriate for the Council to add funds, including from general ratepayers. Some of the Marina Master Plan proposals were about Marina changes that were to benefit the whole population of Nelson and visitors, not just Marina users. Surely this should be part of Council funding. I certainly agree with continuing with the Asset-Owning Council-Controlled Trading Organisation, I am not sure about transferring all liabilities.There were many good suggestions in the Master Plan. But all the proposals will need more discussion, detailing and planning. Can the small Controlled Organsation manage all this? It could be difficult.