Marina CCO proposal Debate

Operational Considerations - Stakeholder Engagement

Option 1

Residents supporting Option 1 express a preference for maintaining the current management structure to ensure community control and direct oversight of financial decisions, despite acknowledging its inefficiencies. They fear that transitioning to an Asset-Owning CCO could lead to prioritization of profit over community interests and potentially facilitate the sale of public assets, which they strongly oppose. Additionally, there is a concern about the adequacy of information provided to the public to make an informed decision about the proposed changes.

Table of comments:

Point No	Comment
346.7	MARINA CCO PROPOSALnow
464.4	I dont know enough about this to comment
881.4	Keep the money decisions in the hands of the population through the NCC. Stop giving away to Corporations that only see profit as a means to en end! Not in the best interest of the residents  of Nelson.
1108.4	I chose option one because I think the Marina is a valuable asset for the community and I suspect it is likely to become an increasingly valuable asset in the future. Since it is a public asset, all profits should go back towards maintaining or improving the marina. Any extra profits will be valuable income for the community.  I strongly believe that we should NOT sell off public assets so that a small number of people can profit from that. Therefore if option 2 facilitates that process then I am against it. Why can't the council simply figure out how to streamline the decision making structure and process?
1203.4	do not sell assesta at all
1482.4	We disagree with the proposal to adopt option 2 (CCO) and consider the marina should continue to operate under its present mode (option 1).The LTP notes that this area is of great significance to the city, a valuable amenity to the community, and an important means of helping fund the waterfront master pan. We are opposed to a change that could notably diminish the level of community control over its operation, and are not persuaded that the stated emphasis on increasing business acumen would bring sufficient benefits to warrant the potential loss of community focus.We also stress the importance of preserving an operation that is self-sustaining financially and does not draw on rates for its operation.