An area rarely used by guest boaters is that which is set aside for the Tribe. If the 200’ were fully rented, it would bring in $120 per day (current rate is $0.60/foot). In the past four years there were perhaps two or three instances where there were so many guest boats in the marina that there was a need for these berths, and these events lasted only two or three days. The Port calculates the value to be at most approximately five days or $600 in a year when there was a demand; since this is not every year, the value is estimated to be even less; a few hundred dollars a year.

Why is Tribal moorage space at Port Orchard Marina versus Bremerton Marina?

Tribal boats were moored at Port Orchard Marina prior to the agreement and, in the process of negotiation, the Tribe requested moorage at Port Orchard Marina for their fishing fleet as that location is approximately one mile closer to their primary net locations.

Where will payments ($7,000 per year starting in 2006 plus CPI) to the Tribe come from? General Port funds, Bremerton Marina funds, or Port Orchard Marina funds?

Bremerton Marina revenues are used for payment to the Tribe.

Does the Tribe have to adhere to the same rules as all other marina tenants, including insurance requirements?

Tribal boats are moored in transient/guest moorage and are considered visiting boaters and are expected to follow the rules for visiting boaters. The Port does not have an insurance requirement for visiting boaters.

Was the Tribe mooring for free before the agreement?

No.

Is rafting allowed for the Tribe?

The agreement provides for rafting of a single small skiff along side a larger boat with the approval of marina management. Any other rafting is not allowed and this continues to be brought to the attention of the Tribe.

Did the Tribe approach the Port first or did the Port approach the Tribe?

The Port initiated discussions with the Tribe in April of 2004 after receiving word in March of 2004 that the Tribe objected to the US Army Corp of Engineers issuing a permit.

At what meeting were the provisions of the agreement discussed?

Over a period of 18 months from July 27, 2004 to January 10, 2006, the topic of the agreement was discussed at no less than ten commission meetings. During these meetings, elements of the agreement were periodically discussed. On October 25, 2005, and January 10, 2006, the terms were clearly discussed. Agreement was reached on December 12, 2005.

Why does this agreement not have to go through the Prosecutor’s Office? Doesn’t it need to be recorded through them?

As a separate municipality, the Port’s documents are not reviewed by the County Prosecutor’s Office. It is not a requirement the document be recorded; it is, however, considered a public document and is on file at the Port offices (click here to view agreement).