The city has always had the ability to improve its facilities with grants, but has always had limited revenue to maintain the improved facilities,.. A dedicated revenue source is required to provide adequate maintenance for the important beach resources. Charging for parking was a recommendation of the Beach Task force that met for two years. The Task Force recommended an annual charge of 0 for residents and 0 for non-residents or a daily use charge of. The Council recommended reducing the resident charge to 5 and increasing the non-resident charge to 5.
Scott Holmes