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Extending the Public Paddlecraft Rack Pilot Project
For the purpose of extending a City of Annapolis pilot project; allowing a public paddlecraft rack in a street-end city park located on the City's waterfront; lowering the paddlecraft rack fee; and generally related to the paddlecraft pilot project.
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City Council of the
City of Annapolis
Resolution 4-26
Introduced by: Mayor Littmann (by request of the Harbormaster)
Co-sponsored by: Alderman Savidge
Referred to: Finance Committee
A RESOLUTION concerning
Extending the Public Paddlecraft Rack Pilot Project
FOR the purpose of extending a City of Annapolis pilot project; allowing a public paddlecraft rack in a street-end city park located on the City's waterfront; lowering the paddlecraft rack fee; and generally related to the paddlecraft pilot project.
WHEREAS, The City of Annapolis acknowledges the importance of promoting outdoor recreational activities on its waterways and providing opportunities for residents to engage in healthy and enjoyable water activities; and
WHEREAS, Paddlecraft, which includes kayaks, paddleboards and canoes, is a popular Annapolis water sport that fosters physical activity, mental well-being, and a stronger sense of community; and
WHEREAS, Enhancing waterfront access in the city and improving paddle craft use at one of the street-end parks is expected to elevate the city's recreational experience, and this expectation will be assessed through the pilot project; and
WHEREAS, A paddlecraft rack was installed in June 2025 at Truxtun Park, following City Council adoption of R-47-23; however, the Annapolis Harbormaster has determined that a full boating season is necessary to evaluate the pilot project's effectiveness; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, the Harbormaster recommends lowering the fee for City residents to store a kayak, canoe, or other paddlecraft on the public paddlecraft rack at Truxtun Park from $300 per year to $150 per year for City residents, and from $600 per...
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