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Report on Private Management for the Coyote Point Marina

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FINAL REPORT INVESTIGATION INTO COSTS & ADVANTAGES OF PRIVATE MANAGEMENT OF THE COYOTE POINT MARINA THROUGH A LONG-TERM LEASE OR OPERATING AGREEMENT In the latter part of 2006 and the early part of 2007, the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury (Grand Jury) toured the Marina, conducted interviews with representatives of the Parks Department and County Manager, on-site Marina staff and a potential Marina concessionaire, and reviewed publicly available materials on the County website and elsewhere. After their investigation, a final report was issued on May 17. One conclusion reached by the Grand Jury was that private marina operators may provide better management of the Marina.  A copy of this Grand Jury is available here. The Grand Jury recommended that the Board of Supervisors direct the County Manager to instruct the Parks Department to investigate the costs and advantages of private management of the Marina through a long-term lease or operating agreement to insure that the County's investment in the Marina is preserved and enhanced. The Board and County Manager agreed, and instructed the Parks Department to provide a written report on the findings and conclusions of such an investigation to the Board of Supervisors by December 31, 2007. On September 26, 2007, after a public Request for Proposal process, the firm of Dornbusch and Associates of Berkley, California was selected to conduct the investigation and prepare a written report on the findings and conclusions. The final draft report was completed on November 21, 2007. A copy is available here. The report 'Draft Final Report - Investigation into Costs and Advantages of Private Management of the Coyote Point Marina Through a Long Term Lease or Operating Agreement' was presented to the San Mateo County Parks Commission for their review and recommendation to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. The public attended and commented. The report and recommendations were forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for review and acceptance. The Board of Supervisors meeting to accept the plan will be held: 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 Board of Supervisors Chambers 400 County Center, Redwood City The staff report can be viewed here. For further information about the Parks Commission meeting please contact us.