4.050 Mooring of Vessels.

(1) Lease of Dock Space. The Harbor Commission shall have authority to establish rents and lease dock space on the Manitowoc River and within the Manitowoc Marina, either directly or by contract with other parties. The exercise of these powers shall be subject to approval by the Common Council as provided in Wis. Stat. § 30.38(6) and (8).

(2) Navigational Obstructions and Improperly Docked Vessels. The Harbor Master or his designee may cause to be removed to a convenient and safe place any vessel obstructing or interfering with the free navigation of the inner harbor, marina, or any dock space after having given reasonable notice to the master or owner or his agent, if known and a resident of this State, or to the person in charge thereof, to so remove such vessel. In an emergency, the Harbor Master may direct relocation of a vessel without notification. He shall then immediately endeavor to contact the owner through any reasonable means. In addition to any other penalties prescribed by ordinance, all costs, charges and expenses of such removal shall be a first lien on such vessel, which lien may be enforced in the manner provided by law. The owner or person in charge of any such vessel shall also be personally liable for such costs, charges and expenses which may be recovered by the City in a civil action.

[Prior code § 4.05]