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§3 Rules Governing the West 79th Street Boat Basin, the Sheepshead Bay Piers and the World's Fair Marina

§ 3-01 Application

These rules apply to the permissible use of the West 79th Street Boat Basin which is located in Riverside Park on the east bank of the Hudson River at West 79th Street in Manhattan. They also govern the Sheepshead Bay Piers adjacent to Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn, the World's Fair Marina in Flushing Bay which is located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens and any other marina acquired by the department and which is not covered by a concession agreement with the department. These special rules supplement the general rules which govern the use of city parkland set forth in chapters one and two of this title. To the extent that they are not inconsistent herewith, the rules set forth in chapters one and two of this title apply to the use of the marina, piers and boat basin.

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§ 3-02 Definitions

"Boat Basin"

The West 79th Street Boat Basin located in Riverside Park on the east bank of the Hudson River at West 79th Street in Manhattan.

"Boat Launch"

Any location designated by the commissioner for the launching of vessels of any kind via the use of an automobile or other motorized vehicle down a fixed ramp.

"Chief Dockmaster"

Chief of the Department of Parks & Recreation Marine Division. The person appointed by the commissioner that is responsible for the overall administration of division facilities and enforcement of department policies and rules.

"Commercial Permit"

A permit to store, dock or launch a vessel used for commercial operations.

"Commissioner"

The commissioner of Parks and Recreation.

"Department"

The department of Parks and Recreation.

"Dinghy"

A tender with a total length of twelve feet or less.

"Dockmaster"

The person who administers, manages or maintains the marina, piers and boat basin at the direction of the supervisory or chief dockmaster

"Emergency"

Any situation which the dockmaster determines threatens imminent personal injury, property damage or environmental damage.

"Facility"

Any or all of the boat basin, marina, and piers.

"Garage"

The underground parking garage at the rotunda in the boat basin.

"Guest"

A person who enters the marina, piers or boat basin at the invitation of a permittee to board the permittee's vessel.

"Houseboat."

Any vessel which is regularly used as a dwelling place and is unable to operate in open water when subject to moderate winds and strong currents.

"Marina"

The World's Fair Marina in Flushing Bay, located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens.

"Marine Division"

Department of Parks and Recreation division responsible for managing, operating and maintaining recreational and commercial vessel usage at, but not limited, to the division facilities and mooring fields.

"Parking Permit"

Dated written permission to park at the marina parking lot or boat basin garage.

"Permit"

A permit to store, dock, moor or launch a vessel at the marina, piers or boat basin. Such term includes, but is not limited to, seasonal dockage permits issued for the 6 month summer season or 12 month terms, transient dockage permits issued on a daily basis, permits to launch kayaks or canoes at the marina, piers or boat basin, permits for commercial vessel operations and special permits for educational research events and special events. Such term does not include parking permits.

"Permittee"

The person whose name appears on a permit.

"Permittee Family"

Members of a permittee's immediate family, which is restricted to husband, wife, son, daughter or domestic partner, listed on the front page of the permit application. Permittee family members are not designated as guests and do not have any interest in the permit.

"Personal Watercraft"

Any mechanically propelled vessel which carries one or more individuals.

"Piers"

The piers located on the northern side of Sheepshead Bay, adjacent to Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn.

"Supervisory Dockmaster"

Deputy Chief of the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Marine Division. Responsible for the administration of marine division facilities and enforcement of department policies and rules under the direction of the chief dockmaster.

"Vessel"

A floating craft of any kind, including but not limited to a boat, sailboat, motorboat, dinghies, canoe and kayak.

"Waiting list"

A list maintained by the department of persons interested in obtaining seasonal dockage permits and mooring permits at the boat basin. This list is the sole method of obtaining a dockage or mooring permit at the boat basin.

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§ 3-03 Access

The marina, piers and boat basin are open to permittees, a permittee's family, their guests, contractors and other persons who have obtained the permission of the dockmaster or department to enter. All private contractors must be properly licensed and insured, proof of which shall be registered with the marine division. In addition, the dockmaster shall establish and post regular hours during which the public shall have access to specified portions of the marina and boat basin.

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§ 3-04 Guests

Access to the marina, piers and boat basin by guests is subject to the following conditions:

1. All guests and members of a permittee's family must comply with these rules. Anyone who fails to comply with such rules may be expelled from the facility. Anyone who repeatedly fails to comply with the rules may be permanently barred from the facility. Permittees are responsible for the conduct of their guests and family members. Violations of these rules by guests and / or a permittee's family can be grounds for termination of the permittee's permit in accordance with § 3-06(g) of this chapter.
2. In the interest of safety, the dockmaster may limit the number of guests on a vessel. In no cases shall the number of persons onboard a vessel exceed the manufacturer's builders plate
3. A permittee must notify the dockmaster in writing of any person who will be boarding his or her vessel when the permittee is not in the marina or boat basin. Guests may not stay overnight on a vessel when the permittee is not on board without a guest pass issued by the dockmaster. The dockmaster may refuse or terminate such permission where he or she has reason to believe that there has been a transfer of the right to occupy the vessel by the permittee to the guest.
4. If a permittee intends to have a guest remain overnight on his or her vessel while the permittee is not on board, a guest pass must be obtained from the dockmaster. This pass may be issued for up to one month. No guest may remain in the marina or boat basin for longer than one month while the permittee is absent, although the dockmaster has discretion to extend this limit for good cause. Any guest who has not been authorized to remain overnight in the marina or boat basin will be denied access.

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§ 3-05 Inspections

All vessels in the marina, piers and boat basin may be boarded by authorized officers and employees of the department or of other City, state and federal agencies if necessary to respond to an emergency or urgent health or safety hazard, as part of a general health or safety inspection or as otherwise permitted by applicable law. It shall be a violation of these rules for a permittee to refuse to allow, prevent, or interfere with such boarding.

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§ 3-06 Permits

1. No person shall dock, store or launch a vessel at a facility without an appropriate permit from the department and without payment of all required fees.
2. A permit shall not be issued for a vessel which is unsafe or likely to cause injury to people or damage to property as determined by the dockmaster.
3. 1. Dockage permits shall only be issued for vessels that the chief dockmaster determines are capable of operating in open water. All vessels (transient, seasonal, mooring or year round) must be and remain in safe operational condition. Any existing permittee with an operational and seaworthy vessel must continuously maintain an operational and seaworthy vessel. All vessels that are brought to any Department facility must be seaworthy and must meet operational requirements to the original manufacturer's specifications. The chief dockmaster shall require a demonstration of a vessel's seaworthiness and compliance with the manufacturer's specifications, and shall require that any modifications to the vessel be approved by a certified naval architect to ensure compliance with original manufacturers' specifications. Before issuing a permit and otherwise upon reasonable notice, the chief dockmaster may inspect a vessel and/or require a demonstration of the vessel's operational capability in open water.
   2. paragraph (1) of this subdivision shall not apply to the renewal of 12 month dockage permits for vessels that were docked in the boat basin prior to May 1, 1997, unless they are sold or otherwise transferred. However, if a vessel that is covered by this exemption leaves the boat basin for any reason, then it will lose this exemption and it must return capable of operating to the original manufacturer's operating standards. Vessels that lose this exemption must be maintained as an operating vessel for the term of any permit. In addition, on and after May 1, 2009, no exemptions will apply to any vessels, year round or otherwise, at the boat basin and all vessels must be and remain operational for the life of the permit.
   3. For the boat basin only, the department may offer up to 52 winter season permits at any time (less any existing winter permits) first, to existing summer season permit holders in seniority order and second, to individuals on the waiting list in list order, creating 12 month or year-round dockage permits. The location of winter season slips will be determined by the chief dockmaster and allocated by seniority order. However, the chief dockmaster may change the location and/or number of these slips as necessary to ensure the safety of vessels and the boat basin. Except for vessels covered by the temporary exemption in paragraph (i) of this subdivision, no permit, summer or winter, shall be issued to a houseboat.
4. Dockage permits shall not be issued unless the applicant presents evidence of hull and liability insurance, either New York State registration or documentation by the U.S. Coast Guard and successful completion of a U.S. Coast Guard boating safety course or sufficient nautical experience as determined by the dockmaster. In addition, the vessel for which the permit is to be issued must be well maintained and seaworthy.
5. A permit shall be issued to the named permittee for a particular vessel and is not transferable. If a permittee replaces a vessel, the dockmaster may only approve the new vessel after a suitable slip has been found before it may be docked pursuant to the permit. The dockmaster shall reject a replacement vessel which is not capable of operating in open water, not properly insured or which is neither New York State registered nor documented by the U.S. Coast Guard. The dockmaster may inspect and/or require a demonstration of the replacement vessel's operational capability in open water.
6. All completed permit applications shall be submitted to the department. All outstanding fees, charges, fines and civil penalties must be paid before a renewal application will be considered.
7. The supervisory dockmaster may revoke, terminate or refuse to renew any permit issued pursuant to this section:
   1. where the permittee or applicant for renewal has been found liable in a proceeding before the environmental control board or in a court of three or more violations of these rules or the rules set forth in chapters one and two of this title
   2. where the applicant for renewal or permittee has failed to pay any outstanding fees, charges, fines or civil penalties within 15 days of the date of mailing of a written notice of such outstanding amount
   3. where the permittee or applicant for renewal has been found liable in a proceeding before the environmental control board or in a court of engaging in disorderly behavior as defined in section 1-04(l), paragraphs (6) (7) and (9) of chapter one of this title
   4. as provided in subdivision i of this section, in accordance with the needs or requirements of the department or the interests of the city as determined by the supervisory dockmaster.
8. The supervisory dockmaster shall mail or hand deliver notice of the intention to revoke, refuse to renew or terminate a permit and the reasons therefor. In the event that a mailing address is unknown or mail is returned undelivered, such notice may, in lieu of mailing or hand delivery, be posted in a conspicuous place on the vessel.
   1. A permittee or applicant for renewal may file written objections with the chief dockmaster within 10 days from the date of such mailing, delivery or posting. The objections must set forth the reasons why the permit should not be terminated or revoked or should be renewed, and include any evidence supporting the objection. The filing of objections will not prevent the chief dockmaster from barring the permittee from the facility if the chief dockmaster specifically finds that it is in the public interest to do so. After considering any objections raised by the applicant or permittee, the chief dockmaster shall make a determination whether to revoke, refuse to renew or terminate the permit and shall provide notice of such determination to the permittee or applicant for renewal in the above manner.
   2. A permittee or applicant for renewal may file written objections with the commissioner within 10 days from the date of the written decision of the chief dockmaster. The objections must set forth the reasons why the permit should not be terminated or revoked or should be renewed, and include any evidence supporting the objection. After considering any objections raised by the applicant or permittee, the commissioner shall make a final determination whether to affirm or reverse the chief dockmaster's determination to revoke, refuse to renew or terminate the permit and shall provide notice of such determination to the permittee or applicant for renewal in the above manner.
9. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to create a property right in any permit. All permits issued by the department are by their nature terminable at will by the commissioner in accordance with the needs or requirements of the department or in the interest of the city as determined by the commissioner.
10. An applicant for renewal or a former permittee who has been liable in a proceeding before the Environmental Control Board or in a court violating any provision of these rules set forth in chapters one and two of this title or who has a delinquent payment record may be required to make a deposit before a renewal application will be considered.
11. All permitees must maintain hull and liability insurance policies naming the City as an additional insured on the policy for docked vessels and provide the dockmaster with a copy of the insurance certificate. Proof of such insurance must be submitted to the dockmaster by May 1 of each year. The insurance must be valid for the length of the permit and any lapse in coverage will be considered automatic grounds for termination of the permit.
12. The dockmaster may impose other reasonable conditions on the issuance or renewal of a permit to protect public safety or to safeguard the interests of the city.
13. 1. Where a permit expires or is revoked, terminated, or not renewed, the vessel must be removed from the facility within 10 days after written notice by the supervisory dockmaster to remove it is mailed or hand-delivered to the applicant or permittee. In the event that a mailing address is unknown or mail is returned undelivered, such notice may in lieu of such mailing be posted in a conspicuous place on the vessel. Where the vessel is not removed within 10 days, the department may remove the vessel or cause the vessel to be removed from the facility. Except where a [boat] vessel enters the facility due to an emergency, the dockmaster may immediately and without notice remove any vessel which enters or remains in the facility without an appropriate permit.
    2. The permittee or owner shall be liable for the costs of removal and storage of the vessel, payable prior to release of the vessel. Any vessel removed from the facility which is not claimed within 30 days shall be deemed to be abandoned and shall be treated in accordance with applicable law.
14. Every applicant and permittee must provide the dockmaster with an address in writing at which he or she may receive notice required by these rules or other applicable law. Any change in address must be reported in writing to the dockmaster within 10 days.
15. A permitee may choose to postpone keeping a vessel at the boat basin for any particular season only once in the life of the permit. Permittees must submit a letter to the chief dockmaster at least 90 days prior to the start of the season in question stating that they will be opting to keep the vessel out of the boat basin.
16. Permits will be immediately revoked for any of the following reasons:
    1. Conduct endangering the safety of any person.
    2. Fire aboard a vessel that is determined to be caused by improper upkeep of the vessel.
    3. The improper use of heating equipment, including the storing of kerosene, installation or repair of electrical equipment by other than a qualified electrician.
    4. A violation of §3-13.
    5. Trespassing aboard another vessel docked or moored at a marine division facility.
    6. Violation of this subdivision by guests or immediate family members of a permit holder.
    7. Renting or subletting of permits.
    8. Any other action which interferes with the safe operation of division facilities, including but not limited to violations of §3-08.
17. Any person who docks or abandons a vessel at the boat basin, marina or piers without authorization and who refuses to remove the vessel immediately upon written notice, will not be eligible to request or receive a permit or berth of any type for any facility for a minimum of 24 months. Objections to of the denial of permit eligibility shall be available under subdivision h of this section

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§ 3-07 Waiting list

The department shall maintain and utilize a waiting list for the issuance of seasonal dockage permits and mooring permits, which shall be available upon request from the department. Applications for the waiting list must be mailed to the Department of Parks & Recreation, Legal Office, The Arsenal, 830 5th Avenue, NY, NY 10021 att: Boat Basin Waiting List via return receipt U.S. mail on forms supplied by the department and accompanied by a processing fee.

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§ 3-08 Conduct

1. No person shall urinate or defecate into the water or along the docks and walkways of the facility. No person shall use a toilet in the facility which discharges into the water without marine sanitation devices approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Composting toilet systems are not permitted. All vessels with waste holding tanks must discharge waste through the pump out station or by other methods approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
2. No person shall discharge into the water or on the docks and walkways any oil, spirits, drift, debris, inflammable liquids, rubbish or refuse.
3. No person shall bring or park a motor vehicle on the promenade or docks without the prior written approval of the dockmaster.
4. No person shall make or cause or allow to be made unreasonable noise in the facility so as to cause public inconvenience, annoyance, or harm. Unreasonable noise means any excessive or unusually loud sound that disturbs the peace, comfort, or repose of a reasonable person of normal sensitivity or injures or endangers the health or safety of a reasonable person of normal sensitivity. The dockmaster may restrict the outdoor use of radios, record players, compact disc players, television receivers, tape recorders and other sound reproduction devices after 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and after midnight on Friday and Saturday.
5. Garbage shall be placed in plastic bags and deposited in designated receptacles.
6. No person shall make an open flame or operate a barbecue grill in the facility, on the docks or walkways or on any vessel.
7. No person shall store or use any machinery or equipment for welding or burning where such storage or use is prohibited by the fire code or other law or rule.
8. No person shall ride or store a bicycle or other vehicle on the walkways and docks.
9. Any person who engages in disorderly behavior as defined in section 1-04(i), paragraphs (6), (7) and (9) of chapter 1 of this title may, in addition to any other applicable penalties, be expelled immediately from the marina facility.
10. No running or skating on the dock.
11. No advertising from the vessel while docked or moored at a division facility.
12. No person may offer or provide any form of tip, money, gift or any other gratuity to any City employee at any facility. No person may procure any services from department staff except as specifically allowed under these rules Violations of this provision will result in termination of any permit and will bar the violator from any department facility for a minimum of 24 months. Objections to termination of a permit or denial of permit eligibility shall be available under subdivision h of this section.

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§ 3-09 Docking of vessels

1. Vessels must be docked at slips designated by the dockmaster. Slips will be assigned using an appropriate ratio of slip length, width, depth of water and strength of docks to a vessel's length, beam, draft and tonnage. If two vessels of equal characteristics are vying for the same slip, seniority will be the determining factor. Seniority is established by holding a valid permit and being in good standing for the longest period of time. Good standing means that all accounts with the department are paid in full. Slips may not be changed or exchanged without the prior written approval of the dockmaster. Inoperable vessels will not be assigned to slips that are designated by the Department for running vessels.
2. All vessels shall be adequately tied to the dock and shall have sufficient fenders and dock lines to secure the vessel in all wind and weather conditions. The dockmaster may require the replacement of dock lines which he or she finds to be inadequate or, where necessary, may in his or her discretion replace the dock lines and charge the cost to the permittee or owner of the vessel.
3. Vessels may be temporarily relocated within or outside the facility in an emergency or to accommodate construction work at the facility. When a vessel must be moved to accommodate construction work the dockmaster will give the permittee or owner 48 hours written notice to move the vessel. If the vessel is not moved within the required time the dockmaster may move the vessel or cause the vessel to be moved and charge all costs associated with moving or storage to the permittee or owner.
4. Vessels which are improperly secured in an unassigned slip or area may be towed to the assigned slip by the Dockmaster or Marine Division staff, and the appropriate Labor Rate shall be charged to the owner of such vessel.

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§ 3-10 Condition of vessels

1. All vessels in the facility and all equipment thereon shall be maintained in good order and free of any hazard to persons, vessels or facility structures. In addition, all vessels docked at the piers or the marina must be seaworthy.
2. No structural modifications may be made to the superstructure of a vessel docked at the facility and/or permitted to use the facility [without the express written consent of the dockmaster]. No modifications shall be made which will in any way limit the movement of the vessel, change the center of gravity to the extent that the vessel is unseaworthy, restrict the navigation by removal of the helm station, inhibit the line of sight forward from the helm, increase the height of the vessel or extend the vessel over water beyond the existing hull, or increase the load beyond the manufacturer's hull design capacity.

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§ 3-11 Operation of vessels

1. All vessels entering, leaving or moving within the facility shall be operated under mechanical power except in an emergency. All vessels in the facility shall be operated at speeds so as not to create a wake.
2. A permittee holding a seasonal dockage permit must notify the dockmaster in writing prior to removing a vessel from the facility for more than 48 hours. In order to maximize access to the marina or boat basin, the dockmaster may issue a transient dockage permit for the permittee's assigned slip during such absence. A permittee who fails to notify the dockmaster of his or her scheduled return time or who returns before his or her scheduled return time may be required to remain outside the marina or boat basin until a vacant slip is available.

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§ 3-12 Required safety equipment

All vessels docked in thefacility shall have on board at all times all equipment required by the Coast Guard, as well as for vessels longer than 25 feet:

1. Two 10-pound CO2 fire extinguishers or two dry chemical 20 pound ABC fire extinguishers approved for marine use and stored at opposite ends of the vessel.
2. No fewer than two operable automatic smoke alarms.

§ 3-13 Utilities

1. Vessels docked at the marina and boat basin may only be supplied with electricity through the metered electrical hook up at its assigned slip. All electrical or utility connections must be free of defects. No person shall tamper or interfere with an electric meter. A permittee must pay all metered charges for electricity. Electrical lines shall not be rigged or positioned so as to obstruct walkways or docks.
2. Electricity shall not be used for heating a vessel. The dockmaster may issue orders limiting or restricting the installation and use of appliances which he or she determines require quantities of electricity that may disrupt electrical service at the marina or boat basin.
3. At those times when the department does not supply fresh water to vessels docked at the marina or boat basin, permittees may fill on-board tanks from a water line at the head of the dock. Hoses shall not be rigged or positioned so as to obstruct walkways and docks, or to cause leakage or ice accumulation.

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§ 3-14 Maintenance and use of docks

1. Except as hereinafter provided, personal property shall not be stored on piers, docks or walkways. Personal property may be stored by a permittee in a dock box no larger than 30 cubic feet and no higher than 30 inches located on a fixed pier. At the marina, personal property may also be stored in dock boxes on floating docks if permission is granted by the dockmaster. The name of the permittee shall be clearly posted on the dock box. The dock box shall be positioned so as not to obstruct the walkway or impede access to the vessel. The location of the dock box shall be subject to the approval of the dockmaster. No dock boxes shall are permitted on floating piers at the boat basin.
2. Personal property left unattended on a pier in violation of this provision, including noncomplying dock boxes, shall be subject to removal by the dockmaster. The dockmaster shall give notice to the owner of the property prior to such removal if the identity of and an address for such person are reasonably ascertainable or to the permittee of the vessel docked in the slip adjacent to the place from which the property was removed. The cost of the removal and storage of such property shall be charged to the owner or permittee and shall be payable prior to release of the property. Any personal property which is unclaimed after thirty days shall be deemed to be abandoned and shall be turned over to the police property clerk for disposal pursuant to law.
3. It shall be unlawful to construct, reconstruct, alter, add to, extend or physically alter in any manner any slip, dock or pilings without the prior written approval of the dockmaster. Permittees may utilize boarding steps approved by the dockmaster.
4. A permittee shall keep the dock adjacent to his or her vessel, including the finger pier, free of refuse, rubbish and litter at all times.

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§ 3-15 Removal of sunken vessel

The dockmaster may require that any vessel which sinks be removed from the facility until appropriate repairs are made. A sunken vessel shall be removed from the facility within 48 hours after oral or written notice by the dockmaster to remove the vessel. Upon request of the permittee or owner, the dockmaster may in writing extend the time for removal of the vessel. If the vessel is not removed within the allowed time, the dockmaster may remove the vessel or cause it to be removed and may recover the cost of the removal and of storage or disposal of the vessel from the permittee or owner of the vessel. If the dockmaster determines that a sunken vessel is discharging pollutants into the water or causing any other kind of emergency, the department may take action to stop the cause of pollution and may remove or cause the vessel to be removed, without prior notice to the permittee or owner of the vessel, and recover all costs associated with removal and storage or disposal of the vessel from the permittee or owner of the vessel.

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§ 3-16 Dinghies, kayaks and canoes

1. 1. Any dinghy over 14 feet in length must be stored on the vessel with a valid permit from the department. Any dinghy over 14 feet in length and stored in water will be considered a separate vessel and require an independent transient permit. Any dinghy 14 feet or less must be stored on the vessel or in a designated dinghy area as determined by the department. Only one dinghy shall be permitted per vessel.
   2. Kayaks and canoes may either be stored on the vessel with a valid permit from the department, or in the areas specifically designed by the department for such storage.
2. Boat Launches: A department permit is required to launch a vessel operated by a motor at a department managed boat launch. The department will set and post specific rules at each agency managed boat launch. Failure to comply with posted rules will result in loss of access to the launch.
3. Boating or use of a personal watercraft adjacent to any authorized bathing beach is prohibited. Use of personal watercraft is prohibited upon any waters under the jurisdiction of the department, unless the commissioner specifically authorizes use of personal watercraft in such area.

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§ 3-17 Parking of motor vehicles

1. No person shall park at the garage at the boat basin or the marina parking lot without a parking permit issued by the dockmaster. Parking permits shall be issued to permittees who hold dockage, mooring or kayak permits for vessels and shall expire at the same time as that permit. If there are more permittees than available spaces, the department shall maintain a waiting list of permittees eligible for parking permits, which shall be available upon request. Parking permits are issued to the person named on the permit and are valid only for the registered vehicle identified on the permit. Parking permits are not transferable. Any assignment or attempted assignment of a garage parking permit shall result in the cancellation of such permit.
2. No person shall remain overnight in the garage or parking lot or in a vehicle parked in the garage or parking lot. The department may remove or cause to be removed any vehicle which is parked in the garage or parking lot without a current parking permit or without payment of all required fees. The cost of towing and storage of the vehicle shall be charged to the permittee or owner of the vehicle and shall be payable prior to release of the vehicle. Any vehicle which is unclaimed after thirty days shall be deemed to be an abandoned vehicle and shall be disposed of pursuant to the procedures set forth in section 1224 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

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§ 3-18 Pets

1. It is a violation of these rules to keep an animal as a pet at the facility where the keeping of such animal is prohibited by the New York City Health Code or any other law or rule.
2. The owner or other person in charge or control of a pet shall expeditiously remove, clean or clear all feces or vomit deposited by the pet from the walkways and docks.
3. The dockmaster may order the removal of a pet from the facility where the owner or other person in charge or control of the pet has failed or refused to prevent the pet from harassing or harming other persons or has failed or refused repeatedly to remove, clear or clean feces or vomit deposited by the pet on the walkways or docks.
4. All dogs, cats and other pets must be kept on a leash, or in appropriate carrying cases or cages, when not confined aboard a vessel.

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§ 3-19 Orders

In addition to the orders specifically referred to in these rules, the department may issue any other orders which may be necessary or appropriate to enforce compliance with these rules or the rules set forth in chapters one and two of this title or to safeguard persons or property at the facility. It shall be a violation of these rules to fail or refuse to comply with such orders.

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§ 3-20 Unlawful use of slip or vessel

No person shall permit or cause any slip or vessel or any portion thereof to be used or occupied for an illegal purpose.

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§ 3-21 Penalties

In addition to any penalties provided for in the chapter, violations of these rules shall be punishable as provided in section 1-07 of chapter one of this title.

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§ 3-22 Commercial Permits

Commercial permits may be issued at the boat basin and marina to operators of commercial vessels upon terms to be determined by the department. The chief dockmaster is authorized to exempt holders of these commercial permits from certain rules set forth in this chapter 3.

Vessels docked under non-commercial permits may not engage in commercial activity without the express written approval of the department. This approval must be attained on an annual basis. Complete commercial plans must be provided to the department and no advertising may take place at the marina or boat basin. Commercial trips must involve 6 passengers or less and must pay the commercial pickup fee (6 passengers or less) for each trip in addition to regular dockage. Any vessel planning commercial trips involving more than 6 passengers must apply for a commercial permit and may not operate under a non-commercial permit. Operators must comply with all other department rules and regulations and other applicable rules and regulations for such vessels.

The Sheepshead Bay Piers are managed for recreational charter boat and related purposes. Only commercial vessels involved in recreational charter boat, entertainment cruise, recreational fishing or related recreational services will be offered dockage permits.

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§ 3-23 Fees

a. West 79th Street Boat Basin*(May 2008 and thereafter)

Seasonal Dockage**(Sizable waiting list, as of May 2008)
Summer (May 1 to October 31)	$108 / linear foot or $2700, whichever shall be greater
Winter (November 1 to April 30) Current Winter permittees only	$88 / linear foot or $2200, whichever shall be greater
Transient Dockage (Non-commercial boats only)	$2.75 / linear foot / day (24 hours)
Passenger Pickup/Drop off (Non-commercial boats only)
50 feet or less	$10
Over 50 feet	$25
Dock & Dine (4 hour maximum)
25 feet or less	$25
26 feet or more	$32
Commercial Landing Fee
30 minutes for loading and 30 minutes for unloading maximum	$4 / linear foot
Commercial Pickup
6 passengers or less	$32 / trip
Mooring (Moorings available, as of May 2008)
Daily	$30
Weekly	$180
Entire Season (May 1 to Oct 31)	$1550
Electricity
For permit holders only	$0.20 / kilowatt hour
Transient Electricity
30 amp	$10 / day
50 amp	$20 / day
100 amp	$35 / day
Labor Rate	$75 / hour
Sanitation Waste System Pump Out
Commercial vessels only	$80 plus labor
Water Pump Out
Per pump provided	$65 plus labor
Towing Outside Marina
Non commercial boats only	$150 / hour
Kayak / Canoe Storage (Storage available, as of May 2008)
Yearly, per vessel (May 1 to April 30)	$350
Team Canoe Storage (Storage available, as of May 2008)
Summer only, competition canoes, per vessel	$750
Dinghy / Motor Storage (November 1 to April 30 only)
No auxiliary fuel tanks allowed	$175 / winter
Key Deposit or Replacement	$10
Slip Dockage Waiting List
Application	$75
Parking Pass
Daily	$10
Parking (Limited parking available, as of May 2008)
Rotunda parking garage; permit holders only	$250 / month

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b. World's Fair Marina* (May 2008 and thereafter)

Summer Dockage** (Limited dockage available, as of May 2008)
20 feet or less	$1325
21 to 26 feet	$70 / linear foot
27 to 35 feet	$73 / linear foot
36 to 45 feet	$78 / linear foot
46 to 65 feet	$95 / linear foot
66 feet or greater	$118 / linear foot
Commercial Charter Boat (Limited dockage available, as of May 2008)
May 1 to October 31	$135 / linear foot
November 1 to April 30	$52 / linear foot
Winter Storage Water storage available
Water	$35 / linear foot or $700, whichever shall be greater
Land (Spots to be determined by seniority.)	$46 / linear footor or $920, whichever shall be greater
Transient Dockage
Non-commercial boats only	$2 / linear foot / day (24 hours)
Sporting events / concerts in the park (event duration only)	$1 / linear foot
Passenger Pickup / Drop off
25 feet or less	$5
26 to 50 feet	$10
51 feet or more	$25
Dock & Dine (4 hour maximum)
25 feet or less	$20
26 feet or more	$25
Commercial Landing Fee
30 minutes maximum for loading and 30 minutes for unloading	$3 / linear foot
Electricity
For permit holders only	$0.20 / kilowatt hour
Transient Electricity
30 amp	$7 / day
50 amp	$12 / day
100 amp	$40 / day
Team Canoe Storage (Storage available, as of May 2008)
Summer	$500 / boat
Winter	$250 / boat
Key Deposit or Replacement	$10

World's Fair Labor Rates

Labor Rate	$75 / hour
Parts
Boat repair, maintenance	Sold at Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
Sanitation System Pump Out
Commercial vessels only	$80 plus labor
Water Pump Out
Per pump provided	$45 plus labor
Crane Service	$100 / hour
Travel Lift	$100 / hour
Forklift	$90 / hour
Haul Out	$2.50 / linear foot
Launch
Using travel lift	$2.50 / linear foot
Move One Away	$2.50 / linear foot
Block	$2.50 / linear foot
Load On Trailer
Using travel lift	$2.50 / linear foot
Pressure Wash Bottom	$2.50 / linear foot
Step or Unstep Mast	$5 / linear foot
Towing Inside Marina	$75.00 / hour
Towing Outside Marina	$150.00 / hour
Bottom Painting
30 feet or less	$13.75 / linear foot
31 feet or more	$14.75 / linear foot

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c. Sheepshead Bay Piers* (May 2008 and thereafter)

Yearly Dockage	$125.00 / linear foot
Transient Dockage
Up to 24 hours	$2 per foot per day
Commercial Vessels
Loading and Unloading	$3 per foot / 30 minutes maximum loading and unloading
	$3 per foot for each hour beyond 30 minutes loading/unloading
Dock & Dine
Non-commercial vessels only, up to 4 hours	$20

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