The proposals include putting the money toward a range of city services and projects, like $10 million for the Seawalk, $2 million for Marine Park improvements and $1 million for the proposed Capital Civic Center.
limits the city’s use of marine passenger fees. Some projects require approval by the tourism industry. This year’s list includes proposed improvements to Homestead Park, the viewpoint on Douglas Island directly across from downtown Juneau. Pierce said that project could involve rebuilding the staircase down to the water.
. For example, Capital Transit proposed adding information screens at the transit center to help tourists use city buses more easily. The proposed list includes $75,000 for more signs at the transit center and at Peratrovich Plaza by the cruise ship docks. The list also includes $50,000 to study seasonal worker housing. Other proposed allocations would support police, emergency medical services and street cleaning.
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