CITY OF FORT BRAGG
Incorporated August 5, 1889
416 N. Franklin Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Phone: (707) 961-2823
Fax: (707) 961-2802
https://www.city.fortbragg.com/
October 10, 2023
Dear California Coastal Conservancy,
The Fort Bragg City Council supports the Noyo Harbor District’s request for funds to acquire 19300 S. Harbor Drive. We understand the District is interested in purchasing the property to fulfil projects listed in the 2019 Noyo Harbor Community Sustainability Plan, including the installation of a new energy efficient ice making facility. This critical infrastructure will support our commercial fleet, which represent over 240 vessel-based jobs and another 60 land-based jobs.
We want to ensure our Harbor remains a working waterfront and that the work we’re engaged is sustainable and nurtures healthy marine ecosystems. Fort Bragg has struggled to bolster the economy after decades of economic decline and climate related disasters. Funding this application is an opportunity to support our regional effort for sustainable blue economy investment. The City is a committed partner in this regional planning effort, and understand it will take a collective effort to ready our community for the impacts of changing climate and weather.
Thank your time, attention and consideration.
Sincerely,
FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
__________________________ ____________________________ Mayor Bernie Norvell Vice-Mayor Jason Godeke
__________________________ ____________________________ Councilmember Tess Albin-Smith Councilmember Lindy Peters __________________________
Councilmember Marcia Rafanan