A. The owner or operator of a vessel shall use all reasonable efforts and caution to keep the vessel securely moored with lines in a reasonably fit condition, sufficiently pumped at all times to keep the vessel afloat, and to otherwise attend the needs of the vessel to avoid any necessity for services or equipment from the port director.

B. If the port director determines that a vessel must be re-secured, pumped, moved, or otherwise attended to protect the vessel or other adjacent vessels or property from existing hazards, the port director shall give or attempt to give written or verbal notice to the vessel owner or operator, at the registered address, of the need for services to the vessel.

C. If a vessel owner or operator fails, within a reasonable period of time after receipt of notice, to provide services needed for the protection of the vessel or other vessels or property, or if the port director is unable within a reasonable period of time to notify the owner or operator, the port director may replace defective mooring lines, attach additional mooring lines, pump vessels that are listing or sinking, move any vessel for the purpose of protecting that vessel from fire or other hazard or for the protection of other vessels or property, or render such other services as the port director determines may be needed.

D. A fee, based upon a schedule of rates and charges adopted by the city council, shall be charged to the vessel owner or operator for each service the port director performs or causes to be performed for the protection of a vessel or adjacent property. [Ord. 17-11 § 2.]