The Treasurer.and Controller, while agreeing that the scale of fees suggested appeared to be reasonable, pointed out that it was extremely difficult to say how these charges would work out in practice. He, therefore, suggested that they be confirmed as a preliminary measure and that the matter be again reviewed after the expiration of two or three months, Members were informed that the Secretary-General and the Council's had been consulted sed that the suggested charges could be legally imposed.
After a lengthy di ion on the matter, iL was unanimously recommended that the fees as suggested by the Commissioner of Public Works be approved with the exception that for vessels of 100 feet or more in length, a charge for the first six hours be made of $0.25 per foot; for periods longer than six hours, $1 per foot per day of 24 hours, with a maximum time limit of three days.
With regard to private pontoons used by the shipping companies moored opposite the Bund Garden, the above rates will apply with a rebate of 50 per cent, with a maximum rebate of $50 per day. These fees will be enforced as from
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