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Waterway jurisdiction and derelict boats
Summary
Commissioner Hughes raised whether the charter's waterway powers could help remove derelict boats off Beach Drive and Watson Bayou. The city's jurisdiction runs to the center of the bays but stops at the Intracoastal Waterway — and FWC still holds enforcement authority.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Bayfront residents bothered by derelict boats and illegal dumping could see the city push harder within its actual jurisdiction.
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