A unique feature of Marina Del Rey's development has been the joint public-private 

 investment partnership in which capital from both sectors was used to develop a facility that 

 benefited the entire community. The lessees are given a set of guidelines to follow and then 

 are allowed to develop the berthing, support, and ancillary facilities under a permit-approval 

 procedure. Lessees are also responsible for maintenance of all lands and facihties installed in 

 their respective leasehold areas. This has effectively reduced the county's overhead and 

 allowed the marina management personnel to function in a purely administrative capacity. 

 The County Fire and Sheriff Departments maintain facilities and personnel at the marina, 

 which greatly simplifies the work of the harbormaster. This is an extremely practical 

 compromise in a harbor complex of this size, and has resulted in one of the most successful 

 ventures ever undertaken by the County of Los Angeles. 



(3) Salmon Harbor. Salmon Harbor, located off the mouth of the Umpqua River in 

 Winchester Bay, Oregon, is unique in two respects: original development evolved primarily 

 as a result of the single activity of salmon fishing, and the harbor is in the midst of an 

 extensive expansion program (Fig. 162). 



In 1951, Douglas County and the Port of Umpqua initiated planning for the project, 

 directed toward: (a) protecting the waterfront of the town of Winchester Bay from future 

 erosion, (b) providing a base for the local commercial fishing fleet, and (c) providing a safe, 

 adequately equipped pleasure -craft harbor and marine recreation area. Construction began 

 in 1952, with various dredging and filling operations completed in 1955, 1957, and 1963. 

 Work was financed jointly by Douglas County and the Port of Umpqua. 



The two authorities agreed, in 1952, to appoint a management committee to supervise 

 the operation of Salmon Harbor. One member was appointed by the Douglas County Park 

 Board, another by the Port, and a third by mutual agreement of both parties. The 

 committee has functioned for the past 17 years, without pay, directing the operation of the 

 harbor, and handling such varied problems as moorage rates, land leases, harbor 

 maintenance, and Fleet Days activities. 



The present basin, shown in the lower part of Figure 163, has a 650-sHp capacity. The 

 basin experiences little surge and only minor maintenance has been required. The entrance 

 channel has been dredged twice in 20 years. 



Spruce logs were used, for flotation in the original docking system, but are gradually 

 being replaced by polystyrene units with concrete decks. Creosoted timber piles are used for 

 guides primarily because of their low cost in this region. The slip rental rate is $1 per foot 

 per month, with slips ranging from 18 to 50 feet. Water and power are included in this rate. 



Few cUents live aboard their craft, and most remove them from the water for home 

 storage during the winter months. The present facility has a launching ramp, two cranes, and 

 a boatyard, and has had enough work to support it during the 5 years of operation. 

 According to the manager of the installation, the only real problem is parking the many 

 campers that use tlie facihties. 



Most revenue from the Salmon Harbor operation has been from charter boats, shp 

 rentals, boat launching, car parking, and real estate leases. Gross receipts for a 17-year 



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