The public is invited to review and provide comments on the proposal for how to allocate Marine Passenger Fee (MPF) proceeds in the upcoming year by May 3, 2026. Read the funding requests and draft recommendations here.
Each cruise ship passenger visiting Juneau pays a total of $13 in fees per visit. These fees are designated to fund projects directly related to the visitor industry which enhance the tourism experience in Juneau and offset community impacts created by the cruise ship industry. The use of these fees is constitutionally restricted. CBJ and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) settled a lawsuit in 2019 with an agreement that governs how and where CBJ spends the fees.
The public was invited to submit project ideas for consideration in December 2025. The City Manager is recommending $24,494,599 in operating, grant and capital funding allocations. Proposed projects include but are not limited to:
- Support for enhanced use of city services by visitors, including funding support for police, fire and emergency services, street maintenance, parks, and increased bus service.
- Downtown water system upgrades
- Downtown public Wi-Fi
- Critical maintenance and extension of the Seawalk
- Downtown restrooms
The draft recommendation list, along with all public comments received by May 3, 2026 will be submitted to the Assembly Finance Committee for review on May 6, 2026, then forwarded to the Assembly for consideration during the upcoming budget cycle.
How to submit comments:
Email alexandra.pierce@juneau.gov, or mail the City Manager’s Office, Attn: Alexandra Pierce, 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, Alaska 99801.
For more information, contact Alexandra Pierce at alexandra.pierce@juneau.gov.