Unalaskans can weigh in on a proposal to lower the wharfage fees at the Carl E. Moses Small Boat Harbor at the city council meeting specially scheduled for tonight.

The wharfage change comes from the Ports Department: They want the fees for loading and off-loading cargo at the small boat harbor to be assessed on a per-ton basis.

Right now, the fees are based around minimums used at the city dock, which typically sees much bigger loads of cargo. City staff say that makes the fees end up being too high at the Carl E. Moses harbor.

That’s one ordinance up for discussion at tonight's public hearing. The other is a city budget amendment that would shift funds around for a few capital projects. The city wants to add a $3 million state loan to the budget for the water treatment plant. Then they want take some city funds from that project and put them toward the powerhouse and the Summer Bay Road replacement.

The public hearing on both ordinances is part of tonight’s special city council meeting. Councilors will also discuss the next year's city operating budget, and the budget for the school district.

The meeting is at 6 p.m. at City Hall.