The city of Port Richey is making plans for its BP oil spill settlement money.

Port Richey is expecting $667,000 from the BP oil spill settlement, which is also known as the Restore Act Fund.

The plan consists of two large components. One is dredging canals.

“It will improve accessibility, and improve the tidal flow in and out of Millers Bayou and we look to see water quality improvements as a result of that,” said Port Richey City Manager Tom O’Neill.

Moving the boat ramp from Nicks Park to Waterfront Park is also a priority, which is something boaters like Richard Manzolati agree with.

“On the weekend I’ve driven by here and I mean there’s cars parked down the side and what not, it’s very difficult,” said Manzolati.

That’s what the city hopes to change. It says the proposed area at the Waterfront Park has more room for parking and is better suited for boaters.

However residents like Manzolati say they don’t want the free parking and boater access to begin costing money. The city says it is a possibility.

“That’s something they can do to help with the maintenance cost of the park,” said O’Neill.

In the long run the city says if everything goes to plan it expects tourism to increase as well as state funds.

A ruling is expected in April from a federal judge who will finalize how much BP must pay in fines and damages for the 2010 oil spill off the coast of Louisiana.