Template revised January 10, 2019.
COMMISSION
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Item No.
8h
ACTION ITEM
Date of Meeting
April 13, 2021
DATE: March 17, 2021
TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director
FROM: Melinda Miller, Director, Portfolio and Asset Management
Fred Chou, Capital Program Leader, Seaport Project Management
SUBJECT: Fishermen’s Terminal ADA Compliance Project Design Funding Request
Amount of this request:
$215,000
Total estimated project cost:
$1,530,000
ACTION REQUESTED
Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to proceed with the design
development and permitting phase of the Fishermen’s Terminal ADA Compliance Project (CIP
No. C801198) in the amount of $215,000.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Port of Seattle entered into a settlement agreement on October 6, 2020, to address
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) related deficiencies at the Fishermen’s Terminal parking
lot area south of the Fishermen’s Center Building. The required minor or non-structural
alterations improvements relating to the number of accessible spaces and routes, and the
height and visibility of signage, were completed within 120 days of the effective agreement
date by Marine Maintenance through 2020 expense funds. Other required alterations such as
regrading, filling, demolition, reconstruction or other significant remediation to address
remaining ADA-related issues need to be completed by October 5, 2022. This request would
allow staff to proceed with the design development and permitting phase of the project.
During design development, the project team will continue to coordinate with Fishermen’s
Terminal Site Improvement and Asphalt Paving Project teams to further explore collaboration
opportunities for an integrated approach to the upcoming work. Staff plans on returning to the
Commission to seek construction funding early 2022 upon completion of the design and receipt
of permit approvals.
JUSTIFICATION
This project would help improve safety and maintain Port assets to support the Port’s Century
Agenda objectives under the following strategies:
• Position the Puget Sound region as a premier international logistics hub.
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• Responsibly invest in the economic growth of the region and all its communities.
• Advance this region as a leading tourism destination and business gateway.
Diversity in Contracting
Design development will be performed through Port’s Infrastructure Indefinite Delivery
Indefinite Quantity consultant contract. The M/WBE goal for this contract was set at 18%. The
project team will work with the Diversity in Contracting Department during the design phase to
establish M/WBE participation goals for the construction contract.
DETAILS
Scope of Work
Scope of work under this project are:
(1) Develop design and specifications, conduct project outreach, and develop
construction phasing.
(2) Apply for permits.
(3) Construction implementation. Anticipated work includes sidewalk/roadway
demolition and reconstruction, pavement overlays, pavement markings, signage
installation, landscaping, and storm drainage improvements.
Schedule
Activity
Commission design authorization
2021 Quarter 2
Design start
2021 Quarter 2
Commission construction authorization
2022 Quarter 1
Construction start
2022 Quarter 2
In-use date
2022 Quarter 3
This Request
Total Project
Design
$215,000
$300,000
Construction
$0
$1,230,000
Total
$215,000
$1,530,000
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED
This work is required to satisfy the requirements outlined in the settlement agreement. Site
improvement options/alternatives will be explored during design development.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Cost Estimate/Authorization Summary
Capital
Expense
Total
COST ESTIMATE
Original estimate
$1,500,000
$30,000
$1,530,000
AUTHORIZATION
Previous authorizations
$85,000
$40,000
$125,000
Current request for authorization
$215,000
0
$215,000
Total authorizations, including this request
$300,000
$40,000
$340,000
Remaining amount to be authorized
$1,190,000
$0
$1,190,000
Annual Budget Status and Source of Funds
This project has been included in the 2021 Plan of Finance under C801198 FT ADA Compliance
Project with a total project cost of $1,500,000. The additional $40K in expense work is covered
by the 2020 and 2021 Marine Maintenance Operating Budget.
This project is being funded by the Tax Levy.
Financial Analysis and Summary
Project cost for analysis
$1,530,000
Business Unit (BU)
Maritime Portfolio Management / Ship Canal Fishing
Effect on business performance
(NOI after depreciation)
This project will increase annual depreciation expense by
approximately $60,000.
IRR/NPV (if relevant)
NA
CPE Impact
NA
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST
None.
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS
September 22, 2020 - Commission authorized a settlement agreement for Accessibility
Improvements for Fishermen’ Terminal