Template revised January 10, 2019.

COMMISSION

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

Item No. 8i

ACTION ITEM Date of Meeting September 9, 2025

DATE : September 3, 2025

TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director

FROM: Jessica Carlson, Sr. Real Estate Manager, Sponsor

Terrence Moody, Capital Project Manager

Jennifer Maietta, Dir. Real Estate Asset Management, Sponsor

SUBJECT: Fishermen’s Terminal C14 Downie Building Demolition and Entrance & Exit Paving

(CIP # 801890) - Design and Construction Authorization Request

Amount of this request: $1,250,000

Total estimated project cost:

$4,400,000

ACTION REQUESTED

Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to approve funding to (1) Design,

obtain permits, advertise and execute a small works construction contract for PCS to demolish

the Fishermen’s Terminal C14 Downie Building in the amount of $600,000, and (2) Complete

design and permitting of the Entry and Exit Paving project in the amount of $650,000 for a total

request of $1,250,000 for a total authorized amount of $1,550,000. Total estimated project cost

is $4,400,000.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The project will be conducted in two (2) packages. Package #1: Demolish the existing Fishermen’s

Downie Building (Building C-14) which is in the process of being vacated and is unleasable due to

the poor condition of the structure. The demolition will include the abatement of regulated

materials, small amounts of material salvage such as windows, HVAC Systems and doors,

demolition of the structure down to the existing slab, and capping of the utilities. Package #2:

Repave the main entrance and exit lanes of Fishermen’s Terminal and create a parking lot in the

footprint of the demolished C14 Downie building. The existing stormwater catch basin system

and associated piping will be replaced to meet Environmental Stormwater requirements along

with a new biofiltration system. The project will also install upgraded area lighting, three (3) EV

charging stations, a bike lane, bike box, landscaping with pollinator habitat, and wayfinding

signage.

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Meeting Date: September 9, 2025

Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).

This project is Tier 2 under the Sustainable Evaluation Framework. Analyses are complete and

results included within the scope. The project is currently in the pre-design/phase, with

construction documents at the 30% stage of completion.

The Fishermen’s Terminal facility has been home to the North American Fishing Fleet, provides

vessel moorage, supports many small businesses in multiple buildings including the new

Maritime Innovation Center currently under construction.

JUSTIFICATION

The Fishermen’s Terminal entrance is visitors' first visual experience when entering the facility.

The current condition of the entrance/exit roadway is uneven, marked by potholes, and is

showing clear signs of wear and fatigue. The roadway median is also in a state of disrepair and

needs to be replaced. These elements greatly detract from the visual appeal when entering the

facility. Additionally, the existing stormwater catch-basins, and associated piping must be

replaced to meet Environmental Stormwater requirements. Upgraded lighting, landscaping and

signage will improve the overall aesthetic and operational safety at the entrance/exit of

Fishermen’s Terminal.

The C14 Building was built in 1979 and is now fully depreciated. Major structural upgrades are

required to maintain safe occupancy, but the Port cannot make a business case for rehabilitation.

Without upgrades the building will continue to deteriorate, creating safety and security concerns.

Only one tenant remains in the building, but they will vacate their space in September 2025. As

a result, the building will be demolished.

Diversity in Contracting

Project staff along with the Diversity in Contracting Department have established a Woman and

Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) aspirational goal of 20% for the construction portion of the

project.

DETAILS

The project team will:

 Facilitate small business opportunities by adhering to the WMBE aspirational goals

established for the project.

 Mitigate construction-driven business risk impacts by implementing project risk

management and phasing plans.

 Complete the project safely, on schedule, and on budget.

Scope of Work

Package #1 Demolition:

 Design and obtain permits to demolish C-14 Downie Building down to the slab during

phase 1 utilizing Port Construction Services and the use of Port of Seattle crews and small

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works on-call contracts to perform the demolition. Permits include SDCI demolition

permit, stormwater, and grading reviews.

 Complete salvage assessment and salvage identified items, including windows, HVAC

systems and doors; complete and submit waste diversion report to SDCI

 Cap Building C14 utilities: Natural gas, Water and Sewer

 Retain Electrical power for Package #2 build-out.

Package #2 Paving & Drainage:

 Regrade and repave the main FT entrance/exit

 Remove and replace median & landscaping

 Install a new biofiltration swale and landscaping with pollinators

 Install stormwater catch basins, piping

 Restripe intersection and crosswalks as required

 Demolish Building C14 concrete floor slab

 Regrade/repave C14 parking lot

 Install LED Lighting in new parking lot

 Install EV duplex chargers as required by code (3ea)

 Install protected bike lanes, bicycle box, and improve connection to W 22nd.

 Install improved bicycle and pedestrian lighting within Downie area

 Install multimodal wayfinding

 Complete ADA compliance as needed

Schedule

Activity

Commission design authorization September 9

2025

Design start Demolition & Paving Quarter 3 2025

Construction Demolition for C14 Quarter 2 2026

Commission construction authorization for

Paving & Drainage

Quarter 4 2026

Construction start Paving & Drainage Quarter 2 2027

In-use date Quarter 1 2028

Cost Breakdown This Request

Total Project

Design and Demolition of Bldg. C14 $600,000

$750,000

Design Paving and Drainage $650,000

$800,000

Construction Paving and Drainage $0

$2,850,000

Total $1,250,000

$4,400,000

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Meeting Date: September 9, 2025

Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).

ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED

Alternative 1 – Do nothing, Maintain Status Quo. With this alternative, the C14 Building will

exceed the limit of its service life, the condition of the Entry and Exit Paving will adversely affect

the use of the Facility assets. Maintain the current state and delay upgrades, with continued

maintenance cost of $153K annually (averaged over 12 months).

Cost Implications: $153K/year for maintenance

Pros:

(1) Allows port to reallocate capital investment dollars.

Cons:

(1) Does not advance efforts to achieve Century Agenda goals

(2) Inconsistent with Port standard of care for assets and facilities

(3) Further deterioration of the entry and exit paving with water infiltration disrupting

facility activities and causing damage requiring expensive repairs.

(4) Increased probable construction costs in the future

(5) Safety could be compromised for visitors, tenants and employees.

(6) Maintenance costs will continue to increase

This is not the recommended alternative.

Alternative 2 – Complete demolition of the C-14 Building and improvements of the Fishermen’s

Terminal Entry and Exit.

Cost Implications: $4.4M

Pros:

(1) Advances Century Agenda goal to “Be the greenest and most energy-efficient port in

North America”.

(2) Upgrade and replace components of existing site infrastructure with features that have

a 20-30-year life or more.

(3) Provides protection of Port assets.

(4) Helps to assure a positive visitor experience and demonstrates the Port’s commitment

to maintaining its public facing asset.

(5) The alternative will incorporate Sustainable Design elements approved by the Port

Sustainability, Environment and Climate Committee (SEAC).

Cons:

(1) This alternative uses $4.4M of capital funds that might otherwise be made available for

other uses on other projects.

(2) Short-term construction impacts

This is the recommended alternative.

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Meeting Date: September 9, 2025

Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Cost Estimate

/Authorization Summary Capital

Expense

Total

COST ESTIMATE

Original estimate $4,400,000

$4,400,000

AUTHORIZATION

Previous authorizations $300,000

$300,000

Current request for authorization $1,250,000

$1,250,000

Total authorizations, including this request $1,550,000

$1,550,000

Remaining amount to be authorized $2,850,000

$2,850,000

Annual Budget Status and Source of Funds

This project, FT Entrance and Exit Paving (C801890) is included in the draft 2026 capital plan with

a total project cost of $4,400,000. The project was included in the approved 2025 capital plan

with a budget of $2,700,000 and demolition budgeted as a non-operational expense.

This project is funded by the Tax Levy.

Financial Analysis and Summary

Project cost for analysis $4,400,000

Business Unit (BU) Portfolio Management

Effect on business performance

(NOI after depreciation)

Annual depreciation will increase by approximately

$127K based on an estimated 30-year service life,

thereby reducing the NOI by the same amount.

IRR/NPV (if relevant) N/A

CPE Impact N/A

Future Revenues and Expenses (Total cost of ownership)

This replacement project will improve public safety, provide protection of Port assets and extend

the useful life of the Entry and Exit pavement and landscaping. Maintaining existing assets will

preserve the economic vitality of our operations and serve the Port, tenants and their customers

well.

ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST

(1) Presentation

PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS

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