PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA                      Item No.         4g 
ACTION ITEM 
Date of Meeting     November, 25, 2014 
DATE:     November 17, 2014 
TO:        Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:    Beth Britz, Project Supervisor, Marine Maintenance 
Pat Spangler, Real Estate Manager, Port of Seattle 
SUBJECT:  Request for funding increase for the Pier 69 Breezeway Fence, WP 105070 
Amount of This Request:         $126,000        Source of Funds:   Tax Levy 
Est. Total Project Cost:            $425,000 
ACTION REQUESTED 
Request Commission authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to approve additional budget
of $126,000 to complete the repair and replacement of the Pier 69 Breezeway Fence. The
additional budget authorization of $126,000 will increase the total authorized project budget to
$425,000. 
SYNOPSIS 
Due to the unforeseen conditions and increased project scope, we are requesting additional funds
to complete the Pier 69 breezeway fence. The existing fence and breezeway support steel has
deteriorated  beyond  what  was  expected,  requiring  more  steel  preparation,  repair,  and
replacement work than budgeted for. The project scope has increased to include additional glass
panel sections. 
BACKGROUND 
The fence serves as a barrier between the Victoria Clipper and the common area walkway
serving as a security fence for Clipper Navigation and a safety barrier along the common
walkway separating the upper and lower apron. The breezeway is a common area and provides a
covered public access to the Victoria Clipper, the Clipper caf, and employee entrance to the
Port of Seattle corporate offices. Under the lease agreement between the Port and Clipper
Navigation, Inc., the Port is responsible to maintain the fence at Port's expense. 
The fence was installed in 1991 with a paint type that has a typical life span of approximately ten
years in a corrosive salt air environment. The annual inspections have shown an increase in

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November 17, 2014 
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deteriorated conditions, rust, blistering, flaking, and peeling. The fence and structure are in very
poor condition, and past their useful life. 
The project will install all new steel mesh, new entrance doors, new steel where indicated, and
provide a protective coating to new and existing steel. The project also includes the removal and
re-installation of 24 glass panels, adding six additional glass panels, and replacement of all rusted
and corroded hardware. The existing painted surface contains lead; therefore, the work plan will 
be designed and monitored through the Port's Environmental Industrial Hygienist. All work,
disposal, and installation will be compliant with environmental, air, and stormwater regulations. 
All non-critical work has been suspended pending Commission approval for additional funds.
The removal of the steel mesh, glass panels, bad steel and door is complete. The painting
contractor has completed the first section of coating.  The steel repairs and replacement are
considered critical and are being completed within the approved budget. Once additional funds
have been approved, the remainder of the project work will resume. 
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION AND DETAILS 
Removal of the rust and corrosion; replacement of the deteriorated steel and steel security mesh;
purchase and installation of a new aluminum door with a removable center mullion; and the
installation of six additional glass panels; and preparing the surface to bare metal and coating
with an approved primer and paint coat will enable extension of the useable life of the fence and
the covered breezeway as well as improve its appearance. 
The re-painting of the fence is at a point of urgent attention. With each year, more areas of
flaking, bubbling, rust, and peeling have been observed. This deterioration exposed the metal to
the elements and caused failure in both the fencing mesh and with the steel structure. 
Due to the unforeseen severity of the deteriorated steel, and the resulting additional replacement
and repairs required, the expanded scope of adding two new glass panel sections and increased
time and materials needed by the painting contractor to complete their portion of the work, the
project estimated cost has increased to $425,000. 
Project Objectives 
Repaint with similar materials and colors 
Extend the useful life of the fence and breezeway structure 
Extend the useful life of the security fence 
Improve the appearance of the fence and breezeway 
Complete the project with minimal operational impact to the Victoria Clipper and the
Port. 
Scope of Work 
Remove and replace all of the deteriorated fencing, steel structure, door, and related
hardware.

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November 17, 2014 
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Remove and re-install 24 glass fencing panels and related mounting brackets. 
Purchase and install six new glass-fencing panels into newly reconfigured fencing
sections. 
Prepare the surface for painting, so that it is free of rust, dirt, scale, grease, moisture or
conditions detrimental to formation of a durable paint coating. 
Prime and paint the fence and breezeway structure to manufacturer's specifications,
while providing a protective finish. 
Schedule 
The project work is underway and expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2015. 
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
Budget/Authorization Summary                    Capital        Expense    Total Project 
Original Budget                                   $200,000              $0        $200,000 
Previous Authorizations                           $299,000              $0        $299,000 
Current request for authorization                    $126,000               $0               $0 
Total Authorizations, including this request         $425,000               $0        $425,000 
Remaining budget to be authorized                      $0              $0              $0 
Total Estimated Project Cost                       $425,000              $0        $425,000 
Project Cost Breakdown                               This Request           Total Project 
Construction                                                $104,000               $371,000 
Construction Management                                     $0                    $0 
Design                                                      $5,000                 $5,000 
Project Management                                       $6,000              $28,000 
Permitting                                                         $0                      $0 
State & Local Taxes (estimated)                              $11,000                $21,000 
Total                                                          $126,000                $425,000 
Budget Status and Source of Funds 
The previous authorizations for this project were funded within the approved 2014 Small
Projects Real Estate CIP C800681.  The additional funds requested in the amount of $126,000 
are available due to underspending on other 2014 Real Estate capital projects. 
The source of funds is the Tax Levy.

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Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer 
November 17, 2014 
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Financial Analysis and Summary 
CIP Category                   Renewal/Enhancement 
Project Type                     Renewal & Replacement 
Risk adjusted discount rate       N/A 
Key risk factors                   Weather delay 
Actual costs exceed current estimate 
Project cost for analysis           $425,000 
Business Unit (BU)               Real Estate 
Effect on business performance   This is a renewal and replacement project and
accordingly, this project preserves revenues rather than
creates new revenues. 
Annual revenues of approximately $350,000 are generated
by the Clipper leases. 
Depreciation expense from this project is approximately
$17,000 per year based on a 25- year useful life. 
IRR/NPV                    The Net Present Value is the present value of the project
cost ($425,000). 
STRATEGIES AND OBJECTIVES 
The project objective is to preserve a Port asset and fulfill Port lease obligations. The lease with
Clipper Navigation supports the Port's Century Agenda strategy to advance the region as a
leading tourism destination. 
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED 
Alternative 1)  Stop project at present state, which is with fencing removed, and temporary
chain link fencing in place and new, uncoated steel exposed to elements. This is not the
recommended alternative. 
Alternative 2)  Complete the project as detailed. This is the recommended alternative. 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST 
None 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
None