COMMISSION 
AGENDA MEMORANDUM                        Item No.          8e 
ACTION ITEM                            Date of Meeting       June 25, 2024 

DATE :     June 14, 2024 
TO:        Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director 
FROM:    Kenneth Lyles, Dir, Maritime Ops and Security 
Krista Sadler, Dir. Technology Delivery, Information & Communication Technology 
SUBJECT:  Maritime Camera and Infrastructure Replacement (CIP #C801020) 
Amount of this request:                   $7,192,000 
Total estimated project cost:              $10,396,000 
Estimate for ten-year internet and         $1,000,000 
maintenance: 

ACTION REQUESTED 
Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to (1) proceed with the Maritime
Camera and Technology Infrastructure project; (2) prepare design and construction bid
documents for the replacement of camera and technology infrastructure at Maritime sites; (3)
procure required hardware, vendor services, licensing, and maintenance services in support of
cameras and technology Infrastructure at Maritime sites; (4) use Port labor including Port of
Seattle Crews and small and major works on-call contracts; and (5) purchase additional internet
bandwidth for increased capacity needs estimated at $1,000,000 for ten years. The amount of
this project request is $7,192,000. The total estimated project cost is $10,396,000. 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
This project replaces and adds Maritime cameras and communications infrastructure at various
Maritime facilities; improves the reliability of key devices including security access badge readers,
cameras, and communication devices; repairs communication infrastructure; and leverages
camera and video management technology to enable Maritime Resources to have better visibility
at their many locations. The cameras and infrastructure, some installed over a decade ago, are
failing, are not sufficient for current needs, and some devices include technology that presents a
cyber security risk to the Port’s network. 
This authorization includes (1) the design of electrical and communication infrastructure to
support approximately 200 cameras and devices; (2) the procurement of equipment to minimize
schedule risks from long-lead times; (3) use of Port labor including Port of Seattle Crews and small

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and major works on-call contracts; and (4) contract authorization for increased internet
bandwidth requirements estimated at $1,000,000 over ten years .  Authorization for major
construction will be sought in a subsequent request. 
The capital project is included in the 2024-2028 capital budget and plan of finance for $3,200,000. 
Additional funding will be added into the plan of finance beginning in 2025. Recurring costs
estimated at $100,000 per year will be budgeted in the ICT operating budget beginning in 2025. 
JUSTIFICATION 
Replacing end-of-life hardware and leveraging automation supports the Century Agenda goal of
being a highly effective public agency by maintaining and improving technology for Port
operations. 
(1) Maritime security cameras and communication infrastructure are failing due to age. Some 
devices present a cyber-security vulnerability. 
(2) Maritime Security and Maritime Operations have identified key locations necessitating
additional surveillance to improve security. 
(3) This project will reduce failure points, improve visibility and video management while
increasing reliability for key devices. 
Diversity in Contracting 
Project staff will work with the Diversity in Contracting Department to identify WMBE
opportunities from equipment purchases and construction contracts.
DETAILS 
This project will replace almost 200 cameras and associated devices, install approximately 30
additional cameras,  and improve technology infrastructure for  eleven  Maritime facilities 
including T91, Fishermen’s Terminal, Shilshole Bay Marina, P69, P66, two cruise terminals, and
others. 
Scope of Work 
(1)   Utilize in-house Engineering Design Services to develop designs for the replacement of
cameras and electrical and communication infrastructure and revamp infrastructure at
where needed. 
(2)   Leverage Port Crews to revise infrastructure at T91-Cruise and replace some cameras
and communication equipment at various sites. 
(3)   Utilize Waterfront Construction Management to revamp failing infrastructure at SBM,
install additional cameras at SBM, T91, and FT, and hardwire key devices at T91. 
(4)   Configure  the  cameras  to  leverage  camera  automation  and  optimize  the  video
management system. 

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(5)   Perform all work within the constraints of Maritime operations. 
Schedule 
Commission design authorization               2024 Quarter 2 
Design start                                       2024 Quarter 3 
Commission construction authorization          2026 Quarter 4 
Major Construction start                         2027 Quarter 1 
In-use date                                       Rolling 2025-2028 
Cost Breakdown                                    This Request           Total Project 
Design                                                    $525,000                $621,000 
ICT and Port Labor                                        $2,976,000              $2,976,600 
Construction                                              $3,610,000              $6,717,400 
Total Capital                                                 $7,111,000              $10,315,000 
Expense for decommissioning cameras that                 $81,000                $81,000 
will not be replaced 
Total This Request                                         $7,192,000             $10,396,000 
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED 
Alternative 1. Only replace aging equipment and failing infrastructure. 
Cost Estimate: $8,500,000 
Pros: 
(1) This alternative is less expensive. 
Cons: 
(2) This alternative does not add important surveillance cameras to areas not currently
surveilled that are a high priority for Maritime Security and Operations. 
This is not the recommended alternative. 
Alternative 2 – Replace cameras and communications technology infrastructure at Maritime
Facilities and install cameras in priority areas not currently surveilled. 
Cost Implications: $10,315,000. 
Pros: 
(1)   Outdated, at-risk of failure, and cyber-security risky technology will be decommissioned
and replaced by modern equipment. 
(2)   Maritime Security and Maritime Operations will have greater visibility at their facilities. 
(3)   Key resources are assigned for the duration of the project assuring continuity. 

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Cons: 
(1) This alternative only adds the highest priority cameras identified by Maritime Operations.
It does not add all the additional cameras identified due to anticipated cost.
This is the recommended alternative. 
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
Cost Estimate/Authorization Summary              Capital        Expense           Total 
COST ESTIMATE 
Original estimate                                 $3,200,000               $0      $3,200,000 
Current change                                 $7,115,000      $1,081,000      $7,115,000 
Revised estimate                               $10,315,000                0     $10,315,000 
AUTHORIZATION 
Previous authorizations                            $299,000                0        $299,000 
Current request for authorization                $7,111,000                0      $7,111,000 
Total authorizations, including this request       $7,410,000                0      $7,410,000 
Remaining amount to be authorized            $2,905,000               0     $2,905,000 
Annual Budget Status and Source of Funds 
The Maritime Camera and Infrastructure Project is included in the 2024- 2028 capital budget and
plan of finance as a prospective project within CIP C801020 as a $3.2M project. Additional capital
funding will be added into the plan of finance beginning in 2025. $81,000 for decommissioning
equipment that will not be replaced, will be included in the Maritime Operating Expense Budget
for 2025. 
Financial Analysis and Summary (Maritime Finance Review) 
Project cost for analysis              Total project 
Business Unit (BU)                  Maritime 
Effect on business performance     NA 
(NOI after depreciation) 
IRR/NPV (if relevant)                NA 
CPE Impact                       NA 
Future Revenues and Expenses (Total cost of ownership) 
Annual recurring license and maintenance fees, estimated at $100,000 per year, will be budgeted
in the ICT annual operating budget beginning in 2025 and is estimated to cost $1,000,000 over
10 years. 


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

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ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND 
None 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST 
None 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
None 















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