PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA             Item No.      5b 
ACTION ITEM             Date of Meeting    April 10, 2012 

DATE:    April 2, 2012 
TO:      Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:   Pat Spangler, Real Estate Manager 
Beth Britz, Marine Maintenance Project Manager 
SUBJECT:  2012 Deferred Maintenance P66 Bell Street Sky Bridge Repaint 

Amount of This Request:  $ 440,000        Source of Funds:    General Fund 
Est. State and Local Taxes: $ 38,000         Est. Workers Employed:    Eight 
Est. Total Project Cost:    $ 440,000 
ACTION REQUESTED: 
Request Port Commission authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to proceed with the Bell
Street Sky Bridge Repainting project. This authorization is a combined authorization and 
includes authorization of the project design, advertisement and execution of a major construction 
contract, and construction management to be funded within the 2012 Deferred Maintenance
Marine Maintenance budget for an amount not to exceed $440,000. 
SYNOPSIS: 
Commission authorization is requested to proceed with the project to repaint the Pier 66 Sky
Bridge. The bridge, constructed in 1996, is beginning to show the effects of corrosion, bubbling
and paint chipping because the paint is past its useful life expectancy. Repainting has been
deferred for several years due to budget constraints and is urgently needed. Port tenants,
attendees at the Bell Harbor Conference Center events, many waterfront business employees and
customers, cruise passengers and tourists use the bridge. The bridge provides safe access over
Alaskan Way and the railroad tracks. Design will be completed using an existing Port indefinite
delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) consulting contract. The work will be scheduled to begin in
August 2012, with the workweek being Monday through Thursday to prevent conflict with cruise
operations. Due to the short duration and size of the authorization, this request is for a one-step
process. The project was included in the 2012 Real Estate Division's operating budget.

COMMISSION AGENDA 
Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
April 2, 2012 
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BACKGROUND: 
The Sky Bridge at Bell Street was constructed as part of the Central Waterfront Project in
August 1996. The paint type used on the bridge has a typical life span of approximately
ten years. The annual inspections have shown an increase in deteriorated conditions,
blistering and flaking. 
In 2007 the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) noted in their inspection
report, "The paint is starting to show wear." with a recommendation to consider painting
in the next five years. 
The 2010 SDOT report lists several areas of flaking, rust and paint failure. 
A 2012 Port engineering inspection shows steel primary members affected by corrosion,
showing some bubbling and chipping of paint. In some locations, the washers have lost
all coating. 
As each year passes, additional areas of rust and deterioration are noted. 
$440,000 has been allocated in the 2012 Deferred Maintenance budget to repaint the
bridge. 

PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: 
The Sky Bridge serves as a safe access to and from the waterfront over the roadways and
railroad. The Sky Bridge also provides access for the community to use the roof top park plaza
area and the Port's Bell Street Pier facility. 
Removal of the rust and corrosion, preparing the surface to bare metal, and providing an
approved primer and new paint coat will enable extension of the useable life of the bridge as well
as improve its appearance. 
The re-painting of the bridge has been deferred for several years due to budget constraints and is
at a point of urgent attention. With each year, more areas of flaking, bubbling, rust, and peeling
have been observed. This deterioration exposes the metal to the elements and causes risk of
failure. 
Due to the short duration and size of the authorization, this request is for a one-step process. The
combined request includes authorization of the project design, advertisement and execution of a
major construction contract. 

PROJECT OBJECTIVES: 
To repaint with similar materials and colors 
Extend the useful life of the Sky Bridge 
Improve the appearance of the Sky Bridge 
Complete the project with minimal operational impact

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Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
April 2, 2012 
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PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK AND SCHEDULE: 
Scope of Work: 
To 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 film. 
To prime and paint the Sky Bridge, to manufacturer's specifications, while providing a
protective finish. 

Tentative Project Schedule: 
Commission Project Funding                April 2012 
Design Complete                       May 2012 
Major Works Construction bid advertised         June 2012 
Permits Obtained                        July 2012 
Construction Begins                       August 2012 
Construction Complete                    November 2012 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: 
Budget/Authorization Summary:                Expense       Total Project 
Original Budget                                 $0              $0 
Previous Authorizations                            $0              $0 
Current request for authorization                   $440,000          $440,000 
Total Authorizations, including this request           $440,000          $440,000 
Remaining budget to be authorized                    $0              $0 
Total Estimated Project Cost                    $440,000          $440,000 
Project Cost Breakdown:                   This Request       Total Project 
Construction                               $334,000          $334,000 
Design                                   $12,000          $12,000 
Construction Management                     $25,000         $25,000
Rail Road permits/logistics                       $25,000           $25,000 
Permitting                                  $6,000           $6,000 
State & Local Taxes (estimated)                   $38,000           $38,000 
Total                                     $440,000          $440,000

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Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
April 2, 2012 
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Budget Status and Source of Funds: 
This Sky Bridge Repainting project was included in the 2012 Real Estate Operating Budget in
the amount of $440,000 described as Deferred Maintenance  Paint Bell Street Bridge. 
This project will be funded from the General Fund. 
Financial Analysis and Summary: 
CIP Category        N/A 
Project Type         Deferred Maintenance - Expense Project 
Risk adjusted discount  N/A 
rate 
Key risk factors         The project schedule could be delayed due to project
complexity, weather, and to accommodate the railway, cruise, and
conference center schedule. This risk will be partially mitigated
with a BNR Flagger and coordination with the railway schedule. 
Material costs are subject to price fluctuations.
Project cost for analysis  $440,000 
Business Unit (BU)     Portfolio Management  Real Estate Division 
Effect on business      This is an expense project. Therefore, operating expenses in 2012
performance         will include this project in the amount of $440,000. The project
was included in the 2012 Operating Expense Budget. As a result, 
Net Operating Income (NOI) will remain in line with the 2012
Budget. 
NOI (in $000's)        2012     2013     2014     2015     2016
NOI            ($440)    $0     $0     $0     $0
Depreciation          $0       $0       $0       $0       $0
NOI After Depreciation   ($440)     $0       $0       $0       $0
IRR/NPV 
NPV
(in $000's)
($440)

Lifecycle Cost and Savings: 
This expense work is ordinary routine maintenance required to properly care for the asset. This
type of routine maintenance will ensure that the Port realizes the full useful life of the asset.
Annual preventive maintenance is impractical since working over Alaskan Way and the railroad
requires special permits and complicated logistical coordination. The best option is to repaint the
entire bridge, approximately every 10 years. Therefore, the life cycle cost of this maintenance
work is $440,000 over 10 years, or approximately $45,000 per year in the lifecycle.

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Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
April 2, 2012 
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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY and STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: 
The proposal supports the following Port Strategies and Objectives: 
Exhibit Environmental Stewardship through our Actions: By assuring Port facilities are
not introducing rust or flakes of paint into the environment. 
Be a High-Performance Organization: by efficiently maintaining Port properties to achieve
maximum benefit at the minimum cost. 
The proposal also supports the Real Estate and Land Use Principles of the Century Agenda by
contributing to the stewardship and management of publicly owned assets, and protecting the
building infrastructures to ensure operational requirements of tenants are being met. 
BUSINESS PLAN OBJECTIVES: 
Maintaining this asset is beneficial to provide a safe access for pedestrians and cyclists over the
roadway and the railroad and to the Seattle waterfront. Maintaining the paint will provide added
years of life to the steel structure of the Sky Bridge. 

TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE SUMMARY: 
Promotes safety to the community, tenants and employees, as it provides a safe access to
the Seattle waterfront over Alaskan Way and the railroad. 
The Sky Bridge contributes significantly to Real Estate purposes and the Cruise line of
business. 
Provides for the community by creating jobs, as the work will be contracted out. 

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS: 
Alternative 1: Authorize $440,000 to complete the proposed project of painting the Sky Bridge.
This is the recommended alternative. 
Alternative 2: Do not paint - allows the surface to deteriorate further. This is not recommended.
The paint is past its life expectancy. This will increase the cost of repair and cause more elements
to be damaged. 
Alternative 3: Spot painting  Not recommended because the area on the upper bridge was never
painted, only primed. It would require over railroad access, preparing the surface to primable 
condition and would cost almost as much as a complete repaint. The entire bridge paint is 16
years old and past its useful life expectancy.

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Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
April 2, 2012 
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OTHER DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS REQUEST: 
None. 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS: 
November 22, 2011: Approval of the 2012 Deferred Maintenance program for 2012.