Item No. ____7c_Supp_____
Date of Meeting: April 21, 2009

Resolution 3605 Briefing
April 21, 2009

Background
Resolution 3605 passed on August 26, 2008
Strengthened the Commission's relationship with the Chief
Executive Officer
Provided improved oversight of the Port's capital
construction programs
Clarified when and how staff members must gain the
body's approval on Port projects
Resolution required a "review in twelve (12) to eighteen
(18) months after it enters into force"

Implementation
Ensure new Resolution understood and implemented:
Presentations to Port departmental working groups
Formation of a "Wizards" group for questions and issues
involving implementation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) web page on the Port's
Compass Page
Issues needing clarification or new language

Issues
Adding a section on how to handle expense-
funded goods and/or services purchases over
$200,000 in value
Defining more clearly "Ordinary" Maintenance
Replacing and clarifying the term "Authorized
Budget Limits"
Authorizing Sub-projects over $200,000 that are
within approved Projects

Issues
Adding language needed on Small Works and
Small Works Change Orders
Adding language on Commission review or
approval for "planning projects"
Combining Section 6 on the administration of
contracts and procurements with Section 7,
covering personal, professional and purchased
goods and services agreements.

Issues
Increasing the level of purchased goods
requiring Commission approval
Defining more clearly the term "Best Bid"  a
category not contained in the current state law
Clarifying language on non-public works
projects, for example our ICT projects

Next Steps
Work with "Wizards" group on amendments to
Resolution 3605
Submit changes to Port Staff for review
Submit changes to individual Commissioners for
review
Return to the Commission this summer for
briefing on approved changes
Return for approval of the amended Resolution