COMMISSION 
AGENDA MEMORANDUM                        Item No.          8h 
ACTION ITEM                            Date of Meeting       April 13, 2021 
DATE:     March 17, 2021 
TO:        Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director 
FROM:    Melinda Miller, Director, Portfolio and Asset Management 
Fred Chou, Capital Program Leader, Seaport Project Management 
SUBJECT:  Fishermen's Terminal ADA Compliance Project Design Funding Request 
Amount of this request:                 $215,000 
Total estimated project cost:          $1,530,000 
ACTION REQUESTED 
Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to proceed with the design
development and permitting phase of the Fishermen's Terminal ADA Compliance Project (CIP
No. C801198) in the amount of $215,000. 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
The Port of Seattle entered into a settlement agreement on October 6, 2020, to address 
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) related deficiencies at the Fishermen's Terminal parking
lot area south of the Fishermen's Center Building.   The required minor or non-structural
alterations improvements relating to the number of accessible spaces and routes, and the
height and visibility of signage, were completed within 120 days of the effective agreement
date by Marine Maintenance through 2020 expense funds. Other required alterations such as
regrading,  filling,  demolition,  reconstruction  or  other  significant  remediation  to  address
remaining ADA-related issues need to be completed by October 5, 2022. This request would
allow staff to proceed with the design development and permitting phase of the project.
During design development, the project team will continue to coordinate with Fishermen's
Terminal Site Improvement and Asphalt Paving Project teams to further explore collaboration
opportunities for an integrated approach to the upcoming work. Staff plans on returning to the
Commission to seek construction funding early 2022 upon completion of the design and receipt
of permit approvals. 
JUSTIFICATION 
This project would help improve safety and maintain Port assets to support the Port's Century
Agenda objectives under the following strategies: 
Position the Puget Sound region as a premier international logistics hub. 

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Responsibly invest in the economic growth of the region and all its communities. 
Advance this region as a leading tourism destination and business gateway. 
Diversity in Contracting 
Design development will be performed through Port's Infrastructure Indefinite Delivery 
Indefinite Quantity consultant contract. The M/WBE goal for this contract was set at 18%. The
project team will work with the Diversity in Contracting Department during the design phase to
establish M/WBE participation goals for the construction contract. 
DETAILS 
Scope of Work 
Scope of work under this project are: 
(1)   Develop   design   and   specifications,   conduct   project   outreach,   and   develop
construction phasing. 
(2)   Apply for permits. 
(3)   Construction   implementation.    Anticipated    work   includes    sidewalk/roadway
demolition  and reconstruction, pavement overlays,  pavement markings, signage
installation, landscaping, and storm drainage improvements.
Schedule 
Activity 
Commission design authorization               2021 Quarter 2 
Design start                                       2021 Quarter 2 
Commission construction authorization          2022 Quarter 1 
Construction start                                2022 Quarter 2 
In-use date                                       2022 Quarter 3 
Cost Breakdown             This Request              Total Project 
Design                          $215,000                  $300,000 
Construction                           $0                $1,230,000 
Total                               $215,000                  $1,530,000 
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED 
This work is required to satisfy the requirements outlined in the settlement agreement.  Site
improvement options/alternatives will be explored during design development. 



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

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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
Cost Estimate/Authorization Summary              Capital        Expense           Total 
COST ESTIMATE 
Original estimate                                 $1,500,000         $30,000      $1,530,000 
AUTHORIZATION 
Previous authorizations                             $85,000         $40,000        $125,000 
Current request for authorization                  $215,000                0        $215,000 
Total authorizations, including this request         $300,000         $40,000        $340,000 
Remaining amount to be authorized            $1,190,000             $0     $1,190,000 
Annual Budget Status and Source of Funds 
This project has been included in the 2021 Plan of Finance under C801198 FT ADA Compliance
Project with a total project cost of $1,500,000. The additional $40K in expense work is covered
by the 2020 and 2021 Marine Maintenance Operating Budget.
This project is being funded by the Tax Levy. 
Financial Analysis and Summary 
Project cost for analysis              $1,530,000 
Business Unit (BU)                  Maritime Portfolio Management / Ship Canal Fishing 
Effect on business performance     This project will increase annual depreciation expense by
(NOI after depreciation)             approximately $60,000. 
IRR/NPV (if relevant)                NA 
CPE Impact                       NA 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST 
None. 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
September 22, 2020 - Commission authorized a settlement agreement for Accessibility
Improvements for Fishermen' Terminal 




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