COMMISSION 
AGENDA MEMORANDUM                        Item No.          8h 
ACTION ITEM                            Date of Meeting      August 10, 2021 
DATE:     July 16, 2021 
TO:        Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director 
FROM:    Kenneth R. Lyles, Director of Operations & Security 
Delmas Whitaker, Senior Manager Fishing Vessel Services 
Tin Nguyen, Senior Manager Projects & Compliance 
Robert Hoyman, Project Manager III 
SUBJECT:  Fisherman's Terminal Lighting Upgrades (CIP C800816, WP #105476) 
Amount of this request:                  $65,000 
Total estimated project cost:            $365,000 
ACTION REQUESTED 
Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to 1) proceed with completion of
Fisherman's Terminal Lighting Upgrades and 2) use of Port crews to complete these installations. 
The amount of this request is $65,000 for a total project cost of $365,000. 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
This project provides replacement of existing high-pressure sodium (HPS) lighting with energy
efficient high-performance LED lighting. The improved quality of light will result in increased dock
safety, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and reduced operating costs to Fisherman's
Terminal. 
JUSTIFICATION 
Over the lifetime of existing HPS fixtures, illumination levels have degraded, and maintenance
requirements have increased. This coupled with the inefficiency of HPS technology has presented
the opportunity for the Port to invest in upgrades to the lighting at Fisherman's Terminal resulting
in improved illumination and reduced operating costs. This project will result in an annual
reduction of 362,500 kilowatt-hours and carbon emissions reductions of approximately 5.3
metric tons. The Port is expected to  receive approximately $92,000 in energy reduction
incentives from Seattle City Light as a result.
DETAILS 
Fisherman's Terminal provides 250 - 280 slips to commercial and recreational vessels depending
on the vessels being moored. In 2016 a Small Works Capital Project was proposed to replace the
existing aged high-pressure sodium lighting with new LED lighting systems. The goal was to

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improve dock and work area safety while also reducing the Port's carbon footprint and operating
expense at Fisherman's Terminal. In 2017 the project was postponed in lieu of other planning
efforts taking place affecting the scope of this work. 
In 2018 when the final scope was developed for this work there were other anticipated projects
which would include replacement of specific light poles; the West Wall Redevelopment and C-12 
Bank Building area (including the parking area of the C-15 Building). In consideration of the
planning for the redevelopment of these two areas, lighting for those areas was not included in
the Fisherman's Terminal Lighting Upgrades project. 
In 2018 Marine Maintenance Electricians converted the architectural lighting located on docks 3-
9 with LED conversion kits, compatible to the fixtures and preserving the nostalgic appearance of
the fishing docks. In 2019 Marine Maintenance Electricians continued to replace the remaining
pole lights with new LED fixtures. This work extended into early 2020 until the Port halted all
work requiring close physical contact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time,
budgetary effects of the pandemic were charged retroactively to the project through higher
overhead allocations. This left the project with insufficient budget to complete the remaining
eighteen light fixtures and three light poles. 
REMAINING SCOPE OF WORK 
With distancing restrictions being lifted which will allow maintenance electricians to work in close
proximity to one another with personal protection, Marine Maintenance intends to resume this
work to complete the original scope including installation of the both(18) remaining high mast 
light fixtures and (3) new poles. 
SCHEDULE 
Installation of the remaining fixtures will take place in Q4 of 2021 or immediately following
Commission approval of additional funding. The light fixtures and (3) replacement poles have
been purchased already and are stored on site. Procurement of miscellaneous materials
associated with the pole replacements will take place immediately following approval and the
work will take place Q4 of 2021. The project will be completed in 2021. 
Activity 
Commission design authorization               N/A 
Design start                                       March, 2017 
Commission construction authorization          August 10, 2021 
Construction start                                Q4 2021 
In-use date                                       Q4 2021 


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Cost Breakdown                                     This Request           Total Project 
Design                                                           $0                     $0 
Construction                                                $65,000               $365,000 
Total                                                           $365,000                $365,000 
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED 
Alternative 1  Replace remaining fixtures as they fail. 
Cost Implications: $85,000 or more 
Pros: 
(1)   Reduced impact during a time of financial challenges. 
Cons: 
(1)   Added costs in breaking up the lighting replacement. 
(2)   Potential for multiple equipment rental efforts for replacement of high mast fixtures
and multiple crane services for pole replacements. 
(3)   Inconsistent lighting at the FT property. 
(4)   Prolonged storage of purchased fixtures and poles, potential impact to Operations at
Fisherman's Terminal. 
(5)   Less greenhouse gas reduction and incentive funding from utility provider. 
(6)   Complete replacement may extend several years. 
This is not the recommended alternative. 
Alternative 2  Postpone replacement of remaining fixtures and poles until the Port has
recovered from COVID related impacts 
Cost Implications: $75,000 
Pros: 
(1)   Completion of the project during a time of financial challenge. 
Cons: 
(1)   Additional costs over time to the Port due to cost escalation. 
(2)   Prolonged storage of fixtures and poles; potential impact to Operations. 
(3)   Inconsistent lighting at FT property. 
This is not the recommended alternative. 
Alternative 3  Complete the remaining light fixture replacement and replace three poles. 
Cost Implications: $65,000 
Pros: 
(1)   Consistent lighting quality and added safety in all areas used by commercial fishers. 
(2)   Increased proficiencies in installation costs. 
(3)   Increased reduction of the Port's carbon footprint. 

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(4)   Increased operating. 
Cons: 
(1)    Cost implications to the Port during a time of financial stress. 
This is the recommended alternative. 
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
Cost Estimate/Authorization Summary              Capital        Expense           Total 
COST ESTIMATE 
Original estimate                                   $300,000               $0        $300,000 
Previous changes  net                                    0               0               0 
Current change                                    $65,000               0         $65,000 
Revised estimate                                 $365,000               0       $365,000 
AUTHORIZATION 
Previous authorizations                            $300,000                0        $300,000 
Current request for authorization                    $65,000                0        $365,000 
Total authorizations, including this request         $365,000                0        $365,000 
Remaining amount to be authorized                    $0             $0             $0 
Annual Budget Status and Source of Funds 
This project has been included as part of the Small Projects CIP in the 2021 Capital Plan and will
be funded with the General Fund.
Financial Analysis and Summary 
Project cost for analysis              $365,000 
Business Unit (BU)                  Ship Canal Fishing & Operations 
Effect on business performance     This project is expected to increase annual depreciation
(NOI after depreciation)             by approximately $11K. 
IRR/NPV (if relevant)                NA 
CPE Impact                       NA 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST 
(1)   Presentation Slides 



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