COMMISSION 
AGENDA MEMORANDUM                      Item No.           8g
ACTION ITEM                           Date of Meeting       October 26, 2021 

DATE:     September 24, 2021 
TO:        Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director 
FROM:    John Hall, Project Manager III, Waterfront Project Management 
Kelli Goodwin, Sr. Manager Maritime Operations 
SUBJECT:  Design Funding Authorization, T91 Piers Domestic Underdock Water Line (C801243) 
Amount of this request:                 $150,000 
Total estimated project cost:            $850,000 
ACTION REQUESTED 
Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to authorize $150,000 in design
funding for the replacement of domestic underdock water lines at Pier 90 and Pier 91. This
request would increase the total project authorization to date to $250,000 out of a total
estimated project cost of $850,000. 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
Condition assessments completed recently recommend replacing approximately 3,000 linear feet
of water line and the associated branch lines at Pier 90 and Pier 91. 
JUSTIFICATION 
This proposed body of work is needed to meet the Port's goal of asset preservation. These assets 
support the cruise industry and the North Pacific fishing fleet, as well as a warehouse and a cold
storage building, located on Pier 90. 
Diversity in Contracting 
The design for the project will be completed by Port staff. Staff has contacted the Diversity in
Contracting team and will coordinate with that team to identify opportunities for WMBE firms
on any contracts supporting this project. 
DETAILS 
Condition reports completed recently show the pipes with visible deterioration and indicate a
considerable portion of the water lines are due for replacement at Pier 90 and Pier 91.

Template revised January 10, 2019.

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Meeting Date: October 26, 2021 
Stakeholders for this project are Maritime Operations, Cruise Operations and Portfolio
Management. 
Scope of Work 
The scope of work includes removing and replacing approximately 3,000-linear feet of under dock
domestic water lines located at Pier 91 and Pier 90. The physical work will need to be completed
in phases in consideration of operations and limitations imposed by seasonal weather. 
Schedule 
Due to operational constraints and an adjacent project, the construction will be completed in
phases. Since the crews will be working from boats, work can only take place when the weather
permits. 
Activity 
Commission design authorization               2021Q4 
Design start                                       2021Q4 
Commission construction authorization          2022Q2 
Construction start                                2022Q3 
In-use date                                       2023Q4 
Cost Breakdown                                     This Request           Total Project 
Design                                                    $150,000               $250,000 
Construction                                                     $0               $600,000 
Total                                                           $150,000                $850,000 
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED 
Alternative 1  Defer the proposed scope of work for this project. Instead respond to failures as
they occur. This describes current Marine Maintenance approach. 
Cost Implications: Costs for this option would be charged to the expense budget for the
subclasses and could result in a negative budget variance. 
Pros: 
(1)   Defers investment of $850,000 in the capital budget and retains Port capital for other
priority projects and financial initiatives 
Cons: 
(1)   Increases risk to the continuity of operations, including fishing vessel operations, cruise 
operations, and cold storage in the event of failure of the water lines. 
(2)   Reduces capacity for other critical maintenance work. 
(3)   Increases total cost of ownership due to increasing cost to maintain a failing system. 
This is not the recommended alternative. 

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

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Meeting Date: October 26, 2021 
Alternative 2  Complete the design work as planned, followed in close succession by the
construction work.
Cost Implications: The current total project value is estimated at $850,000. Construction costs
are spread over two years in the projected cash flows to account for the phasing. 
Pros: 
(1)   Addresses risk to continuity of operations including fishing vessel operations, cruise
operations, and cold storage. 
(2)   Takes a proactive step in preserving a critical port asset decreasing risk of operational
disruptions due to emergency repairs. 
Cons: 
(1)   This project will expend $850,000 from the capital budget. 
This is the recommended alternative. 
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
Cost Estimate/Authorization Summary              Capital        Expense           Total 
COST ESTIMATE 
Original estimate                                   $850,000               $0        $850,000 
AUTHORIZATION 
Previous authorizations                            $100,000                0        $100,000 
Current request for authorization                  $150,000                0        $150,000 
Total authorizations, including this request         $250,000                0        $250,000 
Remaining amount to be authorized              $600,000             $0       $600,000 
Annual Budget Status and Source of Funds 
This project was included in the 2021 Capital Plan under C801152 MD Small Projects and has
been included in the draft 2022 Capital Plan under C801243 T91 Piers Domestic Water Line with
a total project cost of $850,000. 
This project will be funded by the General Fund. 
Financial Analysis and Summary 
Project cost for analysis              $850,000 
Business Unit (BU)                  Maritime Operations, Cruise Operations, and Portfolio
Management 
Effect on business performance     Increase annual depreciation by approx. $28K based on
(NOI after depreciation)             an expected 30-year life. 
IRR/NPV (if relevant)                NA 
CPE Impact                       none 

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

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Meeting Date: October 26, 2021 
Future Revenues and Expenses (Total cost of ownership) 
Cost to maintain the new assets will be included in the maintenance budget for the facility. No
new or increased revenue is anticipated. 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST 
(1)   Presentation slides 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
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Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).