August 2012
Watching Government
Port of Bellingham Commission
Action Taken at June 5, 2012 Meeting
Shall the commission:
94. Rescind the action taken at the 5/14 meeting, vote #89, to increase the number of port commissioners from three to five/ The 5/14 vote placed the commission expansion matter on the November general election ballot. This vote to rescind will not effect the matter of electing two new commissioners but whether the new commissioners will be elected at-large or the five commissioners will represent districts. A new motion will be drafted and presented at the 5/19 meeting. (New business) Approved 2-1, Michael McAuley opposed.
95. Authorize the interim executive director to award a $27,500 contract (amendment #2) to Coast and Harbor Engineering of Edmonds to create drawings for the Little Squalicum Beach improvement project? The contract was originally approved at the 4/5/2011 meeting, vote #60, and amended at the 11/15/2011 meeting, vote #165. Work is being done on the northwesterly bank of the artificial shoreline adjacent to Mt. Baker Plywood. This amendment brings the total contract to $86,410. (Consent Agenda C) Approved 3-0
96. Authorize the interim executive director to sign a $41,990 contract (amendment #3) with URS Corporation of San Francisco for engineering and design of the airport apron rehabilitation and reconstruction project? The apron is paved with asphalt; it has cracking and water is pooling. The goal of the project is to extend the life of the pavement for another twenty years. This amendment is to complete the design of the electrical monitoring and flow monitoring of de-icing tanks, add a north apron fuel containment system and project design for utility placement. This amendment brings the total authorized amount to $323,530. The federal government (FAA) will reimburse the port for 95 percent of the cost. (Consent Agenda D) Approved 3-0
97. Authorize the interim executive director to sign a $75,000 contract with Heartland LLC of Seattle for the first phase of The Waterfront District strategic marketing plan? The tasks include: identification of goals and objectives, analysis of existing conditions, market and financial analysis, stakeholder worksessions, prepare a marketing package to educate target prospects, reviewing and ranking responses. (Action Item 1) Approved 3-0
98. Approve an agreement with Whatcom Transit Authority to operate a bus route and install two bus shelters on port property? The agreement grants WTA the right to use Bellwether Way and Squalicum Way. The new route be be along Roeder Avenue ending at Bellingham Cold Storage. Shelters will be installed in front of Bellwether Gate and near Bellingham Cold Storage. There were be six daily round trips. (Action Item 2) Approved 3-0
99. Reappoint the five port members on the Waterfront Advisory Group? The advisory group ensures that the principles outlined by the Waterfront Futures Group continue to be implemented in future waterfront development. Of the 10 members, five are appointed by the city of Bellingham and five by the port. Ken Oplinger and Michael Smith are appointed for two year terms, Steve Swann and John Harmon for three year terms, John Hegedus as long as he remains chair of the Marine Advisory Committee. (Action Item 3)Approved 3-0
100. Authorize the interim executive director to sign a $37,463 contract with ICF International of Fairfax, Virginia, to perform historic preservation services for the Granary Building dismantling project? The building is located on the former Georgia-Pacific property. A report by Johnson Architects showed the redevelopment potential of the Granary Building to be economically unfeasible. Any historically valuable artifacts identified by ICF International will be removed and stored for potential incorporation in future waterfront projects. A $3,700 contingency fee brings the total contract to $41,163. (Action Item 4) Approved 3-0
101. Authorize the interim executive director to sign a $9,935 contract (amendment #2) with Argus Pacific of Seattle to support services for the Granary Building demolition? The building will be inspected for asbestos, assessed for lead based paint and potential PCB-containing light ballasts, a health and safety plan will be develop for anyone entering the building and a written report prepared with recommendations for abatement. This amendment brings the total contract to $76,960. (Action Item 5) Approved 2-1, Michael McAuley opposed.
102. Authorize the interim executive director to award the low bid of $118,265 to Vic Unick Construction of Ferndale for the Blaine Marina Inc. bulkhead replacement project? The marina has leased property in Blaine since the 1950s. The property is on the state’s hazardous sites list, petroleum hydrocarbons have been identified in the soil and groundwater. The failing bulkhead will be replaced to prevent the spread of contamination into Blaine Harbor. The replacement project is a Model Toxics Contract Act cleanup site. The work was advertised and five bids were received. A contingency fee of of $11,825 brings the total contract to $130,090. (Action Item 6) Approved 3-0
103. Approve a five year lease with Superior Energy Services of Houston, Texas, to berth a vessel at the Bellingham Shipping Terminal? The lease will begin on 7/1/2012 and end on 6/30/2017. Superior is partnering with Greenberry Industrial to provide oil field service in support of their Alaska operations. The shipping terminal will give their barge, the Arctic Challenger, a home port during the off season and where it can be rebuilt. (Action Item 7) Approved 3-0
104. Modify the lease with Aviation Component Services for 1.35 acres at the Bellingham airport? At the 3/7/2006 meeting, vote #39, the commission approved a 35-year lease with Aviation Component Services. The rent was to be renegotiated every five years. The monthly rent will increase from $3,169.27 beginning on 1/1/2011 and end at $3,412.95 on 12/31/2016 (Action Item 8) Approved 3-0
Action Taken at June 5, 2012 Meeting
Shall the commission:
94. Rescind the action taken at the 5/14 meeting, vote #89, to increase the number of port commissioners from three to five/ The 5/14 vote placed the commission expansion matter on the November general election ballot. This vote to rescind will not effect the matter of electing two new commissioners but whether the new commissioners will be elected at-large or the five commissioners will represent districts. A new motion will be drafted and presented at the 5/19 meeting. (New business) Approved 2-1, Michael McAuley opposed.
95. Authorize the interim executive director to award a $27,500 contract (amendment #2) to Coast and Harbor Engineering of Edmonds to create drawings for the Little Squalicum Beach improvement project? The contract was originally approved at the 4/5/2011 meeting, vote #60, and amended at the 11/15/2011 meeting, vote #165. Work is being done on the northwesterly bank of the artificial shoreline adjacent to Mt. Baker Plywood. This amendment brings the total contract to $86,410. (Consent Agenda C) Approved 3-0
96. Authorize the interim executive director to sign a $41,990 contract (amendment #3) with URS Corporation of San Francisco for engineering and design of the airport apron rehabilitation and reconstruction project? The apron is paved with asphalt; it has cracking and water is pooling. The goal of the project is to extend the life of the pavement for another twenty years. This amendment is to complete the design of the electrical monitoring and flow monitoring of de-icing tanks, add a north apron fuel containment system and project design for utility placement. This amendment brings the total authorized amount to $323,530. The federal government (FAA) will reimburse the port for 95 percent of the cost. (Consent Agenda D) Approved 3-0
97. Authorize the interim executive director to sign a $75,000 contract with Heartland LLC of Seattle for the first phase of The Waterfront District strategic marketing plan? The tasks include: identification of goals and objectives, analysis of existing conditions, market and financial analysis, stakeholder worksessions, prepare a marketing package to educate target prospects, reviewing and ranking responses. (Action Item 1) Approved 3-0
98. Approve an agreement with Whatcom Transit Authority to operate a bus route and install two bus shelters on port property? The agreement grants WTA the right to use Bellwether Way and Squalicum Way. The new route be be along Roeder Avenue ending at Bellingham Cold Storage. Shelters will be installed in front of Bellwether Gate and near Bellingham Cold Storage. There were be six daily round trips. (Action Item 2) Approved 3-0
99. Reappoint the five port members on the Waterfront Advisory Group? The advisory group ensures that the principles outlined by the Waterfront Futures Group continue to be implemented in future waterfront development. Of the 10 members, five are appointed by the city of Bellingham and five by the port. Ken Oplinger and Michael Smith are appointed for two year terms, Steve Swann and John Harmon for three year terms, John Hegedus as long as he remains chair of the Marine Advisory Committee. (Action Item 3)Approved 3-0
100. Authorize the interim executive director to sign a $37,463 contract with ICF International of Fairfax, Virginia, to perform historic preservation services for the Granary Building dismantling project? The building is located on the former Georgia-Pacific property. A report by Johnson Architects showed the redevelopment potential of the Granary Building to be economically unfeasible. Any historically valuable artifacts identified by ICF International will be removed and stored for potential incorporation in future waterfront projects. A $3,700 contingency fee brings the total contract to $41,163. (Action Item 4) Approved 3-0
101. Authorize the interim executive director to sign a $9,935 contract (amendment #2) with Argus Pacific of Seattle to support services for the Granary Building demolition? The building will be inspected for asbestos, assessed for lead based paint and potential PCB-containing light ballasts, a health and safety plan will be develop for anyone entering the building and a written report prepared with recommendations for abatement. This amendment brings the total contract to $76,960. (Action Item 5) Approved 2-1, Michael McAuley opposed.
102. Authorize the interim executive director to award the low bid of $118,265 to Vic Unick Construction of Ferndale for the Blaine Marina Inc. bulkhead replacement project? The marina has leased property in Blaine since the 1950s. The property is on the state’s hazardous sites list, petroleum hydrocarbons have been identified in the soil and groundwater. The failing bulkhead will be replaced to prevent the spread of contamination into Blaine Harbor. The replacement project is a Model Toxics Contract Act cleanup site. The work was advertised and five bids were received. A contingency fee of of $11,825 brings the total contract to $130,090. (Action Item 6) Approved 3-0
103. Approve a five year lease with Superior Energy Services of Houston, Texas, to berth a vessel at the Bellingham Shipping Terminal? The lease will begin on 7/1/2012 and end on 6/30/2017. Superior is partnering with Greenberry Industrial to provide oil field service in support of their Alaska operations. The shipping terminal will give their barge, the Arctic Challenger, a home port during the off season and where it can be rebuilt. (Action Item 7) Approved 3-0
104. Modify the lease with Aviation Component Services for 1.35 acres at the Bellingham airport? At the 3/7/2006 meeting, vote #39, the commission approved a 35-year lease with Aviation Component Services. The rent was to be renegotiated every five years. The monthly rent will increase from $3,169.27 beginning on 1/1/2011 and end at $3,412.95 on 12/31/2016 (Action Item 8) Approved 3-0
