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Commission approves replacement of rotten pilings at White City boat ramp; contractor to install steel pilings
Summary
The board approved replacement of rotten wooden pilings at White City Boat Ramp with four‑inch steel pilings and directed staff to identify funding to cover the $17,500 quote; commissioners prioritized safety and quicker schedule.
Commissioners on Aug. 26 approved replacing deteriorated wooden pilings at the White City Boat Ramp after staff presented a contractor quote of about $17,500 to remove old pilings and install new four‑inch steel pilings to support a floating dock. Public-works staff said roughly half of a new floating dock already is on hand; the approved work focuses on removing unusable pilings and installing new supports for the dock sections.
The county has approximately $7,700 left in the identified fund for the ramp; commissioners approved moving forward and directed staff to identify the remaining $9,800 from other capital or facility funds to complete the work. Staff said the contractor indicated he could work a weekend and possibly complete the work in September; commissioners emphasized safety and the ramp's high use by residents and visitors, especially when other ramp facilities are closed.
The work will include hot-dip galvanizing or other corrosion protection specifications to ensure longevity in brackish water; commissioners asked staff to confirm materials and protective coatings as part of contract documentation. The motion to proceed carried 5-0.
