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Officials seek marine-architecture hire for ship salvage; Naval Park involved in planning

4066361 · February 18, 2025
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Summary

Councilors discussed item 37, a request to hire professional marine-architecture services for ship work; staff said the Buffalo Naval Park was engaged in the RFP and survey process and that grant applications remain.

City staff asked the council to move forward with permission to hire professional marine‑architecture services connected to the city’s ship salvage and survey work, saying staff lacks in‑house marine architects and that partner engagement is already in place.

Why it matters: The work ties to maritime assets near Buffalo and involves coordination with the Buffalo Naval Park and multiple regulatory agencies; staff said hiring is needed to develop detailed work plans and complete grant applications.

What staff said Deputy commissioners and department staff said item 37 — permission to hire (listed on the agenda as…

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