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City updates assembly on Seawalk priorities, seawall condition assessments and shore-power planning; funding options discussed
Summary
Staff briefed the assembly on multiple waterfront capital projects — Franklin-to-AJ Seawalk alignment, Auk Landing–Gold Creek alignment, seawall condition assessments and shore-power design — and said marine passenger fees or dockage fees are being considered for debt financing; staff recommended continuing design work to increase fundability.
Docks and Harbors and waterfront staff provided an informational briefing on multiple waterfront capital projects and potential funding approaches. Staff stressed that the discussion was preparatory and that projects would require later funding decisions.
Miss Pierce said the Franklin-to-AJ Seawalk alignment remains a priority and that private land ownership and easement issues are the primary challenge for connecting segments. The last cost estimate for the Franklin-to-AJ alignment was about $20 million, Pierce said, and staff noted $7.4 million currently exists in the CWOC CIP.
Pierce also described a proposed Auk Landing-to-Gold Creek Seawalk alignment and a possible…
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