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Council approves $82,915 in emergency repairs to Con Brown Harbor fishing pier and finger docks
Summary
The council approved emergency repairs to the Con Brown Harbor fishing pier and finger docks, awarding $82,915 to Coastal Piers and Docks and using hot funds and harbor funds to cover the cost.
The Aransas Pass City Council approved emergency repairs to the Con Brown Harbor fishing pier and adjacent finger docks, awarding the work to Coastal Piers and Docks for $82,915.
Staff reported that divers inspected pilings and found most piles in acceptable condition; three pilings near the concrete bulkhead could not be physically inspected due to high tides. The diver inspection found no major rot in most locations; one pile appeared to have a slight lean that staff said likely resulted from being installed crooked rather than structural failure.
Council previously considered postponing the item to gather more funding details, but the council ultimately approved the emergency repair contract. The motion specified the contract amount of $82,915 and identified funding sources in the motion as $43,757.52 from hot funds and $39,157.48 from the Harbor Fund (as recited in the motion). Staff said they would follow up with scheduling and vendor availability; contractor initially had been scheduled to start December 14 but staff would confirm availability.
Council approved the motion on a voice vote; the transcript records the motion, a second and 'Aye' from the council with no recorded opposition.
Staff said the repairs will address protruding nails and screws and deteriorated decking and that one finger dock uses composite pilings expected to last longer.
