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Board refuses $168,000 postponement charge for schooner dock project; urges staff to work with tenants
Summary
Staff said contractor estimated up to $168,000 in costs to delay the Schooner floating-dock replacement from January to April 2026; after questioning and offers of storage and negotiation, the board voted to deny approving the $168,000 postponement fee and directed staff to work closely with tenants to minimize disruption.
City staff told the Key West Bight Board that the contractor for the schooner floating-docks replacement estimated up to $168,000 in additional costs if the city postponed work from January to April 2026, citing tariffs, rescheduling of subcontractors and storage needs.
Seaport staff said the contractor had provided a postponement estimate and that moving the project would require re‑sequencing subs and storage arrangements; staff also said the docks had been ordered and could be delivered in November unless the city delayed. A board member and several tenants pressed for an itemized breakdown and suggested negotiating a lower figure or accepting free storage offers to reduce costs.
Board member (motion maker) moved to recommend denying the additional $168,000 cost and the motion carried after discussion. Members emphasized the need to prioritize tenant safety and continuity while also pressing the contractor to justify any claimed damages; staff was directed to continue conversations with the contractor and to identify practical storage or scheduling alternatives to protect tenants and keep the project on track.
What’s next: Staff will seek a more detailed cost breakdown from the contractor, explore negotiated options or storage offers, and pursue scheduling that reduces tenant disruption while protecting the city from unreasonable change‑order costs.
