Council backs design for Robert Storrs A/B float replacement, seeks $10.6M addition

Aug 25, 2026

After a detailed port presentation and questions from council, staff recommended moving forward with the Robert Storrs A and B float replacement as designed. Bids came in far above initial estimates, creating a funding gap of roughly $10.6 million; council moved the budget amendment to second reading.

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Port Director Scott Brown told the council the Robert Storrs A and B float replacement project has completed permitting and design and that bids received in August showed construction costs far above prior estimates.

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