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Adoption of Resolution Approving the Updated Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal Plan Resulting in the Procurement of the Ferry Terminal Float and Construction of the Remaining Water and Landside Improvements. (Base Reuse 819099)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: David L. Rudat, Interim City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal Project is an important part of the transportation strategy for minimizing transportation impacts related to the Site A development at Alameda Point and is also a critical asset for the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) to increase service in the Transbay corridor. This report recommends updates to the Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal Plan that were approved by the City Council in 2016 to reflect updated designs, funding and schedule. The City Council approval tonight will result in the procurement of the ferry terminal float and construction of the remaining water and landside improvements to meet important project deadlines for commencement of new service in the first quarter of 2020.
BACKGROUND
On June 16, 2015, the City Council approved a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with a private developer, Alameda Point Partners, LLC (APP), for the Site A development at Alameda Point, consisting of a 68-acre mixed-use project at the gateway of Alameda Point. As part of the backbone infrastructure included with the Phase 1 development of Site A, APP and the City agreed to cooperate in the design, permitting and construction of a new ferry terminal at Seaplane Lagoon (Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal), and APP agreed to contribute $10 million towards its development. Consistent with the DDA, the City is responsible for obtaining third party permits and approvals necessary for construction and operation of the Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal, and APP is obligated to complete the construction of the new terminal.
In accordance with the DDA [Article 5.2(b)(1) t...
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