FOLLOWUP: Don Armeni Boat Ramp dock work expected to wrap up today

Thanks to Stewart L. (above) and Bob Burns (below) for the photos and tips that the Don Armeni Boat Ramp floating-dock work appeared close to completion.

We obtained this update from Seattle Parks spokesperson Karen O’Connor: “The float fabricator is finishing up and should be completed with their work today. We have scheduled the substantial completion walk-thru for Tuesday. We anticipate both docks will be open on May 1.” That’s next Thursday; the floats were removed almost half a year ago, because of damage and deterioration, despite being relatively new. The same contractor that did the original work, Bellingham Marine, is re-doing it now.

Curious George April 25, 2025 (12:28 pm)

I would like to know the details/reason behind reworking the floats. Were they done per specifications and drawings or was the contractor at fault? Lastly who is footing the bill?

Ask Jeeves April 25, 2025 (2:20 pm)

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Here you go … per City of Seattle https://www.seattle.gov/parks/about-us/projects/don-armeni-boat-ramp-improvement
- wetone April 25, 2025 (6:28 pm)
  
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  AJ, that info answers one little part to CG questions. I also would like to know who is responsible for design, construction and who is paying the bill for the repairs for a float system that didn’t last 6 months before failure….and who pays when it fails again? Unacceptable to have tax levies paying for these type of results;(
  - Ask Jeeves April 26, 2025 (7:19 am)
    
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    The contract terms and conditions would be a good place to start for your questions. I’m sure some sort of searching on the internet might give you a contact within the City of Seattle that provides information pertaining to public records. Hope that helps!

Boater April 26, 2025 (5:30 am)

Covered under warranty. With no breakwater the original design took a beating so lets hope this modification can hold up. They also added the missing link on the SE portion.