This resolution approves the Recreation and Park Department's emergency declaration for urgent dredging work at the San Francisco Marina Yacht Harbor, which is expected to cost over $2.5 million. The action is necessary to address immediate safety and operational concerns at the harbor.
Resolution approving the Recreation and Park Department General Manager’s declaration of emergency under Administrative Code, Section 6.60, for emergency dredging at the San Francisco Marina Yacht Harbor, estimated to cost in excess of $2,500,000.
How it got here
The legislation originated from an emergency declaration by the Recreation and Park Department due to sediment accumulation at the San Francisco Marina Yacht Harbor.
The Recreation and Park Department solicited bids for the 2026 dredging project at the Marina Small Craft Harbor.
Marinship Development Interest, LLC was awarded the dredging contract but failed to complete the work within the required timeframe.
Due to inadequate performance, the contract with Marinship Development Interest, LLC was terminated.
The remaining dredging work was awarded to The Dutra Group, which began operations on April 29, 2026.
An emergency was declared due to excessive sand accumulation at the harbor entrance, necessitating immediate dredging work.
The estimated cost for the emergency dredging work was increased to $2.5 million to include contingencies.
The proposed resolution to approve the emergency declaration was introduced to the Board of Supervisors.
The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed the resolution for the emergency dredging work at the Marina Yacht Harbor.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record