Increase oil spill cleanup contract by $47,000 at Point Potrero Marine Terminal

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$47,000 increase to total not to exceed $857,640

In Plain English

The city is cleaning up spilled oil that contains toxic PCB chemicals at Point Potrero Marine Terminal. The cleanup is taking longer than expected and costs more than originally budgeted. If approved, the total contract increases from $810,640 to $857,640.

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Votes

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Passed

6 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

The city approved an additional $47,000 for cleaning up toxic oil spills at Point Potrero Marine Terminal, bringing the total cleanup contract to $857,640. The environmental cleanup is taking longer and costing more than originally expected. Six council members supported the increase, while Councilmember Pimplé abstained from voting. This type of contract amendment reflects the unpredictable nature of environmental remediation work, where crews often discover additional contamination once cleanup begins.

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