Hire Liftech Consultants to plan relocation of SS Red Oak Victory ship

SS Red Oak VictoryContractsEconomic Development Department/PortContract

In Plain English

The city wants to move the SS Red Oak Victory, a historic World War II ship currently docked at the port. Liftech Consultants will create plans and preliminary designs for relocating the vessel. If approved, the contract costs $299,797 and runs through June 2027.

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Votes

To bring the item back in two months

Passed

5 to 1

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Why This Vote Matters

The council postponed a decision on hiring Liftech Consultants to plan and design the relocation of the SS Red Oak Victory ship, voting to bring the item back in two months. The SS Red Oak Victory is a World War II cargo ship that serves as a floating museum and tourist attraction at the port. The council voted 5-1 to delay the decision, with Claudia Jimenez opposed and Jamelia Brown abstaining. This postponement suggests council members want more time to review the proposal before committing to the planning contract.

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