My understanding is that the new dock design recommendations are so conservative that the estimated construction costs have skyrocketed. I understand that the Port's consultant does not want to get into a lawsuit similar to the previous consultant due to design deficiencies. My past experience with the current Port consultant is that they take zero risk, charge high fees and Owner's get stuck with excessive construction costs. Perhaps the Port should consider a lower cost design with indemnification for the designer. The existing dock could fail with the next significant earthquake, immediate action for new dock construction is needed. Frank Rast P.E.