Last week, the Haines Borough Assembly passed a resolution, 4-2, expanding the harbor boat launch improvement project scope to total $5.8 million, exceeding budget funding by $130,000.
Contract administration, inspection and engineer designs will add another $1 million to the total cost of the project.
On July 24, the assembly authorized a $4.7 million contract with Skagway-based Hamilton Construction for a two-lane boat launch ramp, parking lot and harbor park. At that time, state funding…
