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Wharf For the Port to operate at its highest and best use, improvements to the wharf are needed to address deficiencies. According to the Development Plan, the area adjacent to the wharf has silted over years. To make the berth compatible with general cargo traffic, approximately 10 feet of material must be removed to make the water deep enough for larger cargo ships to access the port and the wharf. It is suspected that area under the pier has also received sediment deposits. The material deposited under the pier is problematic to dredging the front of the berth. In addition, deposits under the pier also caused drag-down on the existing piles and has diminished the load rating of the wharf's capacity. The existing draft (depth of a vessel's keel below the surface) of the wharf is at minus 25 feet, which accommodates only a limited number of ships. To suit all ships and users, the draft has to be leveled to minus 35 feet, which requires additional dredging of 10 feet. The Development Plan also states that the wooden timber fender system has deteriorated and needs repairs; and the best strategy for attracting users would be to reconfigure the wharf to accommodate any ship capable of transiting the main channel. Properties Currently Served by Infrastructure that Does Not Meet Existing Adopted Utility or Community Infrastructure Standards The utility infrastructure was installed in the early 1940's and is functionally obsolete or does not meet modern utility and community infrastructure standards; certain deficiencies are safety hazards. For instance, as stated in the Development Plan, the electrical system is inadequate and in necessitates use of additional safety measures by the line crew. The inadequacies of the infrastructure and utility systems present a significant factor that inhibits the economically viable reuse of properties in the Project Area, due to deferred maintenance (as these areas were not subjected to regular maintenance while under the Navy's jurisdiction) and the high cost to rehabilitate these systems. Although the Draft EIR and Environmental Assessment state that some of the existing utility systems can accommodate existing uses, for the most part the inadequacies in the infrastructure and utility systems hinder the Base's ability to expand, grow, or attract other uses for the property. According to the Development Plan, the electrical system and telecommunication systems are in poor condition, and need upgrading to accommodate the specific needs of the future tenants. The Development Plan also states that full development of the island will require relocating/upgrading or replacing roadway, railroad and utility systems. Due to existing utility system inadequacies, the Project Area can only accommodate a limited level of development, thereby, restricting the Port's ability to market and use the buildings efficiently. ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP, INC. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON MAY 3, 2004 ROUGH AND READY ISLAND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT - B-23 - PRELIMINARY REPORT