FOLLOWUP: Change at Seacrest? City proposal process results in Marination staying and deciding to swap Alki Kayak Tours for Duwamish Tribe
Seattle Parks has released a proposal that would replace Alki Kayak Tours with Duwamish Tribe as the subcontractor for Seacrest Park's boat and paddle operations. The proposal is part of a 5- to 10-year lease renewal process for the Seacrest Boathouse, which has been held by Marination for 15 years. According to Alki Kayak Tours proprietor Greg Whittaker, he was not given a chance to bid or counterpropose before being informed that his sub-lease would be ending. A "Duwamish Waterfront Education Center" is proposed to offer kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals and guided tours, as well as education on traditional canoe practices.
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