Ocean City Council to Consider Easements for Riparian Grants for South End Beach Replenishment

Ocean City has obtained or provided an easement on every beachfront parcel from 34th Street to Corson’s Inlet State Park so that work can be completed in the south end beach replenishment project.

On Thursday night, City Council will consider on first reading an ordinance that would grant the state an easement and right-of-way on riparian grants in the City and owned by the City.

The Council Meeting begins 7 p.m. at City Hall.

The City holds riparian grants on areas located between the tax lots and the mean high water line on the beach, according to the agenda packet posted on the City’s website.

In September, the City granted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with an easement over 14 streets and 16 alleys between 34th Street and Corson’s Inlet State Park.

It also gave the Corps of Engineers an easement over a vacated portion of Wesley Avenue that recently became the City’s possession.

On Oct. 10, bids were opened for the project and Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. of Oak Brook, Illinois, came in as the low-bidder, with a $58 million bid.

Council will consider that bid as part of the Consent Agenda Thursday night.

The replenishment project is a multi-town project that spans Ocean City, Strathmere and Sea Isle City, and is known as the New Jersey Shore Protection, Great Egg Harbor Inlet to Townsends Inlet project.

To view the full agenda, click here.