Ocean City Council To Introduce $10,250,000 Bond Ordinance

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Ocean City Council will consider a proposed bond ordinance on introduction that will help the city continue to make improvements throughout the city. Council will meet on Thursday, June 28, 7 p.m. at City Hall, 861 Asbury Avenue.

• $4,100,000 for the construction and reconstruction of various streets and alleys, with an estimated $3,895,000 to be borrowed;
• $1,650,000 for the construction and reconstruction of various stormwater drainage systems, with an estimated $1,567,500 to be borrowed;
• $4 million for lagoon and back bay dredging, including but not limited to permitting, engineering and dredging of the areas as well as the preparation or emptying of one or more confirmed disposal facility sites. The estimated amount to be borrowed is $3,800,000; and
• $500,000 for construction, rehabilitation and repair of public buildings, including but not limited to comfort station renovations, music pier roof repairs, replacement of underground storage tanks, vehicle maintenance utility upgrades and all related items. The estimated amount to be borrowed is $475,000.

Ocean City Council will also consider a proposed ordinance on introduction that amends the portion of city ordinance governing the drive-in business zone. Proposed changes can be found in the agenda packet.

Council will go into closed session to discuss the status of its affordable housing proposal. There are also 18 items on the consent agenda. To view the full agenda, visit ocnj.us.

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