June 3 2013 Complete Agenda

MAYORANDCITYCOUNCIL
REGULARSESSION
Monday,June3,2013 6:00P.M.
AGENDA
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CALLTOORDER PRAYERANDPLEDGE APPROVALOFMINUTES A. 2013BudgetMeetings B. WorkSessiondatedApril30,2013 C. RegularSession#8datedMay6,2013 D. WorkSessiondatedMay14,2013 E. RegularSession#9datedMay20,2013 ITEMSPRESENTEDBYTHEMAYORANDCITYCOUNCIL A. ReportonRecreationandParksCommitteeMeetingofMay28,2013 B. CouncilStandingCommitteeDraftAgendasfortheWeekofJune10,2013 CONSENTAGENDA A. RequestBidAwardRecommendationApprovalforAirportFuelTankPainting B. RequestBidAwardRecommendationApprovalforDukesAvenueSewagePumpingStationProject C. RequestBidAwardRecommendationApprovalforAdvertisingContract D. PrivateEventApprovalRequestforDPCEmergencyEquipmentHospitalityEventJune17,2013 E. PrivateEventApprovalRequestfor7thAnnualKentlandVFDBeachVolleyballTournament June18,2013 F. PrivateEventApprovalRequestforMOODBaytoBeachCharityDriveSeptember7,2013 G. 3YearPrivateEventApprovalRequestforMDStateFiremensAssociationAnnualParadeandPipe andDrumMarchJune24,2015 MISCELLEANEOUSREPORTSANDPRESENTATIONS A. DewTourRequestforApprovalto Distribute SampleHotDogs B. DPLAnnualUpdatepresentedbyJimSmith,SeniorPublicAffairsManager,DelmarvaPower C. RequestfromIdaLazarovichtoApproveInflatableSignage D. RequestApprovaltouseAggregateMaterialforRequiredParkingSurfacepresentedbyChris CarbaughandHughCropperofAtlanticGroupandAssociates PUBLICHEARINGS ITEMSREFERREDTOANDPRESENTATIONSFROMTHECITYMANAGERANDSTAFF ITEMSREFERREDTOANDPRESENTATIONSFROMTHECITYSOLICITOR A. SecondReadingOrdinance201309toAdopttheFY2014Budget B. SecondReadingOrdinance201310EstablishingAdditionalPayforParkingAreasinOceanCity(to implementpaidparkingonvariousmunicipallotsandstreetlocations) C. ResolutiontoDesignatetheOceanCityDevelopmentCorporationBoundaryandformer CommunityLegacyDistrictasaSustainableCommunity
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MayorandCityCouncil RegularSessionAgenda
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June3,2013
COMMENTSFROMTHEPUBLIC
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REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. B. C. D. E. 2013 Budget Meetings Work Session dated April 30, 2013 Regular Session #8 dated May 6, 2013 Work Session dated May 14, 2013 Regular Session #9 dated May 20, 2013
REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 4 ITEMS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL A. Report on Recreation and Parks Committee Meeting of May 28, 2013
Recreation and Parks Committee May 28, 2013

1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 4:00 P.M. at Northside Park. Present were Joe Mitrecic, Dennis Dare, David Recor, Tom Shuster, Susan Petito, Frank Miller, Lisa Mitchell, David Hartley and Tim Price. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of May 14, 2013 were approved as presented. July 4th Fireworks Planning: Frank Miller provided an update on the planning for the July 4th fireworks displays. Frank handed out a summary of details, shell descriptions, diagrams and an email from American Fireworks. Frank noted that the fireworks contractor recommends a 1/3 offset launch eastward toward the ocean for the Downtown beach display to accommodate an acceptable safety zone. Fire Chief David Hartley agreed with the 1/3 offset launch provided that all 6 inch and 5 inch shells are launched in this manner. The committee agreed to direct staff to plan for a July 4th show using a maximum shell as noted in the contract and use the 1/3 offset launch method for the fireworks display on the beach as done in the past, if necessary. David Hartley and Tim Price left the meeting. Ford Motor Company Event Request: Lisa Mitchell had a follow up conversation with Ford regarding a vehicle demonstration event in Ocean City on June 24th and 25th. David Recor arrived at 4:26 p.m. The committee discussed the possible use of Somerset Street Plaza for a fixed display of vehicles and a separate area for test drive of up to 3 vehicles at the Somerset Street parking lot at Baltimore Avenue. The request is being processed as a private event with all fees due and payment for use of the parking lot. The committee agreed to recommend this option to the Council for consideration and action at the June 3 Council meeting. 5. Law Enforcement Torch Run: Lisa Mitchell reported that she has processed a special event application for the Law Enforcement Torch Run on June 3 conducted by the Ocean City Police Department. The committee recommended that the City Manager approve the event upon the review by other departments. Dew Tour Sampling: Lisa Mitchell reported that the Dew Tour promoter is requesting permission to sample hot dogs at the 2013 Dew Tour in Ocean City. The committee recommended the request be referred to Council for action. The meeting was adjourned at 4:59 PM
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P:Tom/Rec & Parks Committee Meeting 5-28-2013
REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 4 ITEMS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL B. Council Standing Committee Draft Agendas for the Week of June 10, 2013
OceanCity,Maryland PoliceCommission
Agenda Monday,June10,20139:00AM PSBBuilding,6501CoastalHighway

1. 2. 3. CalltoOrder ApprovaloftheMinutesofMay13,2013meeting OldBusiness: a. DiscussionregardingtheadministrationoftheOathofOffice tonewpoliceofficersintheabsenceoftheMayor. b. Reportonrequiredstaffing(personhours)fortheperiodof June,JulyandAugust2012. c. BailBondAgencyUpdate d. DiscussionofTexasInmatePhone(TIP)telephonesystemin theOCPDDetentionarea. 4. NewBusiness: a. Statisticalreport b. ECD/TaserUse 5. 6. OtherBusiness Adjourn
TourismCommissionMeeting Agenda 3p.m. Monday,June10,2013 1) DiscussiononadvertisinginCanada 2) Discussiononhavingadvertisingonococean.com 3) CoastalAssociationofRealtorsoverviewSheilaDodson
OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND RECREATION & PARKS COMMITTEE Tuesday, June 11, 2013 4:00 P.M. Northside Park Community Room AGENDA 1. Call to Order and Attendance 2. Approval of Minutes of May 28, 2013 3. Caroline Street Boardwalk Stage Use Procedure 4. New Private Special Events 5. Other Business 6. Adjournment
P:Tom/Rec & Parks Committee Meeting Agenda 6-11-2013
REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Request Bid Award Recommendation Approval for Airport Fuel Tank Painting
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Agenda Item # Council Meeting TO: THRU: FROM: RE: DATE: 5A June 3, 2013
The Honorable Mayor, Council President and Members of Council David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City Manager Dean Dashiell Senior Project Manager Bid Award Authorization for the Painting of the Aviation Fuel Tanks at the Airport. May 28, 2013
ISSUE(S):
Bid Award Authorization for the Painting of the Aviation Fuel Tanks at the Airport. Request permission, from the Mayor & City Council, to award the Painting of the Aviation Fuel Tanks, located at the Ocean City Municipal Airport, to Consolidated Coatings, Inc. who tendered the lowest bid of $21,850.00. This request is based on bids received on or before May 24th, 2013 at the Department Level, since the overall estimated budget did not exceed the purchase level of $ 24,999.99. The funding for this project is included in the Airports FY 2013 Budget in the amount of $ 24,050.00. Approval to Award this work to Consolidated Coatings, Inc. in the amount of $ 21,850.00. None Dean Dashiell Senior Project Manager Hal Adkins Director of Public Works Jim Parsons Deputy Direct of Public Works Jamie Giandomenico Airport Manager None
SUMMARY:
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION: ALTERNATIVES: RESPONSIBLE STAFF: COORDINATED WITH:
ATTACHMENT(S):
REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 5. CONSENT AGENDA B. Request Bid Award Recommendation Approval for Dukes Avenue Sewage Pumping Station Project
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Agenda Item # Council Meeting TO: THRU: FROM: RE: DATE: 5B June 3, 2013
The Honorable Mayor, Council President and Members of Council David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City Manager Dean Dashiell Senior Project Manager Bid Award Authorization for the Dukes Avenue Wastewater Pumping Station Improvements May 28, 2013
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Bid Award Authorization for the Dukes Avenue Wastewater Pumping Station Improvements. Request permission, from the Mayor & City Council, to award the Dukes Avenue Wastewater Pumping Station Improvements to Bearing Construction, Inc. who tendered the lowest bid of $ 1,148,400.00. This request is based on bids received at the May 28, 2013 Work Session. I have performed a review of the low bid received from Bearing Construction, Inc. and have found those documents to be in accordance with the Contract Documents.
SUMMARY:
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The funding for this project was included in a Bond Issuance and budgeted under the Project Code of WWDUKE. The staff estimate for this project was $ 1,200,000.00. Proceed with the approval of Bearing Construction, Inc. in the amount of $ 1,148,400.00 for this project. None Dean Dashiell Senior Project Manager Hal Adkins Director of Public Works Jim Parsons Deputy Direct of Public Works Completed Bid Tabulation Form
RECOMMENDATION: ALTERNATIVES: RESPONSIBLE STAFF: COORDINATED WITH: ATTACHMENT(S):
Dukes Avenue Wastewater Pumping Station Improvements Bid
CONTRACTORS
Base Bid
Bering Construction George & Lynch, Inc. Harkins Contracting, Inc.
$1,148,400.00 $1,370,724.00 $1,290,000.00
Johnston Construction
$1,193,375.00
Base Bid is a Combination of Part A & B
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REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 5. CONSENT AGENDA C. Request Bid Award Recommendation Approval for Advertising Contract
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Agenda Item # Council Meeting 5C June 03, 2013
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The Honorable Mayor, Council President and Members of Council David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City Manager George T. Thornes, Superintendent of Transportation Advertising Contract May 29, 2013 Bid Award Recommendation for Transportation Department Advertising Contract The current contract expires on August 31, 2013. The Summary Evaluation attached displays the percentage rate to be paid to the Town of Ocean City based on sale of ad space. I would like to gain the approval of the Mayor and City Council to award the 5-year Advertising contract to Direct Media, LLC. Revenue estimated in year one at $210,000. Approve award to Direct Media, LLC. Do not award to Direct Media or terminate the program. Brian Connor, Assistant Superintendent of Transportation Donna Abbott, Evaluation Team Brian Connor, Evaluation Team Summary of the evaluations
ISSUE(S): SUMMARY:
FISCAL IMPACT: RECOMMENDATION: ALTERNATIVES: RESPONSIBLE STAFF: COORDINATED WITH: ATTACHMENT(S):
Summary of Evaluations
*Direct Media, LLC Gateway Outdoor Advertising Sayin IT Loud Year 1 65% 60% 47% Year 2 & 3 65% 60% 57% Year 4 & 5 65% 60% 62%
In addition to our financial percentage Direct Media is prepared to pay us a minimum guarantee of $175,000 or their percentatge bid whichever is higher.
REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 5. CONSENT AGENDA D. Private Event Approval Request for DPC Emergency Equipment Hospitality Event June 17, 2013
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The Honorable Mayor, Council President and Members of Council David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City Manager Lisa Mitchell, Private Events Coordinator DPC Emergency Equipment Hospitality Event May 28, 2013 Request approval of the DPC Emergency Equipment Hospitality event on Monday, June 17, 2013. This event is a display of one (1) to two (2) pieces of fire apparatus at the street end of 37th Street. 40-60 of 37th Street must be closed to public traffic. The applicant has agreed to maintain open access to the fire lanes on 37th Street, per request of the Office of the Fire Marshal. Potential positive economic impact from lodging, food and beverage, recreation and other incidental expenditures. Approve the event as presented. Do not approve the event. Lisa Mitchell, Private Events Coordinator All appropriate departmental staff has reviewed, and the event has been coordinated with 1) 2) 3) 4) June 2013 Calendar Application Site Layout Cover Sheet
ISSUE(S): SUMMARY:
June
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Ravens Parade PE Ravens Beach Bash
2 PE - PIS Karaoke PE OC Beachlights
4 PE - PIS Karaoke & Volleyball PE Beach Fireworks
5 OC Air Show Set-up PE - PIS Basketball
6 OC Air Show Set-up PE PIS Dodge Ball Dew Tour Set-up
7 PE - Longboard Challenge OC Air Show Set-up Sand Duels Set-up PE PIS Tennis Dew Tour Set-up PE - Army Recruitment 14 Sun Run Dew Tour Set-up PE PIS Tennis
8 PE - Longboard Challenge OC Air Show PE - Sand Duels Dew Tour Set-up PE - Army Recruitment PE Marines Pull Up Challenge 15 Dew Tour Set-up PE ESA PE Marines Pull Up Challenge
9 PE - Longboard Challenge OC Air Show PE - Sand Duels PE - PIS Karaoke Dew Tour Set-up PE OC Cruzers PE OC Beachlights PE - Army Recruitment PE Marines Pull Up Challenge 16 Dew Tour Set-up PE OC Beachlights PE ESA Rain Date PE Marines Pull Up Challenge 23 Dew Tour Beach 5 Sand Soccer PE OC Cruzers PE OC Beachlights
10 OC AIR SHOW Breakdown Dew Tour Set-up
11 PE - PIS Karaoke & Volleyball Dew Tour Set-up OC AIR SHOW Breakdown PE Beach Fireworks
12 Dew Tour Set-up OC AIR SHOW Breakdown PE - PIS Basketball
13 Dew Tour Set-up PE PIS Dodge Ball
17 Dew Tour Set-up PE DPC Emergency Equipment - TENTATIVE
18 Firemens Pipe & Drums Dew Tour Set-up PE Beach Fireworks PE Kentland VFD Volleyball - TENTATIVE 25 Dew Tour Breakdown PE Beach Fireworks
19 Firemens Parade Dew Tour Set-up
20 Dew Tour
21 Dew Tour PE - Beach 5 Set-up
22 Dew Tour PE - Beach 5 Sand Soccer
24 Dew Tour Breakdown
29 Dew Tour Breakdown PE ESA
30 PE OC Beachlights PE ESA Rain Date
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Ocean City Private Events

Name of Event: DPC Emergency Equipment Hospitality Event Date of Event: Monday, June 17, 2013 Date Application Received: April 1, 2013 Date Routed: April 1, 2013 Date Returned from All Departments: May 28, 2013 Things to Note: This event is a display of fire apparatus in conjunction with a private event at the Castle in the Sand Hotel. The event is by invitation only. Set-up for the event would be at 3 pm on Monday, June 18. The event would take place from about 4:30 pm until 7:00 pm. Breakdown would follow the event and be completed by 8:00 pm. The event coordinators request to block off 40-60 of the easternmost part of 37th Street to stage display fire equipment. Total Cost to Town: $295.00 Application Fee Paid: Yes New Event: No
Comments from Department Representatives: FIRE MARSHAL - Fire lanes on 37th Street must remain open for potential emergency use. PUBLIC WORKS Will post street and set-up six (6) each barricades. Total cost to the department is estimated at $295.00. EMERGENCY SERVICES, OCBP, RISK MANAGEMENT, OCPD, TOURISM, TRANSPORTATION, OCCC, and REC & PARKS No comments, concerns or costs.
Date on Council Agenda: June 3, 2013 Event Approved of Denied: Date Fees Received: Date Insurance Certificate Received: Date Permit Issued: Other:
Date Applicant Notified of Meeting: Amount: Beach Franchise Notified:
REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 5. CONSENT AGENDA E. Private Event Approval Request for 7th Annual Kentland VFD Beach Volleyball Tournament June 18, 2013
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Agenda Item # Council Meeting 5E June 3, 2013
The Honorable Mayor, Council President and Members of Council David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City Manager Lisa Mitchell, Private Events Coordinator 7th Annual Kentland VFD Volleyball Tournament May 28, 2013 Request approval of the 7th Annual Kentland Volunteer Fire Department Volleyball Tournament to take place on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. This is a round robin double elimination volleyball tournament. Teams will play in specific time slots. Spectators will view the tournament play from the patio and parking areas at the Castle in the Sand Hotel. The only request made to the Town of Ocean City is that the eastern end of 37th Street be closed from the south parking lot entrance to the beach to accommodate spectators and comfort stations. The applicant has agreed to keep open emergency access to the beach and the handicap parking, as per the office of the Fire Marshals request.
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Potential positive economic impact from lodging, food and beverage, recreation and other incidental expenditures. Approve as presented. Do not approve. Lisa Mitchell, Private Events Coordinator All appropriate departmental staff has reviewed this application, and the event has been coordinated with Public Works. 1) June 2013 Calendar 2) Application 3) Cover Sheet
June
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Ravens Parade PE Ravens Beach Bash
2 PE - PIS Karaoke PE OC Beachlights
4 PE - PIS Karaoke & Volleyball PE Beach Fireworks
5 OC Air Show Set-up PE - PIS Basketball
6 OC Air Show Set-up PE PIS Dodge Ball Dew Tour Set-up
7 PE - Longboard Challenge OC Air Show Set-up Sand Duels Set-up PE PIS Tennis Dew Tour Set-up PE - Army Recruitment 14 Sun Run Dew Tour Set-up PE PIS Tennis
8 PE - Longboard Challenge OC Air Show PE - Sand Duels Dew Tour Set-up PE - Army Recruitment PE Marines Pull Up Challenge 15 Dew Tour Set-up PE ESA PE Marines Pull Up Challenge
9 PE - Longboard Challenge OC Air Show PE - Sand Duels PE - PIS Karaoke Dew Tour Set-up PE OC Cruzers PE OC Beachlights PE - Army Recruitment PE Marines Pull Up Challenge 16 Dew Tour Set-up PE OC Beachlights PE ESA Rain Date PE Marines Pull Up Challenge 23 Dew Tour Beach 5 Sand Soccer PE OC Cruzers PE OC Beachlights
10 OC AIR SHOW Breakdown Dew Tour Set-up
11 PE - PIS Karaoke & Volleyball Dew Tour Set-up OC AIR SHOW Breakdown PE Beach Fireworks
12 Dew Tour Set-up OC AIR SHOW Breakdown PE - PIS Basketball
13 Dew Tour Set-up PE PIS Dodge Ball
17 Dew Tour Set-up PE DPC Emergency Equipment - TENTATIVE
18 Firemens Pipe & Drums Dew Tour Set-up PE Beach Fireworks PE Kentland VFD Volleyball - TENTATIVE 25 Dew Tour Breakdown PE Beach Fireworks
19 Firemens Parade Dew Tour Set-up
20 Dew Tour
21 Dew Tour PE - Beach 5 Set-up
22 Dew Tour PE - Beach 5 Sand Soccer
29 Dew Tour Breakdown PE ESA
30 PE OC Beachlights PE ESA Rain Date
2013
Ocean City Special Events Private Events

Name of Event: 7th Annual Kentland VFD Beach Volleyball Tournament Date of Event: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Application Fee Paid: Yes Total Cost to Town: $130.00 Date Application Received: May 13, 2013 Date Routed: May 13, 2013 Date Returned from All Departments: May 29, 3013 New Event: No
Things to Note: This event is an annual volleyball tournament held on the Castle in the Sand Volleyball court. The event is scheduled to take place from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Set-up will take place on the day of the event at 7:00 a.m. and breakdown would immediately follow the completion of the event. Teams will compete in a round robin, double elimination volleyball tournament. Spectators will view play from the patio and parking area. There will be a DJ announcing the games and playing music. All food and beverages will be purchased through the hotel. An awards ceremony will take place on the hotel patio at the end of the day, The applicant requests 37th Street be closed to traffic from the alleyway to the dune line for pedestrian use. Emergency access to the beach will still be accessible as will the handicapped parking still be available. The applicant will provide two (2) comfort stations to be placed at the end of 37th Street by the dunes. Comments from Department Representatives: OCPD Will monitor the event on a shift level. RISK MANAGEMENT Insurance Certificate need to be obtained prior to the event naming the Town of Ocean City as additional insured. FIRE MARSHAL The applicant must maintain emergency access to the beach. PUBLIC WORKS Post the street end utilizing cones or barricades. Total cost to the department is estimated at $130.00 TOURISM, OCBP, EMERGENCY SERVICES, OCCC, TRANSPORTATION, and REC & PARKS No comments, concerns or costs
Date on Council Agenda: June 3, 2013 Date Applicant Notified of Meeting: Date Insurance Certificate Received: Beach Franchisee Notified: Event Approved or Denied: Date Fees Received: Date Permit Issued: Other: Amount:
PRIVATE EVENT APPLICATION

$35.00 For Profit Applicants, $15.00 Non-Profit Applicants
RETURN APPLICATION TO:
Private Events Coordinator Town of Ocean City Recreation and Parks 200 125th Street Ocean City, MD 21842
NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE:
Town of Ocean City, Maryland
This is an application for use and is not a permit of use. No guarantee of availability or use is made or implied by the acceptance of the application and fee. This application should be completed and forwarded to the Ocean City Special Events Department at least 90 days prior to the requested event for City Council consideration. Any misrepresentation in this application or deviation from the final agreed upon route and/or method of operation described herein may result in the immediate revocation of the permit. Applicants attention is directed to the accompanying information packet, entitled Private Event Application Guidelines. All questions on the application must be fully answered. Same as last year or similar comments are not acceptable responses. If a question does not apply, please write N/A in that space. The application will be returned if the information is incomplete. Please type or print the information clearly. You may attach additional sheets as necessary.
A non-refundable application fee must accompany this document. $35.00 For-Profit Applicants and $15 Non-Profit Applicants
(If a Date Hold was approved for this event last year, please submit the remainder of balance.)
The minimum fee for City property usage is $150 per day for For-Profit Applicants and $15.00 per day for Non-Profit applicants. Set-up and breakdown days are also subject to this fee assessment. 7th Annual Kentland VFD Beach Volleyball Tournament 1. TITLE OF EVENT: ____________________________________________________ No 2. IS THIS A NEW EVENT? ______________________________________________ 6/18/13 3. DATE(S) OF EVENT: __________________________________________________
8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 4. STARTING & ENDING TIMES OF EVENT: _______________________________
5. PROJECTED SET-UP DATE (S) & TIMES: ________________________________ 7:00 am _____________________________________________________________________
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6. PROJECTED CLEAN-UP DATE (S) & TIMES: ______________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 6:00-7:00 p.m. 7. LOCATION (Describe area in which event shall be contained; be specific as to how much area will be used, etc.): _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Castle in the Sand Hotel Volleyball Court, patio area, parking area adjacent to patio area _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 8. APPLICANTS NAME: ________________________________________________
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Timothy P. McCloskey
9. ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING: _____________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Kentland Volunteer Fire Co. _____________________________________________________________________ 10. MAILING ADDRESS: _________________________________________________ 7701 Landover Rd., Landover, MD 20785 _____________________________________________________________________
301-773-6032 267-566-2372 11. WORK PHONE #_____________________HOME PHONE #__________________ tmccloskey@kentland33.com FAX: _________________________ E:MAIL: _____________________________
12. IF ORGANIZATION IS NONPROFIT, LIST NONPROFIT CLASSIFICATION AND IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: ____________________________________ 501C-3 #33200014 _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 13. ON-SITE EVENT COORDINATOR: ______________________________________ 14. OCEAN CITY/LOCAL ADDRESS OF COORDINATOR: ____________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Castle in the Sand Hotel, 3701 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD 21842 _____________________________________________________________________ 15. COORDINATORS CONTACT NUMBERS: N/A 410-289-6846 HOME: ___________________________WORK: ________________________ FAX:_____________________________CELL: __________________________ 410-608-4666 E-MAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________ OTHER: __________________________________________________________
Patricia Smith
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16. FULLY DESCRIBE THE EVENT AND ALL PROPOSED ACTIVITIES: ________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Round robin double elimination volleyball tournament. Teams will play in specific time _____________________________________________________________________ slots. Spectators will view tourney play from patio and parking area. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
*if more space is needed, please attach additional pages to the back of this application
17. WHERE WILL EVENT HEADQUARTERS BE LOCATED? _________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Castle in the Sand front office ____________________________________________________________________ 18. VEHICULAR ACCESS TO THE BEACH IS CONTROLLED. DO YOU REQUIRE SUCH ACCESS? ______IF SO, WHERE? ________________________ No ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 19. FULLY DESCRIBE THE UNLOADING AND LOADING OF SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, ETC. IN SUPPORT OF YOUR EVENT. (Include location, process, etc.): _______________________________________________________________ Loading and unloading of supplies will occur before and after the event from the ____________________________________________________________________ parking area into the patio area. This operation will not interfere with normal day to day ____________________________________________________________________ ops of the hotel. ____________________________________________________________________ 20. WILL YOU SET UP A JUDGING AREA, P.A. SYSTEM, TENTS, SCAFFOLDING, ETC.? IF SO, PLEASE ILLUSTRATE ON REQUIRED DIAGRAM AND DESCRIBE HERE: _____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ N/A ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 21. DESCRIBE THE CROWD CONTROL PROCEDURES YOU INTEND TO EMPLOY: ___________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Special committee designed by Kentland VFD will handle crowd control of the event. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Page 3 of 9
22. DESCRIBE ANY SPECIAL PARKING/TRAFFIC NEEDS OR CONSIDERATIONS (Be aware that additional charges may be assessed.): ____________________________________________________________________ No special parking/traffic needs anticipated ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 23. HAVE ARRANGEMENTS BEEN MADE FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE? _____ IF SO, WHAT TYPE? _________________________________________________ Kentland VFD will provide onsite volunteer EMS personnel supplemented by OCVFD. ___________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 24. WHAT IS YOUR RAIN POLICY? _______________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Cancellation with no reschedule. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 25. WHAT PROVISIONS WILL BE MADE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSING OF SOLID WASTES, INCLUDING TRASH, GARBAGE AND RECYCLABLES? ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ As per normal operations of the hotel. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 26. WHAT PROVISIONS WILL BE MADE FOR PARTICIPANT COMFORT (TOILETS, HAND WASHING, ETC.)? ___________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Two (2) comfort stations will be provided the day of the event and placed on Castle in ____________________________________________________________________ the sand property ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 27. DESCRIBE CONCESSIONS/SALE ITEMS REQUESTED: ___________________ ____________________________________________________________________ All sales through the hotel. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 28. DESCRIBE ALL PRODUCT SAMPLING REQUESTED (SPECIFIC SIZES & QUANTITIES): ______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ none ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
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29. WILL REVENUE BE GENERATED FROM PARTICIPANT FEES, CONCESSIONS, SPONSORSHIPS OR ANY OTHER SOURCE? _____________ Yes IF SO, WHO WILL THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT? ___________________________ The Kentland Volunteer Fire Co. ____________________________________________________________________ 30. DESCRIBE EVENT PRIZES/AWARDS: __________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and last place. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
No 31. WILL YOU BE OFFERING A RAFFLE AT YOUR EVENT? _________________
Please forward a copy of the approved One Day Alcohol Permit, to the Private Events Coordinator.
No 32. WILL YOU BE ERECTING A TENT AT YOUR EVENT? _________________

Please forward a copy of the approved Tent Permit, to the Private Events Coordinator.
33. WILL YOU BE HAVING AIR SUPPORT/AIR-INFLATED STRUCTURES AT No YOUR EVENT? _________________
Please forward a copy of the approved Air Support/Air-Inflated Structures Permit, to the Private Events Coordinator.
No 34. WILL YOU BE HAVING A BONFIRE AT YOUR EVENT? _________________

Please forward a copy of the approved Bonfire Permit, to the Private Events Coordinator.
No 35. WILL YOU BE HAVING FIREWORKS AT YOUR EVENT? _________________

Please forward a copy of the approved Fireworks Permit, to the Private Events Coordinator.
36. DO YOU EXPECT TO SERVE/SELL/DISTRIBUTE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT YOUR EVENT? Yes ___________IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE INTENT (include beverage type, quantities, drink sizes, location, etc.):__________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ All sales through hotel bar. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
Please forward a copy of the approved One Day Alcohol Permit, if required, to the Private Events Coordinator.
100 37. EXPECTED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: ______________________________ 100 38. EXPECTED NUMBER OF SPECTATORS: ________________________________
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39. IF YOUR EVENT TAKES PLACE ON THE BEACH, YOU MUST NOTIFY THE APPROPRIATE BEACH FRANCHISE OWNER OF THE INTENDED EVENT. HAVE YOU DONE SO? _____________WHO DID YOU CONTACT? _________ Yes Patricia Smith, Asst. Gen. Mgr., Castle in the Sand Hotel ____________________________________________________________________ 40. WHAT ASSISTANCE AND SUPPLIES WILL YOU BE REQUESTING FROM TOWN PERSONNEL (Be aware that additional charges may be assessed and applicants must take full responsibility for the protection and security of borrowed/ rented city property): __________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ No supplies shall be borrowed/used. ____________________________________________________________________ Closure of parking area at the end of 37th Street adjacent to the patio area. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 41. A STATE HIGHWAY PERMIT MUST BE OBTAINED FOR USE OF ANY STATE PROPERTY (ROADS, HIGHWAYS, ETC.) HAVE YOU ALREADY N/A OBTAINED THIS PERMIT? ___________IF SO, PLEASE ATTACHED A COPY TO THE BACK OF THIS APPLICATION.
If you have not yet obtained this permit, please forward a copy of the approved Highway Permit, to the Private Events Coordinator once you receive it.
42. For parade organizers only: EXPECTED NUMBER OF OVERSIZED VEHICLES (LARGER THAN 12 FT TALL, 8 FT WIDE AND/OR 20 FT. LONG) TRAVELING THE PARADE ROUTE: _______________DESCRIBE: __________ N/A ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 43. LIST LOCATIONS AND DATES FOR PRIOR EVENTS HELD THE PAST FIVE (5) YEARS: __________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ MSFA Convention Week (Tuesday) 2008-2012 ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 44. LIST ALL SPONSORS ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR EVENT: ________________ ____________________________________________________________________ None ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Page 6 of 9
45. LIST ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND/OR REQUESTS NO COVERED IN THIS APPLICATION: _________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Close the eastern end of 37th Street from the south parking lot entrance to the beach access ____________________________________________________________________ to accommodate spectators and comfort stations. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ . ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 46. PLEASE ATTACH A DETAILED DIAGRAM OF EVENT LAYOUT. MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE LOCATION OF HEADQUARTERS, PA SYSTEM, STAGE, CONCESSIONS, COURTS, BANDS, ETC. XX IS DIAGRAM INCLUDED WITH APPLICATION? YES________NO_______
An event layout MUST be included for an event to be considered.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENT: For the protection of the public and the Mayor and City Council, the applicant must obtain, at the applicants own expense, occurrence form comprehensive general liability insurance coverage, which insurance coverage shall include coverage for personal injury which said insurance coverall shall be at least in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) single limit. Said insurance coverage shall name the Mayor and City Council as additional insureds, with the address on the certificate listed as 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. A copy of the Insurance Policy Addendum, showing the addition of the Mayor and City Council as additional insured, is also to be provided. The certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage and the addendum shall be furnished to the Special Events Coordinator, Private Events on behalf of the Mayor and City Council by the applicant and be approved by the Towns Risk Manager before applicant engages in the activity. INSURANCE CERTIFICATE AND ADDENDUM: ____________INCLUDED WITH APPLICATION X TO BE OBTAINED AND FORWARDED NO LATER THAN THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT Page 7 of 9
COCA-COLA EXCLUSIVE PRODUCT AGREEMENT DISCLOSURE: The applicant must comply with all provisions of the Towns agreement with Coca-Cola Refreshments as it pertains to the distribution or sales of beverages by the applicant on Town property. The applicant agrees to sell, dispense or serve only Coca-Cola beverages on Town premises for the duration of the permitted use. The applicant is expressly prohibited from using the beverages of other suppliers, said beverages to include soft drinks, juices, sport drinks, specified energy drinks and bottled waters. The permitted beverages include Coca-Cola, Diet Coca-Cola, Sprite, Pibb Xtra, Mello Yello, Nestea, Arizona Tea, Barqs Root Beer, Fanta, Minute Maid, PowerAde, Fuze Juice, Monster, Tum E Yummies, Dasani and other products that Coca-Cola may provide in accordance with its agreement with the Town of Ocean City. I have read this disclosure and agree that I will comply with its provisions APPLICANTS SIGNATURE____________________________DATE______________ LOCAL ORDINANCE DISCLOSURE AND COMPLIANCE The applicant agrees to comply with the provisions of all applicable ordinances of the Town of Ocean City. Specifically all permitted uses on or within 75 feet of the Boardwalk are required to comply with the provisions of chapter 62 of the Code which expressly prohibits the public sale, rental or exchange for a donation of any goods, wares, merchandise, foodstuffs, refreshments or other commodities or services. I have read this disclosure and will comply with all provisions of the local ordinances including Chapter 62 of the Town Code.
Signature on File 5/13/2013 APPLICANTS SIGNATURE___________________________DATE_______________ Signature on File 5/13/2013
HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE: Permitted (organization/applicant) shall assume all risks incident to or in connection with the permitted activity and shall be solely responsible for damage or injury, of whatever kind or nature, to person or property, directly or indirectly arising out of or in connection with the permitted activity or the conduct of Permitteds operation. Permitted hereby expressly agrees to defend and save the Town of Ocean City, its officers, agents, employees and representatives harmless from any penalties for violation of any law, ordinance, or regulation affecting its activity and from any and all claims, suits, losses, damages, or injuries directly or indirectly arising out of or in connection with the permitted activity or conduct of its operation or resulting from the negligence or intentional acts or omissions of Permitted or its officers, agent and employees.
5/13/2013 Signature on File APPLICANTS SIGNATURE___________________________DATE_______________
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MANDATED CHANGES/CANCELLATION Applicant understands that any event or event date can be changed or canceled at the direction of the Mayor and City Council if the approved event interferes with Public Works project(s) or any other necessary governmental function. Such action may be directed at any time.
Signature on File 5/13/2013 APPLICANTS SIGNATURE___________________________DATE_______________
PRIVATE EVENT APPLICATION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT The applicant for a private event permit agrees to follow guidelines provided and submit a complete application including all required submission of materials. The applicant agrees to take full responsibility for all city-owned property, whether borrowed, leased or rented, and understands that necessary replacement and/or repair fees may be assessed should such property be in an unacceptable condition. The applicant agrees to abide by all provisions of the permit granted by the Town and agrees to pay all fees and costs assigned to the permit. The applicant further agrees to comply with all conditions of the use permit, which may be required by the Mayor and City Council of the Town. I have read and will copy with all special event application requirements.
5/13/2013 Signature on File APPLICANTS SIGNATURE___________________________DATE_______________
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REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 5. CONSENT AGENDA F. Private Event Approval Request for MOOD Bay-to-Beach Charity Drive September 7, 2013
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Agenda Item # Council Meeting 5F June 3, 2013
The Honorable Mayor, Council President and Members of Council David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City Manager Lisa Mitchell, Private Events Coordinator MOOD Annual Bay-to-the-Beach Charity Drive May 28, 2013 Request approval of the MOOD Annual Bay-to-the-beach Charity Drive to take place on Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 56pm. Beginning at 27th Street, approximately 75 Mazda Miata vehicles will parade down the Boardwalk. While the applicant has requested the parade exit at the Inlet Lot, City Staff requests the parade exit the Boardwalk at North Division Street. The applicant will comply with this caveat. Potential economic impact from lodging, food and beverage, recreation and other incidental expenditures. Approve the event with staff caveat. Approve the event as applicant requested. Do not approve the event. Lisa Mitchell, Private Event Coordinator All appropriate departmental staff has reviewed, and the event has been coordinated with the OCPD. 1) September 2013 Calendar 2) Application 3) Cover Sheet
ISSUE(S):
SUMMARY:
September
Sun 1 PE OC Beachlights Mon 2 Tue 3 Wed 4 Thu 5 Fri 6 Sat 7 PE MOOD Miata Parade- TENTATIVE
8 PE OC Cruzers
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11 911Parade of Brothers
12 Bike Fest
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22 Sunfest PS Sunfest Kite Fest PE OC Cruzers 29
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Name of Event: MOOD Bay to Beach Charity Drive Date of Event: Saturday, September 7, 2013 Application Fee Paid: Yes/$25.00 Date Application Received: March 18, 2013 Date Routed: March 18, 2013 Date Returned from All Departments: March 21, 2013 Total Cost to Town: No foreseeable costs New Event: No
Things to Note: This event would be a parade of Mazda Miatas on the Boardwalk. The event participants would assemble at 27th Street and proceed along the Boardwalk, exiting at the Inlet Parking Lot. The event participants would then proceed out of town together. The event would line-up beginning at 4:30 pm. The event would take place from 5-6 pm. The event coordinator requests the Inlet Parking Fee be waived for participating vehicles. All the cars would vacate the lot by 6 pm. The event expects to have no more than 75 cars participate. The event coordinators request a police escort on the Boardwalk. Comments from Department Representatives: OCPD Suggest the parade end and exit the Boardwalk at North Division Street due to the amount of people likely to be on the Boardwalk at that time of day/year. OCPD will provide an officer with a marked patrol vehicle to line up behind the cars as they stage on Baltimore Avenue near 27th Street. OCPD will have a second marked patrol vehicle lead the vehicles south on the Boardwalk. OCPD may need an additional officer on 27th Street. PUBLIC WORKS While this event has been taking place for the past few years without incident, this year set-up for Bike Week and Sunfest will be in process at the Inlet Parking Lot. Recommend that the parade exit at North Division Street to eliminate any confusion or congestion. RISK MANAGEMENT, OCBP, FIRE MARSHAL, EMERGENCY SERVICES, OCCC, TOURISM, TRANSPORTATION, and REC & PARKS No comments, concerns or costs.
Date on Council Agenda: June 3, 2013 Beach Franchisee Notified: N/A Date Insurance Certificate Received: N/A Event Approved or Denied: Date Fees Received: Date Permit Issued: Other: Amount:
PRIVATE EVENT APPLICATION

NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE:
RETURN APPLICATION TO: Town of Ocean City, Maryland
$100.00 For Profit Applicants, $25.00 Non-Profit Applicants

Private Events Coordinator Town of Ocean City Recreation and Parks 200 125th Street Ocean City, MD 21842 LMitchell@oceancitymd.gov
This is an application for use and is not a permit of use. No guarantee of availability or use is made or implied by the acceptance of the application and fee. This application is to be completed and forwarded to the Ocean City Special Events Department at least 90 days prior to the requested event. If an application is submitted less than 90-days prior to the proposed start date, a late submission fee of $100.00 will be assessed for both Non-Profit organizations and For-Profit promoters. A new application must be submitted annually for recurring events. Any misrepresentation in this application or deviation from the final agreed upon route and/or method of operation described herein may result in the immediate revocation of the permit. Applicants attention is directed to the accompanying information packet, entitled Private Event Application Guidelines. All questions on the application must be fully answered. Same as last year or similar comments are not acceptable responses. If a question does not apply, please write N/A in that space. The application will be returned if the information is incomplete. Please type or print the information clearly. You may attach additional sheets as necessary.
A non-refundable application fee must accompany this document. $100.00 For-Profit Promoters and $25 Non-Profit Organizations
The minimum fee for City property usage is $150 per day for For-Profit promoters and $25.00 per day for Non-Profit organizations. For beach use this fee is applied per ocean block, per day. Races/runs/walks on the beach do not require a per block charge. Set-up and breakdown days are also subject to this fee assessment.
MOOD Annual Bay to the Beach Charity Drive 1. TITLE OF EVENT: ________________________________________________
2. IS THIS A NEW EVENT? ____No_____________________________________
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3. DATE(S) OF EVENT. IF THIS IS A REQUEST FOR A 3-YEAR APPROVAL OR 3-YEAR APPROVAL CONTINUANCE PLEASE PROVIDE THE EVENT DATES FOR THE NEXT 3-YEARS: __September 7, 2013___________
5-6 pm 4. STARTING & ENDING TIMES OF EVENT: _______________________________
5. PROJECTED SET-UP DATE (S) & TIMES: __5 pm___________________ 6. PROJECTED CLEAN-UP DATE (S) & TIMES:_N/A_________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 7. LOCATION (Describe area in which event shall be contained; be specific as to how much area will be used, etc.): _____________________________________________
One access lane along the Boardwalk north to south, beginning at 27th St. and ending at the Inlet _____________________________________________________________________ Parking Lot to be used for a parade of Miata owners on Delmarva Miatas and other participating cars.
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8. APPLICANTS NAME: _Jessica Finan__________________________ 9. ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING: _____________________________________

Home of the Brave, Milfod, DE _____________________________________________________________________
10. MAILING ADDRESS: __6632 Sharps Rd., Milford, DE 19963__________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 11. WORK PHONE: _302-424-1681_______ HOME PHONE: ____________________ FAX: ____________ EMAIL: ______________ 12. IF ORGANIZATION IS NONPROFIT, YOU MUST SUBMIT A LETTER OF PROOF OF NON-PROFIT STATUS. DOCUMENTATION? HAVE YOU SUBMITTED SUCH _Yes_____________________________ IF NOT, WHY?
_________501C.3 51-0338521___________________________________________ 13. ON-SITE EVENT COORDINATOR, IF DIFFERENT THAN APPLICANT: __ 14. Fred Ludwig______________________________________________________ 15. LOCAL ADDRESS OF COORDINATOR, IF DIFFERENT THAN QUESTION 10: _814 West ivy Dr., Seaford, DE 19973____________________________________ 16. COORDINATORS CONTACT INFORMATION IF DIFFERENT THAN QUESTION 11: HOME:302-628-8763 ____________________WORK: _________________ FAX: _________________ CELL: _410-726-5547_________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS: _fludwig@delmarvamood.com_________________________ OTHER: _____________________________________________________________
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17. FULLY DESCRIBE THE EVENT AND ALL PROPOSED ACTIVITIES: _____
The drive will begin in Pocomoke MD,. And proceed along a pre-designated route _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________ at 4:30 pm to assemble at 27th St for entry to the Boardwalk at 5 pm and exit the Inlet
parking lot no later than 6 pm. _____________________________________________________________________
*If more space is needed, please attach additional pages to the back of this application
through Virginia and Maryland with scenic stops along the way to reach Ocean City, MD
18. WHERE WILL THE EVENT HEADQUARTERS BE LOCATED? ______________

27 St, OC prior to entering the Boardwalk _____________________________________________________________________
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19. VEHICULAR ACCESS TO THE BEACH IS CONTROLLED. DO YOU REQUIRE SUCH ACCESS? __________________ IF SO, WHERE? ____________________ _________________________________ 20. FULLY DESCRIBE THE UNLOADING AND LOADING OF SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, ETC. IN SUPPORT OF YOUR EVENT (Include location, process, etc.): __N/A__________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 21. WILL YOU SET UP A JUDGING AREA, P.A. SYSTEM, TENTS, SCAFFOLDING, ETC.? IF SO, PLEASE ILLUSTRATE ON REQUIRED
No
DIAGRAM AND DESCRIBE HERE: _____________________________________ ____N/A_____________________________________________________________ 22. DESCRIBE THE CROWD CONTROL PROCEDURES YOU INTEND TO EMPLOY: ___________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 23. DESCRIBE ANY SPECIAL PARKING/TRAFFIC NEEDS OR CONSIDERATIONS (Be aware that additional charges may be assessed.): ____ __Access to one driving lane on the Boardwalk. Request the parking fees at the Inlet Lot be waived for participating vehicles. _____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________
N/A
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24. HAVE ARRANGEMENTS BEEN MADE FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE? __________ IF SO, WHAT TYPE? __________________________________ ___N/A____________________________________________________________ 25. WHAT IS YOUR RAIN POLICY? ____________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 26. WHAT PROVISIONS WILL BE MADE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSING OF SOLID WASTES, INCLUDING GARBAGE AND RECYCLABLES?
N/A _____________________________________________________________________ In case of heavy rain, event will be cancelled.
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 27. WHAT PROVISIONS WILL BE MADE FOR PARTICIPANT COMFORT (TOILETS, HAND WASHING, ETC.)? ________________________________ __N/A_______________________________________________________________ 28. DESCRIBE CONCESSIONS/SALE ITEMS REQUESTED: _______________ _____________________________________________________________________ ___N/A______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 29. DESCRIBE ALL PRODUCT SAMPLING REQUESTED (SPECIFIC SIZES & QUANTITIES): _______________________________________________________ ___N/A______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 30. WILL REVENUE BE GENERATED FROM PARTICIPANT FEES, CONCESSIONS, SPONSORSHIPS OR ANY OTHER SOURCE? ___Yes_______ IF SO, WHO WILL THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT? ___________________________ _All donations will go to Home of the Brave, Milford, DE__________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 31. DESCRIBE EVENT PRIZES/AWARDS: __________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 32. WILL YOU BE OFFERING A RAFFLE AT YOUR EVENT? _No______________
Please forward a copy of the approved One Day Raffle Permit to the Private Events Coordinator.
None
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No 33. WILL YOU BE ERECTING A TENT AT YOUR EVENT? _________________

Please forward a copy of the approved Tent Permit from the Office of the Fire Marshal to the Private Events Coordinator.
34. WILL YOU BE HAVING AIR-INFLATED STRUCTURES AT YOUR EVENT? ___No

Please forward a copy of the approved Air Support/Air-Inflated Structures Permit to the Private Events Coordinator.
No 35. WILL YOU BE HAVING A BONFIRE AT YOUR EVENT? _________________

Please forward a copy of the approved Bonfire Permit to the Private Events Coordinator.
36. WILL YOU BE HAVING FIREWORKS AT YOUR EVENT? _________________

Please forward a copy of the approved State of Maryland Fire Marshal Fireworks Permit to the Private Events Coordinator.
37. DO YOU EXPECT TO SERVE/SELL/DISTRIBUTE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT YOUR EVENT? ________ IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE INTENT (include beverage type, quantities, drink sizes, location, etc.): __________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
Please forward a copy of the approved One Day Alcohol Permit to the Private Events Coordinator.
No
38. EXPECTED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: ____less than 75 cars____________ 39. EXPECTED NUMBER OF SPECTATORS: N/A_______ 40. IF YOUR EVENT TAKES PLACE ON THE BEACH, YOU MUST NOTIFY THE APROPRIATE BEACH FRANCHISE OWNER OF THE INTENDED EVENT. HAVE YOU DONE SO? _____________WHO DID YOU CONTACT? N/A _____________________________________________________________________ 41. WHAT ASSISTANCE AND SUPPLIES WILL YOU BE REQUESTING FROM THE TOWN OF OCEAN CITY (A refundable damage/repair bond of $100.00 is required for each major end-item borrowed from the Town of Ocean City): Police escort along the Boardwalk 42. A STATE HIGHWAY PERMIT MUST BE OBTAINED FOR USE OF ANY STATE PROPERTY (ROADS, HIGHWAYS, ETC.) HAVE YOU ALREADY OBTAINED TIS PERMIT? __N/A_________IF SO, PLEASE ATTACHED A
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COPY TO THE BACK OF THIS APPLICATION.

MDOT Highway Permit to the Private Events Coordinator.
Please forward a copy of the approved
43. For parade organizers only: EXPECTED NUMBER OF OVERSIZED VEHICLES (LARGER THAN 12 FT TALL, 8 FT WIDE AND/OR 20 FT. LONG) TRAVELING
N/A THE PARADE ROUTE: ______________ DESCRIBE: ______________________
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 44. LIST LOCATIONS AND DATES FOR PRIOR EVENTS HELD THE PAST FIVE (5) YEARS: __________________________________________________________ _4/4/09 Delaware Lighthouse Drive to benefit Coastal Hospice, 10/3/09 Bay to the Beach Drive to benefit Home of the Brave, 9/11/10 Bay to the Beach Drive to benefit Home of the Brave, 9/10/11 Bay to the Beach Drive to benefit Home of the Brave 45. LIST ALL SPONSORS ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR EVENT (Please read and comply with the Town of Ocean Citys sponsorship policy. The application will not be approved without sponsors. If no sponsors, please state No Sponsors in area provided below.): _____________Preston Mazda, Preston MD and Miata Owners on Delmarva 46. LIST ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND/OR REQUESTS NO COVERED IN THIS
. APPLICATION: ______________________________________________________
____Allparticipating vehicles will be required to present a valid insurance identification card with the minimum liability coverage as required by the state issuing their license._____________________________________________ 47. PLEASE ATTACH A DETAILED DIAGRAM OF THE EVENT LAYOUT. MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE LOCATION OF HEADQUARTERS, PA SYSTEM, STAGE, CONCESSIONS, COURTS, BANDS, ETC. IS DIAGRAM INCLUDED WITH APPLICATION? YES_____NO___XX____
An event diagram MUST be included for an event to be considered.
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INSURANCE REQUIREMENT: For the protection of the public and the Mayor and City Council, the applicant shall obtain, at the applicants own expense, general liability insurance coverage, which shall include coverage for personal injury in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) single limit. Said insurance coverage shall name the Mayor and City Council as additional insured, with the address on the certificate listed as 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. A copy of the Insurance Policy Addendum, showing the addition of the Mayor and City Council as additional insured, is also to be provided. The certificate of insurance and the addendum shall be furnished to the Private Events Coordinator, no later than 30-days before the private event. INSURANCE CERTIFICATE AND ADDENDUM: ____________INCLUDED WITH APPLICATION ___XX_______TO BE OBTAINED AND FORWARDED NO LATER THAN THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT COCA-COLA EXCLUSIVE PRODUCT AGREEMENT DISCLOSURE: The applicant must comply with all provisions of the Towns agreement with Coca-Cola Refreshments as it pertains to the distribution or sales of beverages by the applicant on Town property. The applicant agrees to sell, dispense or serve only Coca-Cola beverages on Town premises for the duration of the permitted use. The applicant is expressly prohibited from using the beverages of other suppliers, said beverages to include soft drinks, juices, sport drinks, specified energy drinks and bottled waters. The permitted beverages include Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Pibb Xtra, Mello Yello, Fresca, Nestea, Arizona Tea, Honest Tea, Barqs Root Beer, Fanta, Minute Maid, Seagrams Ginger Ale, PowerAde, V-8 Juice, Fuze Juice, Monster, Tum E Yummies, Dasani and other products that Coca-Cola may provide in accordance with its agreement with the Town of Ocean City. I have read this disclosure and agree that I will comply with its provisions. APPLICANTS SIGNATURE____________________________DATE______________ MANDATED CHANGES/CANCELLATION Applicant understands that any event or event date can be changed or canceled at the direction of the Mayor and City Council if the approved event interferes with Public Works project(s) or any other necessary governmental function. Such action may be directed at any time.
3/11/13 Signatures on File APPLICANTS SIGNATURE___________________________DATE_______________ 3/13/13 Signatures on File 3/11/13 3/13/13
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LOCAL ORDINANCE DISCLOSURE AND COMPLIANCE The applicant agrees to comply with the provisions of all applicable ordinances of the Town of Ocean City. Specifically all permitted uses on or within 75 feet of the Boardwalk are required to comply with the provisions of chapter 62 of the Code which expressly prohibits the public sale, rental or exchange for a donation of any goods, wares, merchandise, foodstuffs, refreshments or other commodities or services. I have read this disclosure and will comply with all provisions of the local ordinances including Chapter 62 of the Town Code.
Signatures on File 3/11/13 APPLICANTS SIGNATURE___________________________DATE_______________ 3/13/13
HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE: Permitee (organization/applicant) shall assume all risks incident to or in connection with the permitee activity and shall be solely responsible for damage or injury, of whatever kind or nature, to person or property, directly or indirectly arising out of or in connection with the permitee activity or the conduct of Permitees operation. Permitee hereby expressly agrees to defend and save the Town of Ocean City, its officers, agents, employees and representatives harmless from any penalties for violation of any law, ordinance, or regulation affecting its activity and from any and all claims, suits, losses, damages, or injuries directly or indirectly arising out of or in connection with the permitee activity or conduct of its operation or resulting from the negligence or intentional acts or omissions of Permitee or its officers, agent and employees.
3/11/13 Signatures on File APPLICANTS SIGNATURE___________________________DATE_______________ 3/13/13
PRIVATE EVENT APPLICATION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT The applicant for the private event described in this application agrees to follow guidelines provided and submit a complete application including all required submission of materials. The applicant agrees to take full responsibility for all city-owned property, whether borrowed, leased or rented, and understands that necessary replacement and/or repair fees may be assessed should such property be in an unacceptable condition. The applicant agrees to abide by all provisions of the private event permit granted by the Town and agrees to pay all fees and costs assigned to the permit. The applicant further agrees to comply with all conditions of the use permit, which may be required by the Mayor and City Council of the Town. I have read and will copy with all special event application requirements.
Signatures on File 3/11/13 APPLICANTS SIGNATURE___________________________DATE_______________ 3/13/13
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REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 5. CONSENT AGENDA G. 3-Year Event Approval Request for MD State Firemens Association Annual Parade and Pipe and Drum March June 23 & 24, 2013
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Agenda Item # Council Meeting 5G June 3, 2013
The Honorable Mayor, Council President and Members of Council David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City Manager Lisa Mitchell, Private Events Coordinator Firemens Parade and Pipe & Drum May 29, 2013 Request approval of the Firemens Parade and Pipe and Drum March for June 23 and 24, 2015. This event was granted a 3-year event approval last year and Roger Steger for the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company/Maryland State Firemens Assoc. requests continuation of this provision to include June 23 and 24, 2015. The Firemens Parade takes place on Baltimore Avenue from 15th to 32nd Street on Wednesday beginning at 7:00 am. This new route was first implemented in 2012 and received a positive reviews from City Staff, as well as event coordinators, participants, and spectators. The Pipe and Drum March takes place on the Boardwalk from North Division Street to Wicomico Street on Tuesday evening beginning at 8:00 pm.
ISSUE(S): SUMMARY:
Potential positive economic impact from lodging, food and beverage, recreation and other incidental expenditures. Approve the 3-year event approval continuation. Do not approve the 3-year event approval continuation. Lisa Mitchell, Private Events Coordinator All appropriate departmental staff has reviewed, and the event has been coordinated with 1) June 2015 Calendar 2) Cover Sheet
June
Sun Mon 1 Tue 2 Wed 3 Thu 4 Fri 5 PE Longboard Challenge Sat 6 PE Longboard Challenge
7 PE Longboard Challenge
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Name of Event: Firemens Parade and Pipe and Drum March Date of Event: June 23 and 24, 2015 Date Application Received: February 4, 2013 Date Routed: February 4, 2013 Date Returned from All Departments: March 18, 2013 Total Cost to Town: $18,316.91 New Event: No
Things to Note: Roger Steger for the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company/Maryland State Firemens Association has previously been granted a 3-year event approval for the Firemens Parade and Pipe and Drum March. Roger Steger for the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company/Maryland State Firemens Association would like to continue this provision, and requests Council approves this event for the date of June 23 & 24, 2015. All appropriate documents have been supplied. Comments from Department Representatives: OCPD Detail officers by Special Order to facilitate the event. The 2012 event was a significant change from past Firemens parade events. The new traffic pattern put in place in 2012 significantly reduced the costs to the Town of Ocean City. The event, with the new traffic pattern, was reportedly a success and we look forward to continued success with the new traffic pattern. Total cost for this years event is expected to be $4,472,91, which is a DECREASE of over $6,000, compared to the old parade route. RISK MANAGEMENT Insurance Certificate need to be obtained prior to the event. FIRE MARSHAL On-duty personnel will be assigned to the event. PUBLIC WORKS Provide needed items and services for this annual parade and convention. Last year was the first year holding the parade on the new Baltimore Avenue route, which made the event more manageable, less costly for our support services, and deemed to be a successful change by most participants. Total costs for the division of last years parade was $13,844 and this years costs should be similar. With the new parade route in place, we have REDUCED our support costs by $5,783. TRANSPORTATION Northbound bus patrols south of 15th St. and Baltimore Ave. may need to board and alight adjacent to existing bus stops as vehicle parade staging is anticipated in the eastern lane of Baltimore Ave. TOURISM, EMERGENCY SERVICES, OCBP, OCCC, and REC & PARKS No comments, concerns or costs.
Date on Council Agenda: June 3, 2013 Date Insurance Certificate Received: Event Approved or Denied: Date Fees Received: Date Permit Issued: Other: Amount: Beach Franchisee Notified: ___________________
REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 6. MISCELLEANEOUS REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Dew Tour Request for Approval to Distribute Sample Hot Dogs
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Agenda Item # Council Meeting 6A June 3, 2013
The Honorable Mayor, Council President and Members of Council David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City Manager Lisa Mitchell, Private Events Coordinator Dew Tour Additional Request May 29, 2013 Guy Finelli for Alli Sports requests permission to provide hot dog samples during the Dew Tour within the events footprint. Alli Sports would like to provide 2 ounce 7-11 brand hot dog samples prepared on an electric roller-grill and held at temperature in a warming drawer until served in baking cups to the general public within the Dew Tours footprint. They will provide 1,000 samples per day, which equates to 254 full hotdogs. (Each sample is approximately of the size of a regular hot dog.) According to City guidelines, sampling is permitted on a case-bycase basis. Guidelines stipulate that the location of the sampling, as also the sizes and quantities must be pre-approved. Sampling must be of a nationally recognized product available for sale at retail establishments. No prepared food samples will be permitted on the beach or along the Boardwalk. This request is asking for no support or equipment from City Staff.
ISSUE(S): SUMMARY:
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Dew Tour itself will provide positive economic impact from lodging, food and beverage, recreation and other incidental expenditures. Refer to Mayor and Council Refer to Mayor and Council Lisa Mitchell, Private Events Coordinator All appropriate departmental staf has reviewed this request. Dew Tour Addendum
RECOMMENDATION: ALTERNATIVES: RESPONSIBLE STAFF: COORDINATED WITH: ATTACHMENT(S):
PRIVATE EVENT APPLICATION GUIDELINES

The Town of Ocean City has instituted certain restrictions and regulations for use of city property, many of which are explained below. Please read this information sheet and use it as a guide for completing your permit application. Please direct questions to the Private Events Coordinator at (410) 250-0125. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Review the Private Event Application Guidelines carefully. Understanding of and compliance with each guideline will assist in the smooth advancement of each application. Fully complete the attached application form, and return it with the processing fee (For-Profit promoters pay $100.00. Non-Profit organizations pay $25.00.) to: Private Events Coordinator, Town of Ocean City, Recreation & Parks, 200 125th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Applications received in non-compliance will be returned. A separate application should be filed for each event scheduled at a different location (e.g. event series at separate locations may not be identified on one (1) application). Events that will be held on separate dates/weekends, but are the same event, at the same location, and at the same time may be filed on one application with all dates noted. One (1) copy of each application or just one electronically filed application should be submitted at least 90-days prior to the requested event, but no earlier than one (1) year before the requested date of the event. If an application is submitted less than 90-days prior to the proposed start date, a late submission fee of $100.00 will be assessed for both Non-Profit organizations and For-Profit promoters. A new application must be submitted annually for recurring events. Applications are reviewed by all City Departments that are potentially impacted by the requested event. Applicants or their representative(s) are REQUIRED to appear before the Mayor and Council at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Council, date to be determined, to present the event request. Approval will be granted, denied, or modified by the Mayor and City Council. Planning/coordination meetings may be required with appropriate City Staff. Applicants who are requesting the use of City Park property should contact the Recreation and Parks Department at (410) 250-0125 for reservation approval prior to submitting a private event application. DEADLINE TO REQUEST EVENTS: Application should be completed and received by the Private Events Coordinator no less than ninety (90) days prior to the event, and may not be submitted more than one (1) year in advance. ACCOUNTING OF THE EVENT: Each event organizer should be prepared to provide an accounting to the City of its profits or losses within ten (10) working days of the events completion. Any proceeds due to the Town should be payable to Town of Ocean City. BEACH ACCESS: Vehicle access to and from the beach must be clearly identified on your application. BEAUTY CONTESTS: Beauty contests will not be permitted on the beach. CHANGES IN APPLICATION: Any request for change from the submitted Private Event Application MUST be made in writing. Appropriate approvals must, again, be obtained. The fee for this service is $50.00 for ForProfit promoters and $25.00 for Non-Profit organizations. CITY SERVICES: Each applicant should plan on providing all the necessary cleanup, set-up, etc. without the assistance of City Services. If town services are requested, they must be clearly indicated within the Private Event Application for evaluation. Please note, if an application requests to borrow major end-items (mechanical equipment) from the Town of Ocean City, a $100.00 damage/repair bond must be obtained for each item.
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CONCESSIONS: No food or beverage concessions will be permitted on the beach or along the boardwalk, although such sales may be considered at other sites. Beverage sales at other sites must maintain compliance with the sponsorship restrictions noted below. ONLY event related merchandise sales may be permitted on the beach upon appropriate request and approval, subject to applicable laws. An additional fee of $75 will be assessed for ANY granted concession privilege, whether a For-Profit or Non-Profit applicant. SPONSORSHIPS: All sponsors must be identified on the application. The Town of Ocean City maintains an exclusive agreement with the Coca-Cola Refreshments that prohibits the promotion, sale and distribution of any competing beverages to include soft drinks, juices, sport drinks, specified energy drinks and bottled water on City property. Private Event Applicants requesting use of City Property must comply with this agreement. Ocean City will not allow advertising that is: Violence in any form False, misleading or deceiving statements Sexually explicit or obscene materials Tobacco or tobacco products Tattoos Casino gambling including games of chance and skill Alcohol Other potentially objectionable marketing or advertising which may be established from time to time by the Town BANNERS: The Town of Ocean City has limited banner display space at Town entrances. Applicants interested in banner advertisement must complete a Banner Application form, available through the Private Events Coordinator. Approved banners must be delivered to the Maintenance Division of Public Works, a minimum of fourteen (14) days prior to approved installation. Wind cuts or slices must be cut in solid banners. For-Profit promoters will be charged $50.00 per banner, up to two (2) locations, for a two (2) week period prior to their event. Non-Profit organizations will be charged $25.00 per banner, per location. Please refer to Banner Application for more details. DIAGRAM OF EVENT LAYOUT: A detailed diagram of the event layout/set-up and location of any and all facilities is required with your application. The application will be considered incomplete without the diagram. FEES: For-Profit promoters will be charged a public property usage fee of $150 per day. Non-Profit organizations will be charged $25.00 per day for public property use. For beach use, this fee is charged per ocean block, per day. Races/runs/walks on the beach do not require a per block charge. Set-up and breakdown days are subject to this fee assessment as well. Additional charges may be assessed depending upon the impact of City services requested. Assessed fees must be paid to the Town of Ocean City no less than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled event. INFLATABLES: Inflatable displays may be permitted, but must be pre-approved. A photograph of the intended display and the dimensions must be included before approval can be considered. No liquor or tobacco product displays will be allowed. INFLATABLES must be of a nationally recognized product available for sale at retail establishments. The Mayor and City Council reserve the right to reject any inflatable determined inappropriate. BEACH STAND OPERATOR NOTIFICATION: All events scheduled on the beach require that any Beach Stand Operator within the requested event venue be notified of the intended activity. A list of operators is available from the City Clerks office at (410) 289-8824. LIABILITY INSURANCE: At least fourteen (14) days prior to the event, the organization shall provide the Town a certificate evidencing the required $1,000,000 liability insurance with the Mayor and City Council as Additional Insureds. A copy of the Insurance Policy Addendum, showing the addition of the Mayor and City
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Council as additional insured, is also to be provided. Failure to produce these documents by the assessed deadline may result in revocation of all approvals. MUSIC AND PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS: Must operate in accordance with the Ocean City Code 30-367of 65 decibels. DOWNTOWN EVENTS (BEACH/BOARDWALK): Events that charge participant entry fees (tournaments, festivals, etc.) and/or desire to display sponsorship banners or other promotional information, must maintain a seventy-five (75) foot buffer from the edge of the train lane to the start of the events set up. All events must comply with the provisions of Chapter 62 of the Ocean City Code. PARADES: An MDOT Highway Permit must be obtained at (410) 543-6715 for use of any state property, and a copy forwarded to the Towns Private Events Coordinator. FIREWORKS, TENTS, AIR SUPPORT/AIR INFLATED STRUCTURES & BONFIRES: Application to the City Fire Marshal at (410) 289-8780 is required, with appropriate approvals forwarded to the Private Events Coordinator. Failure to comply will result in revocation of all event approvals. TOILET FACILITIES: Identification of planned comfort provisions must be included in the application and event diagram. The Town owns a number of established public toilet stations in the downtown area that may assist in event planning. PRIZE STIPULATIONS: No alcoholic beverages may be awarded as a prize on City property. RESERVED PARKING: Reserved parking at any Municipal lot or metered area may require an additional fee based on meter usage. Fees are assessed for both For-Profit and Non-Profit applicants. WEST OCEAN CITY PARK AND RIDE: A permit is required if a trailer or an oversized vehicle is parked over night at the West Ocean City Park and Ride. Please specify this request on your application. SAMPLING: Sampling will be permitted on a case-by-case basis. Sizes and quantities of such must be preapproved, as do the locations for distribution. Samples must be of a nationally recognized product available for sale at retail establishments. No prepared food samples will be permitted on the beach nor along the boardwalk. Non-alcoholic beverage samples may be permitted provided the samples are in compliance with the Town of Ocean Citys exclusive beverage franchise agreement with Coca-Cola. TRASH: Applicant is required to clean the area of trash and transport it to the appropriate receptacle. On the beach, all trash must be placed in the appropriate street-end dumpsters. Failure to practice appropriate cleanup procedures may result in the denial of future event requests and/or appropriate billings. RAFFLES: Only non-profit groups may offer any form of raffle in conjunction with an event in Ocean City. These groups must apply through the Worcester County Department of Development Review and Permitting, and must submit a processing fee at the time of application. Applications are available at the Isle of Wight County Office Building on Route 90, or at the Court House in Snow Hill. A copy of the raffle permit must be forwarded to the Private Events Coordinator at least seven (7) days prior to the event. All raffles must be drawn and announced prior to the conclusion of the event. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SERVICE: Groups are discouraged from the service of alcoholic beverages at their Ocean City event. However, those that desire such approval must state this clearly on their application. Permission to serve alcoholic beverages shall be granted exclusively by Mayor and City Council. It should be noted that without Council approval, open containers of alcoholic beverages on public property is illegal. Only non-profit groups may request to sell alcoholic beverages at an event, and must obtain a license from the
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Worcester County Board of License Commissioners. A One Day Alcohol Permit application with the Ocean City Mayors signature must be submitted to the County a minimum of fourteen (14) days prior to the event, along with a the permit fee. Applications are usually available in the Mayors office at City Hall. A copy of the approved permit must be forwarded to the Private Events Coordinator at least seven (7) days prior to the event. The original permit must be kept on site at the event and must be available to display if required. CHANGES TO APPLICATION OR PERMIT: Event applicants desiring to make changes to their submitted application or approved private event must complete the Request for an Addendum to a Private Event form (available upon request), and must submit the completed form, along with the appropriate fee, to the Private Events Coordinator. However, no changes will be accepted within 30-days prior to the event. DATE ONLY APPROVALS: Event applicants desiring date approvals more than one year in advance, must complete the Request for Private Event Date Hold form (available upon request), and must submit the completed form, along with the appropriate fee, to the Private Events Coordinator. Such requests will be considered up to two (2) years in advance. However, only events that have previously been held in Ocean City and approved by the Mayor and City Council are eligible for this process. Applicants with such approval must refile an official Private Events Application and For-Profit applicants must submit the application fee in full within the designated year period. THREE (3) YEAR APPROVALS: Event applicants who desire a 3-year approval must meet the criteria listed below. For Profit promoters will pay $100 per year for a total of $300 and Non Profit organizations will pay $25 per year for a total of $75. In following years, applicants seeking the third year approval must still meet Councils criteria, submit an application, and pay the appropriate application fee. However, the Private Event Coordinator will report the third-year date and that the fee has been paid so the promoter does not have to appear before Council. The criteria for a Private Event to be eligible for 3-Year Approval is as follows: The Private Event must have been occurring in the Town of Ocean City for five (5) or more consecutive years and have enjoyed a positive relationship with the Town All approved dates must comply with the normal application process or the dates will be forfeited. The Private Event Applicant understands and agrees that City events and projects take precedence over all other scheduled events and may supersede any scheduled event at any time. The Private Event Applicant understands and agrees that the Town of Ocean City reserves the right to change dates or locations in the event of a conflict with municipal sponsored events. MANDATED CHANGES/CANCELLATION: Any event or event date can be changed or canceled at the direction of the Mayor and City Council if the approved event interferes with Public Works project(s) or any other governmental function. Non-compliance with any of these written guidelines either prior to, or during an event, may result in revocation of all event approvals or immediate event cancellation. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO OCEAN CITY PRIVATE EVENTS COORDINATOR AT (410) 250-0125.
Approved by Mayor and City Council March 22, 2011 Updated October 15, 2012
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REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 6. MISCELLEANEOUS REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS B. DPL Annual Update presented by Jim Smith, Senior Public Affairs Manager, Delmarva Power
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Agenda Item # Council Meeting 6B June 3, 2013
TO: FROM: RE: DATE:
The Honorable Mayor, Council President and Members of Council David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City Manager Delmarva Power Update May 29, 2013 Delmarva Power Annual Update At the July 2, 2012, regular meeting, the Mayor and Council suggested that Delmarva Power return annually to review past initiatives and upcoming fall projects. Jim Smith, Senior Public Affairs Manager for Delmarva Power, will provide an update on reliability improvements, emergency preparedness, smart grid progress and EmPower Maryland.
ISSUE(S): SUMMARY:
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable PowerPoint presentation
Delmarva Power Update to the Town of Ocean City Mayor & Council
June 3, 2013
Jim Smith, Senior Public Affairs Manager
Tonights Presentation
Reliability improvement update
Ocean City transmission projects Ocean City distribution projects Customer satisfaction increasing Emergency preparedness Smart grid progress EmPower Maryland
Delmarva Power at a glance
Customers 500,000 (Electric) 130,000 (Natural Gas) Headquarters Bay Region - Salisbury, Md. New Castle Region - Newark, Del.
Investments aimed at meeting customer expectations and needs

Delmarva Power invests millions of dollars annually to repair, replace and add new equipment to improve reliability New transmission and distribution lines, substation equipment, circuit equipment and other electrical infrastructure Coordinates with regional power grid operator PJM to plan a transmission system that meets reliability criteria Develops annual 10-year load forecasts for distribution feeders and substations
Keeping the Lights On

Investing in the system
Delmarva Power transmission reliability improvement investments in Ocean City

Ocean City Static Var Compensator (SVC) project Need: Installation at expanded 138th Street Substation to maintain electric stability by eliminating voltage fluctuations during times of high demand or system disturbances Cost: $26 million Timeline: Began first quarter 2013 with projected completion by end of year Adherence to conditions set forth by council:
Twice annual EMF and sound readings in January and July Within 60 days of SVC being energized, an initial EMF and sound reading
Maridel to Ocean Bay rebuilding project Need: Rebuild of 69 kilovolt (kV) transmission system between the Maridel (41st Street) and Ocean Bay substations (85th Street) to meeting reliability criteria and meet electric load demands Cost: $3 million Timeline: Begins mid-October 2013 with projected completion in February 2014. All post project cleanup work will be finalized by mid-April 2014.
Ocean City distribution improvements

Underground cable replacement is integral part of Delmarva Powers annual reliability enhancement program Significant amount of underground cable has been replaced in Ocean City over the last five years and we will continue to target older cable experiencing failure Caine Woods Began last year and replaced most of the cable south of 139th Street Advanced to areas north of 139th Street during first half of 2013 and will continue into the future Montego Bay (2008 to 12) Enormous challenge, but is now paying reliability dividends For accessibility, reliability and safety purposes, infrastructure moved from rear/mid lots to the front Utilized common areas for some equipment Numerous other cable replacement projects throughout Ocean City
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Customer satisfaction is increasing

Overall customer satisfaction increased 12 points compared to 2011
91% of customers were satisfied with Delmarva Powers restoration performance for Hurricane Sandy
Emergency Preparedness
Strong relationship with offices of emergency management across the Delmarva Peninsula including the Town of Ocean City and Worcester County Hurricane preparedness event this week Member of and regular participant in local LEPCs Incident command model Process to address emergency events including employee second role activation Drills and exercises Internal and external, DETF, PJM Business continuity and contingency planning Mutual assistance Emergency Services Partnership Program: Partnering with key stakeholders and community partners Customer education
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Smart Grid Progress

A smarter grid will empower customers to use energy more efficiently and enable the utility to better serve its customers Delmarva Power received permission from the Maryland Public Service Commission in May 2012 to install smart meters. Installation began earlier this year and Ocean City is targeted for late summer and fall. Benefits include:
Automated, remote readings Customer access to hourly usage data Improved outage detection and response Same-day turn-on service Reduces estimated bills Reduces carbon emissions
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Delmarva Powers portfolio of energy efficiency programs is designed to support Governor Martin OMalleys 2008 EmPOWER Maryland initiative to reduce energy consumption in the state by 15 percent by 2015.
EmPOWER Maryland programs can help utility customers throughout all of Maryland save $250 million annually.
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REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 6. MISCELLEANEOUS REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS C. Request from Ida Lazarovich to Approve Inflatable Signage
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Agenda Item # Council Meeting TO: FROM: RE: DATE: The Honorable Mayor, Council President and Members of Council David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City Manager Inflatable Signage May 15, 2013 Consideration of inflatable signage Ido Lazarovich of Sharks Beachwear, 13201 Coastal Highway, is requesting Mayor and Council approval to use two (2) 18 inflatable Air Dancers for advertisement purposes. One Air Dancer will be placed on the south side of the building and the other on the north side during the following weeks: Friday, June 7 Friday, June 14; Monday, July 1 Monday, July 8; Monday, August 5 Monday, August 12; and Thursday, August 29 Thursday, September 5. Section 66-6 of the Town Code generally prohibits inflatable commercial signs; however, it does provide the Mayor and City Council with an option to approve such signs. Staff concerns: FISCAL IMPACT: Signs do not interfere with the ability of vehicle and pedestrian traffic to utilize state/municipal roadways and walkways; Signs do not pose any electrical hazards, such as proximity to any power source or power lines; Signs are secured for high winds; and The business has general liability insurance. 6C June 3, 2013
ISSUE(S): SUMMARY:
A one-time permit fee for both intervals based on $1.18 per sq. ft. for each inflatable $ 42.48 each or $ 84.96. Staff recommends the request be denied as it does not meet Code criteria that inflatable signage be used in conjunction with a convention, parade or other special event of a short term duration not to last more than one week. Refer to Mayor and Council Inspections are required to ensure compliance during each time period. Blaine Smith, Asst. Director of Planning and Community Development Kevin Brown, Chief Building Official Capt. Greg Guiton, Acting Chief of Police Eric Lagstrom, Risk Manager 1) Town Code 66-4, 66-6 and 66-10 2) Air Dancer specifications
RECOMMENDATION:
ALTERNATIVES: RESPONSIBLE STAFF: COORDINATED WITH:
ATTACHMENT(S):
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Sec. 66-4. - Construction standards.

All signs erected in Ocean City, Maryland, shall be constructed in such a manner that they shall be considered structurally sound by the building official, consistent with acceptable engineering practices.
(Code 1972, 85-4)
Sec. 66-6. - Unsafe and unlawful signs.

(a) If the building official shall find that any sign or other advertising structure regulated herein is unsafe or insecure or is a menace to the public or has been constructed or erected or is being maintained in violation of the provisions of this chapter, he shall give written notice to the permittee thereof. If the permittee fails to remove or alter the structure so as to comply with the standards herein set forth within ten days after such notice, such sign or other advertising structure may be removed or be made to comply by order of the building official at the expense of the permittee or owner of the property upon which it is located. The building official shall refuse to issue a permit to any permittee or owner who refuses to pay costs so assessed. The building official may cause any sign or advertising structure which is an immediate peril to persons or property to be removed summarily and without notice. Except as hereinafter provided, it shall be unlawful for any person to erect within Ocean City, Maryland any sign, as defined in this chapter, which is inflatable and commercial in nature. Notwithstanding subsection (c) hereof, upon request, the Mayor and City Council may issue a permit for such an inflatable sign; provided that same is used in conjunction with a convention, parade or other special event of a shortterm duration not to last more than one week; and further provided that such inflatable sign meets all other municipal Code requirements and does not constitute an obstruction or traffic hazard.
(b) (c) (d)
(Code 1972, 85-6; Ord. No. 1994-15, 6-6-1994)
Sec. 66-10. - Obstructions and traffic hazards.

(a) (b) No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window or fire escape.
No sign which obstructs free and clear vision of traffic between 3 and seven feet above the established street grade shall be erected in the area adjacent to the intersection of any private driveway with any public street or alley described in the following illustration: ADD FIGURE (1) A single support for sign structures is allowed within the clear visibility area, provided that the support pole or column does not exceed 12 square inches. (2) Two supports for sign structures are allowed within the clear visibility area, provided (3) (c) that each support pole or column does not exceed six square inches. Except as specified in subsections (b)(1) and (2) hereof, no part of the sign may be in the clear visibility area.
In addition, no sign shall be erected at any location where, by reason of its position, shape or color, it may interfere with or obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic
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signal, sign or device. No sign shall be allowed that would interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
(Code 1972, 85-10) Cross reference Traffic and vehicles, ch. 90. State law reference Display of signs resembling traffic signs, Ann. Code of Md., Transportation article, 21-205; duplication of vehicle laws prohibited, Ann. Code of Md., Transportation article, 25-101.1.
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REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 6. MISCELLEANEOUS REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS D. Request Approval to use Aggregate Material for Required Parking Surface presented by Chris Carbaugh and Hugh Cropper of Atlantic Group and Associates
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Agenda Item # Council Meeting TO: THRU: FROM: RE: DATE: The Honorable Mayor, Council President and Members of Council David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City Manager Gail P. Blazer, Environmental Engineering Parking Lot Material May 28, 2013 De Lazy Lizard requests a waiver to City parking lot standards to use aggregate for two parking lots, one required and one overflow. De Lazy Lizard is seeking approval to use aggregate material for a permanent required parking lot surface located at 207/209/211 First Street and for a non-required overflow parking area located on a portion of the old Croppers Concrete Property. Per Parking Lot Paving Standards adopted by the Council, use of stone or clamshell for a commercial lot requires the approval of the City Council. In 2010, the Mayor and Council granted a similar request to De Lazy Lizard for required parking for two lots off Bayview Lane. FISCAL IMPACT: RECOMMENDATION: None The original approval for the use of aggregate noted the previous use of gravel on the parking lot for BJs on the water and the close proximity of the lot to the Bay. The new required parking lot is not located on the water and was never a part of the previous development. Staff sees no reason why this lot could not be paved to city standards. The layout of the lot requires considerable turning movements by vehicles which will damage a stone lot and create dust. 1) 2) 3) At a minimum, staff recommends that the drive aisles for the required parking lot have a hard stabilized surface such as asphalt or pavers. Staff recommends approval of aggregate for the temporary overflow lot. Staff recommends that any approval for aggregate include the requirement to control dust. 6D June 3, 2013
ISSUE(S):
SUMMARY:
ALTERNATIVES:
1) Require the use of approved material for the entire required parking lot (spaces and drive aisles) 2) Require the use of approved material for the overflow lot. 3) Allow the use of aggregate surface for the entire required parking and overflow lot as requested by the applicant
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Gail Blazer, Environmental Engineer Terry McGean, City Engineer Blaine Smith, Assistant Planning Director 1) City Parking Lot Paving Standards 2) Proposed site plan 3) Previous approval item
ATTACHMENT(S):
Section 2.07 Aggregate Surface Parking areas only, requires approval by Mayor and City Council.
(a) Subgrade: In-situ material or fill material (approved by the Engineering Department) Sub-grade soil must have a minimum infiltration rate of one half inch (1/2) per hour as determined by a standard perc test with a plasticity index of zero. Fine graded and moderately compacted such that the permeability of the soil is not negatively impacted but soil is able to support the expected vehicular load surcharge. Should filter fabric be needed the following specifications are required:
Soil Retention Permeability Clogging Resistance Survivability Reqd Gradation .Relative Soil Density 18mm 5x 10-5 n > 30% Low Widely Grade Medium
(b) Surface: Minimum 4 thickness aggregate material, with 0% fines (no material passing a # 200 sieve). All material to be contained with perimeter edging consisting of either concrete curbing, treated landscape timbers, or masonry. Submit aggregate sample and sieve analysis to City Engineer for approval. Install material per MSHA Section 501.03.07 through 501.03.09. (c) Maintenance: The property owner is responsible for properly maintaining the stone surface and edge restraint. All stone must be contained within the parking area and immediately removed from the sidewalk, public street, or travel/back-up areas. The surface must be kept free of weeds and other vegetation. The surface grade shall be maintained as installed, ruts and potholes must be repaired immediately. Add stone as necessary to maintain grading and drainage. The surface shall be kept moist as necessary to prevent dust and debris from becoming airborne.
Secion 2.08
Pavement Overlays
(a) Existing impermeable pavements may be overlaid from time to time for maintenance purposes. Pavement overlays shall not increase the authorized impervious area of any parking lot.
i) Existing pavements constructed per above standard section 2.02, 2.03 or 2.04: Minimum of 1 thickness of MSHA Mix SF or SR or a minimum of 1-1/2 thickness of MSHA Mix SC. Construct overlays in accordance with MSHA 504 Existing impermeable pavements constructed with a minimum of 2 hot-mix asphalt or 4 concrete: Minimum of 1 thickness of MSHA Mix SF or SR or a minimum of 1-1/2 thickness of MSHA Mix SC. Construct overlays in accordance with MSHA 504 Existing pavements not constructed per these standards nor with a minimum 2 hot-mix asphalt or 4 concrete pavement thickness and not required to be permeable for stormwater management purposes: Minimum of 1-1/2 thickness of MSHA Mix SF, SR, or SC. Construct overlays in accordance with MSHA 504.
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EXISTING 4" X 4" TIMBER EDGING
EXISTING TREES EXISTING 4" X 4" TIMBER EDGING

HATCH LEGEND
CONCRETE GRAVEL BRICK
SITE DATA:
OWNERS:
T & W REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 1705 GARDINER ROAD HUNT VALLEY, MD 21030-0224
PROPOSED 8' FENCE
PROPOSED BMP
S 68 01' 23" E
233.11'
3 EXISTING CONCRETE HC PARKING SPACES

CONCRETE WHEELSTOP, TYP
TANK/SLAB
50'
PROPOSED SERVICE AREA

7 GRAVEL PARKING SPACES
BOARDWALK LANDSCAPING
BAY
PROPOSED PAVILION
ENTRANCE
32'
TAX MAP: 110, GRID 009 PARCEL 3956 BLK 40N LOTS 3, 4, 5, 6 PT 7, 8, 9 &10 TAX MAP: 110, GRID 009 PARCEL 3954 & 3955 LOTS PT 81, 82, 83, 84
GRAVEL/ GRASS
SAND
200.00'
4" X 4" TIMBER EDGING
SAND
PROPOSED PLAYGROUND
PLAT REFERENCE:
DEED REFERENCE:
4271/297 4271/308
ODC 8 / 303
DM (DOWNTOWN MARINE)
SHED 176 SQ. FT.
SAND
CURRENT ZONING:
LINE LEGEND
PROPERTY LINE EDGE OF CONCRETE EXISTING FENCE LINE PROPOSED FENCE LINE LIMIT OF DISTURBANCE PARKING STRIPING
PROPOSED BMP
LAZY LIZARD PROPERTIES, LLC C/O THE LAZY LIZARD, LLC 1705 GARDINER ROAD HUNT VALLEY, MD 21030-0224
TAX MAP: 110, PARCELS 3991, 3992, 3993, 3994 BLK 27 LOTS 46, 47, 48A
DEED REFERENCE: 2976 / 451 5853 / 334 ODC 8 / 303
RAMP
S 21 58' 37" W
PROPOSED OUTDOOR SEATING
EXISTING 20' CA SETBACK
EXISTING ELECTRIC METER
SYMBOL LEGEND
UTILITY POLE SEWER CLEAN OUT WATER METER FIRE HYDRANT WATER VALVE GAS VALVE SEWER MANHOLE STORMWATER CATCH BASIN BOLLARD (WOOD) SIGNAGE PROPOSED WHEEL STOP
EXISTING BOARDWALK/ DECK

(5) EXISTING WALL MOUNTED HVAC
EXISTING TREES
PLAT REFERENCE:
BAYVIEW LANE
SFLOD
SILT FENCE/LOD
CURRENT ZONING:
EXISITNG BIOSWALE
EXISTING BUILDING 4797 SQ. FT.
BAY
DMX (DOWNTOWN MIXED USE)
ROJO LAND, LLC 11900 TECH ROAD SILVER SPRING, MD 20904-0000

TAX MAP: 110, PARCEL 3968 BLK 29N LOTS 1-7,11,12
PROPOSED BMP
24 PARKING SPACES
PLAT REFERENCE:
ST. LOUIS AVE.

EXISTING SIGN
CURRENT ZONING:
F.I.R.M. NUMBER: REVISED: FLOOD ZONE:
DEED REFERENCE:
5712 / 243
ODC 8 / 303
EXISTING WHEELSTOP TREE
SEASONAL PLANTERS
M (MARINE)
2452070001G FEBRUARY 4, 1988 ZONE A6 (EL 7)
SHRUB POLE LIGHTING BOLLARD LIGHTING UTILITY BOX
4.0
PROPOSED SPOT ELEVATION EXISTING SEASONAL PLANTING, 6" - 8" DIA. PALM TREE
SAND RAMP RAMP
EXISTING BUILDING 1673. SQ. FT. EXISTING HVAC
SAND
EXISTING SEASON PLANTING, 2" - 4" DIA. PALM TREE
N 68 01' 23" W
237.32'
EX. BIOINFILTRATION SWALE
EXISTING TREES
CONCRETE IN WATER
FIRST STREET (50' R.O.W.)
FIRST STREET (50' R.O.W.)
MATCH EXISTING SIDEWALK EDGE AND ELEVATION
EXISTING DRAIN
R1 R1
S6752'59"E
103.00'
CONCRETE ENTRANCE
CONCRETE
EXISTING BUILDING
JET SKI RENTAL AREA: 176 SQ. FT. RESTAURANT AREA: 6470 SQ. FT. REQUIRED PARKING: 65 SPACES PARKING PROVIDED: TOTAL PARKING:
PROPOSED 8' FENCE
CONCRETE SLAB
EXISTING BUILDING
LEASED OVERFLOW PARKING, BY OTHERS (30 SPACES)
OVERFLOW PARKING: CONCRETE PLANT: 30 SPACES 200 ST. LOUIS AVE: 100 SPACES TOTAL OVERFLOW PARKING: 130 SPACES ALL PARKING AREAS SHALL REMAIN UNOBSTRUCTED AND SHALL MAINTAIN AN OVERHEAD CLEARANCE OF SEVEN (7') FEET MINIMUM.
N2207'01"E 25.50'
PROPOSED FENCE, BY OTHERS
OCCUPANCY LOAD: PROPOSED PAVILION, COVERED AREA: PROPOSED PAVILION, UNCOVERED AREA: LOUNGE CHAIR SEATING AREA: PLAYGROUND AREA: EXISTING AREAS: TOTAL OCCUPANCY LOAD:
92 OCCUPANTS 40 OCCUPANTS 16 OCCUPANTS 6 OCCUPANTS 393 OCCUPANTS 547 OCCUPANTS TRASH REQUIREMENTS: RESTAURANT REQUIRES A MINIMUM CONTAINER SIZE OF 32 CUBIC YARDS PROVIDED CAPACITY: 32 CY STORAGE PROVIDED BY 8 CY VIP VERT-I-PACK 8 CY STORAGE PROVIDED BY EXISTING DUMPSTER TOTAL CAPACITY: 40 CY STORAGE PROVIDED SETBACK REQUIREMENTS: FRONT: 10' SIDE: 5' (for 1-3 story buildings) REAR: 10'
N6752'59"W
99.20'
PROPOSED 8' FENCE
PROPOSED GATE, BY OTHERS
MAXIMUM BLDG. HEIGHT: DOWNTOWN MARINE:
50'; 5 Stories
S2207'01"W N6752'59"W 3.80'
N2207'01"E
PROPOSED LANDSCAPING, BY OTHERS
DAYTON LANE
3 HANDICAPPED SPACES 62 ADDITIONAL SPACES 65 SPACES
4" X 4" TIMBER EDGING
100.00'
PARKING REQUIREMENTS:
74.50'
EXISTING CONCRETE
SITE DATA, CONTINUED:
ST. LOUIS AVE.
EXISTING FENCE
REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 9 ITEMS REFERRED TO AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE CITY SOLICITOR A. Second Reading Ordinance 2013-09 to Adopt the FY 2014 Budget
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Agenda Item # Council Meeting 9A 06/03/13
The Honorable Mayor, Council President and Members of Council David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City Manager Jennie Knapp, Budget Manager FY 14 Budget 05/28/13 Second Reading of Ordinance for FY 14 Budget, as amended Skateboard Park part-time hours have been restored to the amount originally presented in the Departmental budget. Skateboard Park annual pass revenue has been increased $6,397, which was the projected estimate for lost revenue due to the reduction of Skateboard Park hours. Estimated Recreation donations have been increased to reflect a $1,000 donation pledged from the Elks club toward operations of the Skateboard Park. The amount taken from fund balance has been increased $13,829 to offset the additional labor expenses. The amount taken from prior year reserves (fund balance) increases $13,829, from $247,066 to $260,895. Although this amount is necessary to balance the budget, these funds will only be taken from fund balance in FY 14 if necessary. Approval of FY 14 Budget, as amended Not applicable Jennie Knapp, Budget Manager David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City Manager Susan Petito, Assistant Recreation and Parks Director Ordinance 2013-09
ISSUE(S): SUMMARY:
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION: ALTERNATIVES: RESPONSIBLE STAFF: COORDINATED WITH:
ATTACHMENT(S):
ORDINANCE 2013TOWN OF OCEAN CITY OPERATING BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2014
SOURCE Section I, General Fund: A. Anticipated Revenue: Property Taxes Other Taxes Licenses and Permits Revenue From Other Agencies Charges For Services Fines and Forfeitures Other Revenue Prior Year Reserves Total Revenue B. Anticipated Expenditures: General Government Public Safety Public Works/Beach Maintenance Sanitation and Waste Removal Highways and Streets Economic Development -Tourism Culture and Recreation Debt Service Sub Total To Transportation Fund To Airport Fund To Convention Center Fund To Capital Projects Total Expenditures
1ST READING FY-2014
2ND READING FY 2014
42,112,140 $ 15,659,800 3,933,750 4,483,944 9,452,558 735,000 414,676 247,066 77,038,934 $
42,112,140 15,659,800 3,933,750 4,483,944 9,459,955 735,000 414,676 260,895 77,060,160
3,927,693 $ 33,223,791 4,950,449 5,622,596 4,935,385 6,895,684 7,437,946 5,314,444 72,307,988 $ 1,722,688 235,932 1,355,260 1,417,066 77,038,934 $
3,927,693 33,223,791 4,950,449 5,622,596 4,935,383 6,895,684 7,459,174 5,314,444 72,329,214 1,722,688 235,932 1,355,260 1,417,066 77,060,160
SOURCE Section II, Water Fund: A. Anticipated Revenue: Water Sales Water Fixture Charge Service Charges Capacity/Impact Fees Prior Year Reserves Total Revenue B. Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services Non-Personal Services Debt Service Capital Outlay Total Expenditures $ $
1ST READING FY-2014
2ND READING FY 2014
3,551,295 $ 3,494,483 188,558 75,600 122,995 7,432,931 $
3,551,295 3,494,483 188,558 75,600 122,995 7,432,931
2,006,663 $ 2,994,052 1,067,216 1,365,000 7,432,931 $
2,006,663 2,994,052 1,067,216 1,365,000 7,432,931
Section III, Transportation Fund: A. Anticipated Revenue: Bus Revenue Train Revenue Federal and State Grants Transfer-In From General Fund Prior Year Reserves Total Revenue B. Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services Non-Personal Services Capital Outlay Total Expenditures $ 3,630,632 $ 3,347,599 2,724,000 9,702,231 $ 3,630,632 3,347,599 2,724,000 9,702,231 $ 2,943,661 $ 1,106,000 3,929,882 1,722,688 2,943,661 1,106,000 3,929,882 1,722,688
0
$ 9,702,231 $
0
9,702,231
SOURCE Section IV, Wastewater Fund: A. Anticipated Revenue: Wastewater Treatment Charges Service Charges Capacity/Impact Fees Build America Bond Subsidy Prior Year Reserves Total Revenue B. Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services Non-Personal Services Debt Service Capital Outlay Total Expenditures $ $
1ST READING FY-2014
2ND READING FY 2014
11,404,390 $ 981,933 132,000 119,966 0 12,638,289 $
11,404,390 981,933 132,000 119,966 0 12,638,289
4,098,768 $ 3,758,958 3,487,527 1,293,036 12,638,289 $
4,098,768 3,758,958 3,487,527 1,293,036 12,638,289
Section V, Airport Fund: A. Anticipated Revenue: Fuel Sales Rents and Other Revenue Service Charges Transfer-In From General Fund Total Revenue B. Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services Non-Personal Services Debt Service Capital Outlay Total Expenditures $ 310,767 $ 1,035,132 142,974 0 1,488,873 $ 310,767 1,035,132 142,974 0 1,488,873 $ 790,282 $ 344,667 117,992 235,932 1,488,873 $ 790,282 344,667 117,992 235,932 1,488,873
SOURCE Section VI, Municipal Golf Course Fund: A. Anticipated Revenue: Service Charges Sales and Concessions Other Revenue Prior Year Reserves Total Revenue B. Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services Non-Personal Services Transfer to General Fund Capital Outlay Total Expenditures
1ST READING FY-2014
2ND READING FY 2014
1,660,008 $ 422,240 63,600 0 2,145,848 $
1,660,008 422,240 63,600 0 2,145,848
1,063,727 $ 1,072,647 9,474 0 2,145,848 $
1,063,727 1,072,647 9,474 0 2,145,848
Section VII, Convention Center Fund: A. Anticipated Revenue: Service Charges State and County Grants Food & Beverage Tax Transfer-In From General Fund Prior Year Reserves Contributed Equity Total Revenue B. Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services Non-Personal Services Debt Service Transfer to Capital Reserves Capital Outlay Total Expenditures
1,999,400 $ 1,419,280 1,130,000 1,355,260 1,058,493 0 6,962,433 $
1,999,400 1,419,280 1,130,000 1,355,260 1,058,493 0 6,962,433
2,887,287 $ 1,655,819 2,319,327 100,000 0 6,962,433 $
2,887,287 1,655,819 2,319,327 100,000 0 6,962,433
SOURCE Section VIII, Information Technology Fund: A. Anticipated Revenue: Service Charges To Other Funds Prior Year Reserves Total Revenue B. Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services Non-Personal Services Capital Outlay Total Expenditures $ $
1ST READING FY-2014
2ND READING FY 2014
1,857,726 $ 0 1,857,726 $
1,857,726 0 1,857,726
958,627 $ 899,099 0 1,857,726 $
958,627 899,099 0 1,857,726
Section IX, Service Center Fund: A. Anticipated Revenue: Service Charges To Other Funds Total Revenue B. Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services Non-Personal Services Debt Service Capital Outlay Total Expenditures $ 1,866,269 $ 3,399,764 0 0 5,266,033 $ 1,866,269 3,399,764 0 0 5,266,033 $ $ 5,266,033 $ 5,266,033 $ 5,266,033 5,266,033
SOURCE Section X, Vehicle & Equipment Trust Fund: A. Anticipated Revenue: Service Charges To Other Funds Sale of Assets Total Revenue B. Anticipated Expenditures: Non-Personal Services Debt Service Transfers Out Capital Outlay Total Expenditures $ $
1ST READING FY-2014
2ND READING FY 2014
2,099,590 $ 130,000 2,229,590 $
2,099,590 130,000 2,229,590
728,082 $ 0 0 1,501,508 2,229,590 $
728,082 0 0 1,501,508 2,229,590
Section XI, Risk Management Fund: A. Anticipated Revenue: Service Charges To Other Funds Interest Earned Prior Year Reserves Total Revenue B. Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services Non-Personal Services/Claims Capital Outlay Total Expenditures $ 248,506 $ 2,036,435 0 2,284,941 $ 248,506 2,036,435 0 2,284,941 $ 2,232,519 $ 52,422 0 2,284,941 $ 2,232,519 52,422 0 2,284,941
SOURCE Section XII, Pension Trust Funds: A. Anticipated Revenue: Employer Contributions Employee Contributions Investment Earnings Total Revenue B. Anticipated Expenditures: Benefit Payments Non-Personal Services Reserve for Employee's Retirement Total Expenditures Section XIII, OPEB Trust Funds: A. Anticipated Revenue: Employer Contributions Employee Contributions Investment Earnings Total Revenue B. Anticipated Expenditures: Benefit Payments Non-Personal Services Reserve for Retiree Health Total Expenditures
1ST READING FY-2014
2ND READING FY 2014
5,697,130 $ 1,580,000 4,680,000 11,957,130 $
5,697,130 1,580,000 4,680,000 11,957,130
4,650,000 $ 160,000 7,147,130 11,957,130 $
4,650,000 160,000 7,147,130 11,957,130
3,617,002 $ 200,000 315,000 4,132,002 $
3,617,002 200,000 315,000 4,132,002
950,000 $ 90,000 3,092,002 4,132,002 $
950,000 90,000 3,092,002 4,132,002
SOURCE Section XIV, General Capital Projects Fund: A. Anticipated Revenue: General Fund Contribution Bond Proceeds Inlet Lot Parking Revenue Total Revenue B. Anticipated Expenditures: Street Paving Roof Replacement Reserve for Future Capital Projects Total Expenditures $ $
1ST READING FY-2014
2ND READING FY 2014
1,417,066 871,000 270,000 2,558,066 $
1,417,066 871,000 270,000 2,558,066
1,417,066 871,000 270,000 2,558,066 $
1,417,066 871,000 270,000 2,558,066
Section XIV, All Funds Expenditure Summary: General Fund Water Fund Transportation Fund Wastewater Fund Airport Fund Municipal Golf Course Fund Convention Center Fund Information Technology Fund Service Center Fund Vehicle & Equipment Trust Fund Risk Management Fund Pension Trust Funds OPEB Trust Fund Sub Total LESS: Interfund Transfers Total Expenditures Capital Projects Fund - General Grand Total $ $ $ 77,038,934 $ 7,432,931 9,702,231 12,638,289 1,488,873 2,145,848 6,962,433 1,857,726 5,266,033 2,229,590 2,284,941 11,957,130 4,132,002 145,136,961 $ (20,234,913) 124,902,048 $ 2,558,066 127,460,114 $ 77,060,160 7,432,931 9,702,231 12,638,289 1,488,873 2,145,848 6,962,433 1,857,726 5,266,033 2,229,590 2,284,941 11,957,130 4,132,002 145,158,187 (20,234,913) 124,923,274 2,558,066 127,481,340
Section XV, Special Authorization - Budget Manager: The Budget Manager shall be authorized to reallocate departmental appropriations among the various objects of expenditures as she deems necessary. Such changes shall be approved by the Finance Administrator & City Manager. Section XVI, Restrictions - City Manager: A. The utilization of any contingency appropriation shall be accomplished only with prior authorization from the Mayor and Council. B. Utilization of appropriations established in the Capital Improvement Fund may be accomplished only with the express approval of the Mayor and Council. Section XVII, Tax Rate: An Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.472 per $100 of assessed valuation of real property and a rate of $1.29 per $100 of assessed valuation of corporate and personal property tax is required to fund this budget. INTRODUCED at a meeting of the City Council of Ocean City, Maryland held on May 20, 2013. ADOPTED AND PASSED, as amended, by the required vote of the elected membership of the City Council and approved by the Mayor at its meeting held on June 3, 2013.
DAVID L. RECOR, CITY MANAGER
RICHARD W. MEEHAN, MAYOR
KELLY L. ALLMOND, CITY CLERK
LLOYD MARTIN, PRESIDENT
MARY P. KNIGHT, SECRETARY ADOPTED: Date MOTION TO ADOPT BY: MOTION SECONDED BY: VOTE: FOR: AGAINST:
REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 9 ITEMS REFERRED TO AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE CITY SOLICITOR B. Second Reading Ordinance 2013-10 Establishing Additional Pay for Parking Areas in Ocean City (to implement paid parking on various municipal lots and street locations)
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Agenda Item # Council Meeting 9B June 3, 2013
TO: FROM: RE: DATE:
The Honorable Mayor, Council President and Members of Council David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City Manager Second reading of ordinance to establish additional paid parking May 29, 2013 Ordinance to establish additional paid parking As approved by the Mayor and Council during FY14 budget discussions, this ordinance authorizes additional pay for parking in the following lot and street areas: Public Safety Building lot; City Hall lot; West side of Philadelphia Avenue between North Division Street and South First Street; 49th Street Ocean Block; 131st Street from Coastal Highway to Sinepuxent Avenue and; 146th Street Ocean Block
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Approximate revenue increase of $152,950. Pass ordinance. Do not pass. Terence McGean, City Engineer Guy R. Ayres, City Solicitor 1) Memorandum 2) Ordinance 2013-10
MEMORANDUM
TO: FROM: DATE: RE:
Council Members Mayor Rick Meehan May 30, 2013 Additional Paid Parking
Throughout the current budget process, the Mayor and Council have been faced with many difficult decisions. I realize our goal is to try to balance how we pay for costs related to providing services to the community that our property owners, residents and visitors expect and deserve and that this is a very difficult task. The issue with regard to paid parking has been one of our more controversial challenges. After listening to both the Council and the citizens that have spoken on this topic, I would like to make the following recommendations to the council for their consideration. Parking on 146th Street: In 2011, the City improved 146th Street and added 16 new parking spaces. I recommend that we Cale only these 16 new spaces that are closest to the beach. This will leave the same number of spaces on this street available for free parking that were there when the owners at Ocean Place originally purchased their units. 131st Street: One property owner on 131st Street has requested parking meters. I recommend that we Cale the spaces that are contiguous to his properties. The 9 spaces that are contiguous to Mr. Graves property would be left as free parking spaces if he so requests. I also suggest that these Cales be operational from 9am to 12pm daily. West side of Philadelphia Ave south of Division Street: I suggest that we treat this area the same as we have other streets in the downtown commercial area, and allow property owners with spaces contiguous to their property to request to have those spaces remain as free parking. We have received a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Stoll and I have received a request from Mr. Steger to take this action.
The net effect of this proposal: Difference 146th Street: Difference 131st Street Difference (7spaces) West side of Philadelphia Ave Between N. Division and South First Street. Total -$12,800 -$ 5,850 -$ 4,550
-$23,200
The balance of the revenue we project to receive by accepting this compromise proposal in the amount of $92,250 will benefit the taxpayers not just this year but for future years as well. I realize this proposal will not answer everyones concerns, but I think it goes a long way toward addressing the concerns that have been brought to the Council. It is my hope that this compromise proposal will allow the Council to move past the 4 to 3 and 5 to 2 votes we have seen recently and to work together, with the community, to move forward. Respectfully, Rick Meehan Mayor
REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 9 ITEMS REFERRED TO AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE CITY SOLICITOR C. Resolution to Designate the Ocean City Development Corporation Boundary and former Community Legacy District as a Sustainable Community
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The Honorable Mayor, Council President and Members of Council David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City Manager Matthew G. Margotta, AICP, Director of Planning & Community Development Sustainable Community Application & Plan 5/29/2013 Review and approve the Resolution to adopt the Sustainable Community Application and Plan. 1) The Sustainable Community Plan is an update to the existing Community Legacy Plan and Main Street Program that designates the OCDC area for certain policies, programs, projects and other initiatives and as a Priority Funding Area under Maryland codes. 2) It is a joint effort between the OCDC and Town of OC staff. 3) The OCDC is positioned to implement the Plan. 4) A public meeting was held on 4/24/2013. 5) The Planning Commission forwards their favorable recommendation for adoption via resolution on 5/7/2013. 6) The MCC provided their favorable review to move the Plan toward adoption via Resolution on 5/14/13 with the condition that certain text be modified to include Density and Tax Differential information. 7) The MCC tabled the Resolution on 5/20/13 to allow for expanded inclusion of the Tax Differential issue throughout the Application and Plan. None at this time. Implementation of the Plan will likely involve situations where matching funding is determined Approve the Resolution to adopt the Sustainable Community Application and Plan. Determine that substantive changes or edits should be considered prior to approving the Resolution to adopt the Plan Matthew G. Margotta, AICP, Director of Planning and Community Development OCDC, Planning, Engineering and Public Works Departments 1) 2) 3) 4) Proposed Resolution DRAFT Sustainable Community Application and Plan Map of Sustainable Community Area Map of Sustainable Community Plan Initiatives
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SC Application - FY 2012
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Section II. Sustainable Community Baseline Information

Through this section, applicants will demonstrate that trends and conditions in homeownership, property values, employment, commercial and residential vacancy, community facilities and infrastructure, natural resources, the local business and residential districts show a need for new or continued revitalization reinvestment. Demographic data and trends provided by Applicants should support the choice of the proposed Sustainable Community Area boundary and help form a basis for needs and opportunities to be addressed through the initiatives and projects described in the Sustainable Community Action Plan (Section IV). POINTS IN THIS SECTION WILL BE AWARDED BASED ON THE SC AREAS NEED FOR REINVESTMENT AS EVIDENCED BY THOROUGH DESCRIPTIONS OF CURRENT CONDITIONS OR TRENDS (and will not be based upon current or planned revitalization activities which will be covered in Section IV). A. Proposed Sustainable Community Area: County: Worcester Name of Sustainable Community: Town of Ocean City Include boundary descriptions and a map of the Sustainable Community. In addition to hard copies of the of the project location map, a detailed listing of parcels (i.e. Parcel ID Numbers) that form the project boundary should be included. If possible, maps should also be submitted in electronic GIS form (shape file). If you have additional comments or questions, please contact Brad Wolters, Senior GIS Specialist, DHCD, Wolters@MdHousing.org See enclosed disk and attached map, Sustainable Communities District of Ocean City
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Prior Revitalization Investments & Smart Growth: (a) List and describe any significant State and local smart growth or revitalization related program investments (for instance, Community Legacy or SC Rehab Tax Credit) that have been invested in the Area since the launching of Marylands Smart Growth initiative and programs in 1997 (including Housing investment). What impact have these investments made in the community? Although the Town of Ocean City has discussed several revitalization strategies since the 1970s it was the formulation of the Ocean City Development Corporation in 2000 that started the current efforts in the downtown area. Local government funding has been the impetus to the OCDC for maintaining its program. The OCDC and Town of Ocean City have utilized a number of State programs to fund its revitalization projects. Foremost has been the Maryland Community Legacy Program. Other State programs that have been tapped by the OCDC include the Neighborhood Business Works Program and the Community Investment Tax Credit Program. It is worthy to note that OCDC receives local jurisdiction funding annually from Worcester County and the Town of Ocean City to assist with operating funds and provide seed money for matching grants. The completed, ongoing and future projects funded by OCDC strive to improve the community and encourage re-investment. OCDC, in coordination with the Town of Ocean City, throughout its history has planned for, applied and managed grant and other funding to accomplish these needed projects. However, while these projects improve the community and raise the tax assessment on the properties, Worcester County receives an increased benefit without further engagement of resources. This sets up a tax differential where Worcester County reaps increased financial benefits and has yet to increase their participation in OCDC projects. The investments, as a result of these programs and other funded programs have had a tremendous impact on the downtown area. Often the funds have resulted in significant leveraging ratios by the private sector. Below is a listing of projects completed by the OCDC and Town of Ocean City since 2000 in the downtown area (south of 17th Street): Completed the design standards for the Downtown area. Such standards were approved and codified by the Mayor and City Council in November 2002. Completed the design standards for the Upper Downtown Area (3rd to 17th Streets). These standards were approved in 2006. Completed a Community Legacy Plan for the Downtown area that has been approved by the Town of Ocean City and State of Maryland for future grant opportunities. 134 faade projects have been completed to date. Through the OCDC faade program, over $4.7 million has been invested into the older buildings of the Downtown area. Construction of Somerset Plaza, a semi-pedestrian walkway in 2002. This street is used for special event activities. Construction costs were $200,000. Construction of S. 1st Street, into a pedestrian walkway in 2006 at a cost of $225,000. Construction of Sunset Park, a linear public park located along S. Division Street and Bay in 2006. This park is used for special event activities. Construction costs were about $1.3 million. The OCDCs Public Art Program has raised private contributions for 9 art projects in the Downtown area: White Marlin Sculpture, Ocean City library sculpture (being completed), Seahawk Sculpture, Dorchester Street wall mural, Caroline Street enlarged postcards, OC Beach Birds, paver art on west side of Philadelphia Avenue, and utility box painting project with the Art League of Ocean City, local area high schools and private sponsors. Over $300,000 has been expended on this program. Creation of a historic plaque program. This OCDC program provided bronze plaques to 20 older buildings to recognize the age and importance of such structures. Restoration of the Tarry A While Guest House project at 108 Dorchester Street, a building constructed in 1897 and now used as first floor office space for the OCDC and upper floor seasonal rentals. Renovation of the building at 110 Somerset Street to provide seasonal housing.
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Renovation of two buildings at 105 Dorchester Street to provide seasonal housing. A Green Building Initiatives Program to provide energy efficient enhancements to downtown buildings. To date 18 buildings have been improved using this program. About $240,000 of private investment has occurred so far. The creation of a Business Assistance Program to provide financial assistance to new and expanding downtown businesses to decrease the upfront costs of such new business starts. Other Town of Ocean City capital projects include the construction the tram building for $200,000, Worcester Street restrooms/ Police Department station for $700,000, and the Boardwalk improvements for $6 million.
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(b) Describe any existing barriers to Smart Growth that may affect your jurisdiction or the proposed SC Area. For instance, does your area have higher development fees than outer cornfields? There are several barriers to Smart Growth that may affect the Sustainable Community Area; generally the seasonal nature of activity and that the designated area is the most aged development portion of the Town of Ocean City jurisdiction. The seasonal nature of activity in and visitors to the Sustainable Community Area means that year round population varies widely with different levels and categories of needs. Traffic and Transportation: The Sustainable Community Area includes many Summer Tourism season destinations, i.e. Amusement Parks, Boardwalk Commercial Activity, Accommodations, Landmarks, etc., that draw a high demand for vehicle movement and parking and general pedestrian movements. Smart Growth and Complete Street principles are not fully incorporated in the existing development pattern. During the season there exists recurring traffic congestion lower than acceptable levels of service and pedestrian movements are likewise constrained. Tax Differential: The intent of the Sustainable Community Plan supports Smart Growth development with increased reinvestment in the established Sustainable Community Area. The Tax Differential issue between the Town of Ocean City and Worcester County tends to promote development in unincorporated Worcester County just outside of the municipal Town of Ocean City boundary, in other words, promoting urban sprawl. Property in areas immediately adjacent to the Town of Ocean City contribute County and State of Maryland taxes only; while businesses and residences within the Town of Ocean City pay full City, County and State taxes. Relieved of the full tax burden of being within the municipal boundary, development is encouraged in unincorporated Worcester County; particularly Greenfield development which is the antithesis of Smart Growth. Regulations: Redevelopment and infill development of the Sustainable Community Area is a primary goal of this Action Plan. Development proposals in this area typically need to address a wide range of regulatory issues that can be barriers to redevelopment and infill, such as Flood Zone/ Elevation implications, zoning design and performance standards, non-conforming land use and structure issues, and simple compatibility issues. Especially when compared to adjacent non-conforming structures, new redevelopment and infill project face a burden to avoid exacerbating non-conforming situations. Currently, methods are in place to seek regulatory relief through variance or special exception processes, however, simple by-right redevelopment and infill projects would improve the revitalization and investment in the Sustainable Community Area.
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B. Community Conditions: Strengths and Weaknesses (1) Describe the strengths and weaknesses in the proposed Areas existing built environment. For example, what is the condition of housing? Are there underutilized historic buildings and cultural places? What is the condition and availability of community parks and recreational assets? Are there transportation assets? What is the current condition of community infrastructure such as roads and lighting? STRENGTHS: Community Amenities and Assets Ocean City today offers visitors and local residents activities that most cities would love to have: clean and free beaches, popular boardwalk, and quality accommodations. Providing an atmosphere that compliments the already successful attractions with new and exciting activities and places to see is the next level for the city to reach. The most popular amenity in this downtown district is the beach and Boardwalk, both of which extend the full length of the Sustainable Communities Area district. These assets are the main reason eight million people visit Ocean City each year, making it one of the largest attractions in the mid-Atlantic region. The Boardwalk area contains some of the oldest businesses in Ocean City, which continue to provide that traditional Ocean City experience for generations of families. Such retail businesses include Dolles Candy and Popcorn, Candy Kitchen, Fischers Popcorn, Thrasher Fries, Dumsers Ice Cream, and the Alaska Stand. The Town of Ocean City spends much time and effort to ensure the Boardwalk and beaches are well maintained. Two prime destination points for visitors to Ocean City are the downtown amusements and arcades. Trimper Amusements and the Pier Rides provide a real excitement and adventure to be experienced in the southern end of Ocean City. In addition, the Ripleys Believe it or Not Museum located at the Pier on the Boardwalk is a great amenity to add to ones vacation trip. The Ocean City Lifesaving Station Museum is a popular stop at the southend of the Boardwalk for local history buffs and families. The bayside area of downtown also provides attractive views to the water and various water related activities including fishing, boating, jet ski rentals, parasailing, and several noted restaurants. These activities and popular restaurants make the bayside a destination point for many visitors and locals. The downtown area consists of the oldest section of Ocean City. There are several buildings from the nineteenth century still existing. These are located south of North Division Street. Between North Division Street and 17th Street, particularly along Baltimore Avenue, there are many buildings dating back to the 1920s and 1930s and in good condition. The 3rd/4th Street ball fields provide a large open space for recreation uses. In addition, Sunset Park, located at South Division Street and the Bay provide another special event forum in addition to a passive recreational area. Two public facilities that are important traffic generators for downtown; City Hall at Baltimore Avenue and 3rd Street and the U.S. Post Office at Philadelphia Avenue and 5th Street. The primary fire station serving the southern end of Ocean City is located at Philadelphia Avenue and 15th Street, although a smaller facility is located on Dorchester Street. Another City facility includes a water treatment plant along St. Louis and 14th Street. The Ocean City Beach Patrol has its main office on Dorchester Street, too. The Ocean City Police Department has two of its facilities in the downtown area Boardwalk at Worcester Street and on Dorchester Street. A primary asset to downtown Ocean City is the mass transit system. The South Division Street bus facility serves as the southern terminus of the extensive Ocean City bus system and is an important source of transportation for millions of visitors, locals, and employees during the summer months. A private trolley system with its southern terminus at Somerset Street in downtown Ocean City provides a smaller and
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attractive means of transport for many other visitors. In addition, the Boardwalk tram runs from South 1st Street to 27th Street provides another fun way to get around Ocean City. The Town of Ocean City spends substantial funds to enhance and maintain their infrastructure. As a tourist destination serving millions of visitors each year such infrastructure must be in excellent working condition. Such infrastructure includes streets, sewer, water, drainage and lighting. Another defining amenity to this area is the system of alleyways. These interior alleys cover most of the district above N. Division Street and provide a very good method of limited travel as well as screening of vehicle deliveries and trash pickup. Whenever possible, these alleyways should be expanded and sometimes improved. They also represent an opportunity to use green building techniques as applied in other areas of the country. Downtown Ocean City has a number of organizations interested in the area. A group, called the Partners was created to improve networking and coordinating of various issues, particularly related to business and economic development. The Partners Group consists of the following organizations: Ocean City Development Corporation, Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, Hotel Motel Restaurant Association, Downtown Association, and the Economic Development Committee. These groups meet as needed to address specific issues several times. The OCDC has requested previous support from Partner members in terms of its downtown design standards and requests for grant assistance. WEAKNESSES: The downtown district is still in a transitional stage of revitalization. While there has been some previous new construction there has been substantial renovation. However, there are also areas that are still are in need of redevelopment. A number of buildings are in fair to poor condition. Several are examples of demolition by neglect buildings. Historic buildings - This area does not contain a historic district as many of the older buildings have been either modified or demolished. There are a handful of individual buildings that may qualify for this historic status; however, the many of these owners tend not to be interested in pursuing this designation. The only designated historic structure in Ocean City is the St. Pauls By-The-Sea Episcopal Church located at Baltimore Avenue and 3rd Street. Short business season Ocean City as a tourist destination has a relatively short business season. Although the business season has been lengthened with other activities most businesses still close during the offseasons. This seasonal nature of employment provides challenges for many employees and year round residents. Lack of Downtown Attractions - Other than the beach, the boardwalk is Ocean Citys number one destination. The downtown core offers very little else in support of the boardwalk and beach attractions. It was noted by the International Waterfront Group (IWG) 1999 report the Downtown Ocean City has become a parking lot and circulation mode of transportation for the boardwalk and beach. No other anchor exists to attract visitors to the downtown core especially during the off peak season. Traffic Congestion - Congested downtown interior roadways discourage pedestrian interaction with downtown core businesses. People want to get away from vehicular traffic and go to the beach or boardwalk. City Codes As noted by the IWG report that many business owners feel that the city has not done enough to enforce codes that relate to the upkeep of structures. Because of this, there is unwillingness by business owners to invest capital into facility improvements. There is a lack of confidence from prospective investors because of the uncertainty in knowing what kind of neighbor will exist. However, many others feel that the existing codes are too restrictive and should be relaxed to encourage a more pro business climate. Some have suggested fewer regulations, citing that private sector investment will flow in areas where there exists little resistance.
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In 1999, IWG found many local residents were skeptical that any aggressive downtown initiative would not have the necessary political and economic support needed to realize the areas full potential. International Waterfront Group (IWG) was retained in 1999 by the Town of Ocean City to develop a comprehensive master plan for Ocean Citys downtown area which recognized the importance of the boardwalk and bay front and to formulate a plan that motivated pedestrian interaction between these anchors. Additional projects have been added to this master plan. The 1999 project boundaries were defined between 4thStreet to the north, the inlet to the south, boardwalk to the east, and the bay to the west. In addition to circulation issues, private sector investment issues, particularly how to encourage private sector investment in the downtown core were considered. However, over the past few years these boundaries were expanded to 17th Street, which this additional area often referred to as the upper downtown area. In 1999 many local residents made it well known to the IWG team that cynicism was in abundance considering the number of planning studies that have been completed through the years. IWG believed this local skepticism could be overcome with a series of small accomplishments, for which the Ocean City Development Corporation, a nonprofit organization set up in 2000, has been implementing. As mentioned in the IWG report, there were several phases necessary to bring about revitalization activities to downtown Ocean city. It was noted that each phase will be challenging, however, as each phase is accomplished, a healthier vibrant downtown core will be achieved. The challenge given was to tie the recommended boardwalk improvements to the rest of the downtown core area and continue these concepts to the bay front district thus creating a transition zone concept and make specific recommendations towards implementing a plan of action. A major theme was to improve and bring about a series of capital projects that would spur private investment. This Plan of Action has been generally followed by the Ocean City Development Corporation in its pursuit of a revitalized downtown Ocean City.
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(2) Describe the Areas land use/zoning make-up (residential, commercial, industrial, and mixeduse). Is the current land use or zoning conducive to revitalization investment? The SC area has some limited recreational overlays allowing for public use. The Business zoning along the boardwalk and the Downtown Mixed Use zoning elsewhere in the lower downtown area are adequate to permit future expansion of business uses. Marinas along the bayside have existed for decades. The town encourages their expansion and renovation to accommodate larger numbers of vessels as the towns populace increases. Residential zoning has many older homes and apartments that could be improved upon or replaced with new dwellings. We are seeing demolition occur more often as dwellings age. Original structures were not built to code and are unsafe and uncomfortable due to the lack of insulation and lower quality components. The town encourages commercial and residential mixed use projects to help bring needed services into the SC area. Year-round commercial services are lacking in the SC area. Residential zoning replaces Business zoning at the northern end of the SC area, along the boardwalk. Local Commercial zoning replaces Residential zoning on Philadelphia Avenue as this road becomes wider (known as Coastal Highway) at 15th Street in the Upper Downtown SC area. This is significant in that small businesses offering the services that visitors need become more common. As trends change, so too do the types of businesses that locate along Coastal Highway. Our viewpoint is that the proposed Sustainable Community area, as a whole, can be revitalized with enough participation from local developers, property owners, and businesses. The infrastructure improvements, as explained later in this application, have been completed to allow for future redevelopment efforts. The task at hand is finding ways to enhance and create interesting places within the older downtown core, within the SC area. Interesting places serve as the magnetic medium through which individuals, residents, and visitors are motivated and interact within commercial areas or their communities. Identifying the strengths of the SC area and cultivating those strengths is the first step.
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3) Describe strengths and weaknesses in basic features of community quality-of-life. For instance, is crime an issue for this SC Area? What is the condition and quality of educational choices available to the community? Are artistic, cultural, or community resources, events or facilities within or accessible to residents in the proposed SC Area? Strengths Efforts to improve the appearance of utilities and building facades have been successful. Community pride is rising. Consistent code enforcement ensures that restrictions are followed. A strong police presence shows how serious the town feels about providing a safe community. The Ocean City Art League promotes Art and culture with its many members and volunteers. The town has many events that are either free or at low cost where local art is sold, charitable activities are offered, classes are taught, and a library where art lovers can appreciate and admire crafts and works created in this area. The Art League occupies a new facility on 94th Street that houses a gallery, a pottery studio, classrooms, an art library, and five working artists studios. This year marks the 50th year for the Ocean City Center for the Arts. The towns rich history is preserved in the Life Saving Museum at the inlet parking lot. Visitors can learn about the surfmen who rescued stranded fishermen from the ocean. Worcester County, Maryland has a branch of the county library on 100th Street where anyone is free to explore its many resources. Our Convention Center is host to many major attractions. A current expansion of the facility promises to attract even larger entertainers and shows to provide entertainment for our visitors and residents, alike. An annual air show and skateboarding event takes place each summer on the beach which attracts those seeking a thrill in aerial aerobatics and the newest tricks and products on the market for biking and skateboarding. Our mass transit system transports millions of visitors each summer to destinations within town, thereby decreasing the number of personal vehicles on the roads. Similarly, the alleyways permit limited movement as a alternative route to congested roads. Weaknesses As with most places, there exists some crime within the SC area due to its small, compacted size and the older neighborhoods where lower rents prevail. The towns police force handles the small amount of petty crimes in this area. The lack of a school in Ocean City means school-age students are bused to schools in West Ocean City and Berlin, Maryland. Worcester County provides the bus service needed for this transfer. Fragmented land ownership presents challenges when considering redevelopment projects in the interior. Conversely, there are opportunities for beneficial, small-scale redevelopment. Congested downtown interior roadways discourage pedestrian interaction with downtown core businesses. A main attraction or anchor business is being sought to occupy a location within the SC area. The Ocean City beach and boardwalk are our main attractions. Off the boardwalk, though, the town needs an attraction on the bayside or western side of the island. A bayside boardwalk connected to the Oceanside boardwalk has been one priority for several years. Acquiring or encouraging contiguous land to build such a project has stifled efforts, to date. Additional employee housing is needed to house the influx of foreign workers in the summer months.
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C. Natural Resources and Environmental Impact: Strengths and Weaknesses (1) Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the communitys natural environment. in or near the Sustainable Community Area. What is the current condition of key natural resources - lands, air, water, watersheds, tree canopy, other? If the community is located in a coastal zone, what risks might the community be subject to associated with climate induced sea level rise? Land: The SC area is completely developed in an ultra-urban environment. Property use is in a mixture of services and commercial uses, single and multi-family residential, hotel and motel, marinas, parking lots, public works facilities, restaurants, and amusement parks. Each type of land use has its own specific impact on the environment. A pollution prevention plan needs to be developed for each of these types of uses. Air: The air quality of Ocean City is relatively good. On average, the air quality index is below 50. The air quality is generally in the good range from September through May with a few days in the moderate range. During the summer months (June, July, August) a majority of days are in the Moderate range and occasional days that are unhealthy for those with sensitivities. The SC area on Delmarva is located east of major industrial centers, where deposition or fall-out of pollution originates. There are also local sources of pollution that contribute to our air quality. Motor vehicle exhausts, engine fumes from jet skis, scooters, boats, gas pumps, and ammonia from local poultry farms are all sources originating within short distances of the SC area. Water Nutrient deposition is a concern for water quality when it runs off into the Coastal Bays. Natural concentration of nitrogen from power plants , vehicles, and industry contribute up to 30% of the nitrogen inputs. The Coastal Bay water is listed on the 303-d list for being impaired by nutrients. Stormwater is a non-point source of pollutant for the Coastal Bays. Nutrients come from a variety of sources including the atmosphere, fertilizers, pesticides, pet waste, and groundwater. Bacteria, trash-gross solids, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals are a local concern. Tourism is our primary industry. Keeping our waters clean and productive is essential to maintaining our economy. Drinking water is obtained from the underground aquifers of which the town uses 25 wells to extract from. This ensures that there is equal distribution from the aquifers to avoid salt water intrusion. The town maintains adequate capacity for our peak seasonal population. Watersheds: The Coastal Bays Watershed is made up of 4 bays with approximately 175 square miles of drainage area. Ocean City has less than 2.5 square miles of land area draining to the Sinepuxent, Isle of Wight, and Assawoman Bays. We are almost completely developed with nearly all new construction coming in the form of redevelopment. Drainage from the town is through a storm drain system or sheet flow. The ocean beach is protected from high bacteria resulting from our drainage to the western bays. Tree Canopy:The ultra-urban environment is counter-productive to the tree canopy. We have a Critical Area ordinance that requires that redevelopment must provide 15% plantable area. This is over-ridden by grandfathering and non-conformity in the zoning code. They are required to pay a fee-in-lieu to offset the requirement. This money collected must be spent on work within the SC area. There are also mini grant programs to offer private property owners plant materials for BayScape gardens or rain gardens. Street trees were planted while utilities were being placed underground. Some vacant spaces where trees have died should be filled using the fee-in-lieu money. Sea Level Rise: The effects of global warming, sea level rise, and land subsidence over the next century will potentially exacerbate the severity of coastal storms and flooding. Sea level has risen about one foot in the past century. Another rise of 2-3 feet is expected for the coming century. There will be more shoreline erosion and loss of coastal wetlands, if this occurs. The town is considering measures to reduce the effects which include raising the level of streets, improving bulkheads, and constructing buildings at higher elevations. Coastal storm surge from hurricanes could become higher and more intense rainfall could raise the potential from flooding from land runoff. An acceleration of sea level rise may increase the cost of current shore protection practices.
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(2) Describe the strenths and weaknesses of any current efforts to reduce the communitys carbon footprint or impact on the environment. Is recycling (commercial or residential) available to minimize waste? Are there current efforts to encourage the purchase and availability of fresh local food and other local products and services to the community? Describe any current energy or water conservation efforts that may be underway. If the community has not implemented one of the above initiatives, has the community identified a need or interest to pursue these or other efforts to reduce environmental impact, for instance through the new Sustainable Maryland Certified initiative? Recycling: The town has a bulk collection program where we recycle large appliances to keep them from entering the waste system. During construction or demolition projects, we recycle the piping. The town ships its waste to a company in Pennsylvania for recycling. It becomes an alternative fuel source for creating electricity. Local foods:The town has a farmers market located outside the SC area. Efforts should seek another market within the SC area where foot traffic is heavy and visitors would benefit by not having to travel across the bridge to buy food. Energy and water conservation: The town requires low flow fixtures on all redevelopment projects. We also enforce the International Energy Conservation Code to have more insulation, better windows, and more efficient HVAC. As far as conservation efforts within the SC area, the town enforces the energy conservation code, the new (IECC) International Energy Conservation Code. Some of the residential energy efficiency codes that we are now inspecting are: A) All hot water circulation systems shall be insulated with a readily accessible manual switch to turn off the hot water circulation pump when not in use, (B) All hot water pipes larger then 3/4 inch shall be insulated, (C) All piping from water heaters to the kitchen sink outlet, (D) Hot water lines to bathrooms and utility rooms shall be insulated per Table R403.4.2 minimum thermal resistance (R-Value) of R-3. The Maryland State Plumbing Code requires low flow plumbing fixtures including toilets, faucet aerators and shower heads. All new or replacement insulation of toilets use no more than 1.6 gallons per flush compared with about 3.5 gallons of water used with older standard toilets. Low flow shower heads use about 2.5 gallons of water per minute compared to between 4 and 5 gallons per minute used by conventional heads and low -flow faucets aerators can cut water usage of faucets by as much as 40% from 4 gallons per minute to 2.5. Buildings will be 15% more energy efficient than the 2009 IECC. Increased fenestration requirements mean better windows, increased insulation values for walls, floors, ceilings & roofs improve conservation measures. There are more efficient mechanical system checks. There are many other more stringent energy efficiency requirements both residential & commercial.
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(3) Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the jurisdictions current stormwater management practices and how these may affect the proposed SC Area. Is redevelopment and retrofitting of infrastructure an issue or opportunity in this SC Area? Stormwater runoff is a significant source of pollution to Marylands streams and the Chesapeake Bay. Buildings constructed before 1985 have little or no stormwater controls, and development between 1985 and 2010 have some controls. Updated stormwater regulations passed by Marylands General Assembly in 2010 require that development and redevelopment projects utilize stringent stormwater controls. Sustainable Community Areas may have opportunities for redevelopment practices that can reduce stormwater flows. The Town of Ocean City has adopted the States stormwater ordinance which gives a waiver for quantity control to projects that discharge directly into tidal waters. Since the town is surrounded by tidal waters, the water quantity requirements are not applicable. On redevelopment projects, builders must meet water quality requirements.This requirement is the reduction of impervious surface by 50% or treating 50% of the existing imperviousness and 100% of the increased imperviousness. The grandfathering and nonconformity allowed by the zoning code limits areas where environmentally sensitive designs can be performed. There are many lots that have no setbacks on them, allowing for building to the property line. The Ocean City Development Corporation has guidelines to maintain the heritage of the Historical nautical marine atmosphere. They request wider porches and sidewalks that encroach on the landscaped areas. Landscaping can be used as both a bio-retention area for infiltration and for filtering purposes. Adding more landscaping can help meet the reduction of impervious surfaces. Opportunities for alternative paving surfaces are applicable. The SC area should require more alternative surfaces for all parking. Surface storage of stormwater and alternative surfaces are the only feasible options for stormwater treatment. The groundwater in the SC area is very high, usually, within 2 feet of the surface. The tidal influence backs up the storm drains and floods the streets at spring tides and during Northeaster events. A fee-in-lieu policy has been used but is not a standard operating procedure. Storm drain and outfall retrofits could use the funds collected. Street cleaning is a viable BMP and is currently being done by the Department of Public Works. As a pilot project, we have installed catch basin inserts to collect trash, debris, oil, and other loose substances. So far, the effort has been successful. We need a long-term maintenance agreement before we can expand on this effort any further.
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D. Economic Conditions & Access to Opportunity: Strengths and Weaknesses (1) Describe the jurisdictions current economic strengths and weaknesses. For example, are there distinct economic drivers in the area or region that will affect access to job opportunities and the progress of the SC Plan? What are the main barriers to the Areas economic competitiveness? What is the current level of broadband access available to serve residents, businesses and public facilities? What efforts are currently in place to increase worker skills and employment? Describe trends in employment rates and business formation. Strengths Business Tenure - The downtown area of Ocean City contains a number of businesses that have been in Ocean City for a long time. For example, the Trimper Amusement rides have been in Ocean City over 100 years. Dolles Candy celebrated its 100th anniversary as an Ocean City business in 2011. The Atlantic Hotel was first built in 1875, destroyed by fire in 1924 and rebuilt by one of the original families, the Purnells who still manage the property today. The Alaska Stand eatery, owned by the Givarz family, celebrates its 80th birthday in 2013. These are just several of the many businesses that are still owned and managed by the same families in Ocean City. It is this consistency of name and quality of service that has served the generations of tourists who continue to visit these same businesses in the downtown district. Boardwalk as an economic engine - For generations the Ocean City Boardwalk has been as important an attraction for visitors to Ocean City as the beach. This lively and well maintained public boardwalk extends 2.7 miles in length, is probably one of the best pedestrian experiences one will find. And it may be one of the most successful pedestrian malls in America! There are a multitude of businesses; most of them are small businesses, found along the Boardwalk. The primary commercial district along the Boardwalk is generally south of 15th Street and is located in the proposed Sustainable Communities district. The section north of 15th Street is commonly referred to as Hotel/Motel Row in Ocean City. Tourism as a stable economic source Tourism is the sole industry of Ocean City. This industry has served Ocean City well over the past 100 years and is expected to be the primary industry for many years to come. It has been stated that tourism to Ocean City is almost recession proof. In poor economic times residents of the Mid-Atlantic States may find a vacation to Ocean City less expensive due to its close proximity. In good economic times such residents may find a vacation of more than one week as possible to Ocean City. Oldest section of Ocean City Downtown Ocean City is the proposed location for the Sustainable Communities Area. The area is the oldest section of Ocean City and is the traditional downtown district for the island. It contains a variety of buildings that have been adapted for new uses. Maryland Main Street Program and access to State funding programs In April 2012 Ocean City was named one of Marylands newest Main Street Maryland Communities. With this new designation as well as prior excellent dealings with the State of Maryland, the Town and OCDC intend to apply for future State funds. Investment in public infrastructureThe Town of Ocean City has invested heavily into its public infrastructure. Due to the seasonal nature of Ocean City, the towns infrastructure must handle much more than its 8,000 year round residential base. On peak weekends in the summer, the towns population will exceed 300,000. This drastic population change from off-season to in-season may be one of the biggest changes found in the United States. And each year the Town is prepared for such change and demands on its infrastructure. Weaknesses
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Short tourism season The prime Ocean City season runs only during the summer season. In fact as the school season starts in August for most of Maryland and surrounding states, the number of peak weeks has diminished to the month of July and first 2 weeks of August. The tourists continue to travel to Ocean City for weekends before and after these prime weeks. However, this seasonal nature of Ocean City tourism can make for a very challenging economic environment. Such seasons are very dependent on weather. Small year round resident population base The small year round population base of Ocean City and the large number of tourists coming to Ocean City makes for a challenging task in terms of providing the number of employees necessary to accommodate the tourism industry. The Town of Ocean City is dependent on the labor supply of other areas of the mid-Atlantic region and foreign worker labor. It is estimated that 3,000 foreign workers travel to Ocean City each summer to provide this labor. There are many American residents also traveling and living in Ocean City each summer to meet the tourism demands. In addition to this high seasonal demand the opposite occurs in the off-season. The small population base makes it difficult to support local small businesses in Ocean City. The nature of such tourism businesses such as retail and restaurant uses also results in many lower wage positions being needed. Such a low wage base makes it difficult for families to live in Ocean City, particularly when work is very limited in the off-season months to support a family. The issue of Tax Differential between the Town of Ocean City and Worcester County creates an economic weakness for the Sustainable Community Area. Properties in unincorporated Worcester County and immediately adjacent to the Town of Ocean City do not share the same tax burden as those properties in the Sustainable Community Area. The businesses and residences in unincorporated Worcester County therefore are more capable of retaining capital for reinvestment and revitalization efforts thus placing businesses and residences in the Sustainable community area at a marked disadvantage to economically compete or improve property value. Lack of business variety and competition from outside Ocean CityThe tourism base makes for a limited type of business in Ocean City. Often the chain stores locating in west Ocean City are providing many of the goods and merchandise found in more traditional downtown areas. The bulk of Ocean City stores are aimed at the tourism market and not the year round market. Distinct Economic Drivers: It is expected that tourism will remain the primary industry for the Town of Ocean City and its Sustainable Communities Area in the downtown district. A number of outside influences, such as weather and the labor market, will affect the industry. Broadband access is not yet available in Ocean City but has been discussed as a future item on the eastern shore of Maryland. In terms of work increasing skills and employment, there are a number of activities currently in place. There are a number of training facilities in the eastern shore that have partnered with Ocean City businesses. For example, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and the local Wor-Wic Community College each have a hotel management courses and culinary schools well suited to address the need for skilled workers in Ocean City hotels and restaurants. Salisbury University is only 30 miles from Ocean City and many if its students and graduates find work in Ocean City. The Ocean City Chamber of Commerce holds its spring Job Fair which has become a major hiring source for local Ocean City businesses. Ocean City has historically had very high unemployment rates in the winter seasons, but such rates improve with the summer tourism season. The Ocean City economy has expanded over the past years as the shoulder season has grown. Much of this growth in the shoulder seasons is a result of the OC Convention Center business and large increase in the areas golf industry. It is expected the stronger should season business to expand which will help reduce the high level of unemployment in the off-season periods.
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(2) Describe the jurisdictions housing market and access to affordable workforce housing. What are the trends in residential construction (rental and homeownership), homeownership rate, foreclosure rate and, property values. Describe how and whether your jurisdictions prevailing housing costs both homeownership and rental - are affordable to households below 120% AMI, 80% AMI and 50% AMI. What efforts are in place currently to house individuals, families and the disabled at or below the AMI levels described above? Ocean City has a variety of housing types such as single family, townhouse, condominium, and even manufactured housing. Such housing caters to various income levels. There have been several Ocean City employers who have realized the need to find affordable housing for their employees and have either constructed such housing or purchased housing. Over the past few years the housing market has been depressed and has resulted in little new construction. However, at the same time there has been substantial building renovation going on both exterior and interior improvements. The downtown area contains a concentration of housing for the thousands of foreign workers and American workers who work for the summer season. This area has some of the oldest residential units. In many municipalities in Maryland, the downtown areas often contain upper floors that are either vacant or used for storage. In Ocean City the upper floors are often used as seasonal housing an important need for the seasonal workers as well as a valuable income source for the property owners. A number of residential buildings that used to cater to weekly visitors have been converted into housing for seasonal workers. As the economy strengthens it is expected that new development will occur more often. The housing absorption rate and housing prices have stabilized. The recent recession did result in less construction activity, lower property values, and more foreclosures. However, there were also some good elements that came from this slower economy. In many sections of the downtown area homeowners did invest funding in the renovation of their older structures. The OCDC has assisted over 130 property owners in renovating their buildings. Almost five million dollars has been invested into such structures over the past 10 years, but most of it in the past 4 years. The lower property values and low interest rates have resulted in more affordable housing opportunities. Some examples of the increased housing include the four building the OCDC manages for the Town of Ocean Citys seasonal workers. To date 43 beds are provided by the OCDC. Another example was the unfinished condominium project at 2nd Street and St. Louis Avenue. Due to the poor condo market this 11 unit project sat idle for two years. A new owner purchased the units via auction and invested the necessary funds resulting in a new 11 unit housing project that caters to seasonal workers. There are 120 seasonal workers living at the facility. Pertaining to disabled households, new construction standards in Ocean City require such housing to accommodate disabled households. Whereas the older buildings cannot accommodate such individuals, new housing often contains elevators and other features to increase their mobility. In addition, the Town of Ocean City operates a transit van to transport such individuals to various needs. It is expected that Ocean City will continue to see a blend of housing types.
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(3) Describe the SC Areas demographic trends (with respect to age, race, household size, household income, educational attainment, or other relevant factors). The SC area is a small, distinct district that does not follow established Census Bureau boundaries. The area contains about 255 acres of land or about .4 square miles. According to the Maryland Department of Planning, there were 1,199 year round residents counted during the 2010 census in the SC area. Age: Of the approximately 1,199 residents in the SC area, 85% are over 21 years of age. The average age is 46 years. Females comprise about 46% of the Sc area population. Race: Whites are 92% of the SC area. Blacks are 3%. Asians are 2.7%. Households: There were 591 households in 2011. That number is projected to be 611 by 2016. There are 253 family households and 338 non-family households. The estimated average household income was $63,782 in 2011. The 2011 estimated household size was 1.85 persons. There were 484 one and two person households in 2011 in the SC area. There were 16 households with 5-7 persons each. Education: Of the 904 people with education in the SC area, 40% had earned a high school diploma or less. Those with college degrees totaled over 37%. Income: Of the 591 people who reported incomes, about 13% earned less than $15,000 per year. Those earning less than $100,000 totaled 83%. Those earning $200,000 or more were 3.39% of the total SC area. There were 11 families living below the poverty level in 2011. Seven of those families had children. Employment: In 2011, civilian employed workers totaled 425 of the 603 people age 16 or over who were eligible to work. Those not in the labor force was 314 of the total 603. The highest employment types were sales (95 of 603), management (92 of 603), and food preparation and serving (70 of 603). The above information explains the 2010 Census data; however, demographic issues relating to the Sustainable Community Area have much more impact in regards to the seasonal influx of weekly and daily tourists visiting the area. Ocean City becomes one of the most densely populated communities in the world during its peak season from Memorial Day to Labor Day holidays. An average peak season weekend experiences approximately 250,000 people enjoying the entire community and its amenities; however, adjusted to the 0.4 square miles of the Sustainable Community Area, that equates to approximately 56,600 +/- people per square mile living in the community. High peak events or circumstances such as the 4th of July holiday have seen that number rise to 350,000 people (354,000 in 2011 and 332,000 in 2012) equating to between 75,000 and 80,000 people per square mile. Obviously, the Sustainable Community Area experiences quite a seasonal shift in the population and the level of service needed to support that population. Compare this influx of population to popular resort communities such as Vail, Colorado (999 people per square mile) and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (586 people per square mile). Perhaps a better comparison is to well known world-class cities. Los Angeles, California has a density of 8,092 people per square mile; Beijing, China has a density of 3,200 people per square mile.
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Section III. Local Capacity to Implement Plans & Projects

A. Organizational Structure: Describe the Applicants organizational structure. Specifically, which organizations are members in the Sustainable Communities Workgroup and who are the respective staff? Who are the leaders, and how will the Workgroup advisor or staff manage implementation of the SC Area Plan? The director and several members of the Ocean City Development Corporations Downtown Design Committee are the lead people for the Sustainable Community Program. The director and planner of the Ocean City department of Planning, Zoning, and Community Development are members. There is also a local banker, several local business owners, a realtor, and a county commissioner. Discussions with the towns Planning and Zoning Commission, together with the public, will allow for transparency of the program with ample opportunities for input and feedback.
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B.Organizational Experience: Describe the Applicant organizations past experience in administering revitalization plans and projects. Describe the roles of the members of the Sustainable Communities Workgroup, including their experience in implementing revitalization initiatives. What are the strengths and challenges of the capacity of these groups with respect to implementation of the SC Plan? The Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC), established by the Town of Ocean City in 2000, will serve as the Work Group to implement the Sustainable Communities Plan. The OCDC has established a Work Group Planning Committee to formulate this Sustainable Communities Plan. The OCDC has been implementing its approved Community Legacy Plan since 2001. The OCDC Executive Director will oversee this project. He has been working with the OCDC nearly since its creation in 2000. Financial matters and specific facade applications are approved by the OCDC Board of Directors. The OCDC Board consists of 15 volunteers who meet monthly. The OCDC also employs a part-time administrative assistant and bookkeeper to assist the Executive Director with operational items. The OCDC has an excellent working relationship with City staff to process these facade projects. The OCDC Executive Director will be responsible for submitting all quarterly reports and payment requests for this project. He has been responsible for these same tasks on all other CL funded projects. The Town of Ocean City has been an active participant with the OCDC in implementing many of the downtown projects, particularly the capital improvement projects. These include the development of Sunset Park, S. 1st Street, Somerset Plaza, and a number of street improvement projects. The Town is also active in the Boardwalk improvements and beach maintenance, both of which are extremely important elements in the revitalization of downtown Ocean City.
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C. Public Input: How did residents and other stakeholders in the community provide input to Action Plan described below in Section IV? The Work Group Planning Committee reviewed the draft Sustainable Community Application and Action Plan to establish the public review document. The Town of Ocean City and Ocean City Development Corporation staff conducted a public meeting on April 24, 2013 to provide an overview of the then proposed Action Plan and received input to incorporate in the adopted Action Plan. This public meeting was advertised on the Towns website, local access TV channel, and thru a press release reported by local newspaper and TV media. Subsequent to the public meeting; the Work Group Planning Committee reviewed and recommended approval of the Action Plan to the Ocean City Planning Commission. The Planning Commission in turn reviewed and recommended that the Town of Ocean City Mayor & City Council approve the Action Plan via resolution.
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Section IV. Sustainable Community Action Plan

A. Supporting existing communities & reducing environmental impacts. (1) A communitys approach to Smart Growth generally includes two inter-related areas of focus: encouraging reinvestment and growth in existing communities; and, discouraging growth that degrades natural resources, and farms and rural landscapes. Broadly describe your jurisdictions Smart Growth approach and any significant accomplishments made over the last decade or so. The Town of Ocean City has been a strong follower of Smart Growth in both its policies and practices. The OCDC recognizes the importance of Smart Growth in its efforts to redevelop the downtown area, too. All of the OCDCs recommended projects in its redevelopment plans promote Smart Growth standards in various ways. Some of the practices of the Town that promote Smart Growth are listed below: Mass Transit: The Town of Ocean City has actively promoted its mass transit system, which now carries 4 million passengers per year. The Town only charges $3 per day for unlimited bus use. The Town operates over 60 buses and plans to expand this service even more. The Towns bus system has evolved in a major means of transportation for residents, tourists, and employees throughout Ocean City. Zoning codes: In terms of zoning, the Town of Ocean City has several items that promote Smart Growth Initiatives. First, the Town has a transfer of development rights program that directs development from an environmentally sensitive area (the Atlantic Ocean beach) to areas designated in the Towns Comprehensive Plan as its highest density areas. Secondly, the Town encourages mixed-use development by allowing shared parking by complementary uses. The Town codes also encourage on-site employee housing by not counting such units against a propertys density limits and reducing parking requirements. Thirdly, the Town working with the OCDC has approved design standards for the downtown area of the City and is familiar with improving the character and appearance of new development. This reflects the traditional development patterns downtown and makes the buildings more pedestrian friendly. Fourthly, the Towns Comprehensive Plan reflects the Smart Growth Visions as stated in the Maryland Economic Growth, Resource Protection and Planning Act of 1992, and includes all appropriate elements required by the States Planning Act. Tax Differential: Properties in unincorporated Worcester County and immediately adjacent to the Town of Ocean City do not share the same tax burden as those properties in the Sustainable Community Area. This relief of the tax burden encourages growth in Greenfield areas of unincorporated Worcester County that potentially degrades natural resources, farms and rural landscapes. The Town of Ocean City actively promotes redevelopment effort to encourage re-investment and revitalization in the existing built environment of the Sustainable Community Area. Redevelopment: The Town of Ocean City has continued to support the OCDC in its efforts to revitalize the downtown area of Ocean City. Besides co-sponsoring several grant applications for redevelopment with the OCDC, the Town has also established the Inlet Parking Lot Fund that sets aside a specific amount of funds from the Inlet Parking lot for revitalization projects, including land acquisition. In regards to the Maryland Rehabilitation Code, the Town was involved with its development through its Chief Building Official who served on the advisory committee that developed the code. The Town has adopted this code, which is an important tool for assisting older buildings in renovation. The Town facilitated the establishment of the OCDC and has provided funding for its redevelopment efforts since its creation in 2000. The Town also received the Maryland Smart Growth Award in 2000 for the redevelopment of Baltimore Avenue from 15th Street to 33rd Street. These improvements encouraged private sector development in the area.
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To date the OCDC has received several redevelopment awards for its many projects. Such project awards include the OCDC Faade Program; South 1st Street Redevelopment; Sunset Park design and project; St. Louis Avenue Revitalization; and, the OCDC marketing video.
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(2) Describe any major investments in community infrastructure -water, stormwater, sewer, sidewalk, lighting, etc. -- that must be undertaken in order to improve the readiness or competitiveness of the proposed SC Area for private investment and compliance (if applicable) with TMDL regulations. Addressing the stormwater during redevelopment can reduce the pollution entering our streams and contribution to the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. Investments in infrastructure, generally, can be an important catalyst for new private investment in the community. New 8-inch underground water lines were installed under Baltimore Avenue in 1988 from North Division Street to 9th Street, to provide excellent water pressure. In 1991, the town ran a new 8 waste water main from the inlet to South 2nd Street, up to North Division Street. in 1994, the town ran a new 8 water main up Baltimore Avenue from 9th Street to 15th Street. To improve heavy traffic volumes during summer months, the town has paved local streets, placed all overhead utilities underground, and replaced all sidewalks with wider ones. In 1995, Baltimore Avenue from 9th Street to 15th Street was repaved. New storm drains and sidewalks were installed. In 1996, St. Louis Avenue from Caroline Street to Somerset Street, within the SC area, had new water mains, new underground utilities, new storm drains, new sidewalks, and the street was paved. I 1997, we rebuilt the infrastructure on St. Louis Avenue south of the Route 50 bridge, including all side streets from the bay to Philadelphia Avenue. In 2004, from North Division Street to South 1st Street, work was performed on Philadelphia Avenue that included new underground utilities, new water mains, new sewer mains, new sidewalks, and the street was paved. Presently, we are rebuilding St. Louis Avenue, in phases, from 17th Street to North Division Street. A new 8 water main is being installed for the full length of St. Louis Avenue to improve water capacity to all of the SC downtown area. This new line, together with a 12 main pipe running down Philadelphia Avenue from 10th Street to the Worcester Street lot, will provide sufficient water supply to the entire downtown area. The SC area sidewalks that are 8 feet wide are only a small proportion of the total sidewalks. This would be found in the area of South 1st Street to North Division Street. There is a pedestrian study done earlier that mentions the widening of all east to west sidewalks for better pedestrian flow at a future time. As streets are rebuilt, their sidewalks will be widened to 8 feet at that time.
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(3) Describe policies, initiatives or projects that the community will undertake or expand in order to reduce the SC Areas impact on the environment. Examples include but are not limited to: conservation or management of stormwater through retrofitting of streets and by-ways (Green Streets, rain gardens, etc.); retrofitting of facilities and homes for energy conservation; implementation of green building codes and mixed-use zoning; recycling of waste; clean-ups of watersheds; and, encouragement of Buy Local approaches that benefit local suppliers and food producers. A comprehensive menu of such actions may be found through the nonprofit Sustainable Maryland Certified initiative. The Town of Ocean City is not classified as a NPDES Phase II community, meaning we are not required to file an NOI to be included in the national permit. We are proactive in addressing six measures. These include public education, public involvement, illicit discharge detection, construction site and post construction site runoff and pollution prevention. We have developed a Pollution Prevention and Habitat Enhancement Plan for the SC area. The plan lists the target audiences, common pollutants and their sources, and suggests the best management practices that can be used for various land uses. The town has proposed some projects to remove gross solids and trash from the storm drainage system, mini grants for BayScape and rain gardens, rain barrels, and storm water retrofit cost share program. We will be doing a water quality audit on single family homeowners and give them recommendations on ways they can reduce the impact they have on the environment. Littering enforcement will slow the discarding of waste by visitors. Our streets and the boardwalk are swept manually and mechanically each day during the summer season. The beach is also cleaned daily with specially-designed machinery. Catch basin inserts will lessen the waste entering local drains. Trees and shrubs obtained through the TreeMendous program will be planted on public lands to help clean the air and provide needed shade. The State is going to establish a TMDL for the coastal bay and will be assigning a load allocation to the non-point source runoff. This should be happening within the year. The town has developed a database and a GIS data layer for all stormwater management systems installed in the town. This GIS layer has the drainage area to each system and the removal efficiency of the type of BMP. We will be able to calculate a load removed to document our contribution to the load allocation. These systems must be maintained and inspected every 3 years and the date is noted in the database. The town should continue to include energy and water conservation in all redevelopment projects. The plumbing code requires water saving fixtures. There are clean-up events each year in town where volunteers spend a day collecting trash from the beach. Another such event focuses on the dunes. The Maryland Coastal Bays Program uses its Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan to target water conservation. They have worked with the Hotel-Motel industry to requests that guests reuse their towels and linens to reduce the water demand. The town has a requirement that any tree removed or large shrub has to be replaced at a ratio of 1:1. A tree about to be removed agrees in an application to replace it by a certain date. The current landscaping ordinance requires 15% of the parcel be planted. A new program may begin this year that will reimburse residents when they plant native species.
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(4) Which community groups or stakeholders will be key to the implementation of the initiatives and projects noted in this section? Maryland Coastal Bays Program, OCDC, Area Merchants, Town of Ocean City Departments (i.e. Public Works, Building, Plumbing, Engineering)
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B. Valuing communities and neighborhoods -- building upon assets and building in amenities: (1) What are the key assets that exist in the community upon which the Plans projects and initiatives will build? Assets may include physical assets such as parks and historic structures and also civic and economic assets such as employers, educational institutions, and cultural organizations and activities. Access: There is an existing street grid system throughout the Sustainable Community Area. Vehicular movement is fairly intuitive and pedestrian movement is facilitated throughout the area for access to the Boardwalk and Beach plus movement to the Bay side of area. Transit: An existing bus transit system operates throughout the Sustainable Community Area. Transit movement is primarily, if not exclusively, North/South along the axis of the area. Parks: Two major parks within the Sustainable Community are the Sunset Park and Skateboard Park. Sunset Park generally operates as a passive park, yet the location and programming make it ideal for Summer Concerts that are open to the public. Skateboard Park is a skateboard facility owned by Worcester County and operated by the Town of Ocean City. Skateboard Park experiences use throughout the year, although still when the weather is conducive to skateboard activity. Events: Throughout the Summer Season, the Town of Ocean City, Ocean City Development Corporation and private entities conduct special events that attract visitors to the Sustainable Community Area. Examples include The Ocean City Air Show, Summerfest, Free Concerts and more.
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(2) What policies, initiatives or projects will reuse or enhance the historical assets, traditional business districts/Main Streets and cultural resources of the community? What actions will reinforce your communitys authentic sense of place and historic character?
The Sustainable Community Area includes the Main Street Program area and is a significant way considered the traditional and historic portion of Ocean City. The Ocean City Boardwalk aligns along the Eastern edge of the Sustainable Community Area where the majority of retail commercial and amusement district exists. Also within this area is the Ocean City Lifesaver Station Museum which functions as a historical society as well. Implementing the Main Street Program along with updating the Design Guidelines as part of the Action Plan intends to increase the sense of place that exists in the sustainable community Area. Consideration is being given to creating an Historic District with walking tours and plaques to identify the historic elements in the area. Finally, a way finding system for pedestrians is contemplated as a method to further define the cultural, historic and economic resources in the community.
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(3) Describe policies, initiatives or projects that will increase community access to green spaces, parks and other amenities? A community can gain social and physical benefits from access to a healthy natural environment. The inclusion of complete streets, trails, green space, parks and trees contribute to the character and health of a community. Examples might include improvements to the tree canopy by planting street trees, improving local neighborhood streams, or reusing a vacant lot for a new community park or playground. Town codes have mandatory setbacks to maintain some open space on each parcel. There are mandatory landscape requirements as part of site plan reviews. Stormwater management requires the planting of native plant species. The beach allows for access to open space. The beach varies in width. The town routinely cleans the beach using specifically-designed machinery for the purpose. All foreign objects are removed from the sand and discarded. Sunset Park on the bayside at South Philadelphia Avenue is a small facility with live bands, a stage, exhibits, crabbing, and fishing. It is only a few hundred feet from a bus depot and the boardwalk. The Downtown Recreation Complex on the bayside between 3rd Street and 4th Street has several activities and open fields for activities. There is a skateboard facility, a playground, baseball fields, a basketball court, and space to go crabbing or fishing. Somerset Plaza is a converted town street with trees, shops, and free Wi-Fi. It is closed to vehicular traffic. The Inlet jetty provides opportunity for fishing, sightseeing, and bird watching. Deep sea fishing vessels pass by on their way to the nearby harbor. Landscaping practices focus on the use of native species of plants to assure that they reach maturity.
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(4) Which community groups or stakeholders will be key to the implementation of the initiatives and projects noted in this section? Area Merchants, OCDC Main Street Program, Town of Ocean City Departments (i.e. Recreation, Public Works, Building, Plumbing, Engineering), Downtown residents and property owners, Historic Society.
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C. Enhancing economic competitiveness (1) What economic development policies, initiatives or projects will improve the economy through investments in small businesses and other key employment sectors? What economic development and business incentives will you build upon or implement as part of the SC Plan? Examples could include but are not limited to: green-taping for expedited project application review; permitting and inspection; job training; business tax credits; and, revolving loan funds. Job training seminars, low interest loans, OCDC grants for commercial improvements, similar to what they do now. The OCDC faade program and Green Building Initiatives program assist businesses and homeowners with improving their properties.
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(2) What workforce development policies, initiatives or projects will increase access to jobs and economic opportunity for residents in the SC Area? Do you have a goal for job creation? Are green jobs an opportunity in the jurisdiction or SC Area?
Worcester County/State of Maryland could assist in providing transportation to the job market office. Many of the businesses in Ocean City need labor only during the summer months as this is a coastal resort community that thrives off tourism. The goal of everyone involved in improving our market is to fill every job opening and find housing to keep employees in or near their jobs. A goal of ours is to increase the amount of quality employee housing. Unfortunately, the enforcement of housing standards by town staff determines that many employee housing situations are sub-standard and need upgrades before they can continue to be occupied. This can only be done through private investments, assisted by loans or grants from the local area and funded through the State agencies. Job assistance and training should be provided within the SC area by the State if local, potential employees are to compete for jobs. MD. Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - (http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/) Veterans: The Maryland Employment Service administers the Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) to provide services to veterans and eligible persons in the One-Stop Career Centers. Veterans are given priority when referred to job orders placed on Maryland Workforce Exchange. In addition to helping veterans find employment and training opportunities, DVOP/LVER staff provides vocational guidance, referral to supportive services and case management services to veterans with significant barriers to employment. Maryland's One-Stop Career Centers: The One-Stop Job Market in Salisbury, Maryland serves Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. The Job Market features an array of employment and training services for job seekers and businesses, providing a broad range of workforce development resources and information in one location. We strive to make every customer's experience productive and rewarding by focusing on their needs and providing the right blend of services to ensure success. Foreign Workers: Foreign labor could be assisted with finding job openings by asking employers to list their jobs at City Hall and other town facilities, as well as at OCDC and on our website. The Worcester County Economic Development Department can provide access to jobs through offering job placement seminars where applicants can search openings in the local area, much like the jobs fair Ocean City has each year at the Convention Center. The Social Security Administration provides their services to issue social security numbers to non-resident foreign workers each summer through a cooperative effort with the Ocean City government whereby Social Security staff set-up office in City Hall on 3rd Street, within the SC area, to allow these workers to apply for and obtain numbers that are a requirement for receiving a paycheck from American employers. The small number of hours that the Social Security Administration has allowed for their Ocean City operation has proven to be insufficient (Friday mornings from 8:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M.). This service needs to be expanded to more than one day per week. Potential foreign workers continually arrive at City Hall expecting to apply for their social security numbers, only to be turned away and told to return the following Friday.
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(3) Describe whether the Sustainable Community will be impacted by the Base Re-alignment and Closure (BRAC) activities in Maryland. If impacted, how do the initiatives and projects in your Plan complement BRAC-related growth? There may be an impact by the expected increase in personnel at Wallops Island. At this time the potential impact is not quantified or understood in regards to this Action Plan. Current BRAC activities do not identify facilities located within the municipal limits of Ocean City.
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(4) Which community groups or stakeholders will be key to the implementation of the initiatives and projects noted in this section? Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, Ocean City Development Corporation, Downtown Association, MD. DLLR, Worcester County, MD Business and Economic Development Department, MD Departmetn of Labor and Licensing, Hotel Motel Restaurant Association, Town of Ocean City Departments.
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D. Promoting access to quality affordable housing. (1) What housing policies, initiatives or projects will expand housing choices - rental and homeownership for people of a range of ages, incomes, and also for disabled individuals? How will these actions address the current housing conditions and needs noted in Section II? The Town of Ocean City and OCDC shall strive to improve the existing building stock within the Community Legacy Area and to increase the availability of affordable housing opportunities. POLICY 1: The Town of Ocean City and OCDC shall provide support for various selected public and private building improvement programs, which are aimed at rehabilitation and the provision of additional affordable housing. The OCDC shall work with the Town in the preparation of neighborhood and redevelopment plans. The Sustainable Communities Area may provide funding or utilize its powers for implementation of appropriate provisions of these plans. The Town of Ocean City and OCDC shall increase housing opportunities in the area and to demonstrate the type of infill housing, which could be built on available vacant lots within the Sustainable Communities Area.
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(2) Will these housing initiatives or projects increase access to transit or community walkability and/or decrease transportation costs? In other words, will the housing investments result in more people living near work or town centers, or able to more conveniently reach work, school, shopping and/or recreation? Transit - The Town of Ocean City is a linear city which extends 10 miles from north to south and generally only one quarter to one half mile east to west. Almost any new housing projects will be in close proximity to this bus service. The Towns bus system operates year round and covers this whole 10 mile length of island. An all-day bus pass is only $3 making it affordable to residents and visitors. Special discount bus passes are also available. The Town provides a bus to those incapable of using the general bus. This is a free service. Walkability For the most part the Towns streets have sidewalks on both sides of the rights of way. The Town has placed a priority on safe walking for residents and visitors. The Town attempts to work with private property owners to widen downtown sidewalks whenever possible. Such wider sidewalks allow for more pedestrians to use the walkways and also to have the option of walking further from the street and vehicles when on street parking is not present. The downtown area has ample on street parking. Such on street parking can be classified as a traffic calming device to assist in more safe walkways. The 2.7 mile long Boardwalk is one of the best and fun walking experiences one will find.
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(3) What is your goal for the number of units to be created of affordable workforce housing, rental and homeownership? What populations (by income or special needs) will benefit from this increased access to affordable housing? Since most of Ocean City is currently developed, an important housing goal is to ensure that a variety of housing types are available to allow for workforce housing, rental and homeownership opportunities. Currently the downtown area contains a concentration of the workforce housing for seasonal summer employees. In several cases, new workforce housing units have been provided, but this is not the norm. Most of these units are in the older buildings and often found on the upper floors above commercial first floors. Proper code enforcement of these older buildings can help ensure that such properties are in good condition and not overcrowded. Rental housing is quite affordable in Ocean City during the off-season. However, during the peak summer season the market rate structure presents challenges for many. Home ownership is also challenging for year round residents, however, the current low interest rates and relatively soft real estate market makes for an ideal time for renters to purchase housing. The Town of Ocean City has a variety of housing such as single-family homes, townhouses, condominiums, and mobile homes.
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(4) Which community groups or stakeholders will be key to the implementation of the initiatives and projects noted in this section? Community Partners The Town of Ocean City is the important player in the downtown revitalization efforts. The Town provides funding to the OCDC for its operations. It also has committed the important revenue stream of the Inlet Parking Lot Fund to be used for revitalization projects such as land acquisition. Its departments work closely with the OCDC staff and Board. Worcester County is another important partner in the revitalization efforts for downtown Ocean City. The County provides an annual grant to the OCDC for its operations. The County Commissioner for Ocean City serves on the OCDC Board of Directors. Within Ocean City there is a unique networking of organizations that make up the Partners Group. This loosely set up organization was established seven years ago and is a means of communicating on various issues affecting Ocean City. The OCDC is the newest member of this organization and works very closely with each of the other five Partner organizations. The Partners Group consists of the following organizations: Ocean City Development Corporation Hotel Motel Restaurant Association, Inc. Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Downtown Association Economic Development Council The OCDC also has one ex-officio member of each of these organizations. Such members are permitted pursuant to the OCDC by-laws. The OCDC receives valuable input on its redevelopment program from each of these members. The OCDC has provided at least one presentation on its redevelopment program to these organizations and keeps in touch with each organization on a regular basis. The Economic Development Council sponsors meetings on a regular basis whereby the organizations provide an update to each other, too. The Partners Group will play an integral part in our redevelopment program in terms of policy formulation as well as support of our strategies. The OCDC will need to partner with the Town of Ocean City on the redevelopment program for this area. The OCDC will also require the financial assistance of the City on specific projects, too. Since the creation of the OCDC, this organization has had a strong relationship with the Town of Ocean City. The Citys Planning and Community Development Director is the appointed contact between the City and OCDC and he attends our Board meetings. He also works closely with the OCDC Executive Director on several projects. The OCDC provides various information to the City on a regular basis as well as provides an annual report of its activities to the Mayor and City Council. The most important partnership for the OCDC is to work with the area business owners, property owners, and residents. It is this group that has allowed for the success of the OCDC programs and projects particularly those required a match from the private sector applicants such as the Faade Improvement Program. Many of the OCDC members are from these groups. Almost the entire OCDC Board is a resident, business owner, or property owner in the downtown area. Other important organizations which the OCDC has partnered with include the UMES/Rural Development Center, Salisbury University, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the Art League of Ocean City, Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council, Patrick Bennett Foundation, and Worcester County Arts Council.
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The OCDC will also be partnering with area business and property owners to continue its faade improvement program, Green Building Initiatives Program, Business Assistance Program and other OCDC programs. As previously mentioned, the OCDC recognizes the need to partner with the private sector to bring about successful redevelopment. And it also realizes that such actions will require the OCDC to take an aggressive role in promoting this form of redevelopment.
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E. Support transportation efficiency and access. (1) What policies, strategies and projects are envisioned to strengthen the transportation network that affects the proposed SC Area? How will these initiatives support transportation choices (including walking, bicycling, bus or rail transit, and carpooling) or otherwise promote an efficient transportation network that integrates housing and transportation land uses? There is currently a bus transfer station on South Division Street that gives access to public transportation options for visitors. From there, riders have access to any part of town via the buses for a minimal fee. Adjacent to this depot is a large public parking lot. Future plans have this location slated for a public parking garage. Taxi cabs are regulated by the town through a medallion system, charging annual fees for mandatory licenses for each taxi cab on the towns streets. In West Ocean City the town owns a large parking facility where visitors park and ride the bus into town. The streets, themselves, have been repaved. Utilities have been moved underground. New sidewalks replaced older ones which allow for safer use. There are many bicycle and scooter rental businesses in the SC area. Visitors have several options, once they have parked their personal vehicles, to move about the town. The town operates several electronic signs that are located where they are most effective. These signs give motorists current information on road conditions, weather, and parking issues to help them avoid congested areas. A grant has just been approved by FEMA to help us purchase another such digital, solar-powered sign later in 2013. Boardwalk Trams are energy-efficient mini-trains that move tourists up and down the boardwalk. They offer riders a scenic trip along the beachfront where the oceanview can be enjoyed.
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(2) If applicable, describe the SC Areas connection or proximity to transportation centers (e.g. Metro, MARC, and light rail stations) and describe opportunities for Transit - Oriented Development (TOD). Will Plan strategies and projects contribute to jobs/housing balance or otherwise provide a mix of land uses that can be expected to reduce reliance on single-occupancy automobiles? (If transit or TOD is not applicable in your community, all points in this section will be based on questions 1 and 3) The SC area has direct access to major transportation routes and links with air transit facilities including Salisbury Airport and Baltimore Washington International Airport. U.S. Route 50 enters town at Division Street, within the SC area, delivering traffic into the heart of the lower downtown area. The SC area is about a half mile from the West Ocean City Park and Ride facility where visitors can park their vehicles to enter town on one of our buses. There are no rail stations in this area. With the present lack of attractions downtown, visitors can continue to use the bus system and walk between destinations. The 1,200 space Inlet parking lot provides substantial parking relief to the SC area. Another option is for motorists to park further north and walk south along the boardwalk to reach entertainment destinations at the southern end of the SC area.
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(3) Which community groups or stakeholders will be key to the implementation of the initiatives and projects noted in this section? Maryland State Highway Department; Maryland Department of Transportation; Town of Ocean City Public Works (Transportation); and OCDC
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F. Coordinating and leveraging (federal, state, local) policies and investment. (1) What specific steps will the Sustainable Community Workgroup take to coordinate policies and funding streams to remove barriers to investment and maximize and increase funding in the proposed Sustainable Community Area? The Sustainable Community Workgroup will continue some of the work already underway based on the Community Legacy Plan and explore other options to expand their role as facilitators of resources being employed by the community. Examples of existing programs meant to continue include Faade and Private Business Reinvestment Initiatives supported by funds from Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. Another example of a continuing program is the use of a portion of the funds from the Inlet (Beach) Parking Lot owned and operated by the Town of Ocean City; these funds have been used as matching funds for grants to improve streets, create public parking areas and more. To expand their current role, the Sustainable Community Workgroup will explore Tax Increment Financing as a funding option; previous attempts were unsuccessful though this option is worthy of pursuit. Another expansion of their role will be actively pursuing Federal and Maryland grants, while using matching local funds to implement priority projects. Being a clearing house and providing increased and active pursuit of Federal and Maryland funding sources that support private business. Properties in unincorporated Worcester County and immediately adjacent to the Town of Ocean City do not share the same tax burden as those properties in the Sustainable Community Area. Addressing this tax differential would level the playing field of tax burden paid by the properties and encourage investment in the Sustainable Community Area.
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(2) How is the proposed Sustainable Community Plan consistent with other existing community or comprehensive plans? The Sustainable Community plan is consistent with the Ocean City Comprehensive Plan. The following are several of the consistencies: 1) The Sustainable Community area consists of about 255 of the 3,000 acres of land that make up the town. Within those 255 acres are some of the highest density residential occupancies in the town. This area also has the oldest structures in town, dating back to the late 1880s. Our population density far exceeds that of Baltimore City or Annapolis, Maryland. We are challenged to help create new jobs and additional employee housing within a small area that is only active, commercially, about 5 months each year. Having the state programs assisting us in that endeavor is absolutely imperative to our success. This is why we seek financial resources that will help keep money flowing through Ocean City and back to the state. 2) A Sustainable Community must stay ahead of economic competitors by showing outright support and having the resources it needs to attract business and promote its unique opportunities that are indicators of whether this distinct area has infrastructure in place, transportation established, and can protect its natural resources. Our Plan focuses on these exact points, as well. 3) A Sustainable Community needs the transportation infrastructure in place before asking investors to develop. Our Plan recommends improved transportation, a good road system, good transit ridership, and a pedestrian connection between attractions and other points within the SC area. As noted in previous answers, the Ocean City Public Works Department has already made huge road improvements, created wider sidewalks, installed new water pipes, and replaced much of our boardwalk. This shows that the town is serious about competing with other resort destinations for tourism dollars. .
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(3) How will the Plan help leverage and/or sustain more private sector investments? Based on experience the Sustainable Community Action Plan is attainable and realistic. Ocean City witnessed a trend of private investment following public infrastructure improvements. A prime example is the redevelopment just north of the Sustainable Community Area along Baltimore Avenue from 15th Street to 27th Street (the ocean side portion of the town that fronts along the Boardwalk) where Complete Street concepts such as wider sidewalks, under grounding power lines, bike lanes and traffic calming measures were installed. This area received a series of private property reinvestment along those ocean front properties to redevelop mixed use projects and updated accommodations. Another method employed by the Working Group utilizes matching funds to promote Green Building, Faade Improvements, and Business Assistance programs to encourage reinvestment. Initiatives in the Action Plan anticipate private investment. St. Louis Avenue has a design for a phased streetscape project. Continuing the maintenance of the Boardwalk, increasing the number of comfort stations and even simply repaving existing streets will rejuvenate the area. Implementing Design Guidelines raise the standard of the redevelopment and encourage further redevelopment of adjacent properties. Addressing the Tax Differential issue encourages investment with a surety that properties within the Sustainable Community Area are taxed fairly for their location as opposed to being disadvantaged by simply being within the municipal boundary. Currently, the Tax Differential encourages growth in the Greenfield area of unincorporated Worcester County. Private sector investments are encouraged to seek new opportunities for growth outside of the area. Reinvestment promoted by this plan sustains the Sustainable Community Area as a major destination in an existing development pattern.
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Section V. Progress Measures

For the Plan parts of section IV (A through F): See attached map, OCDC Future Initiatives (1) List the specific outcomes that the Plan seeks to produce. Initial Planning & Organizational Initiatives As with any long-term aggressive endeavor, planning and organization become ever so important before proceeding with a project. The Downtown Village concept that IWG proposed includes three planned phases. Before the phased work begins, several critical components need to be in place that will assure long-term success and continuity. Several of these initiatives have been completed since the original 1999 IWG Plan of Action and are described below: Creation of a Downtown Village Association The Town of Ocean City set up the framework for a new community development corporation as recommended by IWG in 1999. This initial group of 34 people elected a Board of Directors of 15 individuals, which later became incorporated as a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization and was designated the Ocean City Development Corporation. In 2000 the OCDC hired its Executive Director and has its office at 108 Dorchester Street in the center of downtown. The OCDC has been tasked with the charge of revitalizing downtown Ocean City. Design Standards A sense of place is a difficult product to achieve in a downtown environment. The IWG Plan recommended the creation of urban design characteristics that would help guide new development and renovation in downtown Ocean City. The OCDC has created two sets of mandatory design standards for downtown Ocean City. These design standards have been instrumental in promoting attractive and better designed projects than would have occurred without such standards. The design standards require new development and renovation to provide the architectural elements found in a seaside vernacular. Such elements generally consist of light colored buildings, pitched roofs, and buildings with ample porches. Land Assemblage - The 1999 IWG plan state this concept is to address the issues of land assemblage to consolidate several smaller properties and attract a developer. As previously mentioned, the downtown area contains a number of smaller parcels that may be difficult to develop by them. Since developers prefer not to expend ample time to assemble these isolated properties in certain areas, it can be the role of the OCDC to do so. To date, the OCDC and The Town of Ocean City have purchased several parcels for a future assembled project. Marketing The IWG report stated redeveloping the downtown interior of Ocean City requires more than physical improvements. The Town of Ocean City has provided significant increases in advertising funds and a marketing campaign to attract tourists to Ocean City. The OCDC has created a marketing video to highlight its organization and downtown Ocean City. Various press releases and newsletters are regularly produced by the OCDC to showcase various redevelopment successes to the general public and development community. In addition, the OCDC partners with a local newspaper to provide a weekly insert of downtown happenings and advertising of local businesses. Affordable Housing The IWG report referenced a continuing problem in Ocean City; that ere is a lack of affordable housing for employees. Steps should be undertaken to address this important issue. Although employee housing issue is a City wide issue, the Town of Ocean City and OCDC have recently teamed up to provide four downtown buildings to house some of the Citys seasonal workers. An 1897 building at 108 Dorchester Street, 110 Somerset Street, and two buildings at 105 Dorchester Street were renovated and provide affordable housing for Ocean City Beach Patrol employees. The City owns the properties while the OCDC manages and maintains these units. Funding The IWG reported the need for the City and OCDC to create development incentives and partnerships to provide the transformation of the physical look of downtown. Such incentives are necessary to attract the type of high profile anchors into the downtown core area. Land assemblage, tax abatements, business improvement districts, and tax increment financing are several incentive types IWG
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recommended to look at. The Town of Ocean City and OCDC have researched various incentives. Due to the magnitude of this cost this issue will need further time. PHASING PLAN Realizing the complexities in implementing any Plan of Action, IWG divided the overall Downtown Village into three phases. All the recommendations proposed in this visioning document interconnect, thus implementing them in a sequential manner is critical to the overall success of a revitalized downtown. Refer to attached map labeled OCDC Future Initiatives. PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS East/West Corridors from Baltimore Avenue to the Boardwalk The challenge presented to IWG (as related to pedestrian traffic patterns) was to motivate pedestrian mobility from the beach and boardwalk to and from the bay front. The first logical step in obtaining a unified downtown core is the ability to tie the successful boardwalk development with the interior downtown blocks. Very little pedestrian traffic is directed towards activities in the downtown interior. Subsequently, in order to achieve a more balanced circulation pattern, safe, inviting and friendly pedestrian corridors need to be designed. To date three street segments have been converted from vehicular streets to pedestrian/semi-pedestrian streets only: Somerset Plaza (Baltimore Avenue to the Boardwalk) South 1st Street (Baltimore Avenue to the Boardwalk) South Division Street (Philadelphia Avenue to the Bay) Although is it very challenging to create these pedestrian corridors, they can play a major role in the revitalization of downtown Ocean City. The Town of Ocean City and OCDC should evaluate other potential pedestrian corridors as they arise. In addition, certain streets will require wider sidewalks to accommodate increased pedestrian movements, particularly for safety issues. Parking Facility/Multi-model Transit Station Since the 1970s there have been a number of studies related to downtown Ocean City. Each study has recommended the construction of a parking facility. The IWG report believes that in order to achieve a balanced pedestrian circulation pattern and address some of the congestion issues, that a parking facility be constructed along the interior core of the downtown area. The site which would have the greatest impact on circulation but the least impact on existing businesses are the two blocks bordered by Baltimore Avenue (on the east), S. Division Street (on the south), Philadelphia Avenue (on the west) and Wicomico Street (on the north). This combination of properties lies strategically near the south end of the downtown area and in the middle of the bay and boardwalk. In addition, the parking facility can incorporate a new multi-model station, replacing the existing transit station on S. Division Street. A new multi-model station could house the existing transit functions, a stop for bicycles, a park and ride destination as well as a ticket outlet for a potential water transportation system operating parallel to the bayside. The parking facilitys design should be compatible with surrounding architecture and reinforce the new Downtown Village theme. The facility will have to be designed around and incorporate the existing water tower. As mentioned earlier in this phase, some modifications to vehicular circulation will need to be made. Financing the parking facility will be the greatest challenge. Most facilities are financed through public means. These facilities are not usually required to make a profit. Most are publicly financed through tax exempt bond issues or revenue bonds. More recently however, are facilities financed with some infusion of
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private funds. Outsourcing of facility development allows the private sector turnkey delivery of a facility, on a public site, within a structured agreement, typically a leaseback. Lenders prefer locations that offer a mix of monthly and transient revenue. The proposed sites proximity to the boardwalk and amusement areas, coupled with the elimination of a portion of metered spaces in the pedestrian corridors and proposed facility location, provide the demand counts to help justify its use. Close proximity to future developable sites also is advantageous. Another strategy to consider when looking at financing alternatives is seeking a new financing vehicle, which includes more amenities than just a parking facility. For example, the facility could incorporate some retail on the first level. High turnover storefronts such as dry cleaners, coffee shops, and ATM machines would be beneficial. These types of services are more for convenience. Most are small spaces, and premium rents can be justified because theyre going to benefit from the pedestrian traffic. A local cost-sharing program might also be developed with local businesses that would include parking packages for employees working in nearby businesses. Furthermore, by incorporating a multi-model facility, the project becomes eligible for federal funding. Federal grants can help buy down the capital cost of the parking facility, making the complex more financially feasible. Pedestrian Plan As an extension of the Inlet Park is the wrap-around boardwalk along the inlet. The boardwalk along the inlet should extend from the edge of the proposed Inlet Park and wrap around to the bayside following the waterside as much as possible until the connection to the bayside boardwalk at 2nd Street. It is recognized the U. S. Coast Guard station can present an obstacle given homeland security issues with extending this boardwalk through this property. However, easements for this proposed boardwalk should be pursued on other properties as much as possible. Specialty Retail Providing parking in the interior core of the downtown area will have a significant impact in redistributing the circulation pattern throughout the area. However, commercial opportunities are created when a parking facility is constructed from the high amount of pedestrian traffic that will be generated. Specialty retail and convenience goods are natural tenants to locate near parking facilities. As mentioned earlier in the report, convenience goods would be ideal tenants as part of a parking facility. The IWG team noticed however, that very few specialty shops existed in the downtown core area (antique shops, apparel, furnishings etc.). As part of an overall strategy to redevelop the core area a Specialty Retail Village concept should be designed in the interior core between Baltimore Avenue and Philadelphia Avenue from the Inlet to N. Division Street. This area, along with the parking facility will set the tone for the rest of the district as it relates to the buildings architectural design. An important component to the special retail concentration is the inclusion of adequate outdoor shopping, dining and quality entertainment spaces. The large open public spaces are designed wide enough so that service vehicles could access the interior spaces. This type of design allows people to not only shop by strolling but also attracts people who want to just watch the people (a similar concept to the boardwalk). The open outdoor spaces would allow other public uses to occur, such as art exhibits and musical entertainers. An interesting place happens when a person experiences a place where they can be stimulated by sight, by smell, and by sound. The vision described above will only happen if there is a commitment to make it happen. The easiest way to realize this vision is by starting with one of the interior blocks and move outwards. The IWG team suggested that the city, through the DVA (OCDC), implement a two-step process in selecting a concept and development team for the Specialty Retail Village. The first step would be a Request for Development Qualifications followed by a Request for Proposals. Following OCDC and city council selection of the developer, city staff would then negotiate terms and conditions for implementation. Using this specialty retail concentration as an initial financing tool, the concept can begin small and evolve into one of the most desirable areas in Ocean City.
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East/West Corridor Enhancements from Baltimore Avenue to Philadelphia Avenue While making the necessary improvements (pedestrian crosswalks and pedestrian improvements) along Baltimore and Philadelphia Avenues, as well as during the design of the Specialty Retail blocks, careful consideration will need to be made as to the design of the east/west corridors between Baltimore Avenue and Philadelphia Avenue. South Division Street could become a transit only thoroughfare, however, it acts as a strong pedestrian link between the boardwalk and bayside. This will be one of the more popular pedestrian routes with the parking facility/transit station situated along S. Division Street. This proposed project will only occur with the cooperation of the property owners along S. Division Street east of Baltimore Avenue. The remaining east/west streets from Wicomico Street to N. Division Street will all be open to vehicular traffic, however, should include similar pedestrian amenities to those corridors east of Baltimore Avenue. These streets will play an important role with respect to east/west circulation and compliment the proposed Specialty Retail block(s) with respect to access and parking. Several side streets could be redesigned to allow for wider sidewalks and angled parking. The remaining east/west streets between Baltimore and Philadelphia Avenues, from N. Division Street to 3rd Street could also contain pedestrian enhancements. These streets will preserve their width and current parking space allotments. East/west streets north of 3rd Street should be reviewed for increased opportunities to provide wider sidewalks and improved pedestrian amenities. Baltimore Avenue Enhancements Similar to Philadelphia Avenue, Baltimore Avenue north of North Division Street necessitates an improved look. Currently, Baltimore Avenue serves as Ocean Citys Main Street. In 1993, the southern portion of Baltimore Avenue (up to South 2nd Street) was completely renovated with upgraded underground utilities, landscaping, decorative paving and street furniture. Similar to the Philadelphia Avenue evaluation, Baltimore Avenue should also be analyzed to the most appropriate use of traffic lanes and parking. During the IWG report it was stated that many residents and business owners expressed a desire to see parking made available again along Baltimore Avenue. While IWG concurred with this request, it would be in the best interest of the city to have the comprehensive transportation analysis completed prior to finalizing these plan specifics. The City will be reviewing options for the area of public right of way that is located in significant sections of this street north of North Division Street. PHASE II IMPROVMENTS Completion of East/West Corridor Enhancements to the Bayside The final phase of the east/west corridor enhancements takes the pedestrian improvements from Philadelphia Avenue all the way to the bayside. This includes all of the streets from 3rd Street to S. Division Street. All of these streets will preserve their widths as well as their existing parking spaces. The pedestrian enhancements for these remaining streets will be consistent with the rest of the previously improved streets. Future Developable Site Evaluation Up to this phase the recommendations made toward realizing a more active interior downtown core centered on small-to-medium size public/private sector investments. This approach is logical considering the seasonal challenges and unproven market for a large-scale investment project. Having achieved success in phases I and II, the next natural evolution is the ability to attract the high-profile anchors, such as an IMAX theater, new hotel anchor or museum. Towards this goal, the Town of Ocean City and OCDC must identify potential developable sites that offer prospective projects a location with easy access, high visibility, and land availability. Several obvious parcels rise to the top of the list including the former Cropper Concrete location which offers long term possibilities. The OCDC and Town of Ocean City should develop a comprehensive strategy in packaging these properties as potential public/private ventures.
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Proposed projects to pursue in future: Business Assistance Program The OCDC should continue its successful commercial faade program which has improved the overall appearance of the downtown area. In addition, such faade applicants will be required to adhere to the downtown design standards for such renovation work. A new business assistance program has been started by the OCDC to provide financial assistance to new and expanding businesses in the downtown area. Other business assistance programs may be considered in the future. Land Acquisition/Landbanking The consolidation and assembly of land is proposed to begin the physical transformation of the downtown area. The recommended location(s) of this land assembly is an interior block that is west of Baltimore Avenue and east of Philadelphia Avenue; however the OCDC should be flexible to reviewing other properties that are available for other redevelopment endeavors. The interior area project is planned as a mixed commercial/residential use development with a single anchor tenant (i.e., a high density residential or hotel with limited convention facilities that would bring people to and have them stay in the area for a period of time). The project should meet recommended architectural style/theme standards and promote a strong pedestrian orientation. The property should contain limited onsite parking. This will allow for compact development while simultaneously limiting building height. Parking should be provided via a fee process within the anticipated Downtown public parking facility. An Incentive Program should be created that includes recommended development guidelines as well as financial incentives to encourage redevelopment. Downtown Parking Facility Ocean City's mass transit system provides an excellent service and will remain an important ingredient in bringing people to the Downtown area. In fact, due to the success of the Citys bus service, the use of the parking/transit center at South Division Street has expanded significantly and needs to be replaced with a larger facility. A larger facility with accompanying service lanes is necessary at the earliest possible time. The center also handles buses from the Countys bus system. A major obstacle for redevelopment of the downtown is the lack of parking. Parking should be used as a redevelopment strategy to allow new and existing properties to redevelop and utilize this intermodal facility. A multi-level parking deck should be constructed in the downtown area and the parking structure should be tied into a new intermodal transit station. It is imperative that the parking structure be attractive and emphasizes the quality of the redevelopment efforts. First floor retail or other active use should be considered to provide additional street life to South Baltimore Avenue and Worcester Street. Inlet Boardwalk Connection In order to physically tie the bayside properties and the Boardwalk together, an inlet boardwalk will need to be constructed. This connection will run westward from the present Citys Inlet boardwalk and then continue northward to link to the Philadelphia Avenues 14 feet wide boardwalk constructed on the west side of the street. The long term goal is a connected boardwalk along the waterfront, extending northwards to 4th Street. Route 50 Bridge improvements Presently, the Route 50 Bridge contains limited space for pedestrians, bicyclists, and fishermen. To correct this situation, several options have been discussed ranging from renovations of the existing bridge to the construction of a new bridge. The decision as to this bridge issue will be determined in the near future although the actual construction/renovation will be many years away from occurring. Downtown Public Arts Program Public art is a major component in creating a citys visual image. Public art is often the element that can help in making a city memorable and provides it significance for succeeding generations. The OCDC recognizes the importance of public art as a means of enhancing the quality of life in the community and as a means of providing professional opportunities to local and regional visual artists. The OCDC has established a committee to promote and sponsor various types of
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public artwork for the Downtown area. This committee includes representatives from the Downtown Association, Beautification Committee, and the Art League of Ocean City. Historic Preservation Program Ocean City contains several structures and sites that have interest from a historic and architectural viewpoint. The preservation and enhancement of such places can be a boom for redeveloping the Downtown area. However, without any incentives to fit these structures into the future plans for the Downtown area, many will continue to deteriorate and be demolished. Besides direct preservation of such structures, the OCDC will provide educational materials to promote the preservation efforts for specific structures. Such efforts can include a historic marker program and walking tour maps. Residential Enhancement Program There are number of residential buildings in downtown Ocean City that could be provided with incentives for renovation as with the residential Faade Program. In particular, the St. Louis Avenue area, between North Division Street and 1st Street presents an opportunity that is unique in the Downtown area. This area possesses a number of quaint homes that can be rehabilitated and help create another interesting place in the Downtown area. Also, additional year round housing opportunities in the downtown area should be promoted to increase the number of residents and help the local year round restaurants and retail stores. OCDC Fence Program Consistent with its downtown design standards, the OCDC will provide financial assistance to commercial and residential property owners desiring to install new fencing on the street sides or front yards of their properties. Such fencing can be used as an effective screening method for parking areas for commercial uses as well as an attractive and traditional element for residential properties. Employee Housing This item has been a major issue for the many years. Although, newer hotels and service related businesses are constructed, the number of employee housing units is decreasing. The OCDC supports efforts to improve, rehabilitate, and construct new units reserved for employee housing. Such housing generally does not require much parking and can be effectively integrated into mixed-use developments. Future Large Site Redevelopment There are several large scale sites that can be utilized for future redevelopment in the downtown area. Two potential sites are the present Coast Guard Station, south of Worcester Street on the Bayside, and the Cropper Property, which was used as a concrete plant and located on the Bayside, north of N. Division Street, but is now available for redevelopment. Both properties represent potentials to locate larger attractions to the area, such as an aquarium or IMAX Theatre, as well as, compact mixed-use development. Of course, the Coast Guard site would be problematic to redevelop given the need for such a facility near the inlet area. The Cropper property could be impacted by the Route 50 Bridge configuration. Either type of project will need to comply with the general guidelines, which the OCDC promotes. Other larger street sites can be included as land assemblage becomes practical and necessary. Baltimore Avenue street improvements This important corridor should be provided comprehensive street improvements between North Division Street and 15th Street. The additional public right of way may be useful to improve portions of this street. St. Louis Avenue Improvements Future streetscaping along St. Louis Avenue north of N. Division Street will assist in creating a more pleasing walking environment. Such improvements should consist of improved pedestrian amenities, improved intersections, and undergrounding of utilities. This project is currently in the construction process over a three year period. Street enhancements Consistent with the IWG Plan of Action, various downtown streets should be provided various improvements. Some of these improvements may include changes to the traffic flow, but many should improve the pedestrian amenities with special reference to wider sidewalks. Alleyway improvements As already referenced alleys play a significant role in downtown Ocean City. Provisions should be made to improve alleys when necessary as well as promoting alleys in larger projects. Such alleys can be improved to provide additional stormwater management techniques.
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Water taxi consistent with the original IWG Plan of Action a water taxi system can be included into the downtown transportation plans to provide an interesting method for visitors and residents to travel to various destination points. Wayfinding signage program Fitting into the various redevelopment strategy of identifying important points of interest in downtown is the need to direct people to such points. A wayfinding signage program can be used for vehicular and pedestrians to direct and highlight various destinations to visit. Interactive water display Although not yet identified for a specific suitable site, an interactive water display should be considered to attract people. Improved entranceway to inlet parking lot Recognizing the large number of vehicles visiting the Inlet Parking Lot, it should be provided with a more appealing look. This project could be combined with improvements to the Inlet Park which is adjacent to this entrance. Special events The Town of Ocean City and OCDC should continue to promote special events in downtown Ocean City. Some of these special events could be directly provided by the OCDC or through sponsorship assistance. Building demolition program There are several buildings that are severely dilapidated in downtown and could require demolition. The State of Maryland has a program for providing financial assistance to such severe structures. These buildings should be reviewed on a case by case basis working with the affected property owner and Town of Ocean City. Marketing The OCDC will pursue strategies to promote downtown Ocean City as well as the OCDCs program and successes. Such marketing may consist of press releases, videos, City publications, local radio and television resources, area publications, and OCDC newsletters. Design Standards Work with Town of Ocean City to create design standards for other areas of the Town. Community Partners Within Ocean City there is a unique networking of six organizations that make up the Partners Group. This loosely set up organization was established three years ago and is a great means of communicating on various issues affecting Ocean City. The OCDC is the newest member of this organization and works very closely with each of the other five Partner organizations. The Partners Group consists of the following organizations: Hotel Motel Restaurant Association, Inc. Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Downtown Association Economic Development Council The OCDC also has one ex-officio member of each of these organizations on its Board of Directors. Such members are permitted pursuant to the OCDC by-laws. The OCDC receives valuable input on its redevelopment program from each of these members. The OCDC has provided at least one presentation on its redevelopment program to these organizations and keeps in touch with each organization on a regular basis. The Economic Development Council sponsors meetings on a regular basis whereby the organizations provide an update to each other, too. The Partners Group will play an integral part in our redevelopment program in terms of policy formulation as well as support of our strategies. The OCDC will need to partner with the Town of Ocean City on the redevelopment program for this area. The OCDC will also require the financial assistance of the City on specific projects, too. Since the creation of the OCDC, this organization has had a strong relationship with the City. The Citys Planning and
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Community Development Director is the appointed contact between the City and OCDC and he attends our Board meetings. He also works closely with the OCDC Executive Director on several projects. The OCDC provides various information to the City on a regular basis as well as provides a quarterly report of its activities to the Mayor and City Council. The most important partnership for the OCDC is to work with the area business owners, property owners, and residents. Other important organizations which the OCDC has partnered with include the UMES/Rural Development Center, Salisbury University, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the Art League of Ocean City, Patrick Bennett Foundation, and Worcester County Arts Council. The OCDC will also be partnering with area business and property owners to continue its faade improvement program, if funded by the State. As previously mentioned, the OCDC recognizes the need to partner with the private sector to bring about successful redevelopment. And it also realizes that such actions will require the OCDC to take an aggressive role in promoting this form of redevelopment. Recommended Action Items The following projects are recommended planning initiatives followed by a three-phase plan of action: Planning Initiatives Phase I Develop plan and initiate evaluation of streets requiring wider sidewalks in downtown Plan for future land acquisition activities Design wayfinding signage program Evaluate appropriate business assistance programs Identify buildings and programs to preserve designated historic buildings Identify Buildings for renovations Develop marketing strategies Work with Town to create design standards for other areas of city, including the Boardwalk. Create and promote a program that provides tax relief to specific older structures which complete significant renovation Consider the development of an Historic District Program incorporating the Lifesaving Museum and increasing the role of the Historical Society Address the Tax Differential with Worcester County to increase funding
Continue OCDC Commercial Faade Program Continue OCDC Residential Faade Program Continue OCDC Public Art Program Create and implement business assistance program Pursue land acquisition/landbanking activities Pursue parking structure development Expand Fence program Prioritize Code Enforcement Implement renovation program Implement wayfinding signage program Promote additional special events in downtown area Assist owners in historic preservation efforts as requested Manage employee housing units Promote street improvements to St. Louis Avenue Promote park improvements to 3rd/4th Street park area Alleyway improvements
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Phase II Phase III
Continue programs referenced in Phase I Continue to pursue wrap around Bayside/Inlet Boardwalk project Completion of East/West corridor enhancements Development of specialty retail concentration in interior block area Work with City to develop Baltimore Avenue enhancements from N. Division Street to 15th Street Inlet Park/entranceway improvements Continue programs referenced in Phase I Completion of East/West Corridor enhancements to the bayside Pursue developers for land banked properties Promote water taxi system
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Section V. Progress Measures

(2) And, list the specific benchmarks that will be used to measure progress toward these outcomes. There are a number of benchmarks to use to gauge the success of the redevelopment efforts of this extended Community Legacy Plan. They are as follows: Design Standards implementation the easiest method to determine the effectiveness of this project is to evaluate the quality of the new buildings being designed and developed in this district. The OCDC has already been working with the Town of Ocean City in this site plan process and has offered many recommendations that have been incorporated into the design of new projects. Faade Program the increased number of commercial uses that are renovating their facades. As previously mentioned, this program would be aimed at commercial businesses as well as motel, hotels, bed & breakfast establishments, and housing serving workforce employees. The effectiveness of this program is easily determined by the number of projects completed as well as the level of private investment. An increase in the pedestrian traffic within this district, particularly in the inner blocks, would be good measure of success. The number of site plans and building permits being issued could also measure additional private sector redevelopment.
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3902
3898
3899
3900
3931
3930
3928
3929
Dow Rec nt ow n re Com at ion ple x
3927
3926
4059
4060
CITY HALL
POLY NE SIAN
CHICAGO AVE
BAYVIEW LN
CRAB COVE O N THE BAY
3936
3937
3935
3945
WILMINGTON LN
DAYTON LN
BAYVIEW LN
4042
3955
3966
3969
PHILADELPHIA AVE
3993 3997 3991 3992 ME LVIN'S 3994 3998
1ST ST
4011
4028
2722
4013 4012
3995
4018
2668
4019
4020
TE XACO
4007
4009
4008
2457
TALBOT ST
2465
2480
2575 2576
2590
2452 2451 2454 2455
2478 2472
2453
2458
2589
2651
2479
2477
2476
2593
2592
2652
2468
2473
2475
2596
2597
2456
2466
2650
2574
2594
2659
2656
2657
2469 2471
2598
OCEAN GT WY
OCEAN GT WY 2470
N DIV IS
IO N S T
2474
SUNSATIONS
3980
2585
2586
2587
2481
2482
2460
2648
2577
2489
2487
2488
2485
S ATLANTIC AVE
DORCHESTER ST
2500 2490 2491 2492
2463
WHITE MARLIN
2486
2578
2580
2579
4119
BEACH ATROL P
2493
2494
2548
2632
2501
2547 2564 2499 2497 2496 2549 2560 2561 2499 SOMERSET ST 2563
SEA BRITE
2495
2633
2634
WHITE MARLIN
PIER S HOPS
2501 2509
2508
2619 2623
2537
2538
2539
2624
S PHILADELP HIA AVE
EMERSO N TOWE RS
2516
2533
2532
2620
2519
S BALTIMORE AVE
ST ISION S DIV
TRIMPE R'S AMUSE MENTS
2613
26
Assawoman Bay
2512
2511 2511
UE
A- E
2625 2618
DO LLE 'S
2511 2511 2511
2515
WICOMICO ST
2552
2615
2616
2617
PLAYLAND
11
2610
2520
Whiteside Yard
TRIMPE R'S RIDES
MO TEL
OCEANIC
TH 14 ST
3628
EAST
2937
12TH ST
3665
4155 4156 4157
2937
4158
4159
4160
2990 2991
2989
2992
2932
2934
2987
2937
DE CATO R HO USE
2937
2917
2910
2914
2912
C B
90
4117
3769
4118
4120
4119
4125
4126
2899 2898 2896 2897
2889
2890 2891
4124 4123
3771
4121
4122
ADMIRAL
3805 3803 3804
ENGLISH APTS
3801
3806
3773
ELITE MO TE L
3787
3802
3795
3794 3792
3796
3789
3788
4105
4104
ADMIRAL MO TEL
4116
4106 4107
4113
4114
4115
2887 2888
9TH ST
2878
LANKFORD HO TEL
2894 2893
2892
Ocean City
50
2886 2885
2880
4112
2883 2882 2882
JOCYLE N MANOR
3828
4092 4091
4102
4103
4101
4094
4099
4100
2874 2872 2873 2876 2877 2875 AB 2867 2871 2869 2868 2870 2866
8TH ST
3826
3879
2838
3908
PARROT BAY
4057
2834
2836
TIDELANDS
2796
2797
9th Street Fishing Pier
Fire Station #1
3867
3890
3901
4061
2832 2831
2829
2798
EL CAPITAN
4056
ATLANTIC UMC
4055
2793
4TH ST
2791
2799
2799
2792 2794
2741
ST PAULS EPISCO PAL CHURCH
SHOREM
2794
Boardwalk (Inlet to 27th) Bayside Fishing Area Fireman's Memorial City Hall
Downtown Recreation Complex
3958
3903
2795 2741
4117 4054 3941 3934 3942

3944 3946
3943
3RD ST
4044 4045 4046
2790 4053 4052
4051
2739 2740
2737
BRE AKE RS
2726
4050
4049
2738
2736
PARK PLACE
2727
THE E CO RI NO EL
3949
3940
3939
3948
3947
SUN TAN MO TEL
2728
Route 50 Bridge
3948
DP &L
DP &L
DE LAZY LIZZARD
3957
3953
3952
4121
3959 3960
2ND ST
4047
4048
2734 2733
2735 2732
2729 2731
2730
3962 3963 3964
3961
4035 4037 4041 4038
4034 4033
4036
4040 4032 4031

4029
2725 2724 2723

PLIM PLAZA HO TEL BO ARDWALK ONE
3956
3954
4030
3968
3975 3981 3977 3979 3978
3970 3971 3972 3974 3976
4001 4002 4003 3984 3983 4004 3982 3996 4005
3967
3987
3986 3985
3965 3965 4039
2678
2721
C B A
4010 4027 4026

MADISO N MO TEL
2675 2676 2677

RIDEAU MO TEL
3999
SOUTH BRIDGE AP TS
4015 4016
4014
ARTEMIS CM
4025
4024
4021
4023
CHURCH
2672 2671 2669 2670
2673
2674
266
4006
2664 EDWARDS 2665 2566 2570 2571 2569 2662 2663 2567 2660 Entry Park 2568 2661 2595 2658 2655 2654
AB
4022
N DIV
IS IO N
2667
TO NY 'S PIZZA
ST
Entrance Park Beach Patrol
Fire Station #2
2572
2588
2591
2653
2459
2462
2461
2484
2483
CATHO LIC CHURCH
OCDC
FIRE 2583 2636 #2 2581 2582 2636
2584
2644 2643
FISHE R'S
Somerset Plaza Ocean City Fishing Pier Police Substation

AMUS EMENT PIER
OC FISHING PIER
BE LMONT TOWE RS
2544 2543 2545 2565 2546
Pier Plaza
2635
2631 2630 2628 2629
2627
2550 2557
2556
BE L MARE
ATLANTIC HO TEL
2551
2502
2626
TEAG AS SA USE HO
2536 2534 2535
WORCESTE R ST
2531
2553
2554
2541 2542
2622 2621
SPO RTLAND
2600
Public Parking
2602
U.S. Coast Guard Station
2540
US CO AST GUARD STATION
2614
Sunset Park
INLET PARKING
26
12
Sunset Par k
2529 2528 2530
2609
2603
2527
2526 2525
2524
S 1ST ST
2608
2604
Lifesaving Museum Inlet Park
South 1st Street Pedestrian Walk
2522
2521
2606
2605
2607
INLET VILLAGE
2523
S 2ND ST
Ocean City GIS April 5, 2013
VILLAGE MARKET
PADDOC K NITECLU B
HO LY SAVIO CATHO LIC CHUR CH
OCEAN AIRE
SERVICE LN
HO LIDAY INN
PARTY BLOCK
CV S
ANTHONY 'S
SEA NY MPH
17TH ST
QUAL ITY INN
LAY TO N'S
TE A L
16TH ST
16TH ST
SEA S CAPE
MOTEL
OCDC Future Initiatives
SHAD ROW
DR
TIEND A AZTEC A
ENGL ISH'S
SUNBURS T CM
MIRA MAR CM
JACQUELINE AVE
15TH ST
VUE DAL'EAU
TROUT LN
STA FI R E TI O N #1
BRE AKE RWATER
HARRISON HALL
14TH ST
LAG UNA VISTA CM
CO MMANDE R HO TEL
HARBOR IS LAND ARO NIMINK
SEA MIST
WASHINGTON LN
FIRST PRESBY TERIAN CHURCH
13TH ST
BE LVE DE RE
13TH ST
BALTIMORE AVE
BE ACH PLAZA
MARINER'S WHARF
90
EDGEWATER AVE
DAYTON LN
12TH ST
1110
PHILADELPHIA AVE
1111
SENATOR AP TS
pa rk ing ga ra ge
HO WARD JOHNSO N HO TEL
ATLANTIC AVE
ST LOUIS AVE
Assawoman Bay
BAHIA VISTA I
BAHIA VISTA II
10TH S TREET ME D CTR
PARK PLACE
10TH ST
STOWAWAY
10TH ST
WASHINGTON LN
EIGHTEEN FATHOMS
STONE HARBO UR
SHOP PING CTR
SOUTH BE ACH
7TH ST
MAG ESTIC HO TEL
ATLANTIC BE LL
Shops
6TH ST
WASHINGTON LN
WILMINGTON LN
CHICAGO AVE
CITY HALL
3RD ST
CRAB COVE O N THE BAY
ST PAULS EPISCO PAL CHURCH
BAYVIEW LN
BRE AKE RS
PARK PLACE
DAYTON LN
THE E CO RI NO EL
2ND ST
BAYVIEW LN
DP &L
DP &L
WILMINGTON LN
SUN TAN MO TEL
DE LAZY LIZZARD
PLIM PLAZA HO TEL BO ARDWALK ONE
1ST ST
ME LVIN'S
POLY NE SIAN
PHILADELPHIA AVE
DAYTON LN
TE XACO
OCEAN GT WY
OCEAN GT WY
N ST DIV IS IO
Entry Park
CAROLINE ST
SUNSATIONS
S ST LOUIS AVE
FISHE R'S
S ATLANTIC AVE
BEACH ATROL P
SEA BRITE
WHITE MARLIN
PIER S HOPS
WICOMICO ST
S BALTIMORE AVE
DO LLE 'S
S PHILADELP HIA AVE
US CO AST GUARD STATION
PLAYLAND
TRIMPE R'S AMUSE MENTS
Whiteside Yard
S 1ST ST
TRIMPE R'S RIDES
MO TEL
OCEANIC
TH 14 ST
EL RE IN N
HO RIZO NS
WOODS LN
EAST
DE CATO R HO USE
Ocean City
50
VIRG INIAN
11TH ST
11TH ST
C B
Future Initiatives
Land Acquisition/Land Banking Historic Preservation Program OCDC Fence Program Employee Housing Water Taxi Downtown Public Arts Program Residential Enhancement Program
ENGLISH APTS ELITE MO TE L
ADMIRAL
9TH ST
ADMIRAL MO TEL
LANKFORD HO TEL
8TH ST
JOCYLE N MANOR
AB
SURF AVE
OCEAN'S MIST
Street/Allyway Improvements Wayfinding Signage
5TH ST
PARROT BAY
CO MFORT INN
TIDELANDS
US POST OFFICE
EL CAPITAN
Special Events Building Demolition Program Facade Programs Green Building Initiatives Roof Program Workforce Housing Design Standards
Dow Rec nt ow n re Com at ion ple x
4TH ST
ATLANTIC UMC
SHOREM
C B A
RIDEAU MO TEL
ARTEMIS CM
SOUTH BRIDGE AP TS
MADISO N MO TEL
CHURCH
IO DIV IS
N ST
TO NY 'S PIZZA
EDWARDS
St Louis Avenue Improvements Baltimore Avenue Improvements Route 50 Bridge Improvements Parking Garage Parking Transit Center Pedestrian Plan/Inlet Boardwalk Connection Lifesaving Museum
INLET PARKING
TALBOT ST
AB
CATHO LIC CHURCH
OCDC
FIRE #2
BE LMONT TOWE RS
DORCHESTER ST
WHITE MARLIN
SOMERSET ST
BE L MARE
ATLANTIC HO TEL
AMUS EMENT PIER
OC FISHING PIER
EMERSO N TOWE RS
UE TEAG AS SA USE HO
A- E
SPO RTLAND
Assawoman Bay
WORCESTE R ST
S DIV
ST ISION
Sunset Par k
Inlet Park Entrance
INLET VILLAGE
S 2ND ST
Ocean City GIS May 5, 2013
REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 10 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who may wish to speak on any matter at the Regular Session may be heard during Comments from the Public for a period of five( 5) minutes or such time as may be deemed appropriate by the Council President. Anyone wishing to be heard shall state their name, address and the subject on which he or she wishes to speak.
REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 11 COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER A. Review of tentative work session agenda for June 11, 2013
REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 12 COMMENTS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

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11. 12. 13.

COMMENTSFROMTHECITYMANAGER A. ReviewoftentativeworksessionagendaforJune11,2013 COMMENTSFROMTHEMAYORANDCITYCOUNCIL ADJOURN

Recreation and Parks Committee May 28, 2013

P:Tom/Rec & Parks Committee Meeting 5-28-2013

Agenda Monday,June10,20139:00AM PSBBuilding,6501CoastalHighway

TourismCommissionMeeting Agenda 3p.m. Monday,June10,2013 1) DiscussiononadvertisinginCanada 2) Discussiononhavingadvertisingonococean.com 3) CoastalAssociationofRealtorsoverviewSheilaDodson

P:Tom/Rec & Parks Committee Meeting Agenda 6-11-2013

The White Marlin Capital of the World

RECOMMENDATION: ALTERNATIVES: RESPONSIBLE STAFF: COORDINATED WITH:

The White Marlin Capital of the World

RECOMMENDATION: ALTERNATIVES: RESPONSIBLE STAFF: COORDINATED WITH: ATTACHMENT(S):

Dukes Avenue Wastewater Pumping Station Improvements Bid

Bering Construction George & Lynch, Inc. Harkins Contracting, Inc.

$1,148,400.00 $1,370,724.00 $1,290,000.00

Base Bid is a Combination of Part A & B

The White Marlin Capital of the World

TO: THRU: FROM: RE: DATE:

FISCAL IMPACT: RECOMMENDATION: ALTERNATIVES: RESPONSIBLE STAFF: COORDINATED WITH: ATTACHMENT(S):

The White Marlin Capital of the World

TO: THRU: FROM: RE: DATE:

FISCAL IMPACT: RECOMMENDATION: ALTERNATIVES: RESPONSIBLE STAFF: COORDINATED WITH: ATTACHMENT(S):

2 PE - PIS Karaoke PE OC Beachlights

4 PE - PIS Karaoke & Volleyball PE Beach Fireworks

5 OC Air Show Set-up PE - PIS Basketball

6 OC Air Show Set-up PE PIS Dodge Ball Dew Tour Set-up

10 OC AIR SHOW Breakdown Dew Tour Set-up

12 Dew Tour Set-up OC AIR SHOW Breakdown PE - PIS Basketball

13 Dew Tour Set-up PE PIS Dodge Ball

17 Dew Tour Set-up PE DPC Emergency Equipment - TENTATIVE

19 Firemens Parade Dew Tour Set-up

21 Dew Tour PE - Beach 5 Set-up

22 Dew Tour PE - Beach 5 Sand Soccer

24 Dew Tour Breakdown

26 Dew Tour Breakdown

27 Dew Tour Breakdown

28 Dew Tour Breakdown

29 Dew Tour Breakdown PE ESA

30 PE OC Beachlights PE ESA Rain Date

Ocean City Private Events

Date Applicant Notified of Meeting: Amount: Beach Franchise Notified:

The White Marlin Capital of the

TO: THRU: FROM: RE: DATE:

FISCAL IMPACT: RECOMMENDATION: ALTERNATIVES: RESPONSIBLE STAFF: COORDINATED WITH: ATTACHMENT(S):

2 PE - PIS Karaoke PE OC Beachlights

4 PE - PIS Karaoke & Volleyball PE Beach Fireworks

5 OC Air Show Set-up PE - PIS Basketball

6 OC Air Show Set-up PE PIS Dodge Ball Dew Tour Set-up

10 OC AIR SHOW Breakdown Dew Tour Set-up

12 Dew Tour Set-up OC AIR SHOW Breakdown PE - PIS Basketball

13 Dew Tour Set-up PE PIS Dodge Ball

17 Dew Tour Set-up PE DPC Emergency Equipment - TENTATIVE

19 Firemens Parade Dew Tour Set-up

21 Dew Tour PE - Beach 5 Set-up

22 Dew Tour PE - Beach 5 Sand Soccer

24 Dew Tour Breakdown

26 Dew Tour Breakdown

27 Dew Tour Breakdown

28 Dew Tour Breakdown

29 Dew Tour Breakdown PE ESA

30 PE OC Beachlights PE ESA Rain Date

Ocean City Special Events Private Events

PRIVATE EVENT APPLICATION

NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE:

5. PROJECTED SET-UP DATE (S) & TIMES: 7:00 am _____________________________________

2. IS THIS A NEW EVENT? No_________________________________

8. APPLICANTS NAME: _Jessica Finan 9. ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING: ___________