OCEAN CITY – An uptick in traffic citations and a decrease in custodial arrests and drug citations highlighted a report on police activity.On Monday, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro presented members of the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on police activity for the month of April.The department reported officer calls for service… Read more »
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Council Denies Margaritaville Hearing Request For Right-Of-Way Purchase; Developer Presents Project Revisions
OCEAN CITY – The attorney for the proposed Margaritaville project said his client is exploring other options after the Ocean City council denied the developer’s request to hold a public hearing for the purchase of right-of-way along Baltimore Avenue.In a work session Tuesday, the Mayor and Council had before them a request from the connections… Read more »
OC Council Approves Surfing Beach Changes
OCEAN CITY – A recommendation to expand some surfing beaches to the full allowable width received the support of the Ocean City council this week.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council had before them a request to expand surfing beaches south of 94th Street to their full allowable width. City Manager Terry McGean said the recommendation… Read more »
Council Approves Overtime Pay Increase, New Signing Bonuses For OC Lifeguards
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week agreed to increase signing bonuses and overtime pay in an effort to address an ongoing lifeguard shortage.On Tuesday, the council voted unanimously to increase the Ocean City Beach Patrol signing bonus from $250 to $500, purchase three new ATVs, and increase the overtime premium from $1 an hour… Read more »
Springfest Weekend Bus, Tram Ridership Increases
OCEAN CITY – Transportation officials say fair weather contributed to an increase in ridership and revenues throughout Springfest weekend.On Tuesday, Transit Manager Rob Shearman presented members of the Ocean City Transportation Committee with an update on Springfest ridership. With clear skies and warmer weather throughout the weekend, he said the transportation department reported an increase… Read more »
Council Approves $625K Grant For OCDC Bank Note
OCEAN CITY – The final reading of an ordinance authorizing a $625,000 grant to the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) passed unanimously this week.On Tuesday, the council voted to approve the second reading of an ordinance authorizing a $625,000 grant to OCDC to satisfy a bank note for the organization’s model block properties. Officials say… Read more »
Fenwick Island To Seek Permits For Bay Dredging Project
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island say they will begin seeking permits as negotiations continue with a local developer to place materials from a dredging project on a nearby property.In a Fenwick Island Town Council meeting last Friday, Councilman Bill Rymer, chair of the town’s dredging committee, provided an update on a long-awaited dredging… Read more »
Fenwick Council OK’s $100K Transfer
FENWICK ISLAND – A transfer of $100,000 will allow the town to purchase two new police vehicles.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to transfer $100,000 in grant funding from Sussex County.Councilman Paul Breger, chair of the Fenwick Island Budget and Finance Committee, said the funds will be moved from the town’s sidewalk… Read more »
OC Council Approves $155M Budget
OCEAN CITY – Officials in Ocean City voted unanimously this week to approve the first reading of the fiscal year 2024 operating budget.On Monday, the Mayor and Council had before them a first reading of the proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2024. The spending plan, which totals $155,155,151, includes a general fund budget of… Read more »
OC Council Approves Mayor’s Parking Committee Slate
OCEAN CITY – Members of a new committee will soon begin exploring a fee-in-lieu-of-parking concept in Ocean City.On Monday, Mayor Rick Meehan presented the council with his recommended list of members to serve on a new parking committee. He said the group will begin exploring fee-in-lieu-of-parking (FILOP) options presented by the Ocean City Development Corporation… Read more »