OCEAN CITY – Lengthy discussions on salaries and full-time personnel highlighted this week’s budget work session with emergency services and public safety officials.A review of the coming year’s budget continued this week with a work session of the Mayor and Council Monday. Representatives with the beach patrol, fire and EMS, the police department and more… Read more »
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SoDel Addresses Protested Application
FENWICK ISLAND – The operator of a Fenwick Island restaurant is speaking out after complaints were filed against its application for a liquor license amendment.SoDel Concepts, the operator of Matt’s Fish Camp, reaffirmed its commitment to the Fenwick Island community this week after its application to extend seating at the restaurant resulted in written opposition… Read more »
OC Council Approves CIP; Baltimore Avenue Redevelopment Project Postponed
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week approved a capital improvement plan that features a phased Baltimore Avenue redevelopment project beginning in fiscal year 2025.After a contentious debate Tuesday, the council voted 5-1, with Councilman Peter Buas opposed and Councilman John Gehrig absent, to approve the fiscal year 2024 capital improvement plan (CIP). While the… Read more »
Early OC Budget Proposal Maintains Same Tax Rate; Constant Rate Brings In Additional $478K Due To Rising Valuation
OCEAN CITY – Salary increases, additional public safety positions, and a tax rate above constant yield highlighted last week’s introduction of the fiscal year 2024 budget.Last Thursday, City Manager Terry McGean and Budget Manager Jennie Knapp presented the Mayor and Council with the fiscal year 2024 budget, launching a two-week review process. The proposed spending… Read more »
Residents Oppose Liquor License Change
FENWICK ISLAND – Citing written opposition from nearby property owners, Delaware’s alcoholic beverage control commissioner will hold a public hearing on a local restaurant’s request for a liquor license amendment.On April 12, the Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner (OABCC) will hold a virtual hearing on a protested application from Matt’s Fish Camp, located… Read more »
OCDC Announces Bankert As New Executive Director
OCEAN CITY – The introduction of a new executive director and a request to extend an office lease highlighted an annual presentation of the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC).In a work session last week, OCDC Board President Kevin Gibbs and outgoing Executive Director Glenn Irwin presented the Mayor and Council with an annual review of… Read more »
Officials, Contractor Address Tram Ad Sales
OCEAN CITY – Officials say they are working with a new contractor to secure advertising on the resort tram fleet ahead of the summer season.Last week, public works representatives presented members of the Ocean City Transportation Committee with an update on tram advertising. Officials say concerns over advertising sales prompted a meeting with the town’s… Read more »
OC Council Debates Advertising Budget Increases
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week approved a budget amendment for fiscal year 2023, but not before a spirited discussion on the town’s advertising allocation.On Monday, the council voted 6-1, with Councilwoman Carol Proctor opposed, to approve the second reading of several budget amendments for fiscal year 2023.The change, which reflects an increase in… Read more »
Council Adopts Hazard Mitigation Plan
OCEAN CITY – An update of the town’s hazard mitigation plan will allow Ocean City to retain its eligibility for federal assistance programs.On Monday, resort officials approved a five-year update to the Town of Ocean City’s hazard mitigation plan. Emergency Management Planner Bob Rhode said the changes have been reviewed by both the state of… Read more »
Commission OK’s Site Plan For Boardwalk Hotel
OCEAN CITY – A new restaurant and tiki bar highlight improvements to an iconic Boardwalk hotel.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve a site plan for the existing Lankford Hotel, located between 8th and 9th streets on the Boardwalk. Zoning Administrator Kay Gordy said project calls for a change… Read more »