Report to Citizens
MAJOR INITIATIVES AND DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES
barriers at all vehicle access points along the
boardwalk. The initiative was developed to
positively restrict unauthorized vehicle access
on the boardwalk by constructing a combination
barriers at every potential vehicle access point.
At the time of the initial proposal there were over 36
primarily at the ends of the public streets, which
were open with no barriers or gates of any type.
After a request for proposals was submitted and
received, Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.
project. The first phase consisted of temporary
gates and barriers to restrict vehicle access in time
replaced the temporary barricades with permanent
gates, bollards, and cable barriers.
The total cost for the project was initially estimated
to be $4.6 million but the Town requested additional
value engineering discussions to determine the
best configuration of fixed barrier options and the
the second phase of the project. Federal grants
exist for this type of project; however, these grants
areas and, therefore, was unable to secure federal
grant funding. Financing for the second phase was
capital lease.
The temporary barrier phase of the project was
installed by Apex Construction starting in March
bid for the construction of the permanent barriers
was completed and awarded to Hercules Fence of
with the installation of barriers at each street. The
pipe bollards covered with a decorative sleeve,
posts and cable systems, and operable gates to
allow emergency responders and maintenance
crews to gain access to the boardwalk. Two of
the ten operable gates are powered and controlled
The remaining gates are manually operated. The
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Works constructed a building which came to be
known as “Whiteside” (adopted from the previous
inlet. Since its inception, the building housed the
departments. Over the years, repairs have been
made to the building to keep it operational. In January
was funded through a separate bond issue, which
included other projects.
Morgan and constructed by Delmarva Veteran
Builders, LLC. The building will be used in the
same way as the old Whiteside building but with
a better flow for each individual operation housed
at the building. While the Maintenance Department
and the Transportation Department are separate
with each other. Thus, the building has four major
designated areas for each department with slightly
overlapping work spaces. The first designated area is
for the boardwalk trams. It allows the Jeeps, with the
attached trams, to easily pull into the building at the
end of the day and pull out in the morning. There will
be enough room for ten completely outfitted trams
to park inside the building. The second designated
area is for the six beach tractors, with the beach
sanitizers attached, which can be parked for easy exit
when it’s time for the nightly cleaning of the beach.
The third designated area is a maintenance shop,
which will be used for maintenance and repairs
on the Maintenance Department’s equipment. The
fourth designated area is for the boardwalk cleaning
equipment, which consists of mini brooms, garbage
trucks, boardwalk scrubbers, gators, and a utility task
vehicle. The building’s remaining space will be used
a break room, and a boardwalk bathroom storage
supply area.
Much thought went into the design of the outside
of the building as well. The building was made to
be more aesthetically pleasing to the surrounding
area with its “coastal” architectural style. Special
lighting was installed on the outside of the building
A faux stone veneer was added and a picket fence
will be installed to further enhance the building’s
aesthetics. The project is expected to be completed
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New Public Works South Building:
The Economy
The Town uses advertising, promotions,
and social media to publicize the vacation
and leisure opportunities in Ocean
City. Youth and family sporting events
are encouraged and the Town hosts
various tournaments and competitions
such as softball, lacrosse, cheerleading,
soccer, and skateboarding. The Town also
sponsors family activities and movies on
the beach and at various entertainment
front in downtown Ocean City).
Boardwalk Access Control Barriers: