The city is currently facing budgetary challenges regarding two upcoming boardwalk projects, with an estimated shortfall of up to $102,100. During a recent government meeting, officials revealed that bids for the projects have come in significantly higher than anticipated, prompting concerns about the feasibility of completing both within the next calendar year.

The city has allocated $200,000 in this year's budget for the boardwalk initiatives, but with the additional funding request of $315,000, there is uncertainty about how to proceed. If the funding request is approved, officials indicated that they would need to approach the city council to address the budget shortfall.

In the event that the council is unable to cover the deficit, city officials are prepared to discuss the possibility of splitting the projects across two fiscal years. They emphasized the importance of flexibility in their planning, indicating a willingness to amend their request to ensure the projects can be completed over the next two years if necessary.