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Annapolis council adopts phase‑1 City Dock resilience resolution after debate over amenities and financing
Summary
The Annapolis City Council approved Resolution R3-25 on Jan. 20, 2025, committing the city to phase‑1 approvals for the City Dock resilience project. Public speakers and some council members urged a tighter focus on flood protections and requested more budget detail; Historic Annapolis supported flood barriers but questioned the proposed maritime “
The Annapolis City Council voted on January 20, 2025, to adopt Resolution R3-25, as amended, committing the city to proceed with phase-1 approvals for the City Dock resilience project while clarifying that later decisions about a proposed maritime welcome center remain separate.
The resolution passed after the council adopted an amendment clarifying that it covers only phase-1 work that already has the necessary approvals. Mayor Gavin Buckley urged urgency on the project and defended its mix of resilience measures and public amenities, saying the initiative has drawn national attention. “This project is urgent and we cannot let a small group of narrow special interests derail all the work that we've done over the past five years,” Buckley said.
City Dock is a multiyear, multimillion-dollar plan intended to reduce frequent flooding in downtown Annapolis and create new public space for residents and visitors. Council members said phase-1 work would advance…
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