Nassau Bay council approves dialysis-site rezoning, new water rates and $1.4 million in infrastructure contracts

The Nassau Bay City Council on a unanimous vote approved several major land-use, utility and infrastructure items in its regular meeting, including a rezoning to permit a two-story dialysis clinic with ground-floor retail, final adoption of revised water and sewer rates, and contract awards for stormwater and waterline replacements.

The council approved Ordinance 2024-0909-C on its second and final reading to reclassify 0.5022 acres at the southwest corner of Nassau Road 1 and Upper Bay Road (1910 E. Nassau Road 1) from Commercial C to Planned Unit Development, allowing a two-story building with dialysis services and retail beneath. Mayor (role used as recorded in the meeting) described the site as the former Shell station and said the plan would be “a very good addition to the city.” The motion passed 7-0.

Council also adopted Ordinance 2024-0909-B, enacting the updated water and sewer rates (chapter 20 of the city code). Council members noted that the rate change is included in the adopted budget and stated there would be “no impact to residents” resulting from the adoption as presented in the packet; the vote was 7-0.

In related infrastructure actions, the council awarded an emergency contract to Lucas Construction Company to replace a failing 36-inch stormwater sewer on Point Lookout Drive at Boothbay for $190,925. Paul, the city manager, described the repair as a difficult open-cut project of roughly 267 feet that required quick action; only two of six contractors responded to the solicitation. Council voted 7-0 to award the work and directed staff to coordinate resident notifications during construction.

Separately, the council awarded the NASA Parkway 12-inch waterline replacement and enlargement project to McKinney Construction Inc. for $1,041,211. The project—about 6,310 linear feet converting 10" mains to 12" with new valves and hydrants—was presented as critical to improve grid pressure and protect the city’s ISO rating; staff estimated a 6–8 month construction window. The motion passed 7-0.

Other items approved on majority/unanimous votes included reappointing contractors for the FEMA-funded home-elevation assistance program (the existing pool of firms will continue to provide home-elevation services), purchase of an animal-control cargo van funded from proceeds of a donation to the animal shelter (funding source and council intent recorded in the meeting), and selection of 65 North Group to conduct a combined police and building department assessment for $42,200.

Votes at a glance (as recorded): - Ordinance 2024-0909-C (rezoning to PUD for 1910 E. Nassau Road 1): passed 7-0. - Ordinance 2024-0909-B (water and sewer rate changes): passed 7-0. - Award: Emergency 36" stormwater sewer replacement to Lucas Construction — $190,925; passed 7-0. - Award: NASA Parkway 12" waterline replacement to McKinney Construction — $1,041,211; passed 7-0. - RFQ contractors for FEMA home-elevation program (Accelo/Arcatura/P3 or listed firms): approved; passed 7-0. - Purchase: animal-control cargo van (amounts cited in the record $63,590.25 and $63,520.25); passed 7-0. - Consultant award: 65 North Group for police/building assessment — $42,200; passed 7-0.

Council members and staff said the package advances long-running resilience and public-safety priorities—including stormwater and water-system upgrades—and that staff will coordinate outreach to affected neighborhoods as projects begin. The meeting record shows these approvals were routine motions on the agenda with the city manager and consultants providing technical background before council votes.

The council also approved the consent agenda and several housekeeping finance resolutions related to authorized signers and investment representatives. The next regular meeting was rescheduled to Nov. 19 in observance of Veterans Day.