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Belmar adopts ordinance to build permanent restroom pavilion at 16th Avenue after public hearing on funding and bids
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 2025-22 to appropriate beach-capital funds for a permanent 16th Avenue restroom pavilion after a public hearing raising questions about beach-badge funding, a $1.5 million preservation grant and competitive bids that left a funding gap.
At second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2025-22, the council considered appropriating money from the Beach Capital Improvement Fund to construct a permanent restroom pavilion at 16th Avenue. Residents raised concerns about whether beach-badge revenue should finance the facility and whether a permanent structure was necessary.
"The beach badge purchaser absolutely do not need this," said Eugene Kramer (speaker 10) during public comment, expressing opposition to using beach-fund revenue for construction that includes winter heating and year-round use. Other residents questioned the size and cost of the proposed permanent building.
Staff responded that the borough secured…
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