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Council reviews stormwater progress and $530k beach‑erosion fund while awaiting dredging assessment details
Summary
Council discussed progress on a 10‑year stormwater plan (39 of 46 projects complete), a placeholder of $180k for incidentals, and a $530k beach‑erosion accommodation tax fund serving as match for pending grants; grant results expected in August.
Council members reviewed stormwater and beach‑erosion finances and project scheduling during the April 11 budget session.
Staff reported the town is ahead on its 10‑year stormwater plan with 39 of 46 projects complete and identified next actions: camera work to map the system and a Fourth Street project for which an RFP will be issued in July with an August award. A $180,000 line in the infrastructure budget was described as a placeholder for unforeseen failures and emergency repairs rather than the planned long‑term list of projects.
On beach erosion, the accommodation tax fund (fund 22) carries a $530,000 placeholder that represents the town—s 2% allocation. Staff filed three grant applications to supplement the town match on walkway and re‑nourishment projects; grant awards will likely be known in August. For larger projects, town staff said council approval would be required before spending.
The dredging special assessment discussion remains open: staff will investigate prior special assessment collection patterns and consult other coastal towns to forecast first‑year receipt timing and what portion of assessments property owners elect to pay up front vs. in installments.
Next steps: staff to return with RFP costs when bids arrive, grant outcomes in August, and historical assessment collection data to better inform the general fund assumptions.
