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Harvey Cedars approves intergovernmental agreement for beach replenishment; local share set at about $2.07 million
Summary
The Harvey Cedars Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 2024-110 authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Ocean County for beach re-nourishment. The resolution sets the borough's estimated 25% local share at $2,068,914.48 and requests County ARPA funds be applied to the borough's portion.
The Harvey Cedars Board of Commissioners on Sept. 23 adopted Resolution 2024-110 authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Ocean County to participate in the New Jersey Hurricane and Storm Reduction Projects, a federal and state-supported beach restoration effort.
The resolution sets the borough's estimated 25% local share at $2,068,914.48. It states the County will provide a 15% local share amount of not less than $1,241,348.69 and the borough requested that the County apply American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to cover the borough's remaining 10% municipal share, described in the text as not less than $827,565.79. Commissioner Paul G. Rice moved adoption; Commissioner Joseph F. Gieger seconded. The vote was recorded as unanimous (Mayor John M. Imperiale, Commissioners Gieger and Rice).
Mayor John M. Imperiale told residents during the public comment period that the borough's beach replenishment work is scheduled to start in November or December and will focus on streets beginning at 76th Street and working south. "The replenishment would start in November or December," he said, answering a question from Walt Naisby about timing and location.
The resolution text references State Project #6006-HC-R2 and the federal Flood Control Coastal Emergency Project and authorizes borough and county officials to execute any documents necessary to implement the agreement. Certified copies of the resolution will be forwarded to county and borough administrative offices as specified in the resolution.
Why it matters: Beach re-nourishment projects affect public safety, property protection and local tourism revenue. The board's action binds the borough to a multi-party funding plan that includes county and federal roles and commits nearly $2.07 million in local share funding, with a portion identified for ARPA reimbursement.
Next steps: The resolution authorizes the director and clerk of the county board to execute the intergovernmental agreement; the borough will coordinate with county staff and pursue the administrative steps outlined in the resolution.
