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Sea Isle City Town News ~ FEMA Hazard Mitigation Program

March 12, 2013

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Program:

The City of Sea Isle City will be making applications through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. This Grant would allow qualified homeowners, who wish to elevate their homes or implement other mitigation projects that would reduce damages in the event of future disasters, to seek partial reimbursement.

FEMA repetitive loss property owners, who have living areas that are prone to flooding, are advised to consider this funding. Please note that this is a reimbursement grant; homeowners will be asked to fund the elevation of their property and submit their expenses to the City. The homeowner would still be responsible for 25% of total costs. Residents who may have already started this process would not be eligible for these funds.

While FEMA has released its advisory flood maps post Sandy, their final determination has yet to be determined. To view the flood zone maps as proposed, please visitwww.region2coastal.com/sandy/table.

If you would like to participate in this program or have questions regarding funding, please email sicoem@police.seaislecitynj.us or call (609) 263-4311 ext. 7207 with the following information:

--Name of owner

--Address of property

--Block and Lot number

--Personal contact information

--Description of your mitigation project

--Estimated costs of your project

While it is anticipated that funding will not be available until the spring of 2014, interested residents are asked to contact the City without delay to help ensure acceptance into this program.

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Saint Patrick’s Day Beach Tags on Sale for $20

  

Special edition Sea isle City Saint Patrick’s Day Beach Tags will be on sale for $20 each following this year’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on March 16. For additional info please phone the Beach Tag Office, 263-1771. For more information about Sea Isle City rentals and real estate contact The Landis Co., Realtors at (609) 263-3400 or info@LandisCo.com . 

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Sea Isle City Real Estate: Finding the Right Fit

Resort Real Estate: Finding the Right Fit

Evaluate your lifestyle and needs before buying in a resort community

By Iyna Bort Caruso, FrontDoor.com

These days, resort developers are courting prospective buyers with services and amenities that rival five-star resorts: championship golf courses, world-class skiing facilities, luxury boutiques, even private airstrips. The options are dizzying.

As alluring as resort living can be, purchasing real estate in a resort development should be more than just love at first sight. It should be the right fit for your lifestyle -- what you can afford, certainly, but also what the resort affords you.

The first question to ask yourself is:
What's your primary reason for buying a resort community property?

·                     If it's for your primary residence, make sure it satisfies your needs and wants as a full-time home, rather than a place to play for a few weeks. Ask the locals about what it's like to live there and research crime rates and local amenities. If you have kids, check out the schools. Are you looking for social opportunities? Appreciation potential? That 24/7 vacation sensibility?

·                     If you're looking for an investment opportunity with rental income potential, check the bylaws to make sure rentals are permitted and, if so, how the process works. Some resorts may require additional insurance or homeowners association approval. Better still if the resort has an on-site property management office that can handle the rental process for you.

·                     If a weekend retreat is what you're after, consider how much time you're comfortable spending on the road to your destination. Barry Dougherty bought a two-bedroom vacation home in Newtown, Conn., less than 90 minutes from his Manhattan apartment. He says he loves that his "head-clearing weekend in the country never starts out with a frustratingly long commute."

·                     If you're scouting a vacation home you're hoping will transition into a retirement home some day, make sure its accessibility and layout will allow you to age in place

Once you isolate the dominant reason for your home purchase, these tips will help you hone in on the right one:

·                     Choose a community that fits your lifestyle. There are resort communities designed for any lifestyle, including high-end luxury, waterfront, age 55 and older, active/fitness or golf. These neighborhoods offer access to amenities and activities that cater to specific interests.

·                     Seek financial advice. A financial planner can help you determine how much home you can afford. The cost of a vacation home goes beyond selling price. You'll need to factor in taxes, utilities, homeowners association fees, club membership fees, not to mention transportation expenses to get you there.

·                     Create a must-have list. Some people want to be in the heart of the action and close to cultural activities. Others would rather be in the middle of the great outdoors. Jot down a wish list and make sure there's something on it for friends, family and members of your visiting circle.

·                     Take your time. The biggest mistake people make is "jumping in too quickly," says Craig Venezia, author of Buying a Second Home: Income, Getaway or Retirement (NOLO 2007). "They spend a week on vacation and say, 'I love it. I want to buy here.'" Take off your vacation blinders. Make several trips, rent over a period of time and venture off into the outlying areas. "Don't feel pressured to buy," Venezia advises. "You've got the luxury of time."

·                     Single family versus condo. Identify the type of home that fits your needs. Both condominiums and town homes offer turn-key living. No lawn mowing, no repair worries, no exterior maintenance. But if you're planning to use your home for entertaining friends and family, the roominess and privacy of a freestanding house might be a smarter choice.

·                     Do your due diligence. Since real estate is one of the biggest investments you'll ever make, do your homework. Look into the developer's history to see what other properties the company has built. What's the track record? How long has the developer been in business? Strike up some informal chats with other resort owners to find out what insiders really think.

·                     Side-by-side comparisons. When you've narrowed down your resort contenders, run a side-by-side comparison. Compare square footage, amenities, fees and travel distances. Aesthetics count, too, of course. Take some shots with a digital camera so that candidates are fresh in your mind.

·                     Think long term. No one has a crystal ball so it's safer to make a purchase decision based on lifestyle and personal benefits than the prospect of a quick turnover. "Take a buy-and-hold strategy," Venezia says. "Look at resort properties that are going to show you the promise of appreciation."

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SEA ISLE CITY BEACH INFORMATION ~ LANDISCO.COM

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Beach Patrol Headquarters

44th St. & The Beach • 263-3655

Beach Patrol Substation

85th St. & The Beach

Lifeguards are on duty Monday to Friday, 10am-5pm

Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5:30pm

Bathing Beaches

24th, 28th, 32nd, 34th, 38th, 40th, 43rd, 45th, 49th, 51st, 54th,

59th, 61st, 65th, 71st, 75th, 77th, 81st, 84th, 86th, 89th, 92^nd

Rafting Beaches

24th, 28th, 34th, 40th, 45th, 51st, 59th, 65th, 75th, 81st, 86th, 92^nd

Surfing Beaches

26th, 37th, 42nd, 48th, 53rd, 63rd, 74th, 82nd

Flotation devices with a fin may not be used on a raft beach.

Flotation devices with a fin, such as belly and body boards,

may be used on the surfing beaches provided a leash is used

and flippers are worn by the operator.

Kayaking Beaches

30th, 35th, 56th, 79th

Volleyball Beaches

*25th, 30th, *35th, 53rd, *57th, 67th, 72nd, 88th

Two volleyball nets are the maximum permitted per volleyball beach.

*Poles only are provided on selected beaches.

Beachfront Public Restrooms With

Rinse Station (ADA ACCESS)

32nd, 40th, 44th, 85^th

Catamaran and Sailboat

Launching Beaches

Between 20th - 22nd Streets

In order to operate a sailboat on a Sea Isle City Beach, an owner is

required to obtain a permit from the records department at the

police station. The decal, issued during the licensing process,

must be displayed on the right front hull of the vessel.

Surf Fishing Beaches

Townsends Inlet Bridge area situated south of 93rd Street. Sea Isle City

beaches situated north of 20th Street. Any beach area adjacent to rock

jetties not designated as a surfing or kayaking beach.

Unprotected Beaches

Beaches north of 20th Street and south of 93rd Street have no

designations. These beaches do not have lifeguards present and use is

at one’s own risk. Swimming is permitted on bathing beaches

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Sea Isle City Beach Tags Information

Polar Bear Beach Tags are back! These special edition tags are available for purchase at the preseason price of $20.00 each at the Welcome Center Beach Tag Office, 300 JFK Boulevard, seven days a week, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – including during Polar Bear Plunge Weekend! Polar Bear Beach Tags are seasonal tags that will be valid for the entire 2013 beach season. Plus, they make wonderful gifts and they’re a perfect addition to any beach tag collection.

 

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Fees and Charges:

No fee shall be charged to or collected from any person under the age of twelve.

Twenty ($20.00) dollars per person per season provided that application is made to the proper authorities on or before the cut-off date of May 15 of each year.

Twenty five ($25.00) dollars per person per season in the event that application is made to the proper authorities subsequent to the cut-off date of May 15^th of each year and for the remainder of the bathing season.

Ten ($10.00) dollars per person per week for any week or fractional part thereof of the bathing season. Weekly badges shall be valid from Saturday at 10:00 a.m. to the following Saturday (eight {8} days later) at 5:00 p.m.

Five ($5.00) dollars per day for a daily bathing privilege subsequent to the City observed day for Memorial Day.

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Sea isle City Billboard at Lincoln Tunnel

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SEA ISLECITY — A giant billboard that greets motorists as they cross into New Jersey via the Lincoln Tunnel lets would-be visitors know that Sea Isle City is open for business.

“People saw that roller coaster in the water and thought it was the entire Jersey Shore,” Sea Isle City Mayor Len Desiderio said of the image of the Jet Star roller coaster in the ocean off Seaside Heights following Hurricane Sandy.

Desiderio and members of the island’s business community decided they had to do something to overcome that perception, so they headed north.

The billboard, which costs $15,000 monthly, is being paid for by the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization, and is part of a partnership between the business community, tourism commission and the city.

Desiderio hasn’t driven north to see it, but he had a friend in Nutley drive by and take a picture.

“He called it ‘grand,’” Desiderio said.

The billboard featuring this season’s slogan, “We’re ready,” aims to draw visitors from New York and northern New Jersey, the first time the city has turned its advertising dollars to New York.

“We get calls from people asking are we going to be ready for summer. Although we suffered some damage to the Police Department and City Hall, we want people to know that the city is ready,” Desiderio said.

Normally, the city’s advertising focuses on the Philadelphia market, but following Hurricane Sandy towns such as Sea Isle City are looking to draw visitors who might otherwise have gone to places like Seaside Heights, which suffered significant damage.

The ad campaign was targeted to start at the end of January, when visitors are looking to book their summer vacations.

“We know that they may or may not be able to go to Monmouth or Ocean counties, but we wanted to give them the option of staying in Jersey,” Desiderio said. “We want to keep the tourist dollars in the state of New Jersey.”

Christopher Glancey, president of the city’s chamber of commerce, said an estimated 400,000 people travel through the tunnel each day, giving the city a wider audience.

The billboard features the city’s website, seaislecitynj.us, and the chamber will track visits to determine how successful the billboard is. If the numbers show growth, then the billboard will remain for another month.

Glancey said the chamber will host fundraisers to support the billboard’s placement. No city dollars are being used, Desiderio said.

Sea Isle City has a year-round population of about 2,300 people, but swells to about 50,000 on any given summer weekend, and Desiderio hopes those numbers grow with the help of the new ad campaign.

The campaign will also include radio ads and some cable television ads starting this month.

“Every $1 we spend (in advertising) brings back $68 in spending,” he said, noting a Cape May County tourism report.

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Regulations to Allow Residents and Businesses to Rebuild Faster, Stronger and Safer from Hurricane Sandy

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 24, 2013 Contact: Larry Ragonese (609) 292-2994 Governor Christie Outlines Regulations to Allow Residents and Businesses to Rebuild Faster, Stronger and Safer from Hurricane Sandy Standards Will Ensure Lower Premiums In The Long Term, Protecting Residents From Out Of Control Costs (13/P6) TRENTON – Taking action to give New Jersey families, businesses and local governments the best available guidance to quickly and more durably rebuild from Hurricane Sandy, Governor Chris Christie today signed emergency regulations to adopt the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) updated Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFEs) maps as the rebuilding standard for the entire state. These regulations establish requirements and more efficient procedures for residents and businesses to construct, reconstruct, relocate and elevate buildings and other structures in flood hazard areas. Using the best available science and data as reflected in these advisory maps will give families, businesses, and communities the best assessment of their risk – allowing them to better mitigate damage from future flood events, avoid higher flood insurance costs, and begin the rebuilding process immediately. Because of federal reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program to move towards increased flood insurance rates that reflect actual risk, families who rebuild their properties in a manner that does not conform to updated base flood elevations will see significant premium increases. By acting today to use the latest available information and data from FEMA to set rebuilding standards for New Jersey, Governor Christie is helping homeowners and small businesses rebuild properties that are less at-risk, while also helping them avoid potentially massive, out-of-control flood insurance costs over the long-run. While each property and rebuilding situation is unique, an example provided by FEMA illustrates the dramatic impact new standards can have on flood insurance rates, in addition to the issues of increasing the risk to the safety of the property and its inhabitants. If a property owner is currently in an "A zone" at 4 feet below the BFE elevation and are reclassified as a higher threat "V zone" and take no action, that property will be rated at a higher risk and be subject to an approximate annual premium (phased in) of up to $31,000. In addition to the threat posed by being 4 feet below the BFE in elevation, the property owner will be non-compliant with V zone construction standards. In contrast, if the owner were to rebuild to the suggested BFE and appropriate construction standards, the annual premium (phased in) would be approximately $7,000. If the resident rebuilds 2 feet above the BFE with the construction standards for their new zone, the annual premium would be approximately $3,500. A savings of up to $27,500 annually. "It is absolutely critical that we take this opportunity to rebuild New Jersey smarter and stronger in the aftermath of Sandy. That's why today I am approving emergency regulations being proposed by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to help fast-track the rebuilding process," said Governor Christie. "By doing so, we're helping residents and businesses who have endured so much, to get back on their feet while at the same time ensuring that rebuilding occurs as quickly as possible, without costly red tape slowing this process down for our families and small businesses. As New Jersey recovers from Sandy, utilizing the best available data provided in these FEMA maps will give our communities the ability to rebuild with the least possible risk from future storms moving forward." With over 8.4 million residents in its 8,721 square mile area and approximately 3.8 million residents in flood hazard areas, without swift and immediate action, the state is presented with a risk of continued severe impacts during the next flood event. The DEP is adopting an emergency rule with common-sense provisions for rebuilding stronger structures, more quickly: Adopts the height and construction requirements in FEMA's Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) maps as a state standard for reconstruction. The ABFEs reflect the best available, most current scientific data about 100-year floods. Allows property owners who rebuild to the ABFEs (plus one additional foot, as has been required by the New Jersey Flood Hazard Area Control Act since 2007) to do so via Permit By Rule (PBR). This eliminates the need for thousands of property owners to apply for DEP's Flood Hazard Area permits, saving them at least $500 in permit fees plus the design and engineering costs associated with an application, and allowing them to begin reconstruction without waiting for department review as part of the rebuilding process. Allows "wet floodproofing" for non-residential buildings. Wet floodproofing means that a building may flood but will structurally withstand the water, and enables reconstruction in urban areas in a safe and less costly manner than requiring elevations or dry floodproofing. This is especially important in highly developed areas like Hoboken or Jersey City. Without this change, residents and small businesses would have to comply with the existing rules, which could significantly drive up costs and make some redevelopment impossible. Eliminates requirements that now allow certain building foundations to have only three walls –a potentially unsafe construction method. By adopting the ABFEs as the state standard immediately, the state will ensure that coastal communities are reconstructed using the best elevation guidance that is available, preventing the level of damage experienced in Sandy. The emergency rules also bolster DEP construction requirements to make structures more storm-resilient, to prevent the level of destruction caused by Sandy. "Unfortunately many of the structures that were hardest hit by Sandy were built decades ago, prior to the establishment of much more protective state and federal building elevation requirements," said DEP Commissioner Bob Martin. "If homes had been built to these standards prior to Sandy, it is fair to say that property damage would have been significantly less. It is critical that we have the statewide elevation standard and a permit by rule process in place before large numbers of permit applications for rebuilding start coming in and reconstruction of our state begins in full force." In many cases, FEMA flood maps for coastal areas of New Jersey were more than two decades old and did not reflect real hazards. FEMA was in the process of updating the flood insurance maps, upon which the ABFEs are based, when Sandy struck. The agency released the ABFEs December 15, 2012 for some 200 communities affected by tidal waters. The maps use modern technology, modeling and updated topographical maps to better define storm risks. They are designed to help state and local governments employ mitigation actions that ensure structures are rebuilt stronger, safer, and less vulnerable to future flooding events. Adoption of the emergency Flood Hazard Area Act rule using the ABFEs as the base elevation standard will ensure that every development in every municipality will apply the appropriate elevation standards across the board. Otherwise municipalities might adopt a patchwork of local standards that might be implemented while FEMA works to finalize the flood maps based on the new ABFEs. This process could take many months and cause significant delays as New Jersey recovers from its worst-ever natural disaster. The rule will become effective immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law. Copies of the emergency rules and the DEP statement of imminent peril are attached to the release. For more on ABFEs, visit: http://www.region2coastal.com/sandy/abfe

Sea Isle City Sunrise at It's Best ! Perfect !

One of the best things about living and visiting Sea Isle City is be close to nature. I'm no expert on nature but I know how it makes me feel. There is something about the water, sky, sun that is magical. It never seems to be the same colors or cloud formations, but I always have this feeling of freedom and grace from knowing we are all looking at the same thing from where ever we are.

Living for most of my life near the ocean has been amazing in the sense that I never get tired of it even in the shortest days of the winter. If you want to find out more about the Jersey Shore lifestyle check us out online at www.LandisCo.com and I'm sure you will find an agent at The Landis Co., Realtors that can help you discover what you would want and need in a vacation home. If it's for one week or a lifetime, I'm sure you will find a home either in Sea Isle City or the surrounding area. IML

Sea Isle City Polar Bear Plunge 2012 (Just Plunge)

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Sea Isle City, NJ Polar Bear Plunge 2012

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Shore towns concerned over ‘anti-beach tag’ legislation

Written by Columb Higgins Friday, December 07, 2012

SEA ISLE CITY – Officials from Cape May County towns will meet in Sea Isle City Monday to voice their opposition to proposed legislation that would end beach tag fees for communities that accept state or federal funding for beach replenishment.

Sea Isle Mayor Leonard Desiderio said his city will host the press conference at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 10 at the Sea Isle City Public School. City Hall and public safety operations have been moved to the school since Hurricane Sandy.
Desiderio said the conference will “show a united front of shore towns that are in opposition of the recently-proposed legislation to eliminate beach tag fees.”
Mayors and other community leaders from Ocean City, Avalon, Stone Harbor and Cape May City will be in attendance.
Two state senators recently introduced bipartisan legislation to end beach tag fees in any Garden State municipality that accepts state or federal beach replenishment funds.
“Where taxpayers are paying for beach restoration, they shouldn’t be taxed a second time just to walk on the sand,” said state Senate president Stephen Sweeney (D-Salem, Gloucester, Cumberland). “As New Jerseyans, we are all in the recovery and rebuilding process together. That means we should all be able to enjoy the reopening of our state’s greatest natural resource together, too.”
State Sen. Michael Doherty, (R-Hunterdon, Warren) and Sweeney introduced the legislation calling for free beach access and public restrooms. The bill, S-2368, would apply to towns that accept grants or aid from the state or federal governments after Nov. 2 for the purpose of replenishing storm-damaged beaches.
“It is likely that state and federal taxpayers will provide hundreds of millions of dollars to repair and replenish New Jersey beaches that were washed away during Hurricane Sandy,” said Doherty. “Considering the massive public resources that will be directed at rebuilding many New Jersey beaches, it only seems fair to ensure that everyone have the opportunity to enjoy free access to the beaches they will support and help rebuild with their tax dollars.”
Beach communities raise millions of dollars each year through beach tag fees.
For instance, Cape May raises more than $2 million a year from beach tags. City council there is considering increasing the fees at its Dec. 18 meeting.
“From my perspective, there needs to be an in depth review before this kind of legislation goes anywhere,” said Cape May Mayor Ed Mahaney. “There needs to be discussion with and input from the shore communities. The proposed legislation doesn’t take into consideration the costs that local towns bear in maintaining clean, safe beaches for visitors.”

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SEA ISLE CITY TOWN UPDATES - September 2012

SEA ISLE CITY PROJECT UPDATES:

With the prime summer season now behind us, the City’s project activity has intensified.  We will have many projects ongoing this coming fall, winter and spring, in order to once again improve and beautify the City.  These include the complete reconstruction and improvement of JFK Boulevard, streetscape improvements to Landis Avenue from 39th to 43rd Street, replacement of the skate park at Dealy Field with a new state of the art concrete facility, replacement of deteriorated bulkheads, new railing for the southern end of the promenade, multiple utility and road paving projects, resumption of the lagoon dredging project, and additional improvements throughout the City in continuation of one of our core missions – to maintain and improve our public assets and infrastructure.


Construction of Welcome Center Addition to the Community Lodge and Renovations of the Existing Lodge Facility and Site – The Welcome Center addition has been completed and was opened to the public on September 15, 2012.  The Community Lodge remains open and all activities continue as scheduled.  On the surrounding site, City forces have completed the paver plaza fronting the Fisherman’s Memorial wall.  When finally completed, the area will include lighting and bench seating.  Landscaping and sidewalk reconstruction will be performed by Public Works forces on the 42nd Street side prior to next season.

Lagoon Dredging - The current status of the project is as follows:

*The contractor, Wickberg Marine Contracting of Belford, NJ, has completed dredging the western end of Rio Grande Lagoon and a portion of Rio Del Isole (along Venicean); as well as work around the Yacht Club.

*The dredging plant has returned to the City, and is currently working to complete dredging in Rio Grande lagoon.

The lagoons to be dredged are as follows:
Rio Grande (south side of 47th Place)
Rio Delle Stelle (between 46th and 47th Place)
Rio Delle Luna (between 45th and 46th Place)  
Rio Del Amore (between 44th Street and 45th Place)
Rio Delle Isole (along Venicean Road)
Rio Del Barche (between 43rd Place and 44th Street)
Rio Del Affare (between 42nd and 43rd Place)
Rio Delle Ponte (along Park Road on either side of 43rd Place)

The project provides for the ability of private property owners adjacent to the project area to enter into an agreement with the dredging contractor to dredge their private slips (at the private owner’s expense).  In conjunction with the City project, properties at the above locations do have the required permits to perform private slip dredging.

As part of this project, consistent with the commitment to afford the opportunity to private property owners to have their slips dredged (at their own expense), the City continues to work with the Army Corps of Engineers and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection to obtain permits for previously identified areas of need, including the western side of Venicean Road (along the intracoastal waterway) and along Sounds Avenue in the area of 38th Street.  Permits for these areas are expected to be obtained this fall, which will still allow time for these property owners to come to agreement with the dredging contractor to have their slips dredged prior to completion of the overall project. Please see photos below of the dredging project in Rio Grande canal, taken September 20...

Sewer and Road Reconstruction on Central Avenue (49th to 69th Street) - The project has been contracted to the firm of Lewandowski Construction Industries, Inc., of Waterford, NJ.  The contractor has resumed construction operations following the summer hiatus, and is currently working from 63rd toward 69th Street.  Utility work was previously completed from 63rd to 55th Street, and the road surface was temporarily restored to allow for vehicular travel over the summer.  The remainder of phase one (to 49th Street) along with phase two (from 63rd to 69th Street) will be completed this fall and winter; after which the entire roadway will be resurfaced (in the spring).  The project will provide for an upgraded sewer system and new road surface for the entire one mile stretch of roadway.  This section of sewer has been problematic for years, with continuous maintenance issues; and this project will not only provide for appropriate sewage infrastructure, it will assist in decreasing the amount of ground water sent to the county sewage treatment plant, thus saving in unnecessary costs associated with the treatment of “infiltration” water. Please see photos below of Central Avenue between 63rd and 64th Street, taken earlier this week...

 

Utility Reconstruction on Landis Avenue (54th to 69th Street) – The project has been contracted to F.W.Shawl & Sons of Marmora, NJ, and will provide for water and sewer line replacement in advance of the County project to resurface Landis Avenue from 54th to 69th Street.  To date, the contractor has installed hydrant services, water main extensions out of several intersections, and new water services to adjacent properties.  The contractor has remobilized his operations following the summer hiatus and has completed water service installations between 54th and 55th Street; and will proceed southward on Landis with sewer and water services over the next several weeks.  The County is scheduled to resurface Landis Avenue from 54th to 69th Street in the spring of 2013. Please see photos below of Landis Avenue, taken earlier this week...

Inflow and Infiltration (I & I) Remediation – The firm of Video Pipe Services, Inc. of Newfield, NJ, has substantially completed the major re-lining and repairs, but must complete some corrective work to internal repairs to finalize their contractual obligations.  Some of this work will require excavation of the road surface.  The contractor has resumed construction operations, following the summer hiatus, and is now working on 72nd Street (between Landis and Pleasure), after which they’ll move to 32nd Street (between Landis and Central).  The need for this project was identified over the past several years through a comprehensive investigation and analysis of the City’s sewer system.  Sewer systems are prone to both inflow (overland water entering the sewer system through manhole covers and other surface openings in the system) and infiltration (entry of groundwater into pipelines through cracks, deteriorated pipe, and pipe joints).  The effects of I & I are symptoms of deterioration of the sewer system that must be corrected to avoid more problematic maintenance issues and potential failure of the sewer system.  I & I is also costly, in that the City must pay for the unnecessary treatment of water that enters the sanitary sewer system.  This is the first phase of a multi-year citywide sewer maintenance and improvement project that will ensure the continued viability of the City’s vital sewer infrastructure.  The next phase of I & I work will involve replacement of sewer lines that cannot be substantially corrected through internal, “no-dig” repairs, as are being performed in this phase.  As those projects are engineered and prepared for bidding and construction, we will provide updates on the specific details of the projects.  

Utility Reconstruction, Various Streets - The project includes replacement of deteriorated underground utilities (water and sewer) in several streets, as part of the City’s comprehensive road and utility program.  The project is being performed by Garden State General Construction, Inc., of Rio Grande, NJ.  Following utility work, the streets will receive new surface paving.  The following streets are included in this project:
1.    42nd Street, Landis Avenue to Promenade
2.    48th Street, Landis Avenue to Promenade
3.    50th Street, Landis Avenue to Promenade                      
4.    51st Street, Landis Avenue to Promenade                       
5.    60th Street, Landis Avenue to Central Avenue   
6.    43rd Place street end with guide rail barrier        
7.    79th Street, Landis Avenue to Central Avenue   
8.    60th Street, Landis Avenue to Beach End     
The contractor is currently working at the 48th and 50th Street locations.              

JFK Boulevard Reconstruction, from Bridge to Landis Avenue – The County worked with the City to design this project to reconstruct and reconfigure JFK Boulevard from the bridge to Landis Avenue.  The project limits also include reconstruction of Landis Avenue from JFK Boulevard to 40th Street.  The project scope includes the addition of widened sidewalks, decorative lighting, streetscape improvements and landscaping, a new traffic light at JFK Boulevard and Park Road, drainage improvements, and elevation of the road surface which will assist during times of flooding.  The project involves federal funding, and the next step is for the County to obtain authorization from federal and state agencies to proceed to bidding.  The county expects to receive the necessary authorization this month in order to award a contract for a fall 2012 construction start.  In this event, construction will take place between October 2012 and May 2013.

Water Well and Well House Construction at 50th Street – Last week, the City received 11 bids for construction of a new water supply well and well house to replace the inactive, obsolete facility on 50th street (between Landis and Central Avenue).  The apparent low bidder was B&H Contracting, Inc., of Folsom, NJ, in the amount of $1,363,000.  The pre-construction meeting for the project will be held on October 4th, at which time the details on construction procedures and schedule will be discussed.  Ultimately, the project will provide for the capability to deliver approximately one million gallons of water each day to City residents, and will help to ensure the viability of our critical water infrastructure now and into the future.  A portion of the work will require around the clock operations (during well drilling, which will extend to a depth of over 800 feet).  The surrounding residents will be notified regarding these operations, and the City will take measures to minimize any inconveniences.  The project is expected to be completed prior to the summer 2013 season.    

Brought to you by The Landis Co., Realtors

www.LandisCo.com

6000 Landis Avenue

Sea Isle City, NJ 08243

609-263-3400

Tips for First-Time Sea Isle City Renters

Perhaps more than any other segment of travel, vacation rental bookings require some advance research and planning. Once you've found a Sea Isle City property that interests you, be sure to ask the following questions.

• Is the property professionally managed or rented by its owners?
• Is a rental contract required?
• If not, how will all transactions be handled?
• Will you need to make a security deposit? What are its return/refund policies?
• What are the renter's cancellation policies?
• What pre-departure steps are required from renters (cleaning, laundering sheets and towels, etc.)?
• Are there fees for additional guests?

No two rental properties may be alike, although you might experience a more streamlined process working with a management company or larger brand.

"The benefits of renting from a company you can trust with your family, your credit card, and your invaluable vacation time can't be understated," says Ballotti. "Book with a company that regularly manages and inspects its properties to ensure they meet a high standard of quality and safety, [as well as] one that offers online bookings and payments, can handle booking amendments and cancellations, and provides impeccable customer service and around-the-clock check-in assistance."

Additionally, give yourself a bit of lead time when booking. "Travelers nationwide are booking on-average nearly four months ahead of time, which can be a good timeframe if considering visiting during peak seasons," advises Risser.

And of course check us out online www.LandisCo.com for the largest selection of Sea Isle City rentals. We have rentals all year round, from weekly, seasonals and weekends off season. If you have any questions at all please give any of our experienced agents a call today.

Thanks for dropping by.

Jim Sofroney

The Landis Co., Realtors

6000 Landis Avenue

Sea Isle City, NJ 08243

609-263-3400

info@LandisCo.com

Sea Isle City ~ Last minute rental

This Condo sleeps 6 with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Request for 8/18 to 8/25/2012 total $1200.

383 43rd Place 

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BEDROOMS	3	TYPE	Condo/Townhome
BATHS	2	KEY #	101430
SLEEPS	6	GOOGLE MAP	Click Here!
DAMAGE DEPOSIT	300.00
COMMENTS Cooling bay breezes and lovely bay views make this nicely appointed lagoon-side condo ideal for a summer getaway. Located near the seafood restaurant area you are only a few blocks from all the downtown attractions and activities. This unit includes a boat slip, and has NO air conditioning.

Washer		Non Smoking-No Guar.		Sofa Bed	1
Dryer		Garage - Tenant Use		Elevator
Dishwasher		Groups (OLDER=O)		Pet Friendly
Ceiling Fan	1	Deck # of	1	DVD - not warranted	1
A/C: X=Central W=# of		Outside Furniture		Boat Slip
Internet Service		King Beds		Microwave
		Queen Beds	1	Heat [G],[E],[O]
VCR - not warranted		Double Beds		Outside Shower
Cable TV - not warranted		Single Beds	2	Telephone - No Guarantee
Parking # Cars	2	Bunk Beds		Grill: C,G,E - not warr

2012 WEEKLY RENTALS

WEEK	DATE BEGIN	AMOUNT
		-
33	8/18/2012	1,200.00
34	8/25/2012	-
35	9/1/2012	1,200.00
36	9/8/2012	900.00
37	9/15/2012	900.00
38	9/22/2012	900.00
39	9/29/2012	900.00
40	10/6/2012	700.00
41	10/13/2012	700.00
42	10/20/2012	700.00
43	10/27/2012	700.00
44	11/3/2012	700.00
45	11/10/2012	700.00
46	11/17/2012	700.00
47	11/24/2012	700.00
48	12/1/2012	700.00
49	12/8/2012	700.00
50	12/15/2012	700.00
51	12/22/2012	700.00