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The ominous sky on the bayside of Ocean City seems appropos for the circumstances some condominium associations are encountering, as the state’s reserve study has some of them scrambling for hundreds of thousands of dollars to meet new requirements.
State reserve study sends some condo fees to painfully high levels Extreme cases could need hundreds of thousands for repair, replacement funds By Hunter Hine Staff Writer (Oct. 20, 2023) Some Ocean City condominium owners are facing fiveto-six digit bills over the next few years as they rush to meet a deadline set by new state law that requires associations to fill accounts reserved for maintenance, repairs and replacements.
House Bill 107, which is commonly referred to as the “reserve study” law or “capital reserve fund” law, passed in April 2022 and went into effect as law on Oct. 1, of that year. It mandated that condos, housing associations, cooperatives and homeowners associations in Maryland complete a reserve study by Oct. 1, 2023. Reserve studies are an analysis of a shared building's condition and an assessment of the costs to fix or replace the structure and utilities. Any association that shares common assets that were originally val-
ued at a minimum of $10,000 and hasn't had a reserve study done since Oct. 1, 2018 must have had the study conducted by a third-party building auditing firm as of the beginning of this month. For each study, a firm calculates the cost for all the necessary work, and then recommends how much money an association must put into a reserve fund annually. Owners associations have three years to fill that fund to the recommended level, and then must mainSee FLA. Page 10
By Mallory Panuska Managing Editor (Oct. 20, 2023) When Ocean City Beach Patrol guards hit the stands next summer, they will feasibly be making more money than their counterparts across the region. Similarly, Boardwalk comfort station workers will be paid higher hourly rates, maintenance vehicle techs “During budget will be eligible time in the spring, for bonuses, and all part- we talked about doing some of time employees will be these additional getting 3 perthings…” cent raises in a City Manager series of Terry McGean changes to the city government’s pay scales and incentives approved this week. “During budget time in the spring, we talked about doing some of these additional things depending how summer came out and also how our FY ’23 ended,” City Manager Terry McGean said to City Council members of the proposed adjustments during a meeting Monday. The final numbers shook out to a roughly $6 million increase in the city’s unencumbered fund balance. And although room tax revenues were slightly below projections, McGean said he felt “quite comfortable from a budget standpoint” to recommend the new employee rates and incentives. Budget Manager Jennie Knapp and Human Resources Director Katie Callan have met with McGean several See BONUSES Page 3
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Bonuses, incentives, reclassifications added Continued from Page 1 times since July and together they developed the recommendations based on market conditions, internal equity, and budget impact and affordability. The recommendations were then taken to the department heads and division leaders for input. The final package included 3 percent raises for part-time employees based on pay table changes, 3 percent cost-of-living adjustments for fulltime employees, and the continuance of merit-based midpoint raises of up to 3.5 percent. Knapp said the cost for those changes came out to a little more than $450,000 annually, and over $225,000 for the rest of Fiscal Year 2024. Seasonal employees will also be getting higher pay and more incentives. For the Beach Patrol, pay for lifeguards is going up to $20 an hour, which McGean and Knapp said, in response to a question from Councilman Tony DeLuca, is a higher hourly rate than departments in places such as Delaware and Assateague Island offer. It is also 8.5 percent more than last year’s hourly rate. Knapp added that other neighboring departments do not offer overtime, which Ocean City began doing last year in an effort to recruit and retain more guards in the face of staffing shortages. In the transportation department, maintenance techs were added to the pool of employees who can receive $250 signing bonuses. Previously, only bus and tram drivers were offered the incentive, but Callan explained that the vehicle tech positions were included because the position
requires a commercial driver’s license. The same incentives and bonuses as last year will also be offered to bus and tram employees, which DeLuca made sure to confirm while pointing out the difficulty of filling tram driver and conductor positions at the beginning of the year. Callan said public works staff have also struggled to hire Boardwalk comfort station attendants, which prompted a nearly $1 increase to the hourly rate through a reclassification. “These positions have been very difficult to fill and we’ve experienced two straight summers with significant shortages,” she said. A new minimum wage grade was also added for concession workers, golf cart attendants, casual laborers and interns, and a higher grade was restored to keep the pay of other employees above the minimum. The fire department has also struggled with recruiting and retaining part-time employees, which the new plan aims to address through new hire sign-on bonuses of $250 for EMTs and $500 for paramedics. The department will also add $250 annual stipends for rescue swimmers. McGean said changing the rates for seasonal employees in both the police and fire departments is trickier because the positions are tied to the respective unions. However, he said fire department officials have come up with a plan to recruit more part-timers and will present their proposal at a work session at the end of the month. He said the program aims to hire firefighters right out of school, and in exchange for working a specific amount of part-time hours, the de-
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Ocean City Surf Rescue Technician Dan Granzow waves from his stand while patrolling the beach this summer. Starting lifeguards, along with other seasonal and part-time employees, will be getting more money through a series of employee raises and incentives City Council members approved this week.
partment will pay to train them as paramedics and EMTs. “They will bring particulars to you on … [Oct. 31], “ McGean said of the fire department officials. “But I thought it was a great way to increase our part-time pool and that’s really what we need.” According to a staff report, the fiscal impact of all the new incentives
and bonuses is not yet determined, although the total is expected to be partially offset by fewer employees and reduced overtime. After some discussion, council members voted 6-0, with Councilwoman Carol Proctor absent, to approve the new pay rates and incentives. DeLuca initially said he was going See MIDPOINT Page 11
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Proposed parking code changes go to council By Hunter Hine Staff Writer (Oct. 20, 2023) Before voting to forward a set of proposed parking code updates to the Ocean City Council, the city planning commission changed some aspects of its draft in a compromise with some local developers. Still, some commissioners were worried about how the council would vote on the draft based on how council members have responded to similar proposed parking code amendments in the past. “It was two years ago, I think, that we sent the minimum parking requirement forward that got shot down and that’s why we’re still here with no change. So personally, I would like to see something go through,” said commission Chairman Joe Wilson. Commissioner Joel Brous and Wilson voted against sending the draft to the council, while the rest of the commissioners voted in favor. The original proposed amendments raised the minimum number of parking spaces for residences, set minimum dimensions for garage parking spaces, established a minimum size for drive aisles and garage aprons and clarified code language to say that storage was not allowed in
designated parking areas. By the end of the meeting on Tuesday, some of those requirements were relaxed or done away with entirely. Now, planning administrators will re-write the draft to include the new decisions from commissioners and submit it to the council for review. The commissioners have repeatedly said the purpose of the changes is to help alleviate the problem of crowded street parking. They have continued to argue that this situation is in part caused by residences having an inadequate number of spaces and also because residents use their garages for general storage rather than cars. At an Oct. 3 meeting, the planning commission held a public hearing where local developers and lawyers protested certain aspects of the draft, saying the proposed dimensions and number of spaces would force future developments to be less dense and more expensive. “A lot of the testimony you got wasn’t directed toward specific changes to the code amendment other than just the feedback of any change has an effect on value and maximum development potential,” said Bill Neville, director of planning and community development, to the commission on Tuesday.
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The planning commission finalized a draft of proposed parking code changes on Tuesday and voted to send the draft to city council for consideration. While commissioners relaxed or removed some of the original proposed requirements, they kept in a line that would prohibit residents from using their parking areas for storage. Pictured is an Ocean City garage.
The commissioner’s decided to make a change to the parking space dimensions based on comments local developer Jeff Thaler, of Atlantic Planning and Development, offered at the Oct. 3 meeting. The original draft established the minimum dimensions for garage parking areas in a tiered system, with a one-car garage requiring a 12-foot wide space, two-car garages requiring a 23-foot wide space and a three-car garage requiring a 34-foot wide space. All instances would have had to be 22 feet deep. Thaler told the commission two weeks ago that while 20-foot wide garage parking spaces could be worked into several residences on a 100-foot plot, the dimensions would take up too much space for developers on a 50-foot wide plot. The commissioners changed the draft to do away with the tier system and make a distinction between larger and smaller plots. Now it proposes that for developments on plots more than 50 feet wide, all garages parking spaces must be a minimum of 10 feet by 21 feet, and the width of each individual space would be the same whether it’s a one-, two- or three-car garage. The commissioners made the decision to exempt developments on plots that are 50 feet wide or less from the heightened parking dimensions proposed in the draft. Developments on these smaller plots will be governed by the current city parking code, which requires a minimum of nine-foot wide spaces. The original draft also proposed expanding the minimum number of parking spaces in a three-bedroom multi-family residence from twoand-a-half parking spaces to three. “I believe that we will have that (proposed amendment) pretty opposed on the city council but I say do
the right thing and let the consequences follow. That’s going to be their (the council’s) choice to look at again,” said Commissioner Palmer Gillis on Tuesday. Gillis has been one of the most outspoken proponents of using these amendments to solve the problem of crowded street parking. Gillis and other commissioners compromised on this particular proposal. They agreed to keep the minimum number of parking spaces for this kind of housing at two-and-ahalf, with the stipulation that they keep another amendment in the draft as is. That amendment proposes that if more than two parking spaces are required, one of the spaces has to be outside the garage and unenclosed. Gillis said that requiring one space outside could still help compel residents to use their own parking spaces, even if it doesn’t raise the minimum number of spaces. He also said that it leaves at least one space that can’t be used for storage. The commissioners decided to leave in a line that would restrict parking areas to parking only and prohibit general storage in the spaces. They also edited a line that would have added a requirement that garages be set back from drive aisles by a five-foot garage apron. Now the draft says that garage aprons must be recessed five feet into the building rather than stick out of it. This would help consolidate space in already tightly packed developments around town, Neville said. Gillis said that he still doesn’t believe these amendments are enough, but supported them for at least providing some incremental change. The commissioners also voted to recommend that the council approve zoning code amendments that define See PLAN. Page 6
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Breathtaking 5BR/4.5BA waterfront estate on 2+ acres is coming soon! If you are looking for an incredible home on a beautiful piece of property with breathtaking views overlooking Assateague Island, look no further. This home boasts 6,482 sq.ft. of luxury. The family room overlooks the water with 11602 S. HILLS DRIVE • BERLIN MD soaring ceilings and a $1,699,900 beautiful custom fireplace. The chef's kitchen is amazing, with lots of room for prepping food and enjoying home cooked meals, and the spacious breakfast area is off the kitchen and provides plenty of room for family and friends. The kitchen has lovely granite countertops, a butler's pantry, mini bar, and plenty of cabinets for storage. This home also has a formal dining room and formal living room, perfect gathering space for everyone to enjoy for years to come. The large primary bedroom suite is on the first floor with beautiful views overlooking the water. There are hardwood floors throughout the home. On the second floor you will find four additional spacious bedrooms and three baths, and a home theater/game room. There is also an additional room over the garage with a full bath. Off the back of the home there is a 40'x12' brick patio facing the water, which is perfect for outdoor dining and grilling. This home also comes with a Community Dock area with assigned boat slips. Slip number three is the owners. If you’re tired of the hustle and bustle, but you still want to be close to Ocean City, golf courses, and everything Assateague Island has to offer, this is the perfect home for you. Come take a tour today, put your finishing touches on it, and turn your dream of owning a Waterfront estate into reality.Your family and friends are sure to make memories that last a lifetime here. Come see for yourself. Schedule your showing today and consider making this dream home yours. MLS MDWO2015282
Luxury 5BR/6BA/2HBA Bayfront home with pool hits the market! This luxury home has 145 feet of water frontage with direct bay views and offers southern exposure. As you walk in the front door of this lovely home you will immediately fall in love with the attention to details and upgrades throughout. An elegant 733 BRADLEY ROAD • OCEAN CITY foyer with marble flooring $3,200,000 greets you as you enter with your eyes drawn to the beautiful Bayfront views and the swimming pool in the courtyard. On the first level you will find a kitchen designed for access in and out to the pool area with plenty of seating and room for entertaining family and friends. Also on the first floor, you will find a Bay front office or playroom for the kids. This home is complete with a home elevator so either take the spiraling stairs to the second level or take the elevator up to the second level. You will be mesmerized by the amazing Bayfront views and endless sunsets this home offers. There are 6 decks off the home for privacy. On the second level you will find a professional chef’s kitchen complete with large center island, high end appliances and plenty of cabinet space adjoining a beautiful, spacious dining room overlooking the bay. The family room is also complete with a gas fireplace for chilly winter nights, making this the perfect home for year-round living or a vacation home. Also, on this floor, you will find a second office, home theater room, or game room. On the third level you will enjoy waking up to the endless water views from your primary bedroom. The primary bath has custom finishes throughout with extensive tile work. The primary bedroom also has a fireplace for romantic evenings and relaxing. Also on this floor are three additional bedrooms, which are spacious and separated nicely from the primary bedroom. This home is over 6000 ft.² and is one of the few Bayfront homes available on the market. So, if you’re looking for a home at the beach, also offering all the thrill of the day with attention to detail look no further. Come take a look at 733 Bradley Rd. today before it’s sold! MDWO2014714
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7704 COASTAL HWY #102 OCEAN CITY • $310,000 Professional photos to follow: Come take a look at this spacious 1BR/1BA Ocean Block beauty! This one-bedroom unit is over 700 sq. ft. and is on the ocean block side of coastal highway. This is an elevated building so there's a very nice view from the large deck off the family room. This is your chance to own a slice of Ocean City and make memories that will last a lifetime. As you walk in the front door, you’ll be welcomed by the beautiful dining area and kitchen. The family room flows off the kitchen and provides plenty of room for entertaining. There is a large balcony off the family room with access by a glass slider. The bedroom is very large and can accommodate two queen beds. There is one full bath as well. This condo located midtown Ocean City, close to plenty of restaurants, shops, and attractions. Come take a look today and own your slice of Ocean City. This building is professionally managed and has low condo fees. The condo is being sold fully furnished and is ready for your immediate enjoyment. MDWO2015968
Stunning 4BR/3BA coastal home with garage in North Ocean City has just been listed! This home is located six blocks from the beach and across the street from Fiesta Park, which has walking trails and a pavilion. After walking through a gracious covered front porch, you are welcomed into this fabulous home. The first level of this beautiful home has two spacious bedrooms, one full bath and a den/study area perfect for working remotely from home. Beautiful hardwood floors lead to the second level where you will find a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. There is a bright and airy dining room directly off the kitchen where you will enjoy making family meals and memories that last a lifetime. Adjoining the kitchen and dining room is a spacious family room with impressive cathedral ceilings. The second level also has the primary bedroom and the primary bath with shower and soaking tub. The second level also has a 12x16 composite deck with vinyl railings. On the third level you’ll find the fourth bedroom and another full bath. The fenced back and side yards have lots of grass for the dogs and kids to play. There is also a patio and grilling area. The home is being sold furnished and ready for your immediate enjoyment. The home also has a garage and multiple additional parking spaces and street parking. Come take a look at this very rare find before it’s sold! MDW02016242
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Absolutely Stunning home in The Parke at Ocean Pines hits the market! This home has 3BR/2BA with one level living. As you walk to the front door, you’ll be welcomed with a beautiful array of flowers leading to a nicely covered porch area.When you enter this well-kept home, you will see a bright airy table space kitchen with plenty of cabinets, perfect for having friends and family over for dinner.As you walk down the hall there are two bedrooms and a full bath. Continuing down the hallway you enter the living area which opens to the back yard. Off the living area is the beautiful primary bedroom suite with another full bath. Then there is a full-size laundry room with washer and dryer and a very convenient oversize garage. This home is located in the award-winning community of The Parke, a 55 and older community in Ocean Pines. The Parke has a fitness center, library, sauna, nature trails, clubhouse, indoor pool and billiard room. So there are plenty of activities to enjoy. This home has been meticulously maintained. The HVAC was replaced in 2023, new carpet was also recently installed as was a new dishwasher in 2022. This home is shown by appointment only, so please schedule your appointment today for a tour and make this beautiful home a reality. MDWO2016462
Stunning 2BR/2BA condo one back from the beach hits the market! This condo is located on 66th street in an ocean block building. The sellers have made many recent upgrades, installing luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, new microwave, new refrigerator, new stove, new dishwasher, new exterior HVAC unit, toilets and kitchen faucet within the last three years. The decks also were tiled in 2019 and the glass sliders leading to the deck were also replaced within the last five years. This would make a great second home or investment property and is being sold fully furnished and ready for your immediate enjoyment. This is one of the best values at the beach - fully furnished and only one back from the ocean. As you walk through the front door, you will see an inviting living room for entertaining family and friends. There is a dining area off the kitchen with glass sliders leading to a huge covered deck with recently tiled floor. You can hear the waves break from the deck. This is a first floor unit but it's an elevated building so the height off the street is equivalent to a second floor unit. This condo has two large bedrooms and two full baths so there's plenty of room for family and friends. The condo is in walking distance to many restaurants, stores, shops and a supermarket, so once you're here you don’t have to move your car, but the condo is conveniently located to the route 90 bridge, making coming and going a joy. Come take a look today before this amazing property is sold. This condo association is well managed by Mann Properties. MLS MDWO2016172
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WATERSIDE DRIVE BERLIN • $475,000 Are you looking to build your dream home? Look no further than this beautiful residential lot in the community of South Point Farms. This beautiful building lot is in a prime location on the corner with beautiful bay views. The lot is approximately 2.76 acres and it’s located off 611 in Berlin Maryland. At the entrance of South Point Farms is a public boat ramp and public pier with water access for boating fishing, crabbing, paddle boarding, and kayaking. If you are looking for a peaceful, tranquil location with unbelievable Bay views this is the prime spot. There are multiple world-class golf courses close by and Assateague National and State Park as well for days on the beach. No builder tie in required. Come take a look today and enjoy the good life on South Point Farms! MDWO2014122
1 66TH STREET UNIT 101 OCEAN CITY • $535,000
32474 LIGHTHOUSE RD SELBYVILLE, DE • $4,500,000
Commercial Site in Prime Location hits the Market! 2.36 acres on the corner of RT 54 and W. Line Rd in Selbyville DE. This location is directly across from Yellowfins Restaurant and shopping center on heavily traveled Rt 54. The location is approximately 3-4 miles to the beaches of Ocean City & Fenwick Island. It has water and 8' sewer main that will supply a hotel, shopping center, office complex, medical center, professional center, etc. Lot is cleared. Buy it Now Before It's SOLD!!! Owner Financing is available. MLS DESU184528 LAND
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10615 POINT LOOKOUT ROAD OCEAN CITY • $5,599,900 JUST REDUCED! $4,899,900
1303 MCHENRY COURT BERLIN • $145,000 Why not build? There's nothing like building the house of your dreams! Large cul-de-sac (11,566 Sqft.) home site in the very desirable Colonial Village location in Ocean Pines. Close to the Yacht Club, Yacht club pool and marina and Mumford's Landing Pool, and located only a few miles from Ocean City’s famous beaches. Ocean Pines is an amenity rich community w/restaurants, shops, tennis, recreational facilities, golf, ball fields, pickleball courts, basketball court, playground, 12 parks, 6 trails, indoor and outdoor pools, 2 marinas, beachfront beach club at 49th Street in Ocean City, and the farmer's market. There is also police protection, fire protection and excellent management. MLS MDWO2008616
Prime commercial location in Selbyville of 10.09 acres. This is a rare commercial development opportunity on the busy intersection of Lighthouse Sound Rd. (Route 54) and Hudson Rd. There are already many existing new homes surrounding this property and more than 3,200 additional homes are coming soon. This is the perfect location for a shopping center, multiple smaller retail businesses, and/or medical or other professional offices to serve these homes and the entire Selbyville, Bayside, Fenwick, Ocean City area. The Seller will finance up to 70% of the purchase price at 1 percent below the current prime lending rate for up to 5 years. The property is located 8 miles from the beach! DESU2044978
14200 JARVIS AVENUE • UNIT B203 OCEAN CITY • $289,900
Beautiful 2BR/1BA condo in North OC hits the market! This condo is ready for your immediate enjoyment and is being sold fully furnished. You will enjoy making family meals in the updated kitchen with cute black and white checked flooring. The family room is off the kitchen and makes a great space for entertaining family and friends. There are two bedrooms and a full bath. The condo is bright and airy. The building has been updated as well with a newer roof, siding, composite decking and vinyl railings. This condo is conveniently located close to restaurants, stores, and the beach. Come take a look today before it's sold! MDWO2015846
Custom 6BR/6BA/3HBA/ new construction west facing bayfront estate designed and built by David Bradley of Bradley Construction w/ views of both Assawoman Bay and skyline from the property’s L-shaped pool and swim-up bar. Features exceptional craftsmanship w/astute attention to detail, custom finishes/woodwork, and architectural details. A welcoming orange crush bar made w/Port Rush quartz and 1st-floor Den/bedroom ensuite complete w/Murphy bed. Expansive family room has a wall of windows and glass sliders overlooking the bay. Gourmet chef's kitchen just off family room includes plenty of bar seating w/endless bay views. Kitchen boasts GE monogram ss appliances including 6-burner gas range, expansive center island, custom farm sink, w/vegetable sink, hone marble and quartz countertops. White custom Fabuwood cabinets w/undercounter lighting, appliance garages and custom pull outs for easy storage. Floating shelves in kitchen made w/reclaimed wood, and a designer tile backsplash. An expansive butler’s pantry, mud room w/custom shelving, laundry room, half bath on the main floor. White oak stairs, and custom-made glass elevator. 2nd floor spacious ensuite Bayfront bedrooms, each w/its own private balcony. A 4th ensuite bedroom which has been designed as a bunk room w/custom bunk and trundle bed complete w/a port hole. A coffee bar, refrigerator, and full-size laundry on 2nd floor. 3rd floor primary bedroom ensuite w/bay views, cathedral ceilings, turret cupola, coffee bar, fireplace, exquisite tile work, two enormous closets w/wood detailing and shiplap, and expansive covered porch. Primary bath has insulated tub w/jets and faces the bay w/a 6’x6’ circular Anderson window. Bonus room w/soaring ceilings and cupola; separate refrigerator, bar seating, a private deck, half bath, and laundry. A saltwater pool and spa, cabana area complete w/2 outdoor TVs, 2 refrigerators, custom cabinetry/countertops, fire pit area, permits for three lifts and a transient boat, a 50ft pier, dock and ramp. Parking for 6 cars. MLS MDWO2012190
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OCTOBER 20, 2023
Ocean City Today
Ocean City approves $28.41M bond issue By Mallory Panuska Managing Editor (Oct. 20, 2023) Funding for a series of high-dollar Ocean City projects will be on the way following final approval this week of a $28.41 million municipal bond issue. City Council members voted 5-1, with Council President Matt James opposed and Councilwoman Carol Proctor absent, to sell general obligation bonds for water and sewer projects, street paving, convention center improvements, and a mixed-use building downtown. James has said that he does not oppose all of the projects, only the mixed use facility. He has said he believes the cost it too high, and because the project is bundled with everything else, he had no choice but to vote against the total bond package. The three-story building, slated for the Somerset Street parking lot, is set to include a new police substation and employee housing. The project’s price tag has basically doubled since Ocean City Development Corporation officials brought the plans to council members last year. The original design called for a three-story building with police bicycle storage and public restrooms on the first floor, and housing for seasonal police officers and public safety
RENDERING COURTESY BECKER MORGAN GROUP
A rendering shows the proposed design of a three-story, mixed-use police substation and housing facility in the downtown Somerset Street parking lot. Council members voted 5-1 this week to approve a bond issue that includes funds for the project.
aides on the second and third. After hiring a construction manager and getting further into the plans, the decision was made to change the design. Now, the plans call for a police substation with a public lobby, offices, interview rooms, bicycle storage and public restrooms on the first floor; a roll call room, report-writing
areas and offices on the second floor; and employee housing on the third. The building will accommodate a total of 16 beds in four suites for employees. Officials have said higher construction and material costs that have plagued all new projects since covid bumped the price up from about $2.2 million to $4.26 million, which is the
amount approved in the bond. The rest of the bond issue designates $13.25 million for improvements and additions to the Gorman Avenue wastewater treatment plant, $2.2 million for water main upgrades at 94th Street, $4.5 million to pave streets in Montego Bay, and $4 million for convention center improvements.
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Continued from Page 4 attics, habitable attics and dormers and alters building height definition so that living spaces are allowed above maximum building height in the planning code. Maximum building height is measured to where the side of the house meets the roof. This draft was approved on Tuesday with only one change, which again regarded parking requirements. For single-family dwellings, commissioners kept the proposed requirement that the addition of a habitable attic would require the addition of another whole parking space. For multi-family dwellings, commissioners changed the proposed requirement so that each additional habitable attic only required half a parking space instead of an entire space. When an odd number of half spaces are required by planning code, it is rounded up to a whole space. For example, one habitable attic would require one half-space, so it’s rounded up to a whole space. Two habitable attics would require two half-spaces, so it adds up to also be one whole space. Three habitable attics would get three spaces and four habitable attics would get three spaces.
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