CORONAVIRUS UPDATES
UNIVERSAL MASK WEARING REQUEST :
On July 1, the Cape May County Freeholders, Mayors, and Chamber Issued an Urgent Request for Universal Mask-Wearing Throughout Cape May County. CLICK HERE to learn more.
CLICK HERE for Mayor Desiderio's June 23 Message regarding event cancellations and more.
LIBRARY SERVICES:
Cape May County Library to Begin Curbside Pick-Up on June 29th. CLICK HERE for more information.
CLICK HERE for Mayor Desiderio's June 9 Message regarding reopening retail businesses and more.
FACILITY CLOSURES DUE TO CORONAVIRUS:
--City Hall is closed, however the public is permitted in the lobby of City Hall, where a limited amount of City business will take place.
--The Welcome Center Lobby is closed to the public, however two walk-up windows are open to sell beach tags 7-days a week (609-263-8687).
--The Community Lodge is closed (609-263-0050).
--The Recreation Center / former Public School Building on Park Road is closed - expect for limited Recreation business (609-263-0050).
--All Public Works Buildings are closed to the public(609-263-6000).
--Sea Isle City's Playgrounds, Basketball Courts, and Hockey Court remain closed to the public (609-263-0050).
EVENT CHANGES & CANCELLATIONS:
For info about event changes and cancellations, CLICK HERE for Sea Isle City's updated Calendar of Events or go to www.VISITSICNJ.com.
BEACH TAGS:
The Beach Tag Office (inside the Welcome Center) is open for business 7-days a week, 9am to 4pm. PLEASE NOTE: The Welcome Center lobby remains closed, and beach tags are distributed through the exterior windows next to the Welcome Center’s front doors. Please follow directional signs and form a line starting at the bottom of the steps when more than two people are present. Customers are asked to wear face masks. The Beach Tag Vending Machine is accessible 24-hours a day in the lobby of City Hall (609-263-4461).
CLICK HERE for Mayor Desiderio's May 26 Message regarding Memorial Day Weekend and businesses reopening in Sea Isle City
MEMORIAL DAY VIDEO:
Due to COVID-19, Sea Isle City’s 2020 Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Park has been cancelled. However, to honor the men and women of the United States Military who lost their lives for our country, a Memorial Day Video has been created, which will allow the people of Sea Isle City to observe the Memorial Day holiday at home or on their mobile devices – and practice social distancing.
CLICK HERE to view Sea Isle City's Memorial Day Video.
MAYOR SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER:
CLICK HERE for Mayor Desiderio's May 22 message regarding Executive Order 4, which addresses changes to prior executive orders and clarifies several issues.
CLICK HERE for Mayor's Desiderio's May 18 Message regarding recreation facilities and social distancing.
BEACHES ARE OPEN WITH REGULAR ACCESS:
CLICK HERE for Mayor Desiderio's May 15 Message regarding Beach Access, Social Distancing and more.
COVID TESTING:
CompleteCare Health Network has expanded COVID-19 testing in Cape May County. Testing will continue to be available by appointment only. CLICK HERE for more information about testing.
ZONING BOARD & PLANNING BOARD APPLICATIONS:
CLICK HERE for the Construction Homepage, where you can view Upcoming Zoning Board and PLanning Applications (when posted).
COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
The Sea Isle United Methodist Church Food Pantry remains open during the Coronavirus crisis, however donations are needed. Please phone ahead to arrange food pick-ups or to drop-off donations: 609-231-4929.
CORONAVIRUS INFO:
The Cape May County Department of Health created an informational brochure on coronavirus (COVID-19). CLICK HERE to view the brochure.
CITY COUNCIL'S NEXT MEETING:
City Council's next meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 14, at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers, located on the third floor of City Hall.
STAY INFORMED:
To receive Sea Isle City's E-Newsletters, E-Alerts and Reverse 9-1-1 Calls, click the "Register for City News" link above.
CLICK HERE for Sea Isle City's June 18, 2020 E-Newsletter.
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE:
The purpose of Sea Isle City’s Floodplain Management Planning Committee is to maintain consistency with FEMA requirements, which will hopefully result in greater flood insurance discounts for local property owners.
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PRESENTATION - February 11, 2020:
On February 11, 2020, representatives from Sea Isle City's Floodplain Management Planning Committee updated City Council and the public on the City's Floodplain Management Plan. To view the Power Point Presentaion used during that update, please CLICK HERE. For additional information, please phone Neil Byrne at 609-263-4461, ext. 1301
SEA ISLE CITY FLOOD MITIGATION STUDY - NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Sea Isle City’s Engineer recently completed a city-wide Flood Mitigation Study, which examined Sea Isle’s drainage system and each of its components. Listed below are the findings from that study which was made public during the November 13th City Council meeting.
2018 Flood Mitigation Study Results
2018 Flood Mitigation Study Mapping
Master Plan Re-Examination Update:
The Master Plan re-examination report was adopted by the City’s Planning Board on August 14, 2017. In previous reviews by City Council of the re-examination report, council members were in agreement to move forward and prioritize several of the recommendations contained within the report, including…
Parking:
• Evaluate satellite parking lots
• Increase requirements for residential and mixed-use parking
Parks, Recreation & Open Space:
• Recommend a professional facility study be performed on the former Public School Building (this should have a high funding priority)
• Demolish the Old Fire House on West Jersey Avenue and use that space to augment recreation or parking
• Perform a study to determine the feasibility and funding for a kayak and paddleboard launch and storage area at Dealy Field – and also adding a boardwalk along the bay for educational nature trails
Storm Water Management:
• Prepare a comprehensive Flood Control Plan in partnership with the County to address flooding issues
• Work with Federal, State and County government to address bay flooding solutions
Economic Development:
• Formalize a designated person, who will work directly with the business community and Chamber of Commerce to achieve common goals
Master Plan Re-Examination Draft:
CLICK HERE to view the adopted Master Plan Re-Exam Report (August 2017).
Master Plan Re-Examination Survey:
In 2015, Sea Isle City created a survey as part of the Master Plan Re-Examinatino Process. The results from that survey are available in a 21-page document. The Master Plan Re-Examination is still underway, and the results from the survey are a useful tool for that process.
CLICK HERE to view the survey results.
BEACH FILL UPDATES
July 2, 2020
BEACH CLOSURES:
The 37th Street and 38th Street Beaches are closed for the entire July 4th weekend, 39th Street Beach is temporarily closed but will be open by the end of the day, and the 43rd Street Beach is also closed today but will be open for the entire July 4th weekend.
The 57th Street Beach will continue to serve as a staging area, where heavy equipment will be delivered and stored. Periodic and sometimes frequent deliveries of equipment will take place by way of the 57th Street Promenade ramp and dune path -- and both will be closed during deliveries and at other times during the beach replenishment project.
The public is asked to use caution on the Promenade near 57th Street and on the 57th Street Beach. Pedestrians and bicyclists are asked to avoid the 57th Street Promenade ramp and use the street ramp at 56th Street when entering and exiting the Promenade (the 56th Street ramp can accommodate bikes and strollers).
Thank you for your patience while Sea Isle City's beaches are being strengthened.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The sub-lines, large pipes running from the ocean floor onto the beach, have been installed at 40th and 84th street. When the dredge arrives, dredging operations beginning soon after in the center of town on the 40th Street Beach. Once work begins at 40th Street, it will continue north to 28th Street, and then return to 40th street and head south to 52nd Street. The contractor anticipates that work in the center of town will require approximately 12 days to complete.
After work is completed in the center of town, the contactors will move the bulk of their equipment to the 84th Street Beach and begin working in the south-end of town, starting at 84th Street and continuing north to 74th Street. After replenishment efforts are completed on the 74th Street Beach, the contractors will return to 84th Street and continue to work south to Townsends Inlet. It will take approximately 28 days to complete dredging in the south-end of town.
Please be aware that bad weather and equipment failure can hinder the progress of this project.
During this project, large pipes will run north-to-south along our shoreline – however, sand mounds will be created over those pipes on each beach so beach-goers can have access to the ocean.
Beach closures will take place along the shoreline, with 1000 to 1500-feet of beach (north to south) closed at one time. The beach closures will move up and down our shoreline as the beach fill progresses north and south.
As this project proceeds, operations will take place 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Weekly meetings will take place with city officials, the contractor, the Army Corps of Engineers and the NJDEP, and regular updates will be shared with the public throughout the duration of this beach replenishment effort.