Agenda Packet

Waterfront Advisory Board · 2026-06-22 · agenda_packet

[204 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034] The Marina Manager reported that the marina is financially ahead of last year, with significant transient revenue. They have reconfigured the dock layout to accommodate an additional annual slip holder and are implementing Dockwa software for better data access. In May, the marina sold 78,000 gallons of fuel. Plans include adding 5 new dome cameras to the docks, with no new cameras planned for the boardwalk area where construction is imminent. Ring cameras will be phased out. Slip holders will be notified a week in advance before moving boats from A Dock to the Dinghy Dock for the rehabilitation project. The Dinghy Dock project is complete, aqua boats have been sold, and the mooring field rehabilitation is in progress. The Fishing Rodeo Kingfish tournament is scheduled for May 30 at Amelia River Waterfront Park. A cruise ship caused brown water, which the Marina Manager will follow up on. The Marina Manager expressed confidence in the marina's future, citing recent 5-star reviews. The Marina Rehab/Brett's demolition project is out for bid, with potential for new fuel tanks depending on budget. A pre-bid meeting was held June 6, and bid opening is July 2. A workshop is scheduled for July 7, with bid award consideration on July 21. The contractor will have 30 days to mobilize, with demolition around Labor Day. The project is expected to last 18 months. The marina may be without fuel for 4-8 weeks, with efforts to maintain temporary fuel line service. Parking Lot A is expected to be mostly closed in August, with a total contract completion time of 460 calendar days. The Seawall Segment 1 Project is facing permitting issues, with plans to bid by the end of June. This project is state-funded and expected to last 6-9 months. FPU is undergrounding electric lines. The seawall will not extend to connect with RYAM. Waterfront Park Phase II Concept design is underway, with public input sought through a town hall charette on June 3. Competing interests and pedestrian conflicts are being addressed in the design. A lighted crosswalk and shoreside facilities for boaters are being considered. The Harbor Master Plan Phases 1 and 2 are in development, with property owner meetings scheduled. The Simmons project includes a seawall and marina component discussions. Demolition and potential reuse of a slab at 115 S. 2nd Street is being bid, with approval consideration in July. The Waterfront Advisory Board reviewed and adopted a draft work plan. The plan's implementation will involve tasks appearing on meeting agendas, with some items like reviewing CRA project conceptual plans running concurrently with developer timelines. The Board prioritized 'waterfront access' as the first goal and emphasized the importance of the boat ramp. Member Nickoloff resigned from the Board due to commitments with the Pension Board. Chair Schaffer mentioned permitting for the Standard Marine building, with plans for cleanup.