PROJECT UPDATES:

Utility Reconstruction, 36^th & 37^th Streets On March 26, 2015 the council awarded a bid to Garden State General Construction in the amount of $431,353.40 for the utility reconstruction of 36^th Street & 37^th Street from Cini Street to Landis Avenue.  As of this date all work has been completed.  Due to the inclement weather over the winter the area did not have sufficient time to settle, therefore, the City will reconstruct the streets in fall of 2016.  Utility Reconstruction, various streets On October 27, 2015, City Council awarded a bid to RTW Construction of Southampton, New Jersey in the amount of $744,713 for utility reconstruction at the following locations:  47^th Street from Landis Avenue to Promenade – substantially completed. 49^th Street from Landis Avenue to Promenade-substantially completed. 65^th Street from Landis Avenue to Central Avenue-work has commenced again. 65^th Street from Landis Avenue to Pleasure Avenue – substantially completed. 69^th Street from Landis Avenue to Central Avenue – substantially completed. 76^th Street from Landis Avenue to Pleasure Avenue – substantially completed.  Work to install new sanitary main, sanitary laterals, new water main and water services on 47^th, 49^th, and 65^th from Landis to Pleasure and 69^th Street is completed.  The work has begun on 65^th Street from Landis to Central.  Roadway reconstruction program – various streets On March 15, 2016, City Council awarded a bid to Ricky Slade Construction, Inc. of Bridgeton New Jersey in the amount of $299,437.50 for road reconstruction at the following locations:  44^th Street from Landis Avenue to the Promenade –completed 46^th Street from Landis Avenue to the Promenade –completed 56^th Street from Landis Avenue to the Promenade –completed Roadway elevation on selected areas of 44^th Street and Venicean Road –completed Project is being closed out.   Sea Isle Boulevard  he Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders, at their May 13, 2014 meeting, awarded a $12.7 million contract to South State, Inc. for the Sea Isle Boulevard Improvement project that will raise the roadway by approximately 4.5 feet and otherwise reconstruct Sea Isle Boulevard. Traffic has been diverted to the south side of the boulevard; and the contractor has placed fill on the north side of the causeway to an average height of about 6.5 feet, which is 2 feet higher than the eventual height of the completed roadway.  The additional 2 feet, which will be removed prior to the next construction phase, is surcharge to compress the underlying layers of soil.  The goal is to obtain as much settlement as possible prior to paving on top of the new fill. The current plan is to start paving of the north side this coming fall. The entrance to the northbound parkway has been reconfigured in order to provide room for eastbound vehicles to travel around vehicles making a left turn onto the parkway entrance. Motorists are advised to be aware of the revised traffic patterns in the construction zone and the reduced speed limit. On September 13, at the City Council meeting, County Engineer Dale Foster led a presentation updating council and the public about the project and upcoming schedule of activities.  The Power Point presentation that was shown at the council meeting is available to view by clicking the link on the home page of the City’s Municipal website, www.seaislecitynj.us (under the “City News” tab). Streetscape Improvement on Landis Avenue  On September 8, 2015, City Council awarded a bid to Think Pavers Hardscaping of Swedesboro, NJ in the amount of $796,648.33 for streetscape improvements on Landis Avenue from 43^rd Street to 39^th Street.  This project includes various aspects of beautification which includes new sidewalks, paver crosswalks, traffic striping, lighting, sod, stone mulching, various tree plantings & tree grates, benches and bike racks.  The block from JFK to 40^th was previously completed as part of the JFK Gateway Project.  This project has been completed.  Utility Reconstruction  On October 11, 2016 City Council awarded a bid to F.W. Shawl & Sons Construction in the amount of $1,003,025 for utility work to various streets as listed below: 79^th Street – Central to Roberts Landis Avenue – 73^rd to 72^nd Landis Avenue – 74^th to 76^th 78^th Street - Landis to Central 78^th Street – Central to Roberts 81^st Street – Central to Bay End 66^th Street – Landis to Central 68^th Street – Landis to Central 71^st Street – Landis to Central 73^rd Street – Landis to Central 76^th Street – Landis to Central  Outfall Repairs  On October 11, 2016 City Council awarded a bid to Larsen Marine, of Ocean View, in the amount of $90,047 for repairs to the Outfall located at 4516 Park Road.  Work will begin when all necessary permits have been received. Bulkhead Construction  On October 11, 2016 Council awarded a bid to Larsen Marine of Ocean View in the amount of $191,617.50 for bulkhead construction at 90^th and 91^st Streets.  Work has begun on 91^st Street. Public Works Maintenance Garage – 80^th Street & Central  On March 23, 2016, City Council awarded a bid to Archetto Construction of Vineland, NJ to replace the roof, siding and insulation at this location.  The large exhaust fan for the building has been installed.  Finishing touches are occurring on this project including punch list items.  Final completion is expected in the next few weeks.  The maintenance department continues to work out of this location.  Venicean Road Check Valve  On April 26, 2016 City Council awarded a bid to RTW Construction, Inc. of Southampton, NJ in the amount of $67,590.00 for the Venicean Road Check Valve Chamber Installation.  The work for this project is expected to start within the next month.  Storm Sewer Improvements - Kneass Street On July 12, 2016, City Council awarded a bid to Garden State Construction of Clermont, NJ in the amount of $414,903.69 for the Storm Sewer Improvement, Kneass Street.  Work has begun on this project in the vicinity of 38^th & 39^th Streets.