Completed: Sep 22, 2020
IOP Marina Public Dock and Greenspace
Milestone timeline:
City Council votes to create a public dock and greenspace at the IOP Marina
Sep 22 2020
City staff presents conceptual plan for the IOP Waterfront Park to the Real Property Committee
Completed: Nov 4, 2020
Nov 4 2020
City seeks input and feedback from the community about the conceptual plan.
Completed: Nov 12, 2020
Nov 12 2020
City staff met with Kelly Messier to discuss and evaluate the feedback received about the proposed public dock and greenspace. Adjustments to the proposed plan will be developed for Council consideration.
Completed: Jan 5, 2021
Jan 5 2021
City Staff presents updated conceptual plan to Real Property Commitee
Completed: Feb 1, 2021
Feb 1 2021
City engages Davis & Floyd to develop specifications for construction of public greenspace
Completed: Feb 9, 2022
Feb 9 2022
Davis & Floyd conducts structural assessment of the bulkhead along the public dock
Completed: Apr 19, 2022
Apr 19 2022
City Council approved a contract to Bluetide Marina Construction for the construction of needed bulkhead repairs and the installation of a six-foot wide Ipe deck boardwalk and treated pine handrail along the Intracoastal side of the Marina.
Completed: Oct 25, 2022
Oct 25 2022
Boardwalk along the Intracoastal side of the marina is completed.
Completed: May 1, 2023
May 1 2023
City receives both state and federal permits for the construction of the new public dock
Completed: Oct 3, 2023
Oct 3 2023
City issues Request for Proposals for the renovation of the IOP Public Dock and the repairs to the "T" dock along the Intracoastal
Completed: Oct 19, 2023
Oct 19 2023
Deadline for Proposals
Completed: Nov 21, 2023
Nov 21 2023
Council approves contract to Truluck Construction for the construction of the Public Dock, and repairs to the "T" dock
Completed: Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28 2023
Construction starts
Apr 1 2024
On September 22, 2020, City Council voted to create a public dock and greenspace in the space formerly leased to the commercial watersports operation.
On November 2023, City Council awarded a contract to Truluck for the construction of a new public dock, which will include a 16' wide pier with covered area with benches and swings, a new floating dock with an ADA compliant gangway, kayak and stand-up paddle board launch.
Construction began on April 2024, and the anticipated completion date is June 1, 2024.
View the public dock design drawings here.
Project Funding Source:
$1.7M ($1M ARP, Marina Fund, Muni ATAX & State ATAX)
Project Updates
Update - February 2025
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
- Dock completed and ribbon cutting was held February 7th. Public Facilities Committee discussed greenspace 2/11/25.
Update - January 2025
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Swings for the public dock have been installed and the contractor is finalizing the electrical system and the barriers. Ribbon cutting scheduled for February 7th at 10:30am.
Update - July 2024
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
IOP Marina Public Dock & Greenspace
- Funding Source: $1.7M ($1M ARP, Marina Fund, Muni ATAX & State ATAX)
- Framing and decking work complete. Gangway being fabricated. Truluck and ATM finalizing floating dock submittal.
Update - August 2024
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Technical workshop held in March to identify vulnerabilites and establish agreed upon sea level rise projections. Stakeholder meetings held w the Planning Commission and Enviromental Advisory Committee in May. Sea Level Rise Community Engagement Survey released in July and deadline is August 1.
Update - June 2024
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
IOP Marina Public Dock & Greenspace
- Framing and decking work in process. Gangway and floating dock submittals under review by ATM - once approved, will be released for fabrication. City waiting on revised completion schedule.
IOP Marin "T" Dock Repairs
- Completed
Marina Dredging - Design and Permitting
- Work in process. ATM coordinating pre-application meetings and coordinating w stakeholder groups that are considering joining City's permit application. Construction anticipated in FY26.
Update - May 2024
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
OP Marina Public Dock & Greenspace
- Funding Source: $1.7M ($1M ARP, Marina Fund, Muni ATAX & State ATAX)
- Pile driving and superstructure construction almost complete. Delay on the floating dock and ADA gangway submittals, due in part to challenges with confirmation of location of subaqueous electrical cable that runs from the IOP to Goat Island near proposed floating dock. Substantial completion date is June 16th but may be pushed.
IOP Marina "T" Dock Repairs
- Funding Source: $200K Marina Fund
- Repairs are near completion