New downtown multi-use facility presented

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Irwin said the project changes have been well received, both by members of OCDC and the police department. He said the existence of police presence downtown, both at the first floor substation and the living quarters on the upper floor, has been a goal for a while.

“In our minds, it accomplishes a lot,”

Irwin said of the new design. “When it changed from a bicycle unit on the first floor to a police substation, that actually, we thought, was really good. We still have an area for the bicycle unit. We have a police station off the Boardwalk, which I think OCPD really endorsed.”

Tuesday’s meeting also included presentations from Tom Perlozzo, the city’s director of tourism and business development, who endorsed funds to help keep a proposed county sports complex alive, and potential development of land at Sunset Park.

Golf Superintendent Joe Perry also requested money to help with tidal flooding and other upgrades at the Eagles Landing Golf Course; Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito asked for cash for upgrades to the tennis center, Northside Park and other recreational facilities; and Public Works

Director Hal Adkins voiced a need for funds for street paving, storage facilities and multiple other projects.

McGean said it is unknown now how many projects will be funded, or how much money will be ultimately allocated within the CIP, as those details will depend on the final list.

According to the schedule, the final adoption of the CIP is set for the end of February.