IOP Marina Public Dock and Greenspace

City Council votes to create a public dock and greenspace at the IOP Marina
Completed: Sep 22, 2020
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
IOP public dock

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 Updates

Update - August 2022
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
  • D&F revised design of the public greenspace. If City gains control of the entire shared parking area, City needs to decide whether to extend the public greenspace to the entrance of the “T” dock.
  • D&F conducted an evaluation of the condition of the bulkhead. Staff is analyzing proposal for modification/repairs to the bulkhead and potential permitting and schedule impacts.
  • City installed temporary ADA parking surface to create two handicap accessible spaces adjacent to the public dock.
  • City executed revised proposal from ATM for design, engineering of public dock rehabilitation and “T” dock enhancements.
Update - July 2022
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
  • D&F revised design of the public greenspace. If City gains control of the entire shared parking area, City needs to decide whether to extend the public greenspace to the entrance of the “T” dock.
  • D&F conducted an evaluation of the condition of the bulkhead. Staff is analyzing proposal for modification/repairs to the bulkhead and potential permitting and schedule impacts.
  • City is in receipt of temporary ADA parking surface to create two handicap accessible spaces adjacent to the public dock.
  • City executed revised proposal from ATM for design, engineering of public dock rehabilitation and “T” dock enhancements. 

City Council Approves Complete Rehabilitation of Public Dock
Tuesday, June 21, 2022

As part of the discussions regarding the FY23 Budget process, City Council approved pursuing Concept B for the complete rehabilitation of the public dock at the IOP Marina. The new design will include a 16' wide pier with covered areas for swings and benches, a new ADA compliant gangway and a new floating dock with a new kayak launch area. The approved design will require permitting from OCRM. Construction is expected to begin at the end of 2023. The estimated cost of this project is $1.7M. 

Updated Conceptual Plan
Monday, February 1, 2021

Staff presented an updated conceptual plan to the real property committee on February 1, 2021. The updates to the plan include additional golf cart parking and picnic tables under sail shades. Work remains to be done to determine how best to tie the walking path into the restaurant lot.

Presentation of Conceptual Plan
Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Staff presented the conceptual plan of the IOP Marina Waterfront Park developed by island resident and landscape architect, Kelly Messier to the Real Property Committee. 

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