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The decision matters because the docks serve public users and emergency services: staff said the five-dock first phase includes courtesy docks and the dock used by the fire department and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). \"Our first phase is to replace these 5 docks right here, which would be the courtesy docks, the dock that we currently use for the fire department and ODNR,\" Jason, a city staff member, said.

Staff said some of the existing docks have been in place more than 30 years and that the middle three-dock unit in the launch will be rebuilt more robustly with larger piles so it can remain in place year-round. The fire-department/ODNR dock will have additional piles to resist high winds and movement. \"This will have, the ODNR and Fire Department dock will have, more piles around it,\" Jason said.

Commissioners discussed timing and procurement. Staff said the contract was awarded via cooperative purchasing and that the second-phase replacement of the six-dock structure (the larger unit with five fingers) is planned for next year’s capital budget. Staff noted they may hold back on removal of an older dock if a new dock becomes available sooner so crews can install it promptly; installing the new docks requires driving piles and some site preparation.

A commissioner asked about damage at the Pipe Creek canoe launch; staff said the vendor that installs the city docks will reset and repair the Pipe Creek components at no cost to the city because those docks were not removed last year and sustained damage from ice movement. Staff said repairs and resetting could occur in the same timeframe as the Shelby Street dock work.

Staff also noted seasonal activity at the launch: fishing tournaments occur starting as soon as next weekend, and staff said they will provide signage and notifications to users during installation. The meeting record shows the commission approved the approximate $244,000 purchase; no roll-call vote or mover/second was recorded in the transcript.

Details still to be determined include the vendor’s delivery date for the EZ Dock units and the exact installation schedule; staff said they would communicate timelines to the public once delivery is confirmed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bayfront Corridor Committee Meeting - March 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved a cooperative purchase to replace five aging docks at Shelby Street Boat Launch, a roughly $244,000 first-phase contract using EZ Dock products; a sixth dock replacement is planned in next year's capital budget.","taxTitle","Sandusky Boards & Commissions, Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio","taxId",70558,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6088773,"Columbus Avenue streetscape advances; asphalt delayed pending plant openings",622,96795,719000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2879484-ce9dd0586b874339c2453b737995e8f3&start=96&end=719","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2879484-ce9dd0586b874339c2453b737995e8f3/thumbnail_96795.jpg","/articles/6088773/Ohio/Columbus-Avenue-streetscape-advances-asphalt-delayed-pending-plant-openings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6088773-b710fe3efccdcb5bc2ea5cb2502cb298/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437949&Signature=Jo10RFaGmUv-dKU458F5e5pq2ZuBFKtHywtCrRCli3-86OIp9eywReazjmpxnDAK24nodfRZoksokDLpMW1d37dqeTZhLuBKISE9iVxLrYGVrtSc3uyxYgO72ZkqQiW1kp~4-EQzawJQj181nxHE9kzo3ZkmX8NvgUfnDg-zdV0O7HJAk0leWYEJpSJJuJ6q51ytmQuh58FSkXL0FH-sZYEXXYM51DXKSfMzSJk8HpiyYhDmJrFYn4MEY1I~ZpTJH5GTAVP974-saObYg1eTMub~A80-48ykWOK5whJYTKygvHIgu432WcDNLyd3lP-mCU1NfntcQwHwtqawmwcZ-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff updated the Sandusky Boards & Commissions on construction progress for the Columbus Avenue streetscape project, saying crews have poured concrete at the table intersection at West Water Street and Columbus Avenue and prepared a compacted road base for eventual asphalt.

The update matters because the work affects traffic, parking and access for businesses along Columbus Avenue and aims to improve pedestrian accessibility and drainage. Staff said the project will restore vehicular access at West Water Street and Columbus Avenue by the coming weekend and that crews are coordinating directly with business owners about upcoming concrete pours.

Staff reported that crews completed tear-out on the east side of Columbus Avenue from Water to Market Street and have prepared the roadway by proof-rolling the base in preparation for asphalt. \"They completed the tear out of the East Side of Columbus Avenue from Water To Market Street, but for, about a 6 foot sidewalk line still there, and brick paver installation is happening along the west side,\" staff said. Work continues on conduit installation, brick paver installation and light pole foundations, and crews removed street lighting on the east side for a day with posted no-parking signs.

Staff cautioned that the final asphalt surface must wait until asphalt plants open and until weather conditions allow proper curing. \"They have to wait until certain weather markers are hit before they can open,\" staff said. The contractor expects concrete placement in the 100 block potentially in the week of April 14 or the week of April 21, depending on coordination with business owners and confirmation from asphalt suppliers.

Crews are installing planter bases, light pole and traffic-signal foundations near Washington Park and continuing brick-paver installation on the west side. Staff described the intersection \"table\" as being saw-cut with patterns to define crosswalks and driving surfaces; the crosswalks will be concrete with saw-cut patterning rather than pavers, a change made for budget reasons. \"We originally had designed the crosswalks to have pavers in them, but we had to cut that for budget reasons,\" staff said. Staff added that the table intersections are intended to be as level as possible with the crossing surface to improve pedestrian crossing and provide a traffic-calming function.

Staff emphasized public safety near active work zones and asked residents to use the prepared crosswalks and avoid trenches and equipment inside the work area. They also said the detour route will be reset for the week of April 7 as crews open access from West Water Street and begin work at the East Water Street intersection.

Project photos shown at the meeting included drone images of planter bases and the poured table intersection; staff said regular photo updates are being sent because multiple crews are working simultaneously across the project area.

Less-critical background mentioned at the meeting included occasional railroad ties found under the roadway during tear-out — one junction tie was retained for possible reuse or future consideration — and ongoing coordination about timing so asphalt surfacing can be placed when plants open and temperatures permit proper curing.","City staff reported major progress on Columbus Avenue streetscape work including poured intersection tables, prepared road base and brick paver installation; final asphalt awaits asphalt-plant openings and warmer weather.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission approves roughly $244,000 to replace five docks at Shelby Street Boat Launch

Columbus Avenue streetscape advances; asphalt delayed pending plant openings