November 3 2014 Complete Agenda

MAYORANDCITYCOUNCIL
REGULARSESSION
Monday,November3,20146:00P.M.
AGENDA
1. CALLTOORDER
2. PRAYERANDPLEDGE
3. APPROVALOFMINUTES
A. RegularSession#18datedOctober20,2014
B. WorkSessiondatedOctober28,2014
4. ITEMSPRESENTEDBYTHEMAYORANDCITYCOUNCIL
A. ProclamationRecognizingNovember11,2014,asPoppyDay
B. StandingCommitteeReportRecreationandParksCommission
C. StandingCommitteeDraftAgendas
5. CONSENTAGENDA
A. PrivateEventApprovalforJingle Bell Fun Run December7,2014
B. PrivateEventApprovalRequestforMitchell/SteinerWeddingontheBoardwalkFebruary14,2015
6. MISCELLEANEOUSREPORTSANDPRESENTATIONS
A. ReportfromIndependentAuditorpresentedbyGraylinSmithofSB&CompanyLLC
B. FY2014ComprehensiveAnnualFinancialReportpresentedbyFinanceAdministrator
7. PUBLICHEARINGS
8. ITEMSREFERREDTOANDPRESENTATIONSFROMTHECITYMANAGERANDSTAFF
9. ITEMSREFERREDTOANDPRESENTATIONSFROMTHECITYSOLICITOR
A. FirstReadingOrdinanceAmendingBenefitsPaidorProvidedtoCertainMunicipalEmployees
(authorizesHealthSavingsAccountcontributionincrease)
10. COMMENTSFROMTHEPUBLIC
Any person who may wish to speak on any matter at the Regular Session may be heard during
CommentsfromthePublicforaperiodoffive(5)minutesorsuchtimeasmaybedeemedappropriate
bytheCouncilPresident.Anyonewishingtobeheardshallstatetheirname,addressandthesubject
onwhichheorshewishestospeak.
11. COMMENTSFROMTHECITYMANAGER
A. ReviewoftentativeworksessionagendaforWednesday,November12,2014
12. COMMENTSFROMTHEMAYORANDCITYCOUNCIL
13. ADJOURN

REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014

3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Regular Session #18 dated October 20, 2014
B. Work Session dated October 28, 2014


4 ITEMS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL

A. Proclamation Recognizing November 11, 2014, as
Poppy Day

OCEAN CITY POPPY DAY NOVEMBER 11, 2014

America is the land of freedom, preserved and protected
willingly and freely by citizen soldiers; and

WHEREAS, Millions who have answered the call to arms have died on the
field of battle; and

WHEREAS, A nation at peace must be reminded of the price of war and
the debt owed those who have died in war; and

WHEREAS, The red poppy has been designated as a symbol of sacrifice of
lives in all wars; and

WHEREAS, The American Legion Auxiliary has pledged to remind
America annually of this debt through the distribution of the memorial
flower.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Richard W. Meehan, Mayor of the Town of Ocean
City, Maryland, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2014 as POPPY DAY in
Ocean City and ask that all citizens pay tribute to those who have made the
ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom by wearing the Memorial Poppy
this month.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland to be affixed this 3
rd
day of
November in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and fourteen.

___________________________
RICHARD W. MEEHAN
Mayor


COUNCIL

B. Standing Committee Report Recreation and Parks
Commission
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Recreation and Parks Commission
Meeting Minutes
October 28, 2014

1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. at
Northside Park. Present were J oe Mitrecic, Dennis Dare, David
Recor, Calvin Ginnavan, Frank Miller and Susan Petito. Norma
Simmons was also in attendance.

2. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the September 30
th
meeting
were approved as submitted

3. Update on Sunset Park: Calvin presented a proposal of $12,500.00 to
install the hardscapes and upgrades requested to improve Sunset Park.
The existing concrete seating areas will remain in place. An additional
$500.00 will be needed to modify the irrigation system to support
these upgrades. Councilman Mitrecic and Councilman Dare approved
taking the $13,000.00 request to Council.

4. Update on Fitness Area Fencing and Security Camera: Susan reported
that the fencing is now complete and Calvin showed photos of the
finished work to the Commission. A pool latch was installed at a
height of 54 to enter the area. The public loves the new look and
thanked the Parks staff for installing it. Susan reported that security
cameras have not been installed and that she has met with I.T. to
discuss the options. Councilman Dare feels that the entire park
complex would greatly benefit from having security cameras. As it is
not a budgeted item, Councilman Mitrecic requested that this project
be considered in the budget process.

5. Wifi In the Park: Susan reported that we are investigating putting
WiFi park wide but it would be very expensive. Another option
would be to put it in designated areas in the complex. Susan will
pursue with I.T.

6. Coca-Cola Campaign: Susan reported that the Coca-Cola Facebook
campaign held at Sunfest 2014 proved to be very successful and
resulted in a huge number of likes for our Special Events page. We
will support more campaigns like this in the future.

7. The Commission moved to Closed Session at 4:18p.m.
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8. Adjournment: Susan thanked Councilman Mitrecic for his service as
this was his last meeting. The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.

9. The next meeting is scheduled for November 12 at 4:00p.m. at
Northside Park.

P:Susan/Rec & Parks Commission Meeting 10-28-2014


COUNCIL

C. Standing Committee Draft Agendas

Ocean City, Maryland

Police Commission

Agenda
Monday, November 10, 2014 9:00 a.m.
PSB Building, 6501 Coastal Highway
1. Call to Order
2. Chiefs Update on October Crime Statistics
3. CEW/Taser Update
4. Other Business
5. Adjourn

TourismCommissionMeeting
Agenda
Monday,November10,3p.m.
Room214,ConventionCenter
1) Approvalofminutes:September8,2014
2) FishinOCproposalScottLenox
3) Organizationalreports
ChamberofCommerce
EconomicDevelopmentCommittee
HMRA
OCDC
MDTourismDevelopmentBoard
Dept.ofTourism
ConventionCenter
SpecialEvents
OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
4:00 P.M.
Northside Park Community Room

DRAFT AGENDA

1. Call to Order

2. Introduction of new Commission Members

3. Approval of Minutes for October 28, 2014 meeting

4. Review of New Private Event Application(s)

5. Program Report

6. Other Business
7. Closed Session

8. Adjournment

Susan/Word/Rec & Parks Commission Meeting Agenda 11/12/14


5. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Private Event Approval Request for Jingle Bell Fun
Run December 7, 2014

TOWN OF
The White Marlin Capital of the World

TO: The Honorable Mayor, Council President and Members of Council
THRU: David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City Manager
FROM: Lisa Mitchell, Private Event Coordinator
RE: Jingle Bell Fun Run
DATE: October 27, 2014

ISSUE(S): Jingle Bell Fun Run event

SUMMARY: Chris Klebe for OC Tri-Running Sports requests approval of Jingle
Bell Run on Sunday evening, December 7, 2014 from 5:00 pm
until 7:00 pm.

This 5K running race is a family holiday fun run under the
Winterfest lights and in the surrounding area of Montego Bay in
North Ocean City.

FISCAL IMPACT: Potential positive economic impact from lodging, food and
beverage, recreation and other incidental expenditures related to
this event.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request as presented.

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Class Resort and Tourist Destination

ALTERNATIVES: No staff alternatives suggested.

RESPONSIBLE STAFF:

Lisa Mitchell, Private Event Coordinator
COORDINATED WITH: All appropriate departmental staff has reviewed and the event
has been coordinated with Police and Recreation and Parks.

ATTACHMENT(S): 1) December 2014 Calendar
2) Cover Sheet
3) Application
4) Race Route

Agenda Item # 5A
Council Meeting November 3, 2014

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2014
December
Ocean City Special Events Private Events

Name of Event: Jingle Bell Fun Run New Event: No
Date of Event: Sunday, December 7, 2014
Date Application Received: October 8, 2013 Application Fee Paid: No
Date Returned from All Departments: October 22, 2014 Total Cost to Town: No foreseeable costs

Things to Note:
This would be a running event in conjunction with Winterfest of Lights. The event is also requesting
participants bring a gift for Toys for Tots.
The event would take place from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Breakdown of the event would immediately follow completion of the race.
The event organizers request two (2) police officers for the racecourse: one (1) to lead and one (1) to follow
the race.
The racecourse would be on Jamaica Avenue, the bike path at Northside Park, through the back of the
Montego Bay Shopping Center and in the Montego Bay Community.
The event organizers request 50 cones from Public Works.

Comments from Department Representatives:
PUBLIC WORKS If approved, organizer must pick up 50 traffic cones from Public Works and return
following the event.
RISK MANAGEMENT Insurance Certificate must be obtained prior to the event.
REC & PARKS Delay the start of the Winterfest trams for a half hour (start at 6 pm) and advertise this
information. Bring in staff to set up and manage the Winterfest event about an hour earlier than usually
scheduled. Provide access to the Winterfest tent for runners use. Turn on festival lights. Be on site to
protect interest of facility and Winterfest event. Cost of staff (2 full-time, 6 Winterfest staff, Santa and
Parks) estimated at $220. The biggest concern, from a safety perspective, is the curb heading into Montego
Bay parking lot was perceived as a trip hazard. The curb was lighted and well-marked, but still presented a
challenge to some. There is now a curb cut in that location, so hope that particular concern will not repeat.
As this is an evening run, suggest the applicant take heed to light the course as necessary. The applicant
purchases tickets for the runners and includes it as part of their entry fees. Runners families purchase their
own tickets so there really are no free rides. Applicant must take responsibility for the safety of the
course. Applicant must make arrangements with the hot chocolate vendor. Approval from Montego Bay
Shopping Center must be obtained to use their rear parking lot as that is not City property. Request
assistance from the Tourism and Communication Departments to let people know of the tram delay on the
run date. Overall, a nice addition to the Winterfest event, and a unique running opportunity for the health
minded community.
OCPD Detail two (2) officers from shift to assist with traffic control as requested.
EMERGENCY SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, FIRE MARSHAL, TOURISM, OCBP, OCCC
No comments, concerns or costs.

Date on Council Agenda: November 3, 2014
Event Approved or Denied:
Other:
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PRIVATE EVENT APPLICATION
Town of Ocean City, Maryland
NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE:
$100.00 For Profit Applicants, $25.00 Non-Profit Applicants

RETURN APPLICATION TO: Private Events Coordinator
Town of Ocean City
Recreation and Parks
200 125
th
Street
Ocean City, MD 21842
LMitchell@oceancitymd.gov

This is an application for use and is not a permit of use. No guarantee of availability or
use is made or implied by the acceptance of the application and fee.

This application is to be completed and forwarded to the Ocean City Special Events
Department at least 90 days prior to the requested event. If an application is submitted
less than 90-days prior to the proposed start date, a late submission fee of $100.00 will be
assessed for both Non-Profit organizations and For-Profit promoters. A new application
must be submitted annually for recurring events.

Any misrepresentation in this application or deviation from the final agreed upon route
and/or method of operation described herein may result in the immediate revocation of
the permit. Applicants attention is directed to the accompanying information packet,
entitled Private Event Application Guidelines.

All questions on the application must be fully answered. Same as last year or similar
comments are not acceptable responses. If a question does not apply, please write N/A
in that space. The application will be returned if the information is incomplete. Please
type or print the information clearly. You may attach additional sheets as necessary.

A non-refundable application fee must accompany this document.
$100.00 For-Profit Promoters and $25 Non-Profit Organizations
The minimum fee for City property usage is $150 per day for For-Profit promoters and
$25.00 per day for Non-Profit organizations. For beach use this fee is applied per ocean
block, per day. Races/runs/walks on the beach do not require a per block charge. Set-up
and breakdown days are also subject to this fee assessment.

1. TITLE OF EVENT: ____________________________________________________

2. IS THIS A NEW EVENT? ______________________________________________

3. DATE(S) OF EVENT Sunday December 7/2014

4. STARTING & ENDING TIMES OF EVENT: _______________________________
2
nd
Annual Jingle Belln Fun Run
No
5pm 7pm

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5. PROJECTED SET-UP DATE (S) & TIMES: Sunday 12/7/2014 3pm

_____________________________________________________________________

6. PROJECTED CLEAN-UP DATE (S) & TIMES: ______________________________
______________________________________________________________________

7. LOCATION (Describe area in which event shall be contained; be specific as to how
much area will be used, etc.): _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

8. APPLICANTS NAME: ________________________________________________

9. ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING: _____________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

10. MAILING ADDRESS: _________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

11. WORK PHONE #_____________________HOME PHONE #__________________
FAX:____________________________EMAIL: Dom1414@aol.com

12. IF ORGANIZATION IS NONPROFIT, YOU MUST SUBMIT A LETTER OF
PROOF OF NON-PROFIT STATUS: _____________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

13. ON-SITE EVENT COORDINATOR: ______________________________________

14. OCEAN CITY/LOCAL ADDRESS OF COORDINATOR: ____________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

15. COORDINATORS CONTACT NUMBERS:
HOME: ___________________________WORK: 443-497-4324
FAX:_____________________________CELL: __________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________
. FULLY DESCRIBE THE EVENT AND ALL PROPOSED ACTIVITIES: We

Sunday 12/7/2014 7pm

To Be held at the Ocean City Rec Dept. We will be using the park for the run Under the
Winterfest Of lights . OC Trirunning will have Volunteers on site directing
runners/walkers through the park and the rest of the course. We are requesting to use the
Large Tent already on site for registration and drop off for Toys For Tots.

Chris Klebe
OC Trirunning Sports

12280 Dixie Drive , Bishopville MD 21813

443-497-4324 4103525478

Chris Klebe
Same as above

410-352-5478

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OC Trirunning, is requesting to use the path around the Rec Center for the fun
Run/Walk. We are asking that walkers and runners bring a gift for Toys for Tots during
registration before the run. The run/walk will start and finish will be At the end of
Jamaica Ave. and 127
th
Street. From there the runners will be guided through the grounds
dept for the rec center and onto the bike path. They will make one full loop and then back
through the grounds / Maintenance dept. The runners/walkers. They will continue behind
Montego Bay shopping center. They will make a left out af back parking lot and continue
for a mile to the turn around . They will then head back into the park and do 1 more
loop and finish on Jamaica Ave. The runners /walker will get a T-shirt, Hot Choc,
Cookies, and other refreshments. We are also going to be giving Red and Green glow in
the dark necklace that they are required to have on during the event. Also included if you
sign up for the event is free a train ride through the park . Just for that night. We will give
out awards after the run is over.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
*if more space is needed, please attach additional pages to the back of this application

17. WHERE WILL EVENT HEADQUARTERS BE LOCATED? Registration Tent
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

18. VEHICULAR ACCESS TO THE BEACH IS CONTROLLED. DO YOU
REQUIRE SUCH ACCESS? ______IF SO, WHERE? ________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

19. FULLY DESCRIBE THE UNLOADING AND LOADING OF SUPPLIES,
EQUIPMENT, ETC. IN SUPPORT OF YOUR EVENT. (Include location, process,
etc.): _______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

20. WILL YOU SET UP A JUDGING AREA, P.A. SYSTEM, TENTS,
SCAFFOLDING, ETC.? IF SO, PLEASE ILLUSTRATE ON REQUIRED
DIAGRAM AND DESCRIBE HERE: _____________________________________

_____N/A_______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

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21. DESCRIBE THE CROWD CONTROL PROCEDURES YOU INTEND TO
EMPLOY: ___________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

22. DESCRIBE ANY SPECIAL PARKING/TRAFFIC NEEDS OR
CONSIDERATIONS (Be aware that additional charges may be assessed.):
____________________________________________________________________
site for course safety

23. HAVE ARRANGEMENTS BEEN MADE FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE? _____
IF SO, WHAT TYPE?N/A _______________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

24. WHAT IS YOUR RAIN POLICY? _______________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

25. WHAT PROVISIONS WILL BE MADE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSING
OF SOLID WASTES, INCLUDING TRASH, GARBAGE AND RECYCLABLES?

26. WHAT PROVISIONS WILL BE MADE FOR PARTICIPANT COMFORT
(TOILETS, HAND WASHING, ETC.)? ___________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

27. DESCRIBE CONCESSIONS/SALE ITEMS REQUESTED: ___________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

28. DESCRIBE ALL PRODUCT SAMPLING REQUESTED (SPECIFIC SIZES &
QUANTITIES): ______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

We will have plenty of Volunteers But are requesting 2 OCPD for course.

We are in need of 50 traffic cones for the course and are requesting 2 OCPD officers on
site for traf

Rain or shine

We are requesting to use what will already be on site.

N/A

N/A

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29. WILL REVENUE BE GENERATED FROM PARTICIPANT FEES,
CONCESSIONS, SPONSORSHIPS OR ANY OTHER SOURCE? $28. fee
IF SO, WHO WILL THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT? ___________________________
_Portion of the proceeds go to The Ocean City Rec Dept.

30.DESCRIBE EVENT PRIZES/AWARDS: Awards to top male and females in age
groups.

31. WILL YOU BE OFFERING A RAFFLE AT YOUR EVENT? _________________
Please forward a copy of the approved One Day Raffle Permit, to the Private Events
Coordinator.

32. WILL YOU BE ERECTING A TENT AT YOUR EVENT? _________________
Please forward a copy of the approved Tent Permit, from the Office of the Fire Marshal to
the Private Events Coordinator.

33. WILL YOU BE HAVING AIR-INFLATED STRUCTURES AT YOUR
EVENT? _Yes
Please forward a copy of the approved Air Support/Air-Inflated Structures Permit, to the
Private Events Coordinator.

34. WILL YOU BE HAVING A BONFIRE AT YOUR EVENT? _________________
Please forward a copy of the approved Bonfire Permit, to the Private Events Coordinator.

35. WILL YOU BE HAVING FIREWORKS AT YOUR EVENT? _________________
Please forward a copy of the approved State of Maryland Fire Marshal Fireworks Permit, to
the Private Events Coordinator.

36. DO YOU EXPECT TO SERVE/SELL/DISTRIBUTE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
AT YOUR EVENT? __NO______ IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE INTENT (include
beverage type, quantities, drink sizes, location, etc.):__________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Please forward a copy of the approved One Day Alcohol Permit, if required, to the Private
Events Coordinator.

37. EXPECTED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: ______________________________

38. EXPECTED NUMBER OF SPECTATORS: ________________________________

150 to 200

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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39. IF YOUR EVENT TAKES PLACE ON THE BEACH, YOU MUST NOTIFY THE
APPROPRIATE BEACH FRANCHISE OWNER OF THE INTENDED EVENT.
HAVE YOU DONE SO? _____________WHO DID YOU CONTACT? _________
____________________________________________________________________

40. WHAT ASSISTANCE AND SUPPLIES WILL YOU BE REQUESTING FROM
THE TOWN OF OCEAN CITY (A refundable damage/repair bond of $100.00 is
required for each major end-item borrowed from the Town of Ocean City):
We are requesting 50 traffic cones for the course. We also would like 2 police officers for
the course.

__
41. A STATE HIGHWAY PERMIT MUST BE OBTAINED FOR USE OF ANY
STATE PROPERTY (ROADS, HIGHWAYS, ETC.) HAVE YOU ALREADY
OBTAINED THIS PERMIT? ___________IF SO, PLEASE ATTACHED A COPY
TO THE BACK OF THIS APPLICATION.
Please forward a copy of the approved MDOT Highway Permit to the Private Events
Coordinator once you receive it.

42. For parade organizers only: EXPECTED NUMBER OF OVERSIZED VEHICLES
(LARGER THAN 12 FT TALL, 8 FT WIDE AND/OR 20 FT. LONG)
TRAVELING THE PARADE ROUTE: _______________DESCRIBE: __________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

43. LIST LOCATIONS AND DATES FOR PRIOR EVENTS HELD THE PAST FIVE
(5) YEARS: __________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

44. LIST ALL SPONSORS ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR EVENT (Please read and
comply with the Town of Ocean Citys sponsorship policy. The application will
not be approved without sponsors. If no sponsors, please state No Sponsors in area

N/A

Ocean City Half Marathon, Making Strides Cancer run, 5 Mile Boardwalk
run

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provided below.):

45. LIST ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND/OR REQUESTS NO COVERED IN
THIS APPLICATION: _________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

46. PLEASE ATTACH A DETAILED DIAGRAM OF EVENT LAYOUT. MAKE
SURE YOU INCLUDE LOCATION OF HEADQUARTERS, PA SYSTEM,
STAGE, CONCESSIONS, COURTS, BANDS, ETC.
IS DIAGRAM INCLUDED WITH APPLICATION? YES________NO_______
An event diagram MUST be included for an event to be considered.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENT:
For the protection of the public and the Mayor and City Council, the applicant must
obtain, at the applicants own expense, general liability insurance coverage, which shall
include coverage for personal injury in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000)
single limit. Said insurance coverage shall name the Mayor and City Council as
additional insureds, with the address on the certificate listed as 301 Baltimore Avenue,
Ocean City, Maryland 21842. A copy of the Insurance Policy Addendum, showing the
addition of the Mayor and City Council as additional insured, is also to be provided. The
certificate of insurance and the addendum shall be furnished to the Private Events
Coordinator, no later than 30-days before the private event.

I NSURANCE CERTI FICATE AND ADDENDUM:

____________INCLUDED WITH APPLICATION

_///__________TO BE OBTAINED AND FORWARDED NO LATER THAN THIRTY
(30) DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT

COCA-COLA EXCLUSI VE PRODUCT AGREEMENT DI SCLOSURE:
The applicant must comply with all provisions of the Towns agreement with Coca-Cola
Refreshments as it pertains to the distribution or sales of beverages by the applicant on
Town property. The applicant agrees to sell, dispense or serve only Coca-Cola beverages
on Town premises for the duration of the permitted use.

.

Do to the nature and time frame of this event , we feel it is something that everyone will
enjoy from Children to Adults. A family Holiday fun Run under the lights in Ocean City.

We are requesting that the tram ride through the lights to be delayed for a additional half
hour. This gives us plenty of time to clear the course of all runners and walkers. With
their registration, all participants get a ticket to ride on the tram through the lights with
their family .
/

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++The applicant is expressly prohibited from using the beverages of other suppliers, said
beverages to include soft drinks, juices, sport drinks, specified energy drinks and bottled
waters. The permitted beverages include Coca-Cola, Diet Coca-Cola, Sprite, Pibb Xtra,
Mello Yello, Nestea, Arizona Tea, Barqs Root Beer, Fanta, Minute Maid, PowerAde,
Fuze Juice, Monster, Tum E Yummies, Dasani and other products that Coca-Cola may
provide in accordance with its agreement with the Town of Ocean City.

I have read this disclosure and agree that I will comply with its provisions.

APPLICANTS SIGNATURE____________________________DATE______________

LOCAL ORDI NANCE DI SCLOSURE AND COMPLI ANCE
The applicant agrees to comply with the provisions of all applicable ordinances of the
Town of Ocean City. Specifically all permitted uses on or within 75 feet of the
Boardwalk are required to comply with the provisions of chapter 62 of the Code which
expressly prohibits the public sale, rental or exchange for a donation of any goods, wares,
merchandise, foodstuffs, refreshments or other commodities or services.

I have read this disclosure and will comply with all provisions of the local ordinances
including Chapter 62 of the Town Code.

APPLICANTS SIGNATURE___________________________DATE_______________

HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE:
Permitted (organization/applicant) shall assume all risks incident to or in connection with
the permitted activity and shall be solely responsible for damage or injury, of whatever
kind or nature, to person or property, directly or indirectly arising out of or in connection
with the permitted activity or the conduct of Permitteds operation. Permitted hereby
expressly agrees to defend and save the Town of Ocean City, its officers, agents,
employees and representatives harmless from any penalties for violation of any law,
ordinance, or regulation affecting its activity and from any and all claims, suits, losses,
damages, or injuries directly or indirectly arising out of or in connection with the
permitted activity or conduct of its operation or resulting from the negligence or
intentional acts or omissions of Permitted or its officers, agent and employees.


MANDATED CHANGES/CANCELLATI ON
Applicant understands that any event or event date can be changed or canceled at the
direction of the Mayor and City Council if the approved event interferes with Public
Works project(s) or any other necessary governmental function. Such action may be
directed at any time.

Chris klebe 10/10/2014
Chris Klebe 9/15/2013
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PRI VATE EVENT APPLI CATI ON COMPLI ANCE REQUI REMENT
The applicant for the private event described in this application agrees to follow
guidelines provided and submit a complete application including all required submission
of materials.

The applicant agrees to take full responsibility for all city-owned property, whether
borrowed, leased or rented, and understands that necessary replacement and/or repair fees
may be assessed should such property be in an unacceptable condition.

The applicant agrees to abide by all provisions of the private event permit granted by the
Town and agrees to pay all fees and costs assigned to the permit. The applicant further
agrees to comply with all conditions of the use permit, which may be required by the
Mayor and City Council of the Town.

I have read and will copy with all special event application requirements.

APPLICANTS SIGNATURE___________________________DATE_______________ Chris Klebe 10/10/2014


5. CONSENT AGENDA

B. Private Event Approval Request for Mitchell/Steiner
Wedding on the Boardwalk February 14, 2015

TOWN OF
The White Marlin Capital of the

FROM: Lisa Mitchell, Private Events Coordinator
RE: Mitchell/Steiner Wedding Ceremony

ISSUE(S): Boardwalk wedding ceremony

SUMMARY: Lauren Mitchell and Nick Steiner request approval to hold their
wedding on the Boardwalk on Saturday, February 14, 2015 from
4:00-5:00 pm.

The wedding will take place on the south end of the Boardwalk,
in front of Harrisons Harbor Watch, facing the Inlet, with 100
guests seated on the benches located there. They may bring in
additional seating and decorations as well as a small PA system.

FISCAL IMPACT: Potential positive economic impact from lodging, food and
beverage, recreation and other incidental expenditures related to
this event.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve event as requested.

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ALTERNATIVES: No staff alternatives suggested.

RESPONSIBLE STAFF:

Lisa Mitchell, Private Event Coordinator
COORDINATED WITH: All appropriate departmental staff has reviewed.

ATTACHMENT(S): 1) February 2015 Calendar
2) Cover Sheet
3) Private Event Application

Agenda Item # 5B

FEBRUARY 2015
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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Mitchell/Steiner
Wedding -
TENTATIVE
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Ocean City Private Events

Name of Event: Mitchell/Steiner Wedding New Event: No
Date of Event: Saturday, February 14, 2015
Date Application Received: September 3, 2014 Application Fee Paid: Yes
Date Returned from All Departments: October 8, 2014 Total Cost to Town: No foreseeable costs

Things to Note:
This event would consist of a wedding ceremony for 100 attendants at the end of the Boardwalk, facing the Inlet, in
front of Harrisons Harbor Watch.
Set-up would take place on the day of the event, beginning at 3:00 pm.
Ceremony would take place from 4:00-5:00 pm.
Breakdown would begin directly at the conclusion of the event and be complete by 6:30 pm.
It is possible the event organizer may use the existing benches in the area and add some chairs, decorations, an aisle
runner, arbor, table and cover.
It is also possible the event organizer may utilize a small speaker to play music for the ceremony.
Comments from Department Representatives:
RISK MANAGEMENT Insurance certificate must be submitted prior to the event.
PUBLIC WORKS, REC & PARKS, EMERGENCY SERVICES, TOURISM, OCBP, TRANSPORTATION, OCCC,
and FIRE MARSHAL No comments or concerns.

Date on Council Agenda: November 3, 2014
Event Approved of Denied:
Other:


6. MISCELLEANEOUS REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

A. Report from Independent Auditor presented by Graylin
Smith, SB & Company, LLC

TOWN OF

FROM: Martha J. Bennett, CPA, Finance Administrator
RE: Audit Opinion of the FY2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

ISSUE(S): Report from independent auditors of S B & Company, LLC

SUMMARY: Graylin Smith, partner of S B & Company, will report on the
financial statements audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, and
regulatory requirements and standards for local government audits

FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable

RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable

Financially Sound Government

ALTERNATIVES: Not applicable

RESPONSIBLE STAFF: Martha J. Bennett, CPA, Finance Administrator

COORDINATED WITH: Not applicable

ATTACHMENT(S): Auditor opinion letter

Agenda Item # 6A

200 International Circle Suite 5500 Hunt Valley Maryland 21030 P 410-584-0060 F 410-584-0061

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

The Honorable Mayor
And Town Council of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland

Report on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities,
each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland (the Town) as
of and for the year ended June 30, 2014, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively
comprise the Towns basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents.

Managements Responsibility for the Financial Statements

The Towns management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design,
implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial
statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in
accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that
we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from
material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment, including the assessment of the risks of
material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments,
the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entitys preparation and fair presentation of the financial
statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of
expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entitys internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of
significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial
statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit
opinion.

Opinions

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective
financial position of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate
remaining fund information, of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, as of June 30, 2014, and the respective changes
in financial position and, where applicable, cash flows thereof and the respective budgetary comparison for the
general fund for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America.

Other Matters

Required Supplementary Information

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the managements discussion
and analysis, the schedule of changes in pension fund net pension liability and related ratios, the schedule of funding
progress OPEB Trust Fund, and schedules of employer contributions be presented to supplement the basic
financial statements. Such information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board, who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for
placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. We have
applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods
of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with managements responses to our
inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial
statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited
procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance.

Other Information

Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively comprise
the Towns basic financial statements. The accompanying introductory section, combining and individual fund
statements and schedules and statistical section are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a
required part of the basic financial statements.

The accompanying combining and individual fund statements and schedules are the responsibility of management
and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic
financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic
financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information
directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic
financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the accompanying combining and individual fund
statements and schedules are fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements as a
whole.

The introductory and statistical sections have not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of
the basic financial statements and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on them.

Hunt Valley, Maryland
October 6, 2014


6. MISCELLEANEOUS REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

B. FY2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
presented by Finance Administrator

TOWN OF

FROM: Martha J. Bennett, CPA, Finance Administrator
RE: FY2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

ISSUE(S): Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Report to Citizens

SUMMARY: Presentation of the CAFR and Report to Citizens for year ended
June 30, 2014, as prepared by the Finance Department.

The Report to Citizens is a summary of the CAFR that is mailed to
Ocean City property owners. This year the report is combined with
the Fall Newsletter.

FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable

RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable

Financially Sound Government

ALTERNATIVES: Not applicable

RESPONSIBLE STAFF: Martha J. Bennett, CPA, Finance Administrator

COORDINATED WITH: SB & Company, LLC

ATTACHMENT(S): 1) FY14 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report available on
Finance website: www.oceancitymd.gov/Finance
2) Report to Citizens combined with Fall Newsletter

Agenda Item # 6B
Communications

Fire Marshal

Departments Featured
Where the Money Comes From
- Governmental Funds -
Charges for
services
18%
Capital/Operating
grants and
contributions
8%
Property taxes
53%
Other taxes
20%
Other
1%

Where the Money Comes From

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Where the Money Goes
Governmental Activities
General Fund
Budget to Actual Comparison

Budget Actual Variance

$ 78,794,391 $ 79,499,537 705,146
Less expenses ( 76,101,699) (74,651,088) 1,450,611
Other financing uses (5,053,349) (4,955,312) 98,037
Change in Fund
Balance
(2,360,657) $ (106,863) 2,253,794
Unassigned Fund Balance
As Percentage of Expenditures
General Fund: 18.2%
$13,602,038
Strong > 8%
Adequate 2% - 8%
Low < 2%
Utilities and Business Services
2014 Revenue and Expenses
Where We Stood at June 30, 2014
Assets and Liabilities
Cash & other assets
Capital assets
Total assets

Deferred Outflows of Resources

Bonds and debts
Other liabilities
Total liabilities
$ 66,414,186
206,935,270
$273,349,456

$ 550,754

$ 94,683,811
17,748,012
$112,431,823

Where We Stood at June 30, 2013
Net Position of $ 161,468,387
Invested in capital assets,
net of debt

Restricted purpose

Unrestricted:
Governmental
Business-type

$ 127,785,086

6,387,857

13,700,802
13,594,642
$ 161,468,387
Financial Management Practices
Rapid Debt Retirement General Fund
$45,456,039 Balance at J une 30
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Principal Interest
Financial Management Practices Pensions
Town Adopted GASB 67 in FY14 which requires use of
Entry age normal actuarial method

Employees Contribute 1/3 of Pension Cost
Plans had 15.77% & 14.96% investment return
Council adopted funding policy using closed 10-year
amortization period

Funded Ratio:
General Employees Pension 85.66%
Public Safety Employees Pension 85.49%
Wastewater Employees Pension 127.0%
Unfunded actuarial liability = $17.2 million

Other Post Employment Benefit Trust Fund

Funds Retiree Health Benefits

Created in 2009 43.4% Funded

Unfunded Liability of $27 million

Being funded over 25 years

Presented by:
Martha Bennett, CPA, CGFM, CGFM
Finance Administrator
Town of Ocean City
Finance Department
Thank-you
With the opening of the Ocean City Art League Center in 2013 and current construction
of the Performing Arts Center at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City has
greatly enhanced cultural and entertainment opportunities for both residents and visitors.
Always a vibrant resort, Ocean City is also an attractive and lively year-round residential
community. Events such as the El Galen Andaluca featured in this report and town and
non-profit sponsored activities stimulate the local economy, but also enrich the lives of
participants.
This report summarizes the Town of Ocean Citys finances showing how your tax dollars
and service fees were used in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014 and what we have and
owe at year end. Our goal is to communicate the results of financial operations in a report
that is straightforward and easy to read. The information presented in this report was
taken from the Town of Ocean City Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year
ended June 30, 2014, (the CAFR), which was prepared by the Finance Department. The
financial statements in the CAFR, audited by SB & Company, LLC, give much more
detail and disclosures and are prepared in a way that is accepted by the Governmental
Accounting Standards Board. We invite you to read the CAFR that is available on the
Towns website, www.oceancitymd.gov, or you may get a copy by contacting the Finance
Department at 410-289-8858.
To the Citizens of Ocean City, Maryland,
REPORT TO CITIZENS
MAYOR
Richard W. Meehan
CITY COUNCIL
Lloyd Martin, President
Mary P. Knight, Secretary
H. Brent Ashley
Douglas S. Cymek
Dennis W. Dare
Joseph M. Mitrecic
Margaret L. Pillas
CITY MANAGER
David L. Recor, ICMA-CM
FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR
Martha J. Bennett, CPA
For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2014
El Galen Andaluca sails out of the Ocean City inlet after spending over ten days docked in the City,
photo by Robyn Phillips http://robynphillipsphotography.smugmug.com/
NEW: To keep the residents and
property owners of Ocean City better
informed, the Town of Ocean City has
added a Fall Newsletter in correlation
with the Report to Citizens. The new
publication can be found on page 9.
To offset the effects of the national
recession on the tourism industry,
the Town increased the advertising
and promotional budget each
year since 2009, increasing from
$3.7 million in 2009 to $6.3
million in 2014. The successful
campaign included the use of social
media, Facebook and Twitter, and
television ads featuring Rodney,
the Lifeguard and Vacation
Days to promote the resort. For
the year ended June 30, 2014, room
sales were 3.54% above the prior
year and food and beverage sales
were up 4.13%. Over the past five
years, room sales have increased an
average of 4.27% per year.
There were 1,564 construction
permits issued in 2014, compared
to 1,660 in 2013. However, the
estimated value of construction in
2014 was $51,755,670 compared
to $36,287,285 in 2013. Several
development projects were started
in 2014 including two large hotels,
the La Quinta Inn & Suites at 32
nd

Street and The View at 57
th
Street.
THE ECONOMY
BOARDWALK COMFORT STATION & STAGE
The newly constructed boardwalk
comfort station and entertainment
stage is located at Caroline Street and
the boardwalk. The new building
incorporates green technology such as high
efficiency lighting and a unique system
that uses a combination of chimneys
and underground pipes to ventilate the
building. Restroom facilities have been
expanded and are fully accessible. An
entertainment stage includes a private
dressing room and provides a permanent
location for concerts and entertainment
on the beach throughout the summer
season. The comfort station opened
December 2013.
COMMUNICATIONS
Prior to 1994, Police and Fire/EMS each
employed their own staff of dispatchers.
In 1994, with the opening of the
Public Safety Building at 6501 Coastal
Highway, all communications functions
were consolidated and all personnel were
brought together into one department.
Since then, this department has
developed into a division within the
Department of Emergency Services
and has experienced technological, and
educational advancements. Though
never seen, Communications is an
intricate part of the overall safety of
individuals as well as the protection of
life and property.
MAJOR INITIATIVES AND
DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES
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COMMUNICATIONS (CONTINUED)
FIRE MARSHAL
Extensive training is required for each
Communication Operator which consists
of classroom and hands-on training.
They are required to attend an Emergency
Medical Dispatch Certification
course and a Maryland Electronic
Telecommunications Enforcement
Resource System (METERS), Criminal
Justice Information System (CJIS)
and National Crime Information
From the founding of the Ocean City
Volunteer Fire Company in 1905,
through 1964, the Ocean City Fire
Department had the responsibilities of
fire prevention and hazard mitigation. In
1964, in anticipation of building growth
and the pending annexation of portions
of what is now north Ocean City, the
Council enacted Ordinance 124, which
established three key foundations of fire
protection for the town, still present
today: the Office of the Fire Marshal,
the Fire Prevention Commission and the
Ocean City Fire Prevention Code.
The Fire Marshals mission is the
preservation of life and the protection
of property from fire, explosion and
other associated emergency conditions
in an effort to make the town virtually
fire-free, accomplished through the
development and implementation of
proactive programs and services in the
areas of investigations, public education,
inspections and regulation. The overall
goal is focused on the prevention of death,
injury and property loss to the residents
and visitors to the Town of Ocean City.
After 2001, the Fire Marshals bomb squad
was identified as the primary response
agency for terrorist incidents involving
Chemical, Biological, Radiological,
Center (NCIC) Basic Assess Training
class. During their employment, they
must maintain all certifications and
licensures required by the Division
and are scheduled for training classes
pertinent to public safety dispatching,
emergency management and crisis
communications. They are also required
to attend at least twenty-four hours of
in-service training each year through
Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) threats.
The Fire Marshals work closely with the
Worcester County Fire Marshals Office
for CBRNE incidents. As a bomb squad
member they are certified by the FBI
and train and assist state, regional and
federal agencies with responsibilities in
improvised explosive device response
and mitigation. In addition to the
Town of Ocean Citys contributions,
the Fire Marshals Office has received
equipment funding from Homeland
Security Grant programs for items such
as: the robot, bomb suits, rigging kits,
containment vessel, and several of the
vehicles. Additionally, after their initial
certification as bomb technicians, the FBI
Emergency Management Exercises, and
in-service training classes sponsored by
the Police Department. At any given
time they are able to operate emergency
and non-emergency telephones, radios,
radio consoles, alphanumeric paging,
communications recording equipment,
TTY, City Property Alarm Monitoring,
camera monitoring and departmental
computer aided dispatch.
fully funds their recertification process
which occurs every-3 years.
The Fire Marshals Office has numerous
programs focused on proactive fire
prevention measures. Some of these
programs are: sprinkler protection of
common areas in high-rise structures and
multi-unit structures, fire code updates
for assembly structures, restructuring to
support residential building inspections,
certified bomb squad by the FBI, the
Quality Assurance Program as well as
other smaller programs and code revisions
aimed at fire prevention and supportive
of the residents and business owners in
the Town of Ocean City.
Bomb squad responds to a call for a suspicious package
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Property Taxes
53%
Charges for Services
18%
Other
1%
Other Taxes
20%
Capital/Operating
Grants and Contributions
8%
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
Governmental activities such as police and public safety, solid waste collection, and community services are generally supported by
taxes and revenues shared from the federal government, State of Maryland and Worcester County as the fees collected for each activity
do not generally cover all expenses.
Where the Money Comes From Where the Money Goes
2014 2013 2014 2013
REVENUES EXPENSES
Program Revenues: General government $ 1,314,758 $ 1,118,606
Charges for current services $ 14,238,098 $ 13,843,347 Public safety 36,112,813 34,030,231
Operating grants and contributions 3,432,044 3,223,755 General public works and beach 6,329,540 5,315,570
Capital grants and contributions 105,000 551,735 Sanitation and waste removal 6,230,810 6,034,146
General revenues: Highways and streets 7,787,410 7,157,008
Property taxes 42,199,671 41,425,378 Economic development - Tourism 7,998,815 8,055,355
Other taxes 16,042,019 15,069,904 Recreation and culture 7,654,518 7,685,116
Grants and contributions not Interest on long-term debt 1,462,237 1,640,586
restricted to specifc programs 3,055,727 2,827,684 Total expenses 74,890,901 71,036,618
Other revenue 865,918 462,672 Increase in net assets before transfers 5,047,576 6,367,857
Total revenues $ 79,938,477 $ 77,404,475 Transfers to other funds (3,363,267) (3,480,205)
Increase in net assets $ 1,684,309 $ 2,887,652
GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES -
REVENUES BY SOURCE
The financial information in this report distinguishes functions of the Town that are principally supported by taxes and intergovernmental
revenues, governmental activities, from other functions that are intended to cover their costs primarily from user fees and charges and are utilities
and business services. The governmental activities of the Town include general government, public safety, general public works and beach,
sanitation and waste removal, highways and streets, economic development, recreation and culture, and construction of capital assets. The
utilities and business services of the Town include water, wastewater, the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, transportation, the Ocean City
Municipal Airport and Eagles Landing Golf Course.
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UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE
The following graph
indicates the service
fees and expenses of
governmental activities
which shows the
extent in which the
governmental functions
produce revenues to
their program costs.
Expenses not covered by
direct program revenues
and fees are covered
primarily by taxes,
licenses, and state and
county-shared revenues.
Program revenues and
fees covered 23.9% of
governmental expenses
in FY-2014.
The Towns overall financial position improved in 2014, increasing $8,436,618 or 5.5% above 2013. The increase was primarily due
to receipt of state and federal grants. There were gains in business-type activities of ($3,389,042) before transfers of $3,363,267 from
the general fund resulting in an increase in net position of $6,752,309. In governmental activities there was an increase of $1,684,309
in net position. Total revenues in 2014 increased 6.8% or $7,603,313 from 2013, while expenses increased $3,887,043 or 3.7%.

Public Safety is the largest governmental function with expenses of $36,112,813 in 2014, a 6.12% increase from 2013, primarily
due to a decrease in cost for pension and retiree health contributions. It is comprised of the police department, $21,878,102,
60.6%; emergency medical services, $589,795, 22.2%; communications, $1,611,215, 4.5%; fire department, $1,908,521, 5.3%; fire
marshal, $1,124,186, 3.1%; construction inspection, $598,682, 1.7%; emergency management, $589,795, 1.6%; and electronics,
$370,360, 1%. With 24-hour operations, 213 of the Towns 531 full-time employees work in public safety. An additional 167
employees are hired in the summer season.
WHAT IS FUND BALANCE?
Fund balance is the difference between
assets and liabilities for governmental
funds and is a key measure of financial
health. The Town of Ocean City
subdivides fund balance into Restricted,
Committed, Assigned, and Unassigned
portions. The restricted and committed
portions represent set-asides for existing
obligations. The unassigned portion
represents set-asides for future purposes
and is available for emergencies. Think
of the unassigned as the savings account
of the fund. It is the Towns policy to
have a minimum of 15% of expenses in
unassigned fund balance. At June 30,
2014, the percentage was 18.2%.
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BUSINESS-TYPE ACTIVITIES -
REVENUES BY SOURCE
UTILITIES AND BUSINESS SERVICES
The Town operates two utilities and four businesses and accounts for their activities similar to businesses in the private sector.
Operating revenues and expenses result from providing services and delivering goods. The Water Fund operates the water treatment
plants and distribution system; the Wastewater Fund operates the sewage treatment plant, pumping stations and collection system;
the Convention Center Fund accounts for the activities of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center; the Transportation Fund
accounts for the operations of the Towns bus system and boardwalk trams; and the Airport Fund and Golf Course Fund account
for the operations of the Ocean City Municipal Airport and Eagles Landing Golf Course. Fees and service charges are 68% of all
revenues.
Operating Grants
& Contributions
9%
Capital Grants
& Contributions
15%
Charges for Services
68%
Transfers In
8%
The following graph indicates
the portion of expenses that
are covered by service charges
to customers for business-
type activities. In water,
wastewater, and golf funds,
service charges or reserves
cover all costs. The operations
of the transportation, airport,
and convention center
recovered 46.6% of expenses
from user charges.
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WHY SELL BONDS?
By selling tax exempt bonds, the Town obtains
financing at a low interest rate and spreads the
cost of the project over many years instead of
adding the total cost to your tax bill in one year.
UTILITIES AND BUSINESS SERVICES
2014 2013

Where the Money Comes From:
Charges for current services $ 28,624,075 $ 27,936,713
Operating grants and contributions 3,593,254 3,627,269
Capital grants and contributions 6,501,328 1,988,370
Other revenue 49,366 146,360
Total revenues 38,768,023 33,698,712
Where the Money Goes:
Water 6,251,720 6,428,575
Airport 1,615,099 1,906,293
Wastewater 11,966,765 11,710,740
Convention Center 5,438,689 5,221,549
Transportation 8,036,903 8,007,909
Golf Course 2,069,805 2,071,155
Total expenses 35,378,981 35,346,221
Increase (decrease) in net assets before transfers 3,389,042 (1,647,509)
Transfers 3,363,267 3,480,205
Increase in net assets $ 6,752,309 $ 1,832,696
WHAT WE OWE
The Town borrows most of the money that it spends for major capital improvements by selling general obligation bonds or from loans
that do not require collateral. The Towns bonds have interest rates from .2% to 5% and are paid from 10 to 20 years. At the end of 2014,
the Town owed $94,683,809 in debt. $49,227,772 of the debt, or 52%, will be paid from service fees from business-type activities and
the tax on food and beverages. At June 30, 2014, there was $6,387,857 reserved from food tax receipts to pay principal and interest
on bonds for the convention center included in the above amount. The remaining
$45,456,037 in debt will be paid from general tax revenues.
The Town has several pension plans that its employees participate in and has made a
commitment to the employees to fund their future pensions. At June 30, 2014, the
plans had an actuarial value of assets of $101,993,880 and an actuarial accrued liability
of $119,186,275. This means that $17,192,395 still needs to be contributed to the plans. Employees contribute 5-8% of their pay to
the plans and the Town plans to fund its portion of the liability over the next ten years. The Town had assets of $20,986,696 to fund
retiree health benefits and an actuarial liability of $46,079,000. The unfunded actuarial liability is being funded over twenty-five years.
WHERE WE STOOD ON JUNE 30, 2014
The Towns statement of net positions provides a snapshot of where we stood financially on June 30
th
, 2014, the last day of the
fiscal year. Net position represents the Towns spendable resources and ownership (equity) in the assets that make up the Towns
land, infrastructure, and buildings.
Governmental Activities Business-type Activities Total Primary Government %
2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 Change
Current and other assets $35,244,048 $38,536,189 $31,170,138 $24,715,478 $66,414,186 $63,251,667 5.0%
Capital assets 94,687,042 88,696,464 112,248,228 107,245,192 206,935,270 195,941,656 5.6
Total assets 129,931,090 127,232,653 143,418,366 131,960,670 273,349,456 259,193,323 5.5

Deferred Outfows of Resources 118,622 135,520 432,132 517,090 550,754 652,610 -15.6

Long-term liabilities outstanding 48,465,330 48,737,265 49,227,772 43,860,933 97,693,102 92,598,198 5.5
Other liabilities 10,418,686 9,149,521 4,320,035 5,066,445 14,738,721 14,215,966 3.7
Total liabilities 58,884,016 57,886,786 53,547,807 48,927,378 112,431,823 106,814,164 5.3

Net position:
Invested in capital assets, net of debt 57,349,894 53,768,043 70,435,192 65,917,836 127,785,086 119,685,879 6.8
Restricted 115,000 165,000 6,272,857 7,474,542 6,387,857 7,639,542 -16.4
Unrestricted 13,700,802 15,548,344 13,594,642 10,158,004 27,295,444 25,706,348 6.2
Total net position $71,165,696 $69,481,387 $90,302,691 $83,550,382 $161,468,387 $153,031,769 5.5%
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OPERATING INFORMATION FOR 2014
General Information: Fire and Emergency Services:
Year-round residents 7,092 Fire responses 1,262
Registered voters 5,267 Ambulance responses 4,157
Average summer population 253,561 Fire Safety inspections/re-inspection 2,423
General Government: Fire investigations 98
Construction permits issued 1,564 Volunteer Firemen, Life Honor, Gold Badge 235
Value of construction $51,755,670 Classified Emergency Medical
Solid Waste Technicians/Fighters 44
Trash processed (tons) 33,895 Seasonal Emergency Medical Technicians 67
Trash recycled (tons) 189 Public Safety Police:
Wastewater: Total arrests 2,921
Daily treatment capacity (gallons) 5,445,000 Parking violations 10,460
Summer treatment average (gallons) 9,603,000 Classified officers 105
Plants daily capacity (gallons) 18,000,000 Seasonal officers 100
Water: Tourism and Recreation:
Daily average consumption (gallons) 4,637,616 Seasonal Beach Patrol Personnel 190
Plants daily capacity (gallons) 18,000,00
El Galen Andaluca, a replica of a Spanish Galleon from the 16
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century of the New Spain and of Tierra Firme, sailed into Ocean City
as part of the Tall Ship exhibit sponsored by National Air, Sea and Space
Foundation in August 2013. In the 16
th
century, this type of ship was
used for trading with various ports in America and Asia.
Galleons were originally constructed of oak, pine and various hardwoods
for the hull and decking and required hundreds of expert tradesman
working day and night to complete and were used mainly for importing
and exporting goods. Harsh conditions on board coupled with long
periods of time at sea, led to most of the crew perishing. It was due to
this reality that advanced rigging systems were developed so that it could
be sailed with a skeleton crew.
El Galen Andaluca was built during 2009 and 2010 by the Fundacin Nao Victoria and developed by Ignacion Fernndez at the Punta
Umbria shipyard located in Huelva, Spain. Its name refers to the land of the galleons birth, Andalusia, which is located in the south of
Central Madrid. The ship is constructed of iroko wood, oak and pine fiberglass and polyester resin, cast iron, wrought iron and galvanized
iron nails and took 16 months to complete. The sails were made in Barcelona, Spain. Usually there is a 20 member crew, however, they
can accommodate up to 30 crew members. Although it is primarily wind powered, it also has 2 400hp engines which assist during
port arrivals and departures, during bad weather and improper wind direction. Additionally, it has 10 cannons, 4 anchors and 3 miles
of rope. El Galen Andaluca is the only galleon class vessel sailing today. The ship was featured in the recent NBC series Crossbones
which starred John Malkovich as the legendary pirate Blackbeard. During the event in Ocean City, over 14,000 people toured the vessel.
EL GALEN ANDALUCA SAILS INTO OCEAN CITY
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Fall Newsletter
Whats Inside:
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Strategic Planning
The Town of Ocean City
develops a five-year
blueprint for the future
Online Services
Ocean City is committed to
providing online services
to our residents, businesses
and property owners
An up-to-date look at the
projects we are working on
FAQs from City Hall
Answers to the most commonly asked
questions
Flood Map
Town of Ocean City staff are
working closely wih FEMA repre-
sentatives to aid citizens...
Update from the
City Engineer
So long Summer, Hello Fall:
Stay Connected, Stay Informed All Year Long!
A
s the seasons change, many of
you will pack up your summer
residence and put away your flip
flops, fleeing the beach until the
spring. As a municipal government, its
important that we stay connected to you no
matter the season, which is why we rely on
many different communication tools to keep
you connected:
eNews Alerts: Youve Got Mail! You
can have Town of Ocean City information
delivered directly to your inbox. Visit the
eNews Alerts tab on the top of the website:
www.oceancitymd.gov and sign in! You can
add your personal preferences and receive
alerts on a wide variety of subject matters,
including jobs, council meetings, council
agendas, RFPs, recreation programs, surfng
notifcations and much more!
FM Radio Station: Program your radio to
99.5 FM! Thanks to a hazard mitigation grant
from the Maryland Emergency Management
Agency (MEMA) and the skill and dedication
of a very experienced staff, the Town of
Ocean City now has a quality channel to
provide Ocean City residents and visitors real
time information, including public service
announcements, evacuation information,
and weather and emergency alerts. Also, for
our out of town property owners, we have
a customized App for Android (Google) and
iPhone users, which can be downloaded at
your App store!!
Social Media: For those
of you who use Facebook
and Twitter to get your
news, have no fear, Ocean City offers pages
for you to follow or like to keep you
informed. Visit http://oceancitymd.gov/
sociallinks.html for a full list.
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Strategic Plan Goals & Priorities for 2014
F
or the past two years, elected offcials, management, and commu-
nity stakeholders have worked together to develop a Strategic Plan
for the Town of Ocean City. The purpose of the Strategic Plan is to
develop a fve-year blueprint for the future as well as a one-year
action agenda.
Facilitated by Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc., this plan outlines the vision,
goals, mission, core beliefs and one-year work plan for projects recognized
as top, high and moderate priority, to best achieve our communitys top
fve goals. In addition, efforts are currently underway to develop a Tourism
Strategic Plan.
The complete Town of Ocean City Strategic Plan is available for your review
at http://oceancitymd.gov/City_Manager/StrategicPlanFinal.pdf
COMING SOON
Enjoy our smoke free
beach and Boardwalk
Beginning in May
2015, Ocean City
will offer Designated
Smoking and Non-
Smoking Areas on the
beach and Boardwalk.
At this time, an ofcial
ordinance has not
been passed; however,
you can sign up to be
notifed of changes at
www.oceancitymd.gov.
Online Services
O
cean City is committed to providing online services to our residents,
businesses and property owners, allowing you to accomplish your
needs more effectively from the comfort of your own home! Here is
what you can do ONLINE with the Town of OC:
Building Permit: By simply going
online, contractors and citizens will
now be able to complete the most
common steps in the building permit
process including applications, pay-
ments and scheduling inspections.
In addition, the online program im-
proves access to permit information
by allowing citizens and contractors
to perform inquiries directly from the
Internet. Please note online services
are limited to plumbing, electrical and
mechanical permits. https://ocgov-
portal.com/wps/portal
Licensing: Businesses and property
owners can now complete routine
tasks associated with licenses with a
few simple steps online. The online
licensing program allows citizens to
search for licenses, renew licenses
and pay for licenses. https://ocgov-
portal.com/wps/portal
Online Records: The Laserfche Doc-
ument Management System provides
documents and information accessi-
bility and availably with self-serve in-
formation access. The new system al-
lows scanned records to be available
to the public online through weblink,
providing users with the ability to
search documents which are indexed
by subject matter, as well as the abil-
ity to browse folders, conduct full-text
searches and the capability to export
images to PDF format for high-quality
printing and e-mail capability. http://
oceancitymd.gov/Planning_and_Zon-
ing/
Bill Pay: Pay your utility, tax and other
town bills from the comfort of your
home by using the towns automated
payment system. Visit: https://www.
paybill.com/townoceancity/

GOALS 2019

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Financially Sound Town Government

More Livable Community
for Residents

Excellent Service through a
High Performing Town Organization

Revitalized Ocean City:
Development and Redevelopment
MANAGEMENT AGENDA
2014

Top Priority

Planning and Zoning Evaluation

800 MHz Radio System Replacement

Sports Destination Marketing Program: Expansion

9-1-1 Primary Answering Point/
3-1-1 Non Emergency Government
Information Center

Information Technology Upgrade Plan

High Priority

Caroline Outdoor Stage: Upgrades

City Facilities Security Plan

License Plate Recognition Program for Route 90

Whiteside Facility Replacement

Tall Ship Capacity

Network Backbone Replacement

Land Acquisition/Disposal Strategy
Moderate Priority

June Behavior Action Plan

Beach Events/Tournaments Expansion

Seasonal Police Comprehensive Evaluation

Avaya Phone System Replacement

Town of Ocean City Equipment and
Labor Guidelines
Clean air.
Clean beach.
Smoking is PROHIBITED year-round
except in Designated Smoking Areas.
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Update from the City Engineer:
We have many exciting projects taking place throughout the Town of Ocean City, including the
beginning and completion of several buildings in our community. Here is an up-to-date look at the
projects we are working on..
OC Fire Department - Station 4
The Ocean City Fire Departments Station 4, located at 129th Street and Coastal Highway,
is complete. The new building, recognized in the Town of Ocean Citys Capital Improvement
Plan and the Towns Strategic Plan, has been a priority for the Fire Department for years, due
to the concentration of high-rise structures and year-round residents in the north end of the
town. The new structure boasts 11,500-square-feet, increasing the capacity of the engine
bay by more than one third. In addition, the new building will provide areas for both duty
crews and the departments successful live-in program. A ribbon cutting for the new station
is planned for late October, at which time frefghters will begin calling the new building home.
Ocean City ofcials gathered in September for an ofcial groundbreaking ceremony to begin
construction for the new Beach Patrol Headquarters. The new three-story building will be
located at the corner of Talbot Street and South Philadelphia Avenue, which is directly across
the street from its existing location. With traditional Ocean City aesthetic design, as outlined
by Ocean City Development Corporations downtown design standards, the new building
boasts 10,000 square feet of space and provides facilities for beach patrol vehicle and equip-
ment storage, training, roll call and administrative areas. In addition, the two million dollar
project holds a multi-purpose training room and an area for the Ocean City Police Depart-
ments Bicycle Unit. Completion of the new building is expected during the summer of 2015.
Construction of the new Performing Art Center, located in the Roland E. Powell Convention
Center, is nearing an end. The 1,200 seat auditorium replaces the prior stage, the original frst
foor exhibit hall and a portion of the second foor ballroom. It includes two tiers of fxed seat-
ing, dressing rooms, concession area and box ofce. State-of-the-art stage equipment allows
greater fexibility, allowing diverse types of performing arts to be featured in the auditorium.
The frst performance to grace the stage will be The Texas Tenors who wowed crowds on
Americas Got Talent and won the hearts of millions. Mark your calendars for their Christmas
show on Saturday, December 13. For more information, please contact Sharon Bradford @
sbradford@oceancitymd.gov or 410-723-8608.
Breaking Ground for Beach Patrol
Special Projects to Note:
Performing Arts Center
The Mayor and City Council recognize that some canals throughout the City have flled in to the extent that they are no longer navi-
gable. On October 31, 2013, the City earmarked $500,000 to begin dredging the highest priority canals. Canal dredging is underway
at Hitchens Avenue and Trimper Avenue. Crews will then move to the canal across from 48th Street at Wight Bay Condominium
and the canal just south of 52nd Street. In addition, the shallow areas near fve storm drain outfalls will be dredged as well.
Recoating of the seawall along the Boardwalk has been completed by the Department of Natural Resources. This year, the Army
Corp. of Engineers will be rebuilding the concrete cap and recoating the inlet jetty seawall. The seawalls are integral structures that
help protect Inlet and Boardwalk properties from storm surges that pound the coast.
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News Briefs from the Department of Public Works
Water Reminder: The Department of
Public Works is reminding citizens that you
should flush your water pipes by allowing
the water to run for a few minutes when
you return to your home or property after
being away for an extended period of time.
Also, the bi-annual hydrant flushing (which
occurs in the fall and spring) is scheduled
to begin in late October. Residents and
businesses are reminded that after flushing
there may be a slight discoloration of the
water. This is not harmful and will dissipate
after a short time. If you wish to clear your
pipes, run cold water for several minutes
until the water runs clear.
St. Louis Avenue Phase III: Work has
begun on the fnal segment of the St.
Louis Avenue Project, which encompasses
St. Louis Avenue from N. Division Street
north to 4th Street; N. Division Street
from St. Louis to the Bay; 1st Street from
Philadelphia to the Bay; 2nd Street from
Philadelphia to St. Louis; and 3rd Street
from Philadelphia to the Bay. Road closures
are expected. For more information or for
questions or concerns, please contact the
Public Works Department at 410.520.5428.
Little Salisbury Street Improvements:
Residents in the Little Salisbury
neighborhood should expect street
improvements to begin during the winter
months. During the project, which will
take place over the next two years with
the exception of the summer months,
the storm water piping system, inclusive
of catch basins, are being replaced. In
addition, sidewalk work will be addressed
in both cases of ADA compliance on H/C
corner ramps and replacement of those
areas that may currently be in a state
of condemnation due to cracks, uneven
surfaces or surface delamination.
Also working in conjunction with the Town,
Comcast, Verizon, and DPL will be doing
some system upgrades to their cabling in
the Little Salisbury neighborhood. This too
will involve some partial sidewalk removals,
directional boring, and excavation activities.
Residents should be aware that the
infrastructure upgrades will include a
sequence of events such as saw cutting of
the road surface, excavation for the trench
creation and pipe installation, backflling
of the excavation, and then pavement
patching of the trenched area. Upon
completion of all activities described above,
we will then commence some roadway
surface milling (as needed), some roadway
surface crack repair (as needed), some
pavement fabric installation over cracked
surfaces (as needed) and then a mass
re-pavement, via overlay, of the entire
neighborhood.
Winter Schedules
Holiday Information
Christmas Tree Drop Off
Election Day
November 4!
Winterfest of Lights: Join Santa Claus at
Ocean Citys Winterfest of Lights, November
20th through January 4
th
. Board the Winterfest
Express for a one mile journey set to music
through 58 acres of spectacular lights featuring
themed displays and a 50-foot Christmas tree!
After your ride, warm up with a cup of hot
chocolate at the Winterfest Pavilion and browse
the Yukon Cornelius Gift Shop. Santa will be
available every evening through December 23
rd
.
November 20, 2014 January 4, 2015
*Special tree lighting ceremony on Thursday, November 20, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Northside
Parks Winterfest Village at 127th Street and the bay, is free and open to the public.
Sunday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 5:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m.
Admission is $5.00 for those 12 years and older,
and FREE for those 11 years and younger.
Trams are handicap accessible.
The following holidays are observed
by the Town of Ocean City and admin-
istrative offces will be closed on these
dates:
Veterans Day: November 11, 2014
Thanksgiving: November 27-28, 2014
Christmas: December 25-26, 2014
New Years: January 1, 2015
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 19, 2015
Presidents Day: February 16, 2015
The Town of Ocean City is once again
providing a Christmas tree drop-off at the
100th Street Municipal Parking Lot. Trees
can be placed in the northeast corner
of the lot from Dec. 26-Jan. 15. Please
remove all tinsel, ornaments and non-
wooden items from the tree.
The offce of the Mayor and four council
positions will be on the ballot during
the regular election, which will be held
November 4, 2014, in the Roland E. Powell
Convention Center. The polls will be
open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Contact the
City Clerks Offce, room 220, City Hall at
410.289.8824 for more information.
Coastal Highway Beach Bus:
October 26, 2104 April 2, 2015
Sunday-Thursday
6:20 a.m. 11:35 p.m.
Every 40 minutes
11:40 p.m. 6:15 a.m.
NO BUS SERVICE
Friday and Saturday
6 a.m. 6 a.m.
Every 30 minutes
Solid Waste Schedule:
October 14, 2014 - May 10, 2015
RESIDENTIAL:
Monday
Oceanside (75th Street to 146th Street)
Bayside (75th Street to 135th Street)
Tuesday
All Areas (Inlet to 74th Street)
Bayside (136th Street to 146th Street)
COMMERCIAL:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday All Areas
*No Trash Collection on Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Day and New Years Day.
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FAQs from City Hall
Q: When can I ride my bike on the Boardwalk?
A: Bicycles are permitted on the boardwalk from Tuesday after
Labor Day through Friday before Memorial Day, at any time,
(with the exception of Springfest & Sunfest). From Saturday of
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, you may cruise the
boards between 2:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. of the same day.
Q: Can I bring my dog to the beach or Boardwalk?
A: Your four-legged family members can join the fun on the beach
and boardwalk between October 1 and April 30. Dogs must be
kept on a leash and owners must remove any waste deposited
on public or private property. Dont forget to take your pup for a
trip to the Dog Playground , located at 94th Street and bayside,
so your pet can let loose and enjoy their time in Ocean City.
Q: How do I buy tickets for Springfest/Sunfest?
A: Its EASY!! Just stop by the Roland E. Powell Convention Center
Box Ofce, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or
contact TicketMaster at 1-800-551-SEAT or www.ticketmaster.
com. Our die-hard fans can sign up to join the VIP Club and
be the frst to receive concert announcements, future event
dates and complete event schedules! For more info, visit:
http://oceancitymd.gov/Recreation_and_Parks/vip.html.
Q: How do I arrange for bulk pick-up?
A: If you want to get rid of household items, such as appliances
and furniture, contact Ocean Citys Solid Waste Department.
Service operates Monday through Friday from May 1 through
September 30. From October 1 through April 30, the service
operates on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost is $20
for the frst item or $30 for up to three items and $5 for each
additional item. For more information, please call 410-524-0318.
Q: When are the hours of operation?
A: Most of our administrative ofces at City Hall are open Monday-
Friday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., with the exception of holidays.
Leaving OC?
The OCPD Will Check On Your
Property for FREE!!
Problem Property?
Contact the
PRESS Committee:
With many residents and businesses vacant for an
extended period of time during the winter season, resort
police offer a program to prevent burglaries, trespassing
and other crimes. The Ocean City Police Departments
Residential Security Check Program allows residences
and business owners to register their properties with the
OCPD when they are leaving the area for an extended
period of time, in turn, leaving police to check on the
property during their daily patrol shifts.
In addition to being a wonderful crime prevention tool,
residential security checks promote proactive police-citizen
interaction and encourage the sharing of vital information
about our community. For more information, or to fll out
an online registration form, visit http://oceancitymd.gov/
Police/securitycheck.html or call 410.723.6610.
The Property Review and Enforcement Strategies for Safe-
housing (PRESS) Committee is a group of town offcials
authorized to address communitywide quality of life
issues. The group, consisting of members from the police,
building, zoning, fre marshal and fnance departments,
functions as a task force designed to meet regularly
and discuss civil and criminal code violations within the
community.
In an effort to hold properties to a high standard and ensure
code compliance, city agencies issue citations for various
violations, including repeated violations of overcrowding,
fre and life safety, noise, and other housing violations.
PRESS members are hopeful that addressing complaints
on a case by case basis will improve living conditions for
residents and renters. In addition, the committee aims to
improve structure and esthetics of buildings within the
community.
The PRESS Committee encourages all community
members to report properties that they feel may be in
violation of a safety, building or health code. Citizens
with complaints or concerns are asked to contact Blaine
Smith, Assistant Director of Planning and Community
Development at 410.289.8855.
Rental Info to Know!!
If you rent your property to anyone at any time, the law requires
you to obtain an Ocean City rental license and an Ocean City
noise control permit. This is to maintain the character of single
family residential districts and assure compliance with all laws,
ordinances and regulations applicable to rental housing units
within the corporate limits of Ocean City. It is also the purpose
to ensure safe, healthy and habitable housing conditions in rental
housing units, to prevent deterioration of rental housing units and
to encourage responsible management, maintenance and use of
rental housing units by the inspection and licensing of these units.
Applications may be obtained at City Hall or by contacting
410.289.8833.
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Town of Ocean City works with FEMA on FIRM/FIS
Know Your Address
Make it Visible
M
any citizens have heard about
the newly proposed Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
and Flood Insurance Study
(FIS) report, which have been drafted
by FEMA and affect much of Ocean City
from the previous flood hazard zones.
During the past several months, Town of
Ocean City staff has worked closely with
FEMA representatives to aid citizens in
determining their current and future flood
risk and answer questions regarding the
impending changes.
The maps are still preliminary and have
not yet been officially adopted, said Ocean
K
nowing your address might seem
like something that should have
been learned in elementary school.
Unfortunately, if a visitor is in need of
medical attention or calls 911 for emergency
response, they often times dont know their
location and it can be quite challenging for
our personnel to try to determine where
theyre located rather than immediately send
help their way. The address, which may not
seem like a must know to visitors, can be
critical for frst responders, including fre,
EMS and police, during emergency and
lifesaving response time.
Most of our visitors disregard the address
where theyre staying as soon as they
arrive, said Emergency Services Director
Joe Theobald. Once they turn off their
GPS and park their car, they are offcially in
vacation mode, which is exactly what we
want. Unfortunately, if one of our visitors
is in need of medical attention or calls 911
City Chief Building Official, Kevin Brown.
Some areas of Ocean City may now be
out of the floodplain zones and may not
be required to obtain flood insurance,
however; we strongly encourage property
owners to maintain their current flood
insurance policy.
Preliminary copies of the newly proposed
maps are available online at https://msc.
fema.gov/.
The projected maps are expected to be
adopted by Ocean City in May of 2015;
however, the date is subject to change.
For help interpreting a FIRM, or any
for emergency response, they often times
dont know their location and it can be
quite challenging for our personnel to try to
determine where they are located rather than
immediately sending help their way.
Owners of rental properties are encouraged
to display a complete address, including
the name of the building, on the back of the
front door of their rental. Lastly, visitors are
encouraged to know where theyre staying.
If you are not sure of your assigned street
address or if it differs from the service
address listed at the top of your utility bill,
please call Karen Zera, GIS Coordinator for
the Town of Ocean City at 410.289.8466 or
email kzera@oceancitymd.gov. We certainly
hope our visitors never need to call us,
Theobald fnished. But in the worst case, if
they need us during their trip to Ocean City,
we want to be there for them and we want to
be there fast.
question you may have relating to the
newly proposed flood maps, please feel
free to contact The Chief Building Official
Kevin Brown & Town of Ocean City
Building Department at 410-289-8855 or
you may also telephone the FEMA Map
Assistance Center (FMAC) at 1-877-FEMA
MAP (1-877-336-2627).
For additional flood hazard
protection information, visit:
http://oceancitymd.gov/Planning_
and_Zoning/fema-hazard.html and
http://oceancitymd.gov/Emergency_
Management/flood.html.
Program your
radio to 99.5 FM
Out of town property
owners, residents and
visitors can download
our APP at the APP
store on Andriod and
Apple devices.
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Put a Freeze on Winter Fires!
Winter Safety Tips from the OCFD
Town of Ocean City Finds
Beauty and Benefits in Landscaping
T
he Ocean City Fire Department is
reminding citizens that home fres are
more prevalent in winter months than
any other season. Unsafe heat sources,
holiday cooking and festive decorations create a
greater risk for fres. The OCFC wants residents
and visitors to put a freeze on winter fres by
being mindful of the following safety tips during
the upcoming season.
Heating: Heating equipment is one of the
leading causes of home fres during the winter
months. In fact, half of all home heating fres
occur in December, January, and February. Be
sure your heater is in good working condition
and keep all space heaters at least four feet away
from combustible materials.
Cooking: The holidays are upon us and nothing
is more festive than a great meal with family
and friends. When cooking with a turkey fryer,
follow the manufactures instructions, never use
on a wooden deck or garage, and always cook
outdoors, at least 25 ft. from buildings. Also,
remember when cooking on a stove to never
leave cooking unattended and turn pan handles
inward to prevent spill injuries. Keep your ovens
clean and if a fre occurs, keep the door closed.
Holiday Decorations: The winter holiday
season should be a joyous time of year. However,
certain types of fres and injuries associated
with holiday decorating are much more common
during this season. Always select a fresh tree and
do not place the tree near heat sources. Use only
UL approved holiday lights and do not connect
more than three strands or use light strands that
are damaged. Always use proper sized extention
cords and never overload circuits.
T
he Town of Ocean Citys landscaping require-
ments protect, preserve and promote the
aesthetic appeal, scenic beauty, character
and value of the resort community. They im-
prove the appearance of parking areas and property,
as well as provide a buffer between non-compatible
land uses. Most importantly, the landscaping pro-
motes public health and safety through the reduc-
tion of noise pollution, storm water runoff, air pollu-
tion, visual pollution and artifcial light glare.
Landscaping requirements have been in place since
1972 and enhanced in 2003 when the Town was
included into Marylands Critical Area law. Rule of
thumb is one tree for every 35 of perimeter and fve
shrubs for every one tree, commented Gail Blazer,
Environmental Engineer for the Town of Ocean City.
Carbon Monoxide: Carbon monoxide incidents
are more common during the winter months, and
in residential properties. The Town of Ocean City
requires the installation of carbon monoxide
detectors in new and existing one and two family
dwellings, as well as new and existing multifamily
dwellings, where fuel-burning equipment is
installed or operated. Fuel burning equipment
could be gas water heaters, furnaces, dryers,
freplaces or wood stoves.
Water Pipes: A frozen water service, or a burst
water pipe, is an inconvenience and expense that
most people would like to avoid. To protect your
water lines against the possibility of freezing this
winter, consider repairing broken windows and
ensure windows and vents are closed during the
winter. Also, insulate water pipes in unheated
areas of your home or business, including crawl
spaces. Residents of mobile homes should
check the condition of the heat tape on their
The beauty and environmental health of the Town
is enhanced by trees. However, many of the trees
have reached maturity and some that are too big
for the location and have to be removed. For this
reason, town code includes a maintenance provi-
sion. It is important to note that they are required
to be replaced unless a waiver is received. A Tree
Removal form must be completed and submitted
for approval.
The Town developed a number of grant and rebate
programs to offer incentives to encourage landscap-
ing efforts including the BayScape Plant, Beach Dis-
trict Plant and Rain Garden Incentive programs. A
$25 tree rebate program is offered in combination
with a $25 State coupon.
water service and water meter. An unheated
indoor water meter should be protected with an
insulated box and water pipes should be wrapped
in insulation and heat tape. Outside water taps
and underground sprinkler systems should have
their water supply shut off inside the house at
the isolation valve for the tap and sprinkler line.
Lines should be drained or blown out. A very
thin stream of water (as thick as a pencil lead)
running continuously from at least one tap will
help prevent a frozen water service. If you plan to
be away from home over the winter period, close
the main water isolation valve in your home. This
is located next to your water meter.
Candles: Most candle fres are started by
candles being too close to combustibles. Avoid
using lighted candles and keep candles out of the
reach of children and pets. Never leave a burning
candle unattended.
Smoke Alarms: Another way to put the freeze
on winter fres is to assure smoke alarms in your
residence are working properly. Smoke alarms
should be tested at least monthly and should
have the batteries replaced twice a year. A
simple way to remember to change your smoke
alarm battery is to change the battery when you
change your clocks. Any person needing a smoke
alarm or battery can contact Fire Department
Headquarters at 410-289-4346.
JOIN OUR TEAM: The Ocean City Fire
Department offers exceptional and exciting
opportunities for men and women seeking the
beneft of helping others. For more information,
please contact Ocean City Vol. Fire Company
President, Cliff Christello at 410-289-4346.
Landscaping located on Town property is protected.
Please notify Parks Maintenance Department at
410-524-0125 to address any issue with the vegeta-
tion in public right-of-ways or other Town property.
To learn more programs and the criteria for residen-
tial and commercial landscaping, contact Environ-
mental Engineer Gail Blazer at 410-289-8825.
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For additional information
or questions, contact:
Town of Ocean City
Finance Department
City Hall
301 Baltimore Avenue
PO Box 158
Ocean City, MD 21843
(410) 289-8858
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Upcoming Events to Add to Your Community Calendar
November 1
SWING FOR YOUTH GOLF
Eagles Landing Golf Course,
10:00 a.m. Shotgun
November 3
SAFE SITTER
1DAY BABYSITTING CLASS
Northside Park Recreation Complex
November 8
OCEAN CITY LIFE SAVING STATION MUSEUM
STORM WARRIORS RUN/WALK
Boardwalk
November 18
LINE DANCE GALORE
Northside Park Complex
November 20
WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS TREE LIGHTING
CEREMONY FREE
Northside Park
November 22
TURKEY TROT GOLF TOURNAMENT
Eagles Landing Golf Course
November 28-29
HOLIDAY SHOPPERS FAIR
Ocean City Convention Center
December 3
PIZZA PARTY WITH SANTA
Northside Park Recreation Complex
December 6
OCEAN CITY CHRISTMAS PARADE
Gold Coast Mall, 100
th
Street Coastal Highway
December 7
OCEAN CITY LIFE SAVING STATION MUSEUM
OPEN HOUSE
Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum
December 31
NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION
Northside Park
Learn more at www.ococean.com
January 17, 2015
PERFORMING ARTS RIBBON CUTTING
Julien Benichou and the Mid-Atlantic Symphony
Orchestra will be performing along with a few other
surprises.
Convention Center
April 4, 2015
EASTER BUNNY FUNSHOP
Northside Park
April 12, 2015
ANNUAL SPRING CLEANUP
City Wide: For more information, please call
410.524.0318
WINTER & SPRING
PROGRAMS
Ocean City Recreation and Parks offers
more than one hundred classes,
programs, activities and events for both
residents and visitors. A complete guide
can be found at: www.oceancitymd.gov.,
under Recreation and Parks/Recreation
Programs.
EAGLES LANDING TALON CLUB
Eagles Landing is the home of the Talon Club, the Best Frequent Golfers
Deal in town. Talon Club members enjoy discounted green fees all year,
guest discounts, discounts on clothing and merchandise and use of
U.S.G.A. handicap service.
Also available and free to Town of Ocean City property owners is our
Local Rewards program. Play golf at a discounted rate and earn rewards
dollars that can be redeemed for free golf and merchandise from our pro shop.
Call the pro shop at 410-213-7277 to get all of the details on these two great programs. Eagles
Landing was named a Best in State golf course by Golf Digest for 2013-2014.
Find us on:
Visit ococean.com for more
events and updates.


9 ITEMS REFERRED TO AND PRESENTATIONS FROM
THE CITY SOLICITOR

A. First Reading Ordinance Amending Benefits Paid or
Provided by Certain Municipal Employees (authorizes
Health Savings Account contribution increase)

TOWN OF

FROM: David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City Manager
RE: First reading of ordinance regarding Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution

ISSUE(S): Ordinance to increase HSA contribution towards High Deductible
Health Plan.

SUMMARY: At the October 20 Regular Meeting, the Council approved
recommended changes and health insurance rate increases
effective January 1, 2015.

Part of that change includes an increase for the Health Savings
Account/High Deductible insurance program. The Single deductible
amount increases by $50; Couple and Family deductible increases
by $100.

FISCAL IMPACT: $6,300 annual cost for all enrolled employees.

RECOMMENDATION: Pass for second reading.

Excellent Service through a High Performing Town Organization

ALTERNATIVES: None suggested.

RESPONSIBLE STAFF: Wayne Evans, Human Resource Director

COORDINATED WITH: Rosanne Calzetta, Bolton Partners, Inc.

ATTACHMENT(S): Ordinance

Agenda Item # 9A


10 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

Any person who may wish to speak on any matter at the Regular Session may
be heard during Comments from the Public for a period of five (5) minutes or
such time as may be deemed appropriate by the Council President. Anyone
wishing to be heard shall state their name, address and the subject on which he
or she wishes to speak.


11 COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

A. Review of tentative work session agenda for
Wednesday, November 12, 2014


12 COMMENTS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

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