GOMESA Application Details
- 1. Title of Project
- City of Pass Christian Highway 90 Hurricane Mitigation Improvements
- 2. Location of Project
- Pine Avenue to Donlin Avenue on the south side of U.S. 90, Pass Christian, MS
- 3. Requesting Organization
- City of Pass Christian
- 4a. Name
- R. James Rafferty
- 4b. Position
- 4c. Phone Number
- 228-452-3310
- 4d. Fax Number
- 4e. Address Line 1
- 200 West Scenic Drive
- 4e. Address Line 2
- 4e. City, State Zip
- Pass Christian, MS 39571
- 4f. Email
- jrafferty@pass-christian.com
- 5. FundingRequested
- $2,540,000
- Awarded Amount:
- $2,540,000
- 6. Other State or Federal Funding Sources
- No
- 7a. Amount of Additional Funds
- $0
- 7b. Source of Additional Funds
- 8. Total Project Funds Amount
- $2,540,000
- 9. Project Description/Overview
- The City of Pass Christian intends to expand on the existing hurricane mitigation measures for U.S. Highway 90 by constructing a concrete pathway along the south side of U.S. Highway 90 as an additional means of providing protection of the Highway and storm drain utilities from the effects caused by storm surges generated from tropical systems. Currently, the existing concrete hurricane mitigation measures arc spaced intermittently across the waterfront of Pass Christian. We intend to construct additions to the pathway that would connect the sections that currently exist in a continuing effort to provide an unintem1pted pathway and stem wall section that would aid in mitigating effects of hurricanes by preventing the undermining of the state highway from a storm surge. As a side benefit, these hurricane mitigation measures would also provide increased accessibility by the general public to the beach and waterfront. The elevation of the proposed measure above the existing sand beach (i.e., average 3 fl.) and the vertical concrete stem wall constructed to support the walkway would serve as an additional barrier to prevent windblown sand from being deposited onto the travel lanes of U.S. Highway 90 and other areas within the public right-of-way. Additional design efforts to minimize wind-blown sand from being deposited within the U.S. Highway 90 right-of-way will include the construction of an approximately 24" high concrete knee wall on top of the concrete pathway. Phase I of this proposed project would begin in the central part of town adjacent to the Small Craft Harbor near Donlin Avenue and would continue in a westerly direction with the new hurricane mitigation measures being constructed between portions of those that currently exist to an approximate location of Pine Avenue on the west side of the Small Craft Harbor.
- 10. Project Goals/Objectives
- The project will contribute to improved hurricane mitigation of the damaging effects of a storm surge on U.S. Highway 90 by reducing the potential for undermining the road with the stem wall anchored into and below the existing elevation of the sand beach. The stem wall will serve as a retaining wall that will greatly reduce the undermining effects of a storm surge on the travel lanes of U.S. Highway 90. In addition to the concrete stem wall, the knee wall constructed on the lop of the concrete pathway will also aid in reducing, if not eliminating the windblown sand from being deposited within the travel lanes, which ultimately causes impediments to the U.S. Highway 90 drainage system causing a safety hazard. Minimizing the amount of sand deposited on U.S. Highway 90 would greatly assist the Mississippi Department of Transportation in their efforts to maintain unobstructed traffic flow and would save a considerable amount of time and money currently expended to maintain the travel lanes and ensure positive drainage of stormwater runoff from the road. The project is intended to be constructed in phases as funding allows and is designed to fill in the areas along the beachfront pathway that are currently devoid of hurricane mitigation measures intended to protect the travel lanes of U.S. Highway 90. This project is intended to complement the ongoing efforts of the coast community and MDOT in protecting the integrity of the U.S. Highway 90 corridor. As construction of this type of hazard mitigation measure is taking place in other municipalities within Harrison County, the implementation of this project is will further promote a "One Coast" concept of living in South Mississippi.
- 11. Which of the following authorized uses set forth in the GOMESA Act does this project fall under?
- (A) Projects and activities for the purpose of coastal protection, including conservation, coastal restoration, hurricane protection, and infrastructure directly affected by coastal wetlands losses
- Yes: This project will serve to continue to protect the coast by offering measures designed to mitigate the damaging effects of storm surges caused by hurricanes as well as improving safety of the travel lanes of U.S. Highway 90 by preventing the deposition of windblown sand on the road and potential clogging of the drainage system, thereby improving the driving characteristics of the highway.
- (B) Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, or natural resources.
- (C) Implementation of a federally-approved marine, coastal, or conservation management plan.
- (D) Mitigation of the impact of Outer Continental Shelf activities through funding of onshore infrastructure projects.
- 12. Project Timetable/Milestones
- 0-6 months - Design 6-9 months - Advertise and award the project 9 months - 18 months - Construction of the project
- 13. Project Timing
- Short-term
- 14. Current status of architectural/engineering plans & specifications for this project (if applicable):
- Other planning phase Funds Not Budgeted
- 15. In what way does this project meet the goals and objectives of the Department of Marine Resources, which includes enhancing, protecting and conserving the marine interest of Mississippi for present and future generations?
- This project will serve to continue to protect the coast by offering measures designed to mitigate the damaging effects of hurricanes and storm surges cause by tropical systems as well as improving safety of the travel lanes of U.S. Highway 90 by preventing the deposition of windblown sand on the road and potential clogging of the drainage system, thereby improving the driving characteristics of the highway. The project will also protect the loss of sand on the beach, which will aid in preserving the nesting habitat for sea turtles.
- 16. Estimated Years To Completion
- 2
- 17. Estimated Completion Date
- 3/1/2024
- Budget:
- Salaries,Wages, Fringe
- $0
- Travel
- $0
- Architecture & Engineering
- $460,000
- Legal
- $0
- Consulting
- $0
- Construction
- $2,080,000
- Site Work
- $0
- Equipment
- $0
- Indirects
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Total
- $2,540,000
- Internal Project Number
- 2024017
- Application Submission Date
- 07/29/2022
- Fiscal Year
- 2024
- Project Status
- Awarded
- Application Status
- Accepted
- Meets Criteria
- Yes
- Internal Notes:
- 1636-q