GOMESA Application Details
- Internal Project Number
- 271340
- 1. Title of Project
- Bayside Marina Development – Phase I (10-Slip Marina & Estuarine Restoration)
- 2. Location of Project
- 458 Back Bay Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530
- 3. Requesting Organization
- Gutierrez, LLC
- 4a. Name
- Steven Carter
- 4b. Position
- 4c. Phone Number
- 2282184636
- 4d. Fax Number
- 4e. Address Line 1
- 109 Surgeres Place
- 4e. Address Line 2
- 4e. City, State Zip
- Ocean Springs, Mississippi
- 4f. Email
- Baysidegarages@gmail.com
- 5. FundingRequested
- $1,750,000
- Awarded Amount:
- 6. Other State or Federal Funding Sources
- No
- 7a. Amount of Additional Funds
- 7b. Source of Additional Funds
- 8. Total Project Funds Amount
- $1,750,000
- 9. Project Description/Overview
- This project combines the creation of a 10-slip public marina with key environmental restoration and infrastructure improvements on Back Bay in Biloxi, MS. The marina will be adjacent to the Bayside RV Park and Luxury Garage Condominiums and provide enhanced public water access, support eco-tourism, and improve coastal resilience. The project also includes the removal of a condemned bridge that currently blocks tidal flow into a critical estuary system, restoring natural water movement and habitat conditions. Additionally, all overhead power lines on site will be buried to improve storm resilience and aesthetic quality. As part of its long-term conservation impact, the developer plans to donate a large portion of the adjacent wetlands to the State of Mississippi, permanently preserving the area and ensuring its ecological benefits for generations to come.
- 10. Project Goals/Objectives
- • Construct 10 boat slips with public access • Encourage marine-based tourism and recreation • Support environmental resilience by using low-impact materials • Remove condemned bridge and restore estuary flow • Bury overhead utility lines for storm resilience and visual improvement • Donate wetlands to the State of Mississippi for conservation • Integrate with ongoing Back Bay Blvd improvements • Create long-term economic and recreational benefits for the Biloxi area
- 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: The marina and estuary restoration address shoreline degradation and hydrologic disruption. Wetland donation supports long-term coastal buffer integrity.
- (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.
- Yes: The marina and utility relocation offset environmental stressors from OCS activity and support sustainable infrastructure.
- 12. Project Timetable/Milestones
- • Permitting: Fall 2025 • Bid & Award: Winter 2025 • Construction: Spring–Summer 2026 • Completion & Public Opening: Fall 2026 • Wetland Transfer: Upon completion of restoration and approval by the state
- 13. Project Timing
- Short-term
- 14. Current status of architectural/engineering plans & specifications for this project (if applicable):
- In Progress Funds 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 directly supports DMR’s goals by providing enhanced public water access, restoring hydrology in a degraded estuary, and preserving ecologically valuable wetlands. The combination of recreation, storm-resilient infrastructure, and conservation ensures a balanced approach that benefits marine resources, coastal residents, and the economy.
- 16. Estimated Years To Completion
- 2
- 17. Estimated Completion Date
- 12/31/2026
- Budget:
- Salaries,Wages, Fringe
- $50,000
- Travel
- Architecture & Engineering
- $25,000
- Legal
- $15,000
- Consulting
- Construction
- $1,160,000
- Site Work
- $500,000
- Equipment
- Indirects
- Other
- Total
- $1,750,000
- Application Submission Date
- 08/01/2025
- Fiscal Year
- 2027
- Project Status
- Application Status
- Submitted
- Meets Criteria
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