GOMESA Application Details
- Internal Project Number
- 271385
- 1. Title of Project
- Utility Relocation (SEWER): MDOT Highway 90 Widening
- 2. Location of Project
- Highway 90 (Bienville Blvd.) in Ocean Springs between MLK Blvd. / Vermont on the west and Highway 57 on the east.
- 3. Requesting Organization
- City of Ocean Springs
- 4a. Name
- Bobby Cox
- 4b. Position
- 4c. Phone Number
- 228-875-6722
- 4d. Fax Number
- 4e. Address Line 1
- 1018 Porter Avenue
- 4e. Address Line 2
- 4e. City, State Zip
- Ocean Springs, MS
- 4f. Email
- bcox@oceansprings-ms.gov
- 5. FundingRequested
- $5,000,000
- 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
- $5,000,000
- 9. Project Description/Overview
- This project will identify and correct conflicts between the planned MDOT project to expand Highway 90 / Bienville Blvd. The MDOT project impacts approximately 83% of the length of this roadway within the city limits of Ocean Springs. It has been explained to city staff that existing utilities must be modified to eliminate conflicts per the plans provided, allowing the project to move forward. Both water and sewer will need to be corrected before the project can be advertised – this request will handle the sewer modifications to address any infiltration or contamination issues that impact groundwater.
- 10. Project Goals/Objectives
- 1. This project will evaluate the conflicts as identified to provide the appropriate modification. 2. Adjustments to accommodate the conflicts will be designed to ensure that the system integrity is maintained or improved to prevent groundwater contamination. 3. Maintaining a stable and effective sewer system, especially during a major construction project, will protect the integrity of the groundwater and adjacent environmental systems. 4. Providing the necessary utility improvements will allow a vital MDOT transportation project to move forward.
- 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
- (B) Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, or natural resources.
- Yes: Ensuring that the underground sewer system impacted by the pending transportation improvement project maintains or improves integrity will protect the flora and fauna that depend on the natural environment.
- (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
- * Authorize consultant to move forward with design on identified sewer system conflicts. * Develop specifications and construction schedule to coordinate with all impacted services. * Submit permit applications for all utility modifications as required. * Advertise for construction and award contract accordingly.
- 13. Project Timing
- Short-term
- 14. Current status of architectural/engineering plans & specifications for this project (if applicable):
- In Progress 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?
- As the City of Ocean Springs grows, utility improvements are essential to ensure continued environmental quality of the groundwater and the health and resiliency of the surrounding ecosystems. This project would allow the city to benefit from the planned MDOT transportation improvements while maintaining underground sewer infrastructure to protect the environment.
- 16. Estimated Years To Completion
- 3
- 17. Estimated Completion Date
- 12/31/2029
- Budget:
- Salaries,Wages, Fringe
- Travel
- Architecture & Engineering
- $275,000
- Legal
- Consulting
- Construction
- $4,500,000
- Site Work
- Equipment
- Indirects
- Other
- $225,000
- Total
- $5,000,000
- Application Submission Date
- 01/29/2026
- Fiscal Year
- 2027
- Project Status
- Application Status
- Submitted
- Meets Criteria
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