Lakefront and marina

Facts about the marina at 821 Broughton Drive, the adopted Waterfront and Marina Master Plan, and the movable bridge design.

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• On August 17, 2026 the Common Council adopted the Waterfront and Marina Master Plan and Schematic Design (Resolution 78-26-27) by a 10–0 vote.

  Source: RESULT-lakefront-fact-base-2026-10-03.md, line 26

• The resolution lets staff continue with final design and prepare construction bidding documents. It states no dollar amount, no phasing and no funding source.

  Source: RESULT-lakefront-fact-base-2026-10-03.md, line 38

• Community meeting #1 was held December 18, 2025 (visioning) and #2 on July 21, 2026 (schematic design review, Kiwanis Park). Meeting #3 (design development review) and #4 (final design review) are listed as “TBD.”

  Source: RESULT-lakefront-fact-base-2026-10-03.md, line 41

• The TID 21 Project Plan (created March 25, 2024) lists a “Marina Project” at $17,500,000 (Phase II, 2030 column).

  Source: RESULT-lakefront-fact-base-2026-10-03.md, line 95

• The 2026–2030 draft Capital Improvement Program shows $17,000,000 for “Harbor Centre Marina Revitalization & Repurpose”: $5,000,000 in 2026 and $12,000,000 in 2027.

  Source: RESULT-lakefront-fact-base-2026-10-03.md, line 87

• The design firm’s fee was set against a Phase 1 construction budget of $26,900,000 (proposal dated November 2025).

  Source: RESULT-lakefront-fact-base-2026-10-03.md, line 71

• The design and engineering contract with Edgewater Resources is not to exceed $3,290,000 (Resolution 109-25-26); the Council approved it unanimously on November 17, 2025.

  Source: RESULT-lakefront-fact-base-2026-10-03.md, line 109

• The city owns the buildings and real property at 821 Broughton Drive, including the marina and upland facilities, and has operated the marina directly since January 1, 2024.

  Source: RESULT-lakefront-fact-base-2026-10-03.md, lines 193, 162

• The marina has 248 existing slips by the design team’s count (the city’s 2023 statement said 250). The adopted plan shows about 320.

  Source: RESULT-lakefront-fact-base-2026-10-03.md, lines 154, 155

• The existing marina administration building at 821 Broughton is 11,000 sq ft, two stories, built in 1993. The plan is to demolish it.

  Source: RESULT-lakefront-fact-base-2026-10-03.md, line 138

• The schematic plan includes a new marina and parks operations/admin building (8,200 sq ft total), a commercial retail/restaurant/event building (29,900 sq ft total), and public restrooms (a stand-alone building, supplemental restrooms at the east marina entry, and restrooms inside the new buildings).

  Source: RESULT-lakefront-fact-base-2026-10-03.md, lines 139, 141, 142

• The city is designing a movable bicycle/pedestrian bridge over the Sheboygan River between the end of Virginia Avenue and the South Pier promenade. It closes to walkers when boats pass.

  Source: RESULT-lakefront-fact-base-2026-10-03.md, line 173

• A local match of $1,335,483 was designated, and the resolution authorized federal funds of “up to $5,341,931” (Resolution 65-23-24, October 2023).

  Source: RESULT-lakefront-fact-base-2026-10-03.md, line 111 · primary document

• Federal award data (USAspending) records $503,084 obligated, with the award signed September 9, 2024.

  Source: RESULT-lakefront-fact-base-2026-10-03.md, line 119 · primary document

• A public open house on June 10, 2026 presented the preferred alternative, and the design team and staff presented to the Council on September 8, 2026.

  Source: RESULT-lakefront-fact-base-2026-10-03.md, line 183

• Coming up: on October 14, 2026 the Committee of the Whole reviews and refers the 2027 Proposed Budget and 2027–2031 Capital Plan, with a public hearing on the budget. On November 2, 2026 the Common Council adopts the 2027 budget and capital plan.

  Source: RESULT-lakefront-fact-base-2026-10-03.md, lines 211, 212

Unresolved

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• UnresolvedHow the budget lines above and the Phase 1 construction budget fit together is not stated in any document reviewed (“No document says how it closes”). The cost estimate behind the adopted schematic design was also not found.

  Source: RESULT-lakefront-fact-base-2026-10-03.md, lines 223, 42

• UnresolvedThe preferred alternative’s bridge type, clearance, boat-opening schedule and cost were not found in the documents reviewed. A current cost estimate was not found either.

  Source: RESULT-lakefront-fact-base-2026-10-03.md, lines 184, 181

Source file

RESULT-lakefront-fact-base-2026-10-03.md

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