Pennsylvania coastal zone management program Chestnut Park boat launch ramp development project : final report : City of Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania

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PENNSYLVANIA COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

CHESTNUT PARK BOAT LAUNCH RAMP DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
FINAL REPORT

CITY OF ERIE
ERIE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

Prepared By:

ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
September 30, 1994

DER GRANT/CONTRACT NO. - CZ1:92.01PE
GRANT TASK NO. CZ1:92PE.04
ME NO. 92269

A REPORT OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES TO THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
PURSUANT TO NOAA AWARD NO. - NA270Z0335-01

COASTAL Funded and Coordinated NATIONAL OCEANIC ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
through Departmtal of Environmental Resour-
ses. Office of Resources Management, Bureau NOAA
PENNSYLVANIA of Resources Management, Division of Coast
al Zone Manegment and the Erice County De
partment of Planning ZONE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

This project was financed in part through a federal Coastal Zone
Management Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Resources with funds provided by NOAA. The views expressed herein
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views
of NOAA or any of its subagencies.

CHESTNUT PARK BOAT LAUNCH RAMP DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
CITY OF ERIE
ERIE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

FINAL REPORT
September 30, 1994

The preparation of this report was funded and coordinated through
the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of
Land and Water Conservation, Division of Coastal Programs, and the
Erie County Department of Planning.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE NO.

1. Project Location ................................... 1

2. Project Background ................................. 1 - 3

3. Scope of Work ...................................... 3 - 4

4. Pre-Construction Photographs ....................... 5 - 7

5. Construction Photographs ........................... 8 -.12

6. Final Project Photographs ...................... o.o. 13-14

7. Permits and Approvals., ............................ 15-32
8. As-Built Drawings ....................... o ........... 33

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1. Site Location Map .................................. 2

1. Project Location

The Chestnut Park Boat Launch Ramp Development site is located at
the foot of Chestnut Street, adjacent to Presque Isle Bay and just
west of the City's Water Filtration Plant, and north of the
recently opened Bayf ront Parkway (see Site Location Map). Existing
facilities at Chestnut Park include two (2) concrete boat launch
ramps separated by a wood plank pier, a stone rubble groin which
protects the launch site from westerly winds, a large gravel off-
street parking area, a boat house, and a fish hatchery. The site
is partly located on the City of Erie controlled Chestnut Street
right-of-way and partly on property identified as City Index No.
4048-200, owned by the Erie Water Authority.

The specific site for the boat launch ramp is within a City-owned
marina facility, which is no longer in operation. The marina is
located between the water filtration plant and the existing boat
launch ramps. The area located directly south of the marina is the
old municipal swimming pool site, which has been filled and will be
used for additional off-street parking for the public.

The site is easily accessible to the general public and, in fact,
has direct access to and from the Bayfront Parkway. The Parkway
itself is connected to the northern terminus point of Interstate
79, thereby dramatically increasing access to the project site.

In general, the west bayfront area consists of a large number of
marina facilities, residential condominiums (currently under
construction), open space/ recreation area, two industrial sites and
the water filtration plant. South of the project site and elevated
approximately 50 feet by a bluff is a high density residential
neighborhood consisting of a combination of newer and older
structures*

The Chestnut Park Boat Launch Development site is located in a
Geographic Area of Particular Concern (GAPC).

2. Project Background

Erie's Bayfront area is in a transition, currently emphasizing a
mixed-use commercial /residential and recreational land use pattern
as opposed to a previous emphasis on industrial development. To
assure an orderly and well planned transition, the City adopted the
Waterfront Comprehensive Plan in 1987. The Waterfront'
Comprehensive Plan, Article IV Summary of Comprehensive Planning
Assets and Issues, Section C Issues, Subsection 3 - Public
Waterfront Access and Recreation Opportunities reads "Pedestrian
Access along the water's edge in an active urban environment
represents one kind of waterfront recreational experience. other
types of public access are also needed to create a range of
opportunities that take full advantage of the waterfront's
recreational potential. With exception of Pier Park - which is
essentially an urban open space - there is no public park land on
Erie's waterfront. Green areas which provide passive and active
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and areas for organized and informal sports) could add
significantly to the waterfront's accessibility, recreational value
@nd visual character. In addition, such a park might serve as an
important buffer between industrial uses and new development
areas".

In order to define bayfront recreation needs, the City completed
the Bayfront Recreation Plan in 1988. This Plan specifically
addressed the Chestnut Park Boat Ramp site: "This local launch area
will be made more accessible after completion of the Bayfront Port
Access Road (Bayfront Parkway). As a result, utilization will
dramatically increase. Site improvement is required to enable the
launch to adequately serve large volumes of vehicles". The
Waterfront Comprehensive Plan is a CZM funded study. As
recommended, the City has previously filled in the municipal pool
site in anticipation of enlarging the parking area.

Considering the expressed need for additional water related
recreational facilities and the necessary elimination of the
existing launch facility located just east of the water filtration
plant, the City proposed to build an additional boat launch ramp
facility at Chestnut Park in order to sustain and enhance
accessibility for the boating public.

3. ScORe of Work

The construction activities associated with the Chestnut Park Boat
Launch Ramp Development Project were commenced in June 1994 and
completed in September 1994 with funds provided by the PA
Department of Environmental Resources Coastal Zone Management (CZM)
Program and the City of Erie. The total project cost was $134,189,
with the CZM share being $50,000.

This project is one phase of the overall development plan for the
Chestnut Park site as described in the City's Waterfront
Comprehensive Plan and the Bayfront Recreation Plan. It is
anticipated that due to these newly constructed boat launch ramps
at Chestnut Park, relief from the over-usage of other ramps will be
realized and a more proper and orderly organization of the property
during peak usage time will occur. This additional boat launch
facility will also provide more public accessibility for
recreational purposes to the waterfront.

Specific activities which took place during the completion of this
project effort included:

1. Final Project Specifications and Engineering Drawings -
Completed by the City of Erie in October 1992.

2. Delays in obtaining permits and approvals - The bid opening
was delayed several times as the City of Erie attempted to get
the necessary approvals from the Pennsylvania Historical and
Museum Commission (PHMC), the Department of Environmental
Resources (DER), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Approval letters/permits were issued by the PHMC, the DER, and

the Corps of Engineers on November 30, 1992, June 2, 1994, and
June 10, 1994, respectively. Because of these delays, CZM
approved a contract extension through September 30, 1994- in
order to give the City of Erie additional time to complete the
project.

3. Bid Opening - The City of Erie held an official bid opening
for the construction activities on October 13, 1993. The low
bidder was the Chivers Construction Company. A notice of
award was issued upon receipt of the permits.

4. Proiect Administration - Upon receiving the necessary permit
approvals in June 1994, the City of Erie, the DCP, and the
Erie County Department of Planning finalized all paperwork in
conjunction with this project effort. A notice to proceed
with construction activities was issued on June 20, 1994.

6. Completion of Construction - The Chivers Construction Company
started the construction activities in June 1994 and completed
the project by the September 30, 1994 contract deadline.
Specific construction activities which were undertaken as part
of this project effort included:

A. Construction of a new boat launch ramp which can
accommodate three (3) boat launchings simultaneously.

B. Removal of waterway obstructions.

C. Installation of floating piers.

D. The final project sign will be installed upon completion
of the Chestnut Park Site Improvements Project.

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1. View of the Chestnut Park Boat Launch Ramp Site JUNE 2. Proposed construction site between the Water
from the Bayfront Parkway. 19941 Filtration Plant and the boat house.

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3. View Of the existing parking lot at Chestnut 4. Boat house immediately west of proposed boat
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5. View of the existing boa tlaunch ramp west of JUNE 6. Northwest view of the project site.
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7. Close-up view of the proposed boat launch ramp 8. Northward view of the marina facilities at
site, facing north. Chestnut Park.

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Chivers -Coh-struftion Company- beg-ins building a JUNE' 10. Electric pumps are being used to remove water
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27. View Of the lower section of the boat launch 28. View of the new boat launch ramp, facing
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7. PERMITS AND APPROVALS

The City of Erie obtained the following permits and approvals in
conjunction with the Chestnut Park Boat Launch Ramp. Development
Project:

1. A November 30, 1992 letter from the Pennsylvania Historical
and Museum Commission stating that the project will have no
adverse impact on historic or archaeological resources.

2. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources - Water
Obstruction and Encroachment Permit (No. E25-503).

3. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Department of the Army Permit
(No. 94-750-1).

I. PHMC Approval Letter: Wo Adverse impact

Camwonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania HistOrical and Musettin COMInission
Numau (w Hiswk Fmmadon
Post Office Box 1026
Haffisbur& Pennsylvania 27108-1026

November 30, 1992

Ronald J. Desser
city of Erie TO EXPED,TZ R,v1c-vv USE
Bureau of Planning & Development, Room 404 C "
626 State Street BHP REFEHENCE NUMBER
Erie, PA 16501

Re: ER 92-3940-049-A, B, C
Coastal Zone Management Projects:
Task No. 92-PE.04. Chestnut Park Boat Launch Ramp, Erie,
Erie County
Task No. ?
Bayfront Bikeway Development, Erie, Erie County

Dear Desser:

The above named project has been reviewed by the Bureau for
Historic Preservation (the State Historic Preservation Office) in
accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, as amended in 1980, and the regulations (36 CFR Part
860) of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. These
requirements include consideration of the project's potential
effect upon both historic and archaeological resources.

Task No. ?: Bayfront Bikeway Development, Erie, Erie County:

The property listed below, listed in or eligible for the
National Register of Historic Places, are located near the
project area. However, due to the nature of the activity, it is
our opinion that there will be no effect on these properties.
Should the applicant become aware, from any source, that
unidentified historic or archaeological properties are located at
the project site, or that the project activities will have an
effect on these properties, the Bureau for Historic Preservation
should be contacted immediately. In our opinion this project
will have no effect on archaeological resources.

Dobbins Lane, Eric, Eric C-ounty

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R. Desser
Nov. 30, 1992

Task No. 92-PC.04. Chestnut Park Boat Launch Ramp, Erie, Erie
County:

The property listed below, listed in or eligible for the
National Register of Historic Places, are located near the
project area.- However, due to the nature of the activity, it is
our opinion that there will be no effect on these properties.
Should the applicant become aware, from any source, that
unidentified historic or archaeological properties are located at
the project site, or that the project activities will have an
effect on these properties, the Bureau for Historic Preservation
should be contacted immediately.. in our opinion this project
will have no effect on archaeological resources.

Erie Waterworks Building, Erie, Erie County

If you need further information in this matter please
consult Susan M. Zacher at (717) 783-8946 or 783-8947.

Si cerely,

Kurt Carr, Chief
Division of Archaeology &
Protection

cc: E. James Tabor, Chief, Division of Coastal Zone Management
Bureau of Water Resources, P 0 Box 8761, Harrisburg, PA
17105-8761
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2. DER Permit

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
-, ?001 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
PENNSYLVANIA 190 Adams Road
Jamestown, PA 16134-9436
-JUN 2 - Ism 412/932-3162
Jamestown Office

Richard L. Morris, P.E.
City of Erie
Municipal Bldg., 626 State St.
Erie, PA 16501

Re: Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit Issuance
City of Erie
Application No. E25-503
City of Erie, Erie County

Dear Mr. Morris:

Enclosed is the executed copy of your Water Obstruction and Encroachment
Permit.

Prior to the coinmencement of construction, the enclosed Acknowledgment
of Permit Conditions must be completed and signed by you and an individual responsible
for the supervision or conduct of the construction work acknowledging and accepting
the general and special conditions contained in the permit. Unless the signed
Acknowledgment of Apprisal of Permit Conditions is submited to this office,
the permit is void.

The completion Report form must be signed by you and the supervising engineer
indicating that the work has been completed as approved. The Completion Report
must be submitted to this office within 30 days of the completion of the approved
project.

A copy of both the Permit and the Acknowledgment of Apprisal of Permit
Conditions must be available at the work site for inspection upon request by
any officer or agent of the Department or any other Federal, State, County or
Municipal agency.

Sincerely,

David E. Milhous, E.
Program.,Manager
Water Management
Enclosures
Permit
Acknowledgment of Apprisal
Completion Report

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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURas
WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - SOILS AND WATERWAYS SECTION

WATER OBSTRUCTION AND ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
SMALL PROJECT PURSUANT TO SEC71ON 105.13(e)

The Department of Environmental Resources 'Department', established by the Act of December3,
1970, P.L 834 (71 P.S. ��510-1 et seg.) and empowered to exercise certain powers and perform certain duties
under and by virtue of the Act of November 26, 1978, P.L. 1375, as amended by the Act of October 23, 1979,
P.L. 204 (32 P.S. � �693.1 et seg.) known as the 'Dam Safety and Encroachments Act'; Act of October 4, 1978,
P.L. 851, (32 P.S. S�679.101 et seg.) kno%-.,n as the 'Flood Plain Management Act'; Act of June 22, 1937,
P.L. 1987, (35 P.S. ��691.1 et seg.), known as the 'Clean Streams Law"; and the Administrative Code, Act of
April 9, 1929, P.L. 177, as amended, which empowers the Department to exercise certain powers and per-form
certain duties by law vested in and imposed upon the Water Supply Commission of Pennsylvania and the
Water and Power Resources Board, hereby issues this permit to:

CM OF ERIE

Municipal Building. 626 State Street. Fria. PA 16501

giving its consent to construct and maintain two boat lauch ramps, a floating pier adjacent

to the ramps, to remove various small waterway obstructions and to dredge approximately

175 cubic yards and fill approximately 100 cubic yards at the foot of Chestnut

Street in Presque Isle Bay (Erie North, PA Quadrangle N: 1.25 inches; W: 13.25

inches) in the City of Erie, Erie County.

The issuance of this permit also constitutes a,o,proval of a Water Quality Cer:ification under 5ec-ion 401
of the Federal Water Polluzicn Cc,-@zroi Act (33 U.S.C.A. 134(a)).

This permit is issued in res.ponse to an aPPlica'!cin filed with the DePartment of Environmenzal
Resources on the 24th day of September A.o. ig 93 1
, and with the understanding
that the work shall be performed in accordance with the maps, plans, profiles and specifications filed with
and made a part of the application on -February 2, 1994 1 - subject,
however, to the provisions of the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act, the Flood Plain Management Act, the
Clean Streams Law, the Administrative Code, the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder and the
following conditions and restric-ions:
1. The permittee shall sign the permit thereby expressly certifying the permittee's acceptance of,
and agreement to comply with, the terms and conditions of the permit. The permittee shall return a signed
copy of the permit to the Department. The permit will not be effective until the signed copy of the permit is
received by the Department;

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2. The Department, in issuing this permit, has relied on the information and data which the
permittee has provided in connection with his permit application. If, subsequent to the issuance of this
permit, such information and data prove to be false, incomplete or inaccurate, this permit may be modified,
suspended, or revoked, in whole or in part, and the Department may, in addition, institute appropriate legal
proceedings;

3. This permit does not give any property rights, either in real estate or material, nor any exclusive
privileges. nor shall it be construed to grant or confer any right. title. easement, or interest in, to, or over any
land belonging to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; neither does it authorize any injury to private
property or invasion of private rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State, or Local laws or regulations;
nor does it obviate the necessity of obtaining Federal assent when necessary;

4. The work shall at all times be subject to supervision and inspection by representatives of the
Department, and no changes in the maps, plans, profile,, and specifications as approved hall be made except
with the written consent of the Department. The Department, however, reserves the right to require such
changes or modifications in the maps, plans, profiles, and specifications as may be considered necessary. The
Department further reserves the right to suspend or revoke this permit if in its opinion the best interest of the
Commonwealth will be subserved thereby;

S. This permit authorizes the construction, operation, maintenance and normal repair of the
permitted structures conducted within the original specifications for the water obstruction or encroachment,
and in accordance with the regulations of the Department and terms and conditions of this permit. Any
repairs or maintenance involving modifications of the water obstruction or encroachment from its original
specifications, and any repairs or reconstruction involving a substantial portion of the structure as defined by
regulations of the Department shall require the prior written approval and permit of the Department;

6. All construction debris, excavated material, brush, rocks, and refuse incidental to this work shall
be removed entirely from the stream channel and placed either on shore above the influence of flood waters,
or a-, such dumping ground as may be approved by the Department;

7. There shall be no unreasonable interference with the free discharge of the river or stream or
navigation during constructicn;

8. if future operatiors by.the Commonwe-aith of Pennsylvania require modification of the structure
or work, or if, in the opinion of the Department of Environmental Resources, the structure or work shall cause
unreasonable obstruction to the free passage of floodwaters or navigation, the permittee shall, upon due
notice remove or after the s-,ruc-,ural work or obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, so as to increase the fiood carrying capacity of the channel or render
navigation reasonably free, easy, and unobstructed, in such manner as the Department may require. No
claim shall be made against -he Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on account or any such removal or
alteration;

9. The permit-,.ee sha:: not!;y the Departrrent, in writing, of the proposed -ime for commencement
of work at least 15 days prior -c -re commencement of conszruction;
19 96 10. Ifthisworkisnotcom 'oleted on or before the 31st day of December A.D.
, this permit, if not previously revoked or specifically extended by the Department 'in writing, shall
become void without further notification;

11. If construction work has not been completed within the time specified in the permit and the time
limit specified in the permit has not been extended in writing by the Department or if a permit has been
revoked for any reason, the permittee shall, at his own expense and in a manner that the Department may
prescribe, remove all or any portion of the work as the Department requires and restore the water course and
floodplain to their former condition;

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12. The permittee shall fully inform the engineer or contractor, responsible for the supervision and
conduct of work, of the terms, conditions, restrictions and covenants of this permit. Prior to the
commencement of construction, the permittee shall file with the Department in writing, on a form provided
by the Department, a statement signed by the permittee and an individual responsible for the supervision or
conduct of the construction work acknowledging and accepting the general and special conditions contained
in the permit. Unless the acknowledgment and acceptance have been filed, the permit is void. A copy of the
permit and the acknowledgment shall be available at the work site for inspection upon request by an officer
or agent of the Department or another Federal, State, County or Municipal Agency;

13. The permittee shall operate and maintain the structure or work authorized herein in a safe
condition in accordance with the permit terms and conditions and the approved maps, plans, profiles and
specifications;

14. This permit may not be transferred without prior written approval from the Department, such
approval being considered upon receipt of a properly executed 'Application for Transfer of Permit" form;

1 S. If and when the permittee desires to discontinue use or abandon the activity authorized herein,
he must remove all or part of the structure or work authorized and take other actions as are necessary to
protect safety and the environment in accordance with a permit issued by the Department;

16. If the use of explosives in any waterways is required, the permittee shall secure the prior written
permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Code,
Ar- 1980-175 Title 30 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, Section 2906. Requests should be directed to the
ennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, Division of Environmental Services, 450 Robinson Lane, Bellefonte,
PA 16823, 814-359-5147;
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17, Permittee shall implement and monitor the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan prepared in
accordance with Chapter 102 so as to minimize erosion and prevent excessive sedimentation into the
receiving watercourse or body of water;

18. The project site shall at all times be available for inspection by authorized officers and empioyees
of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Prior to commencement and upon completion of the work
authorized by this permit, the permittee shall notify the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's
Northwest Region Office at 1281 Otter Street, P.O. Box 349, Franklin, PA 16323;
telephone (814) 437-5774;

19. The project site s.ra'll at ail times be available for inspection by autrorized officers and ernPioyees
of the County Conservation Diszrict. Prior to commencernent and upon cornoiel-:on of the work authorized
byt)-,Is permit, the permittee s7a:1 notify the Erie County Conservation Di strict Office at
12723 Route 19, P.O. Box 801, Waterford, PA 16441, telephone (814) 796-4203;

20. SEE SPECIAL CONDITIONS BEGINNING ON PAGE 4 OF THIS PERMIT.

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS

A. The causeway and/or cofferdam must be constructed of rock, free of
fines and silts, or other non-erodible material.

B. The permittee, during dredging operations, shall use a filter
.fabric screen to enclose the work area. The filter fabric screen
shall have a float on top of the water and be wdighted at the
bottom to prevent the passage of sediments and silts.

C. Demolition or excavated materials shall not be deposited in any
wetland, watercourse, floodway, floodplain or other body of water
without applying for and receivinq the written permit of the
Department of Environmental Resources.

D. The docking facility shall be equipped with proper lighting which
meets the visibility requirements of the Pennsylvania Fish and
Boat Commission.

E. This permit also authorizes perpetual maintenance dredging in
order to maintain the docking facility to its original permitted
configuration.

F. This permit does not convey any real property rights or interests
or authorization to trespass on privately-owned riparian land. By
accepting this permit, the permittee certifies that he/she holds
title, easement, right or other real interest in the riparian
land.

G. The permittee is advised that ownership of this permit, including
all right, title and interest in said permit, transferred to any
subsequent property owner shall be transferred by submitting an
Application for Transfer of Permit to and obtaining approval from
this Department as noted in Condition 14 of this permit. -

H. This permit is not to be considered an approval of the structural
analysis, the engineering specifications or the construction
methods utilized during construction of any structures.

I. Deposition of dredged or excavated materials on shore and all
earthwork oDerations on shore will be carried out in such a way as
to minimize erosion of the material and preclude its entry into
the waterway.

J. Spoil material from the water course or on shore operations,
including sludge deposits, will not be de1:56sited in or immediately
adjacent to any water course. They will be deposLLted on shore in
such a manner that sediment runoff and soil erosion are prevented.

Permit No. E25-503

Special Conditions (Continued)

K. Litter, refuse and sanitary waste from vessels or other floating
craft or offshore operations will be disposed of on shore in an
acceptable manner. oil and petroleum products are considered to
be refuse matter. Spillage of these materials is to be prevented
by appropriate control and supervision.

L. The permittee will employ measures during construction to prevent
spills of fuels or lubricants. If a spill occurs, it will be
controlled to prevent its entry into the waterway.

M. Bilges, ballast or waste water pumped from vessels or other
floating craft will not be discharged to the water course without
removal of oils or toxic compounds in a manner acceptable to the
Department.

N. This permit also authorizes the installation of a temporary on
site dredge material storage device(s) which upon completion
of the project is to be removed in its entirety and the area
restored and stabilized.

0. The permittee shall provide receptacles to collect refuse from the
boats using the proposed facility and arrange for adequate
disposal of materials collected. Under no circumstances shall
such waste materials be discharged into the waterway.

P. Toilet facilities on boats moored or docked at the marina may not
be used unless the vessels are equipped with holding tanks and
pump-out facilities are available. The marina owner and/or
operator shall post notices to this ef f ect in conspicuous- places.

Q. The storage and handling of petroleum products shall be in strict
accordance with the Federal Oil Handlers Permit issued to this
marina.

R. A regularly scheduled inspection of the structure(s) shall be made
to provide for continued operation and maintenance during the
lifetime of the facility.

S. All fill materials shall consist of clean aggregate and/or which
is free of pollutants. -.1

T. The permittee agrees to dispose of dredge waste uffterial at the
Lake View Landfill as cover material. This disposal shall be in
compliance with Solid Waste Permit No. 100329, modified February
1, 1994.

special Condit-ions (continued) Perxit No. E25-503
U. Maintenance dredging shall only take place from October I through
May 15 within public boating areas.

V. The permittee agrees to post signs at the ends of the dredging
area calling the attention to the fact that dredging operations
are progressing.

W. The permittee agrees to post signs during the previous boating
season at the entrance of the proposed public boating dredge areas
calling attention to the fact that the basin will be closed during
dredging operations.

X. Water pumped from the construction areas shall be diverted through
a settling basin or appropriate filter material before being
discharged into the bay.

ER-DWW-2: Rov.4A3 PERMIT NO. FPS-501

Permittee hereby accepts and agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of this permit.

Permittee (signature) Date

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES

"JUN 2 -

Dav@d E Milhous issue Date
Program Manager

commonwealth of pennsylvania
department of environmental resources
field operations-northeast region

acknowledgment of apprisal of permit conditions

permit no. e25-503

project location:
county erie
township

gentlemen:

acknowledgment is made that I, richard l morris, p.e,
(permittee name)
and mark a kukla, p.e., rm 400 municipal bldg. erie, pa 16501 814-870-1379
(name, address and telephone of individual responsible for supervision of work)

have been apprised of and are familiar with the terms and conditions of permit
no. e25-503 issued to city of erie
(permittee)
giving its consetn to construct and maintain two boat launch ramps,
(work authorizied as stated on permit)
a floating pier adjacent to the ramps to remove various small waterway
obstructions and to dredge approx. 175 cy and fill approx. 100 cy at the
ft of chestnut st. in presque isle bay in the city of erie, erie
county (erie north, pa quad n:1.25 inches; w:13.25 inches)

return to:
department of environmental resources
water management
soils & waterways section
190 adams road
jamestown, pa 16134-9436

june 3, 1994
(permittee signature), (date)

june 4, 1994
(signature of individual responsible (date)
for supervision of work)

PIPS 0 3. Corps Permit

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CENCB-CO-R BUFFALO DISTRICT
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
BUFFALO, NY 14207-3199

PERXITTEE: CITY OF ERIE

PERMIT NUMBER: 94-750-1

June 10, 1994
Effective Date

NOTE: The term you and its derivatives, as used in this permit,
means the permittee or any future transferee. The term "this
office" refers to the appropriate district or division office of
the Corps of Engineers having jurisdiction over the permitted
activity under the authority of the commanding officer.

You are authorized to perform work in accordance with the terms
and conditions specified below. (and continue on page 5)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: CITY OF ERIE, MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 626 STATE
STREET, ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16501, IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED BY THE
SECRETARY OF THE ARMY TO: INSTALL A BOAT LAUNCH FACILITY WITH
TWO FLOATING LOADING DOCKS FACILITATED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
TEMPORARY COFFERDAM AND THE REMOVAL OF SEVERAL OBSTRUCTIONS BY A
LAND-BASED CRANE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL AND SPECIAL
CONDITIONS, AND THE PLANS AND DRAWINGS AND ANY ADDITIONAL SPECIAL
CONDITIONS ATTACHED HERETO WHICH ARE INCORPORATED IN AND MADE A
PART OF THIS PERMIT.

PROJECT LOCATION: THE PROJECT IS LOCATED IN CHESTNUT PARK,
PRESQUE ISLE BAY (LAKE ERIE), CITY OF ERIE, ERIE COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA.

PERMIT CONDITIONS

GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. The time limit for completing the work authorized ends on June 10, 19@7 If you find that
you need more time to complete the authorized activity, submit your request for a time extension to
this office for consideration at least one month before the above date is reached.

2. You must maintain the activity authorized by this permit in good condition and in conformance
with the terms and conditions of this permit. You are not relieved of this requirement if you abandon
the permitted activity, although you must make a good faith transfer to a third party in compliance
with General Condition 4 below. Should you wish to cease to maintain the authorized activity, or
should you desire to abandon it without a good faith transfer, you may obtain a modification of this
permit from this office, which may require restoration of the area.

3. If you discover any previously unknown historic or archeological remains while accomplishing the
activity authorized by this permit, you must immediately notify this office of what you have found.
We will initiate the Federal and state coordination required to determine if the remains warrant a
recovery effort or if the site is eligible for listing, in the National Register of Historic Places.

4. If you sell the property associated with this permit, you must obtain the signature of the new
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owner in the space provided and forward a copy of the permit to this office to validate the transfer of
this authorization.

5. If a conditioned water quality certification has been issued for your project, you must comply with
the conditions specified in the certification as special conditions to this permit.

6. You must allow representatives from this office to inspect the authorized activity at any time
deemed necessary to ensure that it is being or has been accomplished in accordance with the terms
and conditions of your permit.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

1. Conaressional Authorities: You have been authorized to undertake the activity described above
pursuant to:

Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403), AND

Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.1344).

2. Limits of this authorization.

a. This permit does not obviate the need to obtain other Federal, state or local authorizations
required by law.

b. This permit does not -rant any property rights or exclusive privileges.
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c. This permit does not authorize any injury to the property or rights of others.

d. This permit does not authorize interference with any existing or proposed Federal project.

3. Limits of Federal Liability. In issuing this permit, the Federal Government does not assume any
liability for the following:

a. Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of other permitted or unpermitted
activities or from natural causes.

b. Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of current or future activities
undertaken by or on behalf of the United States in the public interest.

c. Damages to persons, property, or to other permitted or unpermitted activities or structures
caused by the activity authorized by this permit.

d. Design or construction deficiencies associated with the permitted work.

e. Damage claims associated with any future modification, suspension, or revocation of this
permit.

4. Reliance on Applicant's Data: The determination of this office that issuance of this permit is not
contrary to the public interest was made in reliance on the information you provided.

5. Reevaluation of Permit Decision. This office may reevaluate its decision on this permit at any
time the circumstances warrant. Circumstances that could require a reevaluation include, but are not
limited to, the following:

a. You fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this permit.

b. 'Me information provided by you in support of your permit application proves to have been
false, incomplete, or inaccurate (see 4 above).

c. Significant new information surfaces which this office did not consider in reaching the original
public interest decision.

Such a reevaluation may result in a determination that it is appropriate to use the suspension,
modification, and revocation procedures contained in 33 CFR 325.7 or enforcement procedures such
as those contained in 33 CFR 326.4 and 326.5. The referenced enforcement procedures provide for
the issuance of an administrative order requiring you to comply with the terms and conditions of your
permit and for the initiation of legal action where appropriate. You will be required to pay for any
corrective measures ordered by this office, and if you fail to comply with such directive, this office
may in certain situations (such as this specified in 33 CFR 209.170) accomplish the corrective
measures by contract or otherwise and bill you for the cost.

6. Extensions. General condition I establishes a time limit for the completion of the activity
authorized b this permit. Unless there are circumstances requiring either a prompt completion of the
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authorized activity or a reevaluation of the public interest decision, the Corps will normally give
favorable consideration to a request for an extension of this time limit.

your signature below, as permittee, indicates that you accept and agree to comply with the terms and
conditions of this permit.

(permittee)

(date)

this permit becomes effective when the federal official, designated to act for the secretary of the
army, has signed below.

walter c neitzke, colonel, u.s. army
(district commander)

june 10, 1994
(date)

when the structures or work authorized by this permit are still in existence at the time the property is
transferred, the terms and conditions of this permit will continue to be binding on the new owner(s)
of the property. to validate the transfer of this permit and th associated liabilities associated with
compliance with its terms and conditions, have the transferee sign and date below.

(transferee)

(date)

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

1. Your use of the permitted activity must not interfere with the public's right to free navigation
on all navigable waters of the United States.

2. You must install and maintain, at your expense, any safety lights and signals prescribed by the
United States Coast Guard (USCG), through regulations or otherwise, at your authorized facilities.
The USCG may be reached at the following address and telephone number:

U.S. Coast Guard
Aids to Navigation Branch
Ninth Coast Guard District
1240 East Ninth Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44199-2060
216-522-3992

3. You must take the actions required to record this permit with the Registrar of Deeds or other
appropriate officials charoed with the responsibility for maintaining records of title to or interest in
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real property.

4. That you are responsible for ensuring that the contractor and/or workers executing the
activity(s) authorized by this permit have knowledge of the terms and conditions of the authorization
and that a copy of the permit document is at the project site throughout the period the work is
underway.

5. That no timbers freshly treated with creosote, pentachlorophenol, or petroleum based
preservatives shall be used in the construction of the loading docks.

6. That as soon as possible following construction all exposed banks and slopes disturbed by
construction activity shall be seeded and mulched to prevent erosion.

7. 'Mat the dred-ed material shall be disposed of at an upland site well removed from Lake Erie
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or other waters of the United States includina wetlands and shall be adequately contained to preclude
reentry into these waters.

8. That this permit does not authorize sidecastin- or any other temporary or permanent disposal
of dredged material into Lake Erie or any other water of the United States including freshwater
wetlands.

9. That the Water Quality Certification issued for this project by the State of Pennsylvania is part
of this Department of the Army permit pursuant to Section 401(d) of the Clean Water Act.
Noncompliance with any limitations or requirements stated in the certification may be a basis for
suspension, revocation or modification of this permit.

SPECIAL CONDMONS CONTINUED:

10. That this permit was issued on your certification that the project is consistent with the
Pennsylvania Coastal Zone Management Plan. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Resources concurs in this certification provided you comply with any special conditions imposed by
that agency. Noncompliance with the conditions may be a basis for suspension, revocation or
modification of this permit.

11. Tlat the material used in the cofferdam construction shall be free of fines and silts and other
erodible material.

12. That during dredging operations, a filter fabric screen shall be used to enclose the work area
and shall remain in the area until turbidity ceases.

13. That water pumped from the cofferdam area shall be diverted through a settling basin or
appropriate filter material before being discharged into the bay.

14. That dredging required for the boat ramps shall only take place from October I thru
May 15.

15. That upon completion of construction activity the temporary cofferdam shall be removed in its
entirety and the area restored to original contours.

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