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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.
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                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

         MAPS                                                        PAGE NO.


         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
         recreational facilities (including picnic areas, boat launch ramps,







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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


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              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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                             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).

























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                        I. PHMC Approval Letter: Wo Adverse impact

                                       Camwonwealth of Pennsylvania
                               Pennsylvania HistOrical and Musettin COMInission
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                                           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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       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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      ER-OWW-2: Rev. 4/93                                                               PERMIT No. E25-503



                                              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. ï¿½ï¿½510-1 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. ï¿½ ï¿½693.1 et seg.) known as the 'Dam Safety and Encroachments Act'; Act of October 4, 1978,
      P.L. 851, (32 P.S. Sï¿½679.101 et seg.) kno%-.,n as the 'Flood Plain Management Act'; Act of June 22, 1937,
      P.L. 1987, (35 P.S. ï¿½ï¿½691.1 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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       ER-OWW-2: Rev. 4A3                                                                 PERMIT NO.       t25-503



              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;
       P



              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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    ER-OWW-2: Rev. V93                                   PERMIT NO. E25-503



                                 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.









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                                                            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.







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    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.


































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           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













































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							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)                                                    







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            PIPS 0                 3. Corps Permit


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                                      PERMIT                   1". L_ 0

        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.






















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                                                    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.




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                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.






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	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)










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             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
                                      M.
             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.











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           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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