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EUGENIE B. YOUNG
916 Magnolia Drive
Alameda, California, 94502 -7058
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A SUMMARY OF WHAT HAS DEVELOPED IN
BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY
AND
WHAT CAN DEVELOP AT
ALAMEDA POINT
Submitted by Eugenie Young at
the 02 -06 -07 City Council Meeting
under Oral Communications
SUMMARY
My husband and 1 returned from a cruise to the Southern Caribbean. We visited many
ports of call. And, with time on my hands aboard the ship 1 start observing the different
ports. Quite a few of them we've been to before but there was a lot of construction
activity — upgrades as well as new ones. in summary, TOURISM BRINGS IN LOTS OF
MONEY.
As a travel agent for the past 25 years, 1 have been following the growth of the cruise
industry which is still growing more than 10 +% annually.
The East Coast has cruise ports in Boston; NYC; Philadelphia; Baltimore; Norfolk;
Savannah; Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, etc. Many of the above ports were former
Military bases. The West Coast is virtually untouched.
Bayonne, New Jersey a small city across the Hudson River from New York City is the
newest Cruise port in the New York Bay area.
Demographically, Bayonne is very similar to Alameda. This presentation is a time -line
of events that lead from what was once an Army Base and Military Ocean Terminal
(MOTBY) to what has happened since September 23, 1999, when the United States
Army lowered the Flag at MOTBY for the final time.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Ltd., a major cruise company, wanted a more cruiser
friendly port for its passengers, a port with parking facilities, easy access from airports
and public transportation. RCCL moved its ships from New York City piers to Cape
Liberty in May, 2004.
In a short three years, Cape Liberty Cruise Port located at The Peninsula at Bayonne
Harbor is now ranked third among the East Coast ports -- right after Miami and New
York City. The number of ship calls for 2005 totaled 67 and 301,300 passengers
passed through Cape Liberty.
In April, 2006, Bayonne Local Redevelopment Authority (BLRA) and Royal Caribbean
Cruise Lines Ltd signed a 35 year agreement. This Tong --term agreement is valued at
more than $140 million.
Bayonne mayor Joseph V. Doria Jr. describes the relationship with RCCL as "a
wonderful collaboration that is PRODUCING TAX RELIEF AND JOBS."
Respectfully Submitted,
Eugenie B. Young
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The 2006 cruise season prone ices tot b:e the. •_Trost exciting yet as •we prepare- to welcome
Freedom of the Seas, ,,RoY al Caribbea
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on its inaugural North American • voyage in, the spring::: Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas will
join Celebrity Cruises' Zenith and Constellation Offering. sailings from ::Cape Liberty,
For more information about Cape Liberty Cruise
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The Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor At- A- Glance
The Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor is a visionary plan to transform
the former Military Ocean Terminal (MOTBY) into a vibrant,
mixed -use waterfront community of residential, light industrial,
commercial and recreational space. With a choice location in New
York Harbor and stunning views of the Statue of Liberty and the
Manhattan skyline, the 430 -acre tract an area larger than the
nearby city of Hoboken is currently the largest redevelopment
effort underway in the metropolitan region.
Location
The Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor is a convenient and desirable location on New Jersey's C
Coast that is:
• 3 miles southeast of Newark
• 7 miles from Manhattan
• 10 -15 minute drive from Newark Airport
Jutting out into upper New York Bay on three sides, there is an additional 300 feet of water
the north and south sides and approximately 100 feet east.
Transportation
• The Peninsula is accessible by public transportation and offers convenient commute.
the Hudson Bergen Light Rail Line, which has two stops, 45th Street and 34th Street,
the west side entrance to The Peninsula. The Light Rail connects commuters to PAT
stations, ferries, many of New Jersey Transit's rail lines and points north on New Jer5.
coast line.
• The Peninsula is also accessible to major highway systems in the area including Rou
440. the New Jersey Turnpike and the Bayonne Bridge.
The BLRA
• The Bayonne Local Redevelopment Authority (BLRA) is an independent public entity
established by the City of Bayonne to negotiate The Peninsula's transition from milita
city ownership and redevelop the property for short- and long -term use.
• Bayonne Mayor Joseph V. Darla, Jr., appoints its seven commissioners; with the adv
and consent of the five- member City Council.
• The goals and objectives of the BLRA are to:
0 Establish a mixed -use waterfront community that incorporates "smart growth"
principles and re- connects Bayonne to its waterfront,
o Create quality jobs and tax ratables and
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Improve the overall quality of life in Bayonne.
Partners at The Peninsula
In 2004, Royal Caribbean signed a long -term agreement and established a homeport at The
Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor a move that brought the cruise ship industry back to New
Jersey for the first time since the 19601s, The partnership has been a resounding success a
2005 Royal Caribbean has expanded its operation. To date the partnership has produced:
• 300 new jobs for the City of Bayonne.
• A total of 51 ship calls and 238,000 passengers passed through Cape Liberty during
2004 cruise season to Bermuda, the Caribbean, New England and Canada.
• A total of 67 ship calls and 301,300 passengers passed through Gape Liberty during
2005 cruise season to Bermuda, the Caribbean, New England and Canada.
• After two years of operation Bayonne/Cape Liberty Cruise Port is now ranked seconc
among northeast and mid - Atlantic ports in passenger volume
Creating a Model Community
Award- winning plans for The Peninsula call for the creation of six different, yet integrated
districts as well as marinas, ferry service and more than two miles of waterfront walkway on
York Harbor. The six districts include:
• Harbor Station, which will consist of low- to mid -rise housing, office space, commerc
space and civic facilities;
• Bayonne Bay, which will feature low- and mid -rise housing with views of the South C
and an adjacent golf course;
• The Landing, which will have a water transit docking facility surrounded by a commc
and entertainment area with shops, stores and restaurants as well as a residential se
with mid -rise housing;
• The Loft District, which will be converted to hip loft -style housing units adjacent to tEr
ferry landing with views of lower New York Harbor, the Verrazano Bridge and golf cot
• Bayonne Point, which features the Cape Liberty cruise port, plus planned uses such
marinas for private boats to dock, seaside entertainment, cultural and retail venues a
high -rise residential and office buildings. and
The Maritime Industrial District, which will be transformed into a state -of- the -art deep -sea
with a design that is expected to rival the world's leading ports,
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A message from BLRA's Executive Director
We've made
tremendous strides
in moving ahead
with our plans to
transform The
Peninsula at
Bayonne Harbor into
a thriving mixed-use
mecca.. And its all
happened faster
than anyone
dreamed possible.
When I think about the BLRA's
accomplishments over the last year one
word comes to mind — WOW! We've
made tremendous strides in moving
ahead with our plans to transform
The Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor into a
thriving mixed -use mecca. And its all
happened faster than anyone dreamed
possible.
Our most high - profile tenant, Royal
Caribbean Cruise Lines, has expanded its
operations after just two full seasons in
Bayonne. Our homeport has become so
popular that Cape Liberty Cruise Port
on The Peninsula is now ranked third
among East Coast ports — right after
Miami and New York .
But that's just a small part of the BLRA's
ongoing success story. Our careful
planning process is now bearing fruit,
as developers have come knocking
seeking the rights to build within the six
distinct districts that comprise The
Peninsula. In fact, construction is about
to begin on the first of these districts.
When completed, Harbor Station
North will boast a pedestrian friendly
neighborhood and generate millions in
new ratables for the city.
As promised, public access to the
waterfront will soon open with access
to our southern shore and the opening
of our first park in September. With
sweeping views of the Manhattan
skyline, it's sure to draw you back to
our wonderful waterfront.
Were excited about all of these
developments and we hope you are,
too. This spring I invite you to cone on
down and check us out!
A message from the Mayor
There's no doubt in anyone's mind
these days that Bayonne is one of the
metropolitan area's hot spots. From
improvements to our shopping districts
to the construction on our waterfront,
everywhere you look great things are
happening in Bayonne.
Its exciting for me to see our plans for
The Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor come
to life. In just three years The Peninsula
has been transformed from an
abandoned Army base to a thriving
cruise port that now ranks third on the
eastern seaboard. One of our major
tenants, Central Jersey Marine Industries,
which operates a dry dock, has already
won major Naval contracts. Our
waterfront, with its gorgeous views,
will soon be open to residents and we
hosted Russian Federation President
Vladimir Putin at last fall's dedication
ceremony for Harbor View Park, a park
that will open in September and will
honor the victims of 9/1 1 and the 1993
terrorist attack on the World Trade
Center.
These accomplishments mean were
delivering on the promises we made to
Bayonne residents at the outset of this
project. Were generating tax revenue to
stabilize property taxes. Creating local
jobs for local residents. Providing the
first public access to our waterfront in
more than 60 years. And making
Bayonne one of the East Coast's premier
destinations for heads of state, movie
producers and tourists.
This is only the beginning. As we move
forward this year with construction on
our first district, Harbor Station North,
you will begin to experience new
residential, business and shopping
opportunities on The Peninsula.
It's exciting for me
to see our plans for
The Peninsula at
Bayonne Harbor
come to life. In just
three years The
Peninsula has been
transformed from are
abandoned Army
base to a thriving
cruise port that now
ranks third on the
eastern seaboard.
loyal Caribbean: Cruising to New Heights
Say hello to
Freedom of the
Seas, the ultimate in
luxury cruise ships
coming to Cape Liberty
for her official naming
ceremony and inaugural
cruise on M ay 'I -1. At
160,000 tons and 1.112
feet long, the luxury
Ilner can accommodate
3,034 passengers.
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Royal Caribbean and Cape Liberty Cruise
Port are cruising to new heights. Since
Royal Caribbean established a homeport
at The Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor two
years ago, cruise passengers have
flocked to Cape Liberty for its easy
access, convenience and spectacular
view of the Statue of Liberty and New
York skyline. After two short years of
operation Cape Liberty is now ranked
third among East Coast ports — right
after Miami and New York.
The inaugural season began with two
passenger ships — the luxury liner
Voyager of the Seas a 3,114- passenger
luxury liner and Empress of the Seas. a
1,602- passenger vessel, which alternate
itineraries to Bermuda and the
Caribbean. Cruise passengers and the
convenient Bayonne location proved
such a good match, in 2005, the
company expanded its operation with
the Celebrity Cruise ship Zenith offering
weekly cruises to Bermuda and
Constellation, which takes alternate
trips to New England and Canada
during the fall.
At the close of the second season, the
number of ship calls totaled 67 and
301,300 passengers passed through
Cape Liberty. Bringing the cruise
industry to Bayonne also created 300
new jobs for the local economy.
Richard Fein, Chairman and CEO of
Royal Caribbean Cruises, said leaving
Manhattan and making a long -term
commitment to Bayonne has been a
good move. "People love the Celebrity
ships out of Bayonne and the City of
Bayonne has been very supportive
throughout. We are proud to partner
with them "
#3 Port on East Coast
Cape Liberty Cruise Port is now ranked third among East Coast ports — right after
Miami and New York. The number of ship calls for 2005 totaled 67 and 301,300 passengers
passed through Cape Liberty.
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The 2006 cruise season looks even more
promising for Cape Liberty Cruise Port.
Royal Caribbean projects an estimated
70 ship calls for Bayonne and Freedom
of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the
world will make its premier on May 1 1 .
Cruise destinations for the third season
include the Caribbean, Bermuda and a
special transatlantic cruise to France and
England aboard Celebrity Cruises'
Constellation in April.
Royal Caribbean and the Bayonne Local
Redevelopment Authority (BLRAJ have
also inked a 35-year deal to berth cruise
ships at Cape Liberty Cruise Port., The
long-term agreement is valued at more
than $140 million and will create an
additional 250 port jobs.
For more information about Cape
Liberty Cruise Port, please visit
www.cruiseliberty.com.
2005 was an award-winning year for Cape
Liberty Cruise Port, which was recognized with
number of awards. The Hudson County Chamber of
Commerce awarded an Area Development Council
(ADC) Gateway County Award to C,ape Liberty for
its comintm€,Ilt to the economic growth of
Hudson County. Cape Liberty also received statewide
recognition as the recipient of the NiBIA "Good
Neighbor" award.
Ports of Stockholm recognized Royal Caribbc,!an's
Constellation with an "Environmental Diploma" for its
rise of efficient gas turbine engines, which 'are less
sts•.!ssful on the erwironment.
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Bayorine to het a new neighborhood
Paving the Way for
Redevelopment
In November 2005,
workers began tearing
down GOIcalsbOr Oi.JQl
Village, the military
housing complex at the
former Military C ce�arE
Terminal (I'1CJfB1').
Demolition of the
complex was another
sign of progress at The
Peninsula at Bayonne
Harbor. paving the -gay
for the construction of
Harbor Station.
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Building a Model Community
Bayonne is about to get a new
neighborhood. After years of planning
and infrastructure improvements,
construction will soon begin on Harbor
Station North, the first residential
neighborhood to be built at The
Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor.
Harbor Station is the gateway to The
Peninsula. The new district, located on
12.32 acres in the northwest corner, will
be within a short walk of the 45th Street
Hudson- Bergen Light Rail Station.
Incorporating smart growth values and
sound planning principles, Harbor Station
North will contain 447 dwelling units and
10,00€ square feet of neighborhood
space for cleaners, eateries and other
retail services. The community will be
pedestrian -- friendly with open space and
a mews street that will connect it to the
future Harbor Station South.
"This is another step in the right direction
toward redeveloping the property in a
manner consistent with the community's
vision," said Howard Fitch, chairman of
the BLRA Board of Commissioners. "The
Harbor Station development will create
job opportunities and expand the tax
base for the City of Bayonne.
Fidelco Bayonne Realty is the designated
developer for the district. Plans call for
371 multi- family units and 52 stacked
town homes in four -story buildings.
There will be 724 new parking spaces in
single -level garages and 95 on- street
spaces. When completed, the project is
expected to generate millions in new tax
revenues for the City of Bayonne.
BLRA Selects Two National Leaders
to Develop Bayonne Bay
The BLRA has conditionally designated
two of the nation's leading real estate
developers to construct the Bayonne
Bay district, the second phase of
redevelopment at The Peninsula.
D.R. Horton & Trammell Crow Residential
submitted the winning proposal, which
features 1,769 units of age - restricted and
age - targeted for -sale and rental housing
1 planning principles,
g units and
Dsignated: for ,c eaners
organized around a sweeping waterfront
park and walkway that will be open and
accessible to all Bayonne residents.
Located on 32.7 acres along the
southern side of The Peninsula, plans for
age - targeted housing in Bayonne Bay
will maximize the tax benefits generated
by the project.
D.R. Horton, the number one homebuilder
in America, constructs and sells high
quality single- and multi - family homes
through divisions in 26 states and 77
metropolitan markets in the U.S. Trammel
Crow is the nations premier multi - family
real estate firm operating in more than
50 cities nationwide.
"The D.R. Horton/Trammell Crow proposal
pairs two of the nation's leading real
estate companies," said Fitch. They met
all of our criteria in terms of experience,
financial strength arid willingness to build
and market age - restricted housing.'
The developers estimate that the total
Bayonne Bay development might be
valued in excess of half a billion dollars.
Major Milestone for Future Development
The Bl...RA achieved a major milestone in late 2005
wYren it received! its \i at.erlr•oi it: Development Permit:
and Water Quality Certificate from the New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection, which
cleared the ay for long-term r : develo pi 11eni. at The
Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor.
l..he pen it is ro(luired by the :Mate for any develotar enL
within 500 foot of the watcxfront and the BL.RA now
has the go -ahead to begin l construction of n major
infrastructure items such as a potable water distribution
system, sanitary sewer collection, electrical power and
natural gas distribution, storm water collection and
treatment and rnoi'e.
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A Solid Foundation for the Future
As plans move
forward for the
different districts
that will one day
comprise The
Peninsula at
Bayonne Harbor,
the BLRA continues
to lay the
groundwork with
infrastructure
improvements that
pave the way for
development..
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At the core of any good redevelopment
project is a solid foundation. As plans
move forward for the different districts
that will one day comprise The Peninsula
at Bayonne Harbor, the BLRA continues
to lay the groundwork with infrastructure
improvements that pave the way for
development.
A key to these costly improvements is
finding funding sources to support these
efforts. This year the BLRA received
significant assistance through a $4 million
Department of Defense grant for berth
stabilization efforts to rebuild eastern
shore bulkhead and platform structures
that collapsed while the former Military
Ocean Terminal was still under the con-
trol of the federal government.
Sen. Robert Menendez (D -NJ), who has
been a strong supporter of Bayonne's
efforts to redevelop The Peninsula,
stepped up to the plate to ensure that the
Department of Defense appropriations
bill included the funding necessary for
continuing stabilization efforts. A New
Jersey congressman until his appointment
to the Senate last fall, Menendez was also
instrumental in securing $5 million
toward berth stabilization last year.
On The Peninsula's southern shore, the
BLRA is moving forward with plans to
reinforce existing steel bulkheads to
prevent them from being damaged or
destroyed in storms or accidents.
Recently, a contract for $781,468 was
awarded to Berto Construction to install
more than 3,000 feet of concrete cap on
the existing bulkheads. The contract also
includes work on approximately 1.450
feet of shoreline to prevent erosion. In
addition to protecting the bulkheads and
shoreline, the improvements will create a
clean, finished look to the south side that
will complement the waterfront walkway
that will one day wind through the area.
Environme
Remedia
Complet
A blear Path for Redevelopment
The BLRA has received a thumbs up
from the state Department of
Environmental Protection certifying that
its efforts to remediate contaminated
areas of The Peninsula at Bayonne
Harbor are complete.
The DEP's "no further action" letter
arrived earlier this year, clearing the
way for redevelopment efforts to move
ahead full throttle.
This was no easy task, considering the
broad scope of the project. When
Bayonne took possession of the former
Army base in 2001 and 2002, experts
determined that a whopping 130 acres —
roughly one-third of the property —
required environmental remediation.
Over the course of 2 1/2 years, the
BLRA worked closely with a leading
environmental services firm to place soil
and asphalt caps over contaminated
areas, remove tons of contaminated soil
and replace it with clean soil and close
and cap a 28-acre landfill.
Through a groundbreaking Environmental
Services Agreement between the BLRA
and the Army, the $11.0 million cleanup
was completely funded by the federal
government, but directed by the BLRA.
The first -of -its -kind agreement was an
acknowledgement that by taking control.
the BLRA could finish the project more
efficiently and economically.
The BLRA lived up to the agreement's
specifications — and then some.
Remarkably, the roughly 30 -month
cleanup carne in well ahead of the
seven -year schedule projected by the
Army Corps of Engineers.
The BLRA has
received a thumbs
up from the state
Department of
Environmental
Protection certifying
that its efforts
to remediate
contaminated areas
of The Peninsula
at Bayonne Harbor
are complete.
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ins to win national and
Major News Developments of 2005
SEMEN
The BLRA recently
unveiled its new
Web site, which
features a streamlined
new design and
easy-to-navigate
options including tabs
to download the
redevelopment. kmei I L. plan 1,
vier projects that are
out to bid and [:d ge t,
meeting a n d events
schedules.
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Harbor View Park
With sweeping views of lower Manhattan,
it is fitting that The Peninsula at Bayonne
Harbor will be home to Harbor View
Park and its memorial dedicated to the
victims of the 1993 and 2001 terrorist
attacks. The centerpiece of the park will
be the 100-foot-tall sculpture "To the
Struggle Against World Terrorism" donated
by noted Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli
and presented to Bayonne last fall by
Russian Federation President Vladimir
Putin. Also called the "teardrop memori-
al," the sculpture features a dramatic
slash enclosing a 40 -foot teardrop with a
granite base containing the names of
those who perished on 9/11 and in the
1993 attack on the World Trade Center.
Funded through grants from the Hudson
County Open Space Trust Fund and a
gift from Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines,
the park will be completed by Sept. 11,
the fifth anniversary of the attacks.
New Video Markets Peninsula
The BLRA recently unveiled its latest
marketing tool to attract future
investment to The Peninsula at Bayonne
Harbor. A new video called "Unlocking
Opportunity" presents a strong business
case for prospective developers and
investors to compete for a stake in the
metropolitan area's largest redevelopment
effort. The 10- minute film highlights
Bayonne's rich history, including The
Peninsula's uses as an industrial port and
Army base and the city's hometown
atmosphere and quality of life. It also
describes the significant infrastructure
improvements already completed to
prepare for the transformation of the
former military base into a dynamic
mixed -use community. The video has
aired on local cable channels.
Dry Dock Wins Naval Contract
The latest in a series of high - profile
developments for The Peninsula and its
tenants carne earlier this year, when the
Naval vessel USNS Mendonca arrived in
Bayonne from Iraq. Central Jersey
Marine Industries, the BLRA's second
largest lease tenant, won the contract for
maintenance and painting of the ship
before it returns to Iraq. The non - combat
Mendonca transports helicopters, tanks
and other vehicles and has a crew of 20.
Dry dock operator Central Jersey Marine
Industries recently signed a 10 -year
lease with the BLRA.
The Bayonne Local Redevelopment Authority
Board of Commissioners
Howard Fitch, Chairman
Henry Sanchez, Vice Chairman
Maria Ka rczewski
Vincent Lo Re, Jr.
Marguerite Baber
Nicholas Mangelli
James Pelliccio
Staff
Nancy A. Kist, Executive Director
Marie C. Boyle, Deputy Executive Director
Daniel P. Kurtz, Deputy Executive Director
Donna Downey, Executive Assistant
Suzanne Mack, Chief Planner
Jesse Ann Ransom, Planning Project Manager
Jasmine Hammond, Office /Property Manager
Jadean Diaw, Project Assistant
Beth Polera, Receptionist
Colleen Flores, Bookkeeper
J. Amanda Merlino, Bookkeeper
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Milestones of the Authority
1998 -2000
In July 1998, the Bayonne Local Redevelopment
Authority (BLRA) was created by the City Council of the
City of Bayonne to oversee the acquisition and
redevelopment of the Military Ocean Terminal (MOTBY).
On September 23, 1999, the United States Army
lowered the Flag at MOTBY for the final time at a dosing
ceremony held at the facility. All civilian jobs were
eliminated by September 30, 1999.
on October 13, 1999, the BLRA executed a Master Lease Agreement with the
United States Army that permitted the BLRA to sublease portions of MOTBY to
interim tenants. These lease revenues have allowed the BLRA to pay for the
maintenance and upkeep of the facility, capital projects, and planning for future
redevelopment at MOTBY.
In the 1st Quarter of 2000, the BLRA entered into interim lease agreements with
Transit (for Hudson Bergen Light Rail Park and Ride Lots), Central Jersey Marine
(for dry dock operations), and North East Auto Marine Terminal (for outdoor
storage). Other leases soon followed.
2001
In July 2001 the BLRA entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the U.S.
Army setting forth the terms and conditions under which MOTBY would be
transferred to the BLRA.
In August 2001 the BLRA's proposed Redevelopment Plan for MOTBY was appro►
by the Bayonne City Council.
On September 7, 2001, the BLRA executed an Environmental Services Cooperat
Agreement with the U.S. Army (a first for the Army). This Agreement obligates
BLRA to conduct the Army's clean -up program, with Army and NJDEP oversight
using federal money. This agreement has benefited the BLRA by allowing it to
control the timing of cleanup to lessen the impact to its existing tenants and Ion
term redevelopment plans.
On September 28, 2001, ownership of 700/o of MOTBY was transferred to the
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2002
on March 7, 2002, the BLRA awarded a contract to conduct groundwater
monitoring at MOTBY, signifying the first step in undertaking environmental
remediation at the facility.
Later in the Spring of 2002, the BLRA officially renamed MOTBY "The Peninsula
Bayonne Harbor."
On December 8, 2002, over 400 guests, including local, county, state and feders
officials, attended the Base Transfer Ceremony to celebrate the transfer of the
remaining 30% of the property of The Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor officially un(
the jurisdiction and ownership of the BLRA for the City of Bayonne.
2003
In January 2003 the BLRA awarded a contract for soil /sediment excavation and
disposal to remediate scattered sites at the Peninsula to Clean Earth Services. T
first phase was completed on time and under budget by the BLRA.
In March 2003, the federally funded Transportation and Land Use Study
commenced to further advance the redevelopment plan. Task 1, the Local Roads
Connector Study, was completed in June and three traffic plan alternatives were
presented to the BLRA commissioners and the public. This study is available for
downloading on the BLRA's homepage.
Also, during the Spring of 2003, the Bayonne MUA began the sewer integration
project to link the Peninsula's sewer mains with those in the rest of the City of
Bayonne. This project was funded through grants received from the US Departrr
of Commerce Economic Development Administration of the State of NJ DEP
Environmental Infrastructure Trust. This project will allow future development tc
served by modern, reliable sewer infrastructure.
In December 2003, the BLRA entered into an agreement with Royal Caribbean
Cruise Ltd. to operate a cruise port at the Peninsula beginning in May 2004. Th(
agreement signifies the first tangible step in transforming the Peninsula from a
military/ industrial complex to a modern commercial port. Planning immediately
commenced with Royal Caribbean and their team of contractors for renovating
Building 14, a 120,000 square -foot former Army warehouse, into a cruise termir
facility as well as berth repair and various roadway improvements. The
rehabilitation of the terminal was completed within four months in order to
accommodate the first scheduled sailing.
2004
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On May 14, 2004, opening ceremonies were he
for "Cape Liberty Cruise Port" and included
dignitaries, such as the Royal Caribbean Chairn-
Richard Fain, Governor James E. McGreevey, ar
Congressman Robert Menendez. This marked tl
first time in 40 years that a cruise line operatec
out of New Jersey. More than 250,000 passeng+
passed through Cape Liberty Cruise Port during
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inaugural season. The cruise operation has crez
100's of jobs and generated millions in revenue.
During 2004, the BLRA also began its first Shoreline Stabilization project using
redevelopment authority funds and grants administered by the US Department c
Commerce Economic Development Administration. Phase I, a $2.5 million proje
stabilized 1,500 feet of shoreline on the south side of the property. Later that y
the BLRA secured additional funds from the US EDA for future shoreline
stabilization including $4.2 million for the rehabilitation of Berth 3-1 and $5 milli
for the north side of the Peninsula at Berth N -1.
2004 also saw substantial work to remediate contaminated areas at the former
MOTBY with cleanup efforts undertaken at the drydock, parking areas used by
Royal Caribbean, the Rail Classification Yard, and former landfill.
On August 12, 2004, another sign of progress occurred with the demolition of th
160 -foot water tower located near the former sewage treatment plant.
On December 15, 2004, the BLRA's amended Redevelopment Plan for The
Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor, a product of the federally - funded Transportation
Land Use Study, was approved by the Bayonne City Council. This Plan is availab
for download on the BLRA homepage.
2005
On March 24, 2005, the BLRA entered into a Redevelopment Agreement with
Fidelco Bayonne Realty LLC to develop the "Harbor Station" district, a 102 -acre
area on the west side of the Peninsula.
In the spring of 2005, Mayor Joseph V. Doria
and the September 11 Bayonne Remembers
Committee announced the acceptance of the
100 -foot monument "To the Struggle Against
World Terrorism" donated by artist Zurab
Tsereteli, President Vladimir Putin, and the
people of Russia as a September 11 memorial
and the plans to place it in the park planned for
the northeast corner of the Peninsula.
During the summer of 2005, substantial site
work was underway with the delivery of thousands of cubic yards of dean fill
material to cap the landfill and railyard, clean up of contaminated soil at the ma
electrical substation and former gas station as well as building demolition to mal
way for future redevelopment.
Remembering victims of September 11th and the solidarity in the fight against
world terrorism were two topics on Russian President Vladimir Putin's mind at th
September 2005 dedication ceremony for the September 11th memorial on the
Bayonne Waterfront. Designed by noted Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli, the 106 -
bronze and steel sculpture titled, "To the Struggle Against World Terrorism," is z
gift from Tsereteli, President Putin and the Russian people and the planned
centerpiece of a two -acre park that will face the site of the World Trade Center.
the dedication, a temporary monument of the memorial was unveiled. Weighing
170 tons, the permanent structure is currently being assembled. The September
Bayonne Remembers Committee hopes to unveil the permanent memorial by SE
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11, 2006, the five -year anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
In the fall, the Bayonne Local Redevelopment Authority (BLRA) announced that
environmental remediation at the former Military Ocean Terminal is complete an
the next phase of redevelopment — building the infrastructure for the first of six
districts at The Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor — is expected to begin in early 20C
Cleanup of The Peninsula took 2 1/2 years, several years less than the Army Co
of Engineers originally predicted, and under the direction of the BLRA, was
completed on budget and ahead of schedule. When Bayonne took possession of
former U.S. Army base in 2001 and 2002, roughly one third — 130 acres, or an
area larger than Hudson County Park ----- required environmental remediation tha
included placing soil and asphalt caps over contaminated areas, excavating and
removing tons of contaminated soil and replacing it with dean soil, and closing i-
capping a 28 -acre landfill.
On December 15, 2005, the Bayonne Local Redevelopment Authority (BLRA)
reached a major milestone that cleared the path towards long -term developmen
the Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor when it received its Waterfront Development
Permit and Water Quality certificate from the New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection.
The permit is required by the state for any development within 500 feet of the
waterfront.
Specifically, the BLRA may now begin constructing, without additional authoriza1
or review by NIDEP the following items of infrastructure:
1. Potable Water Distribution System
2. Sanitary Sewer Collection
3. Electrical Power Distribution
4. Natural Gas Distribution
5. Data/Voice/Cable Distribution
£ . Storm Water Collection and Treatment
7. General Right of Way Improvements (cartway, curbs, sidewalks, planters,
landscaping, street lighting, etc., exclusive of the Hudson River Waterfront
Walkway)
8. Street Car System
9. Retaining Walls
10. Upland Bridges
11. Bulkheads
12. Bulk Fill and Grading
All other development proposed on the Peninsula exclusive of the items noted
above will require that the BLRA submit final design plans and a statement of
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permit consistency to the NJDEP for review and final approval by NJDEP.
2006
On January 30, 2006, the BLRA received a No Further Action (NFA) letter from t
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection ( NJDEP). The NFA letter is
confirmation by NJDEP that no further action is necessary for environmental
remediation of The Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor. The cleanup was completed in
2005. The remediation process took 2 1/2 years, several years less than the Arr
Corps of Engineers originally predicted, and under the direction of the BLRA, way
completed on budget and ahead of schedule.
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Bayonne Demographics
Data below compiled from the 2000 U.S. Census. For further demographic data
visit the official web site for the U.S. Census Bureau
Bayonne
Count
Age Stats as of 2000
•
Other Metropolitan Areas
Jersey City Newark
Count % Count %
New York
Count
Pop. 2000 61,842 240,055 273,546 8,008,278
Under 5 3,603 5.83 16,631 6.93 21 ,293 7.78 540,878
5 to 10 3,799 6.14 17,321 7.22 22,243 8.13 561,115
10 to 15 3,933 6.36 16,383 6.82 20,909 7.64 530,816
15 to 18 2,337 3.78 9,068 3.78 11 ,974 4.38 307,460
18 to 22 2,778 4.49 13,487 5.62 18,971 6.94 433,490
22 to 25 2,279 3.69 12,081 5.03 14,125 5.16 369,522
25 to 30 4,275 6.91 23,659 9.86 23,399 8.55 680,659
30 to 35 4,762 7.70 22,882 9.53 22,745 8.31 687,362
35 to 40 4,989 8.07 20,105 8.38 21,913 8.01 660,901
40 to 45 4,955 8.01 17,694 7.37 19,409 7.10 602,379
45 to 50 4,529 7.32 14,878 6.20 15,891 5.81 531,118
50 to 55 3,985 6.44 13,390 5.58 14,058 5.14 481,267
55 to 60 2,965 4.79 10,463 4.36 11,376 4.16 369,105
60 to 65 2,416 3.91 8,575 3.57 9,934 3.63 314,349
65 to 70 2,348 3.80 6,751 2.81 7,946 2.90 259,167
70 to 75 2,570 4.16 5,783 2.41 6,539 2.39 235,627
75 to 80 2,435 3.94 4,825 2.01 4,914 1.80 193,221
80 to 84 1,743 2.82 3,274 1.36 3,185 1.16 128,139
Over 85 1,141 1.85 2,805 1.17 2,722 1.00 121,703
Median age
Average age
38.10
39.30
32.40
34.60
30.80
33.20
Population Stats as of 2000
34.20
36.00
6.75
7.01
6.63
3.84
5.41
4.61
8.50
8.58
8.25
7.52
6.63
6.01
4.61
3.93
3.24
2.94
2.41
1.60
1.52
Other Metropolitan Areas
Bayonne Jersey City Newark New York
Pop. 1990 (Rev.) 61,464 228,475 275,291 7,322,564
Pop. 2000 61,842 240,055 273,546 8,008,278
Change 378 11,580 -1,745 685,714
% Change .61 5.07 -.63 9.36
State Ranking 11 2 1 1
Growth Ranking 1,980 1,548 2,094 1,210
National Ranking 451 72 63 1
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Education Stats as of 2000
Other Metropolitan Areas
Bayonne Jersey City Newark
Count % Count % Count % Count
Pop. 2000 61,842 240,055 273,546 8,008,278
Under 9 3,379 5.46 16,435 6.85 29,813 10.90 632,595
9 to 12 5,828 9.42 26,190 10.91 39,322 14.37 830,095
Highschoof 16,220 26.23 39,720 16.55 50,037 18.29 1,289,335
Some College 7,302 11.81 24,801 10.33 25,002 9.14 801,572
College 10,630 17.19 48,314 20.13 20,124 7.36 1,723,349
Total 43,359 70.11 155,460 64.76 164,298 60.06 5,276,946
Currently Enrolled
Nursery 1,892 3.06 7,393 3.08 10,039 3.67 246,791
Elementary 6,263 10.13 28,845 12.02 36,199 13.23 900,470
High School 3,333 5.39 13,869 5.78 18,578 6.79 476,320
College 3,377 5.46 17,838 7.43 15,312 5.60 593,664
Ethnicity Stats as of 2000
New York
o�
0
7.90
10.37
16.10
10.01
21.52
65.89
3.08
11.24
5.95
7.41
Other Metropolitan Areas
Bayonne Jersey City Newark New York
Count % Count % Count % Count %
Pop. 2000 61,842 240,055 273,546 8,008,278
White 43,217 69.88 56,736 23.63 38,950 14.24 2,801,267 34.98
Black 3,098 5.01 64,389 26.82 142,083 51.94 1,962,154 24.50
Asian 2,529 4.09 38,623 16.09 3,138 1.15 780,229 9.74
Hispanic 11,015 17.81 67,952 28.31 80,622 29.47 2,160,554 26.98
Other 1,983 3.21 12,355 5.15 8,753 3.20 304,074 3.80
Count
Family and Children Stats as of 2000
Other Metropolitan Areas
Bayonne Jersey City Newark New York
% Count % Count % Count %
Families 2000
Married 16,022 55,636 61,999 1,853,223
Single - Male 10,942 68.29 32,236 57.94 28,334 45.70 1,124,305
Single - 1 ,234 7.70 5,488 9.86 6,864 11.07 152,564
Female 3,846 24.00 17,912 32.19 26,801 43.23 576,354
Children's
Ages 1,896 15.00 7,767 15.64 9,218 15.47 257,088
Under 3 1,364 10.79 5,480 11.03 6,668 11.19 180,035
3 to 5 641 5.07 2,832 5.70 3,367 5.65 94,017
5 4,397 34.79 17,794 35.82 21,407 35.92 583,072
6 to 11 4,339 34.34 15,798 31.81 18,941 31.78 528,400
11 to 18
8.87 8.65
Average Age
8.65 8.67
60.67
8.23
31.10
15.65
10.96
5.72
35.50
32.17
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Population Stats as of 2000
Other Metropolitan Areas
Bayonne Jersey City Newark
Pop. 1990 (Rev.) 61,464 228,475 275,291
Pop. 2000 61,842 240,055 273,546
Change 378 11,580 -1,745
% Change .61 5.07 -.63
State Ranking 11 2 1
Growth Ranking 1,980 1,548 2,094
National Ranking 451 72 63
Income Stats as of 2000
Other Metropolitan Areas
Bayonne Jersey City
Newark
Count % Count % Count % Count
Households 2000 25,581 88,617 91,366 3,022,477
Under 20,000 6,269 24.51 24,527 27.68 36,908 40.40 876,094
20,000- 30,000 3,066 11.99 11,084 1 2.51 12,449 13.63 352,577
30,000 - 40,000 3,012 11.77 10,517 11.87 10,114 11.07 328,995
40,000 - 50,000 2,620 10.24 8,825 9.96 8,000 8.76 273,548
50,000- 75,000 4,795 18.74 15,335 17.30 13,044 14.28 503,722
75,000 - 100,000 2,847 11.13 8,174 9.22 6,047 6.62 273,552
100,000- 125,000 1,539 6.02 4,278 4.83 2,350 2.57 154,331
125,000 - 150,000 646 2.53 2,245 2.53 968 1.06 80,222
150,000- 200,000 542 2.12 1,851 2.09 729 .80 75,626
Over 200,000 245 .96 1,781 2.01 757 .83 103,810
Avg HH Income $51,706 $51,902 $37,683 $58,505
Median HH Income $41 ,566 $37,862 $26,913 $38,293
Per Capita Income $21,553 $19,410 $13,009 $22,402
Occupation Stats of 2000
New York
7,322,564
8,008,278
685,714
9.36
1
1,210
1
New York
d�
0
28.99
11.67
10.88
9.05
16.67
9.05
5.11
2.65
2.50
3.43
Other Metropolitan Areas
Bayonne Jersey City Newark New York
Count % Count % Count % Count %
Pop. 2000 61,842 240,055 273,546 8,008,278
Executive 3,230 5.22 13,276 5.53 5,861 2.14 441,805
Professional 5,581 9.02 20,835 8.68 11 ,307 4.13 764,247 5.52
Healthcare 441 .71 2,861 1.19 3,508 1.28 131,141 9.54
Sales 2,491 4.03 10,877 4.53 7,533 2.75 340,124 1.64
Clerical 6,344 10.26 20,625 8.59 17,452 6.38 556,362 4.25
Protective 931 1.51 3,134 1.31 4,133 1.51 96,073 6.95
Food Prep/Serve 1 ,186 1.92 3,985 1.66 4,174 1.53 146,025 1.20
Farming 18 .03 81 .03 134 .05 1,464 1.82
Personal Care 661 1.07 2,913 1.21 2,737 1.00 111,025 .02
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Maint/Cleaning 677 1.09 3,543 1.48 5,244 1.92 124,119 1.39
Production 3,861 6.24 16,005 6.67 19,281 7.05 355,775 1.55
Construction 2,144 3.47 5,313 2.21 9,455 3.46 209,665 4.44
2.62
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Press Release posted on 04 -21 -2006
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Bayonne Local Redevelopment Authority Enters into 35 -Year, $140
Million Agreement with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
Bayonne, NJ — April 21, 2006 — Bayonne Local Redevelopment Authority (BLRA) and
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Ltd. (RCL) have entered into a 35 -year agreement allowing
RCL to berth cruise ships at Cape Liberty Cruise Port at The Peninsula at Bayonne
Harbor. The long -term agreement is valued at more than $140 million and is expected to
create an additional 250 port jobs.
The deal was inked nearly two years after RCL established a homeport at The Peninsula
at Bayonne Harbor. In that short time period, the BLRA -RCL relationship has proven to be
a "win -win" situation for all involved, according to BLRA Executive Director Nancy Kist.
Cape Liberty Cruise Port grew to become the third - ranking passenger port on the East
Coast (after New York and Miami). RCL further strengthened its position as a preeminent
cruise line. Earlier this year, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services raised its ratings on
Royal Caribbean to investment -grade level.
Bayonne Mayor Joseph V. Doria, Jr. describes the relationship with RCL as "a wonderful
collaboration that is producing tax relief and jobs" and adds that "the capital investments
Royal Caribbean has made so far and the long -term agreement are a testament to the
company's commitment to Bayonne."
The public- private partnership has worked so well that last fall the BLRA agreed to issue
$16.5 million in revenue bonds backed by RCL pay for improvements to the Cape Liberty
Cruise Port. Kist explained that the BLRA was issuing the bonds because "the cruise port
is a public port facility owned by the BLRA and therefore qualifies for tax - exempt
financing." RCL will be the "guarantor" in the transaction, so that neither the BLRA nor the
city will be responsible for paying back the debt service in the event that cruise port tariffs
are insufficient to cover the debt.
About the Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor
Since the U.S. Army transferred complete ownership of the former military base in 2002,
the BLRA has raised more than $50 million in government grants and interim lease
payments to make infrastructure improvements needed to attract development.
Redevelopment of The Peninsula is organized around the creation of six different, yet
integrated districts: Harbor Station, which will consist of mid -rise housing, office space,
commercial space and civic facilities; Bayonne Bay, which will feature low -and mid -rise
housing with views of the South Cove and an adjacent golf course; The Landing, which will
have a water transit docking facility surrounded by a commercial and entertainment area
with shops, stores and restaurants as well as a residential section with mid -rise housing;
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The Loft District, which will be converted to hip loft -style housing units adjacent to the ferry
landing with views of lower New York Harbor, the Verrazano Bridge and golf course;
Bayonne Point, which will feature a cruise port, marinas for private boats to dock, seaside
entertainment, cultural and retail venues and high -rise residential and office buildings, and
The Maritime Industrial District, which will be transformed into a state -of- the -art deep -sea
port with a design that is expected to rival the world's leading ports.
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