The future of Wonderland Pier on the Ocean City boardwalk appeared uncertain in August after the local government overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to deem the site an area for rehabilitation .

If the proposal was approved, it would have helped Eustice Mita, the owner of the ICONA company, who envisioned a new resort-hotel on the property at 600 Boardwalk.

The businessman initially said he was certain that he’d sell the property after the failed vote. But his proposal may get a second chance.

The same resolution that the city council rejected in August is being reconsidered Thursday at the suggestion of Councilman Jody Levchuk.

The vote comes as the Ocean City Boardwalk Merchants Association said Wednesday that at least four businesses near the defunct theme park don’t plan on retur

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