Several people have expressed concerns of late over the proposed development of the property fronting the City Pier. Their concerns are that a boardwalk and benches approach could detract from the historic view so many have enjoyed at that location over the years. Others say that the proposed improvements will make the area more inviting and a nice place to visit. And one even said, "Let's don't mess with the Pier entrance at all; if we can't use it somewhere else in the city, then let them [the State] keep their money."
A corollary issue is the maintenance baggage that can come with such grants. It's great to spend a $300,000 grant on something, yet another to maintain it over the coming years at taxpayer (resident) expense.
The State of Florida has strict controls over how the funds are used. For instance, we can't use it to fix the decaying Pier structure. The funds must be used to "enhance transportation."
The State of Florida has strict controls over how the funds are used. For instance, we can't use it to fix the decaying Pier structure. The funds must be used to "enhance transportation."
TEG spent much time and effort arriving at their decision, looking at numerous proposals. Particular attention has been devoted by TEG in their planning to environmental concerns.
On Tuesday, January 19, at 4:00 p.m., there will be a joint meeting between TEG and the Florida Department of Transportation to review the site and disucss the details. If this is a matter you are interested in, this meeting is one you should plan to attend. It starts at the Pier, then proceeds to City Hall.
On Tuesday, January 19, at 4:00 p.m., there will be a joint meeting between TEG and the Florida Department of Transportation to review the site and disucss the details. If this is a matter you are interested in, this meeting is one you should plan to attend. It starts at the Pier, then proceeds to City Hall.
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