Flagler Beach — Commissioners sought clarification Aug. 13 on how the city budgeted $1.5 million for Lambert Avenue water-main construction when the river‑crossing design was not yet complete. Staff said the plan stages construction and design across multiple years and also reviewed plans for two future wells.

Commissioner Boehimer asked why the capital plan showed $1,500,000 for construction when the crossing had not been designed. Staff replied that $150,000 was budgeted for design of the crossing and $1.5 million for construction of the Lambert alignment up to the river; the plan calls for design work first, a later construction phase to “get to the point we need to stop and turn to go cross the river,” and a subsequent year for the actual river crossing.

Staff further explained that earlier plans called for the water main to continue to the Lambert cul‑de‑sac but, after review, Mr. Freeman recommended stopping at North Tenth Street and using a different crossing that staff expects to be more effective and less expensive.

The staff presentation also noted water-supply planning: the capital plan includes Well 17 and a proposed Well 18 in later years because some older wells are losing productivity and because new wells tie to consumptive‑use permitting that must be secured before building. Staff stated they are coordinating with the airport manager and local landowners to identify possible well sites.

Commissioners asked about sequencing to avoid tearing up newly paved streets; staff said much of the work can be placed in rights of way outside current pavement and that paving plans and water‑main routing can be coordinated to reduce rework.

The commission did not take a formal vote but directed staff to continue design and to refine cost estimates in the multi‑year capital plan.

Supporting quotes from the meeting: “So there's 1,500,000.0 for the construction, up Lambert and then the 150,000 for the design of the actual crossing itself,” Staff member said in the presentation. On wells, Staff member said the city included Well 17 and proposed Well 18 in the capital plan and tied those to consumptive‑use permitting.