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West Palm Beach approves $80,000 add-on to Evergreen Cemetery preservation contract
Summary
City commissioners unanimously approved a consulting services agreement and a $80,000 budget addition to fund a community-driven preservation project for Evergreen Cemetery, a historic African American burial ground.
The West Palm Beach City Commission on Aug. 4 approved a consulting services agreement with Community Planning Collaborative LLC and authorized an additional $80,000 in one-time general-fund money to advance the Evergreen Cemetery Preservation and Enhancement Project. The commission voted unanimously to accept the proposal and the funding addition. The project will inventory grave markers, perform a condition assessment and compile sales and burial records; it also includes extensive community engagement and a database to map burials. "We really appreciate your time this evening to talk about what…
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