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County recommends phasing out city stormwater services; staff to seek policy direction

3220287 · March 28, 2025
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Sarasota County public works staff told the joint meeting they have concluded the interlocal by which the county manages stormwater in the City of Sarasota needs reevaluation and presented options to transition services back to the city.

Sarasota County public works staff told the joint meeting they have concluded the existing interlocal arrangement under which the county manages stormwater in the City of Sarasota is inconsistent with current service areas and recommended moving toward a transition so the city can assume responsibility.

Public Works Director and County Engineer Spencer Anderson summarized the county’s recent stormwater workshops, the 2022 change that expanded the county’s service area by roughly 87 square miles, and the county’s updating of its assessment structure. Anderson said the county’s service area before…

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