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Highland Beach commission ratifies FDOT landscape‑maintenance amendment for A1A
Summary
The commission unanimously approved Resolution 2025‑016, authorizing the mayor to sign amendment No. 10 to the Florida Department of Transportation District 4 Landscape Inclusive Memorandum of Agreement for landscaping on State Road A1A, with a hold‑harmless to the property owner required by town code.
The Town Commission of Highland Beach voted unanimously on June 17 to approve Resolution 2025‑016 authorizing the mayor to execute amendment No. 10 to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 4 Landscape Inclusive Memorandum of Agreement for State Road A1A.
Town planner Ingrid (planning staff) told the commission the FDOT amendment adds additional landscape improvements in the A1A right‑of‑way and matches the landscaping the planning board approved earlier in the year. She told commissioners the town code (section 20‑8‑10a) requires property owners to maintain landscaping adjacent to the public right‑of‑way; staff will provide a hold‑harmless agreement to the property owner if the commission approves the FDOT amendment.
Why it matters: The approved amendment clarifies who maintains plantings in the A1A right‑of‑way and allows the town to participate in FDOT’s landscaping program in specific locations where owners seek permits. The planning board had approved the corresponding site changes in March, and FDOT provided its amendment documentation in May.
What happened at the meeting: Planner Ingrid summarized prior amendments and permitted locations (staff packet included the nine previous amendments and associated FDOT permits). Commissioners asked no substantive questions; Commissioner Goldberg moved approval, the motion was seconded and the roll call vote was unanimous in favor.
Outcome and next steps: The approved resolution authorizes the mayor to execute FDOT Amendment No. 10 and directs staff to issue the hold‑harmless to the affected property owner as required by town code. No additional conditions or amendments were added during the vote.
Ending: Staff said the landscaping improvements will be maintained under the terms of the FDOT agreement and the town code hold‑harmless; planners will continue to monitor implementation and permit compliance.
