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Council directs manager to seek options to clean and improve Palmetto underpass at NW 60th/67th Avenue
Summary
Councilmembers agreed to pursue a plan to pressure-wash, clear litter and pursue longer-term beautification for the Palmetto underpass on NW 60th/67th Avenue, asking the manager to explore FDOT, county and sponsorship options and to return with cost estimates.
Councilmembers on Feb. 18 instructed the town manager to return with options for cleaning, maintaining and improving the Palmetto underpass on NW 60th/67th Avenue, after councilmembers and residents showed photographs and described persistent litter, graffiti and erosion along the columns and sidewalks.
Why it matters: The underpass is a major gateway to Miami Lakes and council members said its current condition undermines the town’s image, creates maintenance burdens and may present public‑safety and pest issues. Ownership and regular maintenance responsibilities are split among state and county agencies, meaning the town faces limited direct authority unless it funds or negotiates a maintenance agreement.
Councilmember Quadra…
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