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Residents press county on Lakewood Park drainage as MSBU assessment adopted

6406080 · September 2, 2025
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Summary

The board approved an annual assessment for the Lakewood Park MSBU to join Fort Pierce Farms Water Control District; residents criticized existing drainage and a pump that is activated only in declared state emergencies, and county staff said FEMA design funding is under state review.

The Board of County Commissioners approved the Lakewood Park MSBU annual assessment resolution, which will fund joining the Fort Pierce Farms Water Control District and would allow Lakewood Park to increase permitted drainage capacity. The board adopted the assessment after a public hearing and mailed notices to affected property owners.

Staff presentation: Barbara Gettler, MSBU coordinator, said the proposed annual assessment per parcel is $27.74 for parcels one acre or smaller and $55.49 for parcels greater than one acre up to two acres, with…

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