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Commissioners postpone Port Charlotte park spending decision, ask staff for options
Summary
The board postponed approval of a contract and amended budget for the Port Charlotte park project and directed staff to return Nov. 12 with options that meet the previously adopted sales-tax budget or show phased alternatives.
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 28 postponed action on an amended budget and contract for the Port Charlotte park project after commissioners said the revised cost estimate rose far above the voter-approved sales-tax allocation.
Commissioners noted the original project budget approved by voters was about $2.79 million but the current amended funding request showed roughly $4.89 million. Facilities Director Travis Purdue said the higher number reflected cost increases since the original estimate (based on 2017—2018 pricing) and that the county has since…
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