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Council tables $749,000 downtown flood-control engineering authorization after public and council scrutiny
Summary
Council paused a proposed master engineering agreement for a downtown stormwater/flood study (not-to-exceed $749,000) after council members and residents questioned the scope, past studies and cost. Staff will return with additional information and revised scope.
Punta Gorda’s proposed contract to complete a downtown stormwater and flood-control study and design work drew extended questions at the July 9 meeting, prompting the council to table the item for more information.
Public Works presented a multi‑task master agreement intended to inventory existing data, fill survey gaps, model downtown drainage basins and develop design alternatives and…
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